MotoGP is examining a far-reaching rule change starting from the 2027 season. In future, each rider would only have one motorcycle available per race weekend, instead of the current two.
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In this category you will find the latest news from the motorcycle world. This includes developments from manufacturers, technical updates, market movements, as well as topics related to industry, business and regulation.
The list below brings together reports from various areas — ranging from racing and new models to corporate decisions and regulatory changes. Articles are presented in a factual manner and, where available, include relevant background information.
This section provides a central overview of current events and developments within the motorcycle sector.
From a barn in South Yorkshire, a family business now delivers two handcrafted 600cc singles. The first ride review reveals character, but also teething problems with the pre-production models.
After the spec sheet reveal in early May, Norton has unleashed the Manx R on road and track for the first time. The initial riding impressions from Seville paint a nuanced picture of the British V4 superbike.
The Letbe Punk 500 brings a water-cooled twin-cylinder engine, bobber styling, and an equipment list that surprises in this price range. The newcomer has been available in Germany since May 2026.
KTM has decided against bringing in investors for its racing division. CEO Gottfried Neumeister confirmed the decision jointly with majority shareholder Bajaj. The motorsport operation was valued in the nine-figure range.
The Chinese adventure bike abandons its distinctive styling in favor of a more conventional look. Mechanically, the 800X remains largely unchanged, but the model hierarchy could fundamentally shift.
Zero Motorcycles previewed the next generation of its electric motorcycles with the Lompico Concept at EICMA 2025. Now design patents at the EU trademark office indicate that the study is heading for production.
LiveWire has acquired off-road startup Dust Moto, entering the electric dirtbike market for the first time. The Harley-Davidson subsidiary plans to bring the Hightail electric dirtbike into series production and market it globally.
The sixth Grand Prix of the 2026 MotoGP season in Barcelona will go down as one of the most dramatic in motorcycle racing history. Two race stoppages after serious crashes, injured riders in hospital, and a flood of tire pressure penalties made for a day that went far beyond sport.
Chinese brand Letbe is bringing the Arthur 700 mid-weight naked bike to Europe, undercutting Japanese competitors by up to 2,500 euros. The specs look solid on paper, but the marketing is unintentionally entertaining.
Even before the 2026 Tourist Trophy has started on the Isle of Man, the dates for TT 2027 and TT 2028 are already confirmed. The ten-race program on the Mountain Course is also gaining a new race class, more rest days, and a revised schedule from 2026 onward.
The Catalan Grand Prix should have been Pedro Acosta’s first MotoGP Sunday victory. Instead, the sixth round of the season in Barcelona turned into the most chaotic Grand Prix of the year, with two race stoppages, serious injuries to Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, and fierce criticism from riders directed at race control.
The 2024 world champion experiences the most difficult weekend of his MotoGP career in Barcelona. Six crashes, zero points and a trip to hospital sum up a Catalunya visit that leaves marks both physically and in the championship standings.
Chinese design registrations reveal the Morbidelli T125WR, a new 125cc dual-sport motorcycle with a dedicated off-road chassis, DOHC single-cylinder engine and aluminum swingarm. The model marks a clear departure from Morbidelli’s existing 125cc platform.
Winston Yeh from Taipei has completely transformed a 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob into a radical chopper. The “Aeternum Blade” combines classic chopper geometry with cutting-edge suspension components from Öhlins and Beringer. The engine was bored out to 2,097 cc and breathes through a carburetor instead of fuel injection.
The 2026 MotoGP season is still in full swing, but behind the scenes the 2027 grid is taking increasingly concrete shape. At the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona, several far-reaching decisions were made that have set the premier class rider carousel in motion.
On May 9, 2026, the largest community event in Ducati’s history took place. Over 22,000 participants from more than 70 countries rolled through metropolises on five continents simultaneously. In the anniversary year spanning 1926 to 2026, this was just the beginning — in early July, World Ducati Week in Misano marks the true highlight.
After the chaotic 2026 Catalan GP, the extent of the injuries is clear. Alex Márquez will undergo surgery on Sunday evening, Johann Zarco fears for his left knee, and the results change dramatically due to tire pressure penalties.
The 2026 MotoGP Catalan GP descends into chaos, but Fabio Di Giannantonio emerges with his first victory in three years. Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco hospitalized.
The oldest biker meeting point in the Muensterland region is organizing its biggest charity ride yet on June 7, 2026. Operator Marco Pape expects a four-figure turnout and a five-figure donation result for two institutions supporting seriously ill children and their families.