BMW dominates WorldSBK with the M1000RR, but below this flagship there is no sport motorcycle for additional world championship classes. Motorsport director Sven Blusch now hints for the first time that this could change.
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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.
During the Misano test with the new 850cc prototypes, an air intake appeared on the KTM that strongly resembles Aprilia’s F-duct system. This marks the first time another manufacturer has adopted an aero concept from Formula 1 for its own MotoGP bike.
The electromobility startup E Daddy from the United Arab Emirates presents the X7 series as the core of a connected mobility ecosystem with fast charging and battery swapping. The platform primarily targets fleets and delivery services but is also intended for international distribution.
Marc Marquez won the Czech Grand Prix at Brno, cutting his championship deficit from 102 to 40 points within just two race weekends. With championship leader Marco Bezzecchi suspended, the balance of power at the top of the standings has shifted significantly.
Ai Ogura secured the first pole position of his MotoGP career with a lap record in Brno, while Francesco Bagnaia won the sprint. The weekend also saw multiple penalties and an early withdrawal for returning rider Alex Marquez.
German eyewear brand Helly Bikereyes raises its discount for Motorcycles.News readers from 15 to 20 percent during the FIFA World Cup. With the code MN20, the discount applies to the entire range as long as the German national team remains in the tournament.
Marco Bezzecchi will not compete in the Czech Grand Prix race. The FIM MotoGP Stewards suspended the Aprilia rider after he clashed with track marshals following his sprint crash in Brno.
Pecco Bagnaia controlled the Czech Republic Grand Prix sprint in Brno from start to finish and scored his first win of the season. While Ai Ogura celebrated his first sprint podium as runner-up after claiming his maiden pole position, championship leader Marco Bezzecchi lost crucial points through a crash.
One month after the severe start crash at the Catalan GP, Johann Zarco is still waiting for surgery on his left knee. Deep burns below the knee continue to make the procedure impossible due to the risk of infection.
Pedro Acosta speaks out clearly against the displacement reduction to 850cc at the Brno GP and sees MotoGP heading toward a pure engineering sport. At the same time, the KTM rider is ready to test the new RC16 850 with Pirelli tires on Monday.
MotoGP has closed the most politically charged chapter of recent years. Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, KTM, and Yamaha have jointly signed a new framework agreement with the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group for the period from 2027 to 2031. This clears the way for a wave of rider transfers that has kept the market frozen for months.
The CDU in Wermelskirchen is calling for a trial motorcycle ban on the L 409. Residents in Dabringhausen and Dhünn have been complaining for years about noise and speeding. The question, however, is whether the motion is really about road safety or primarily about giving residents their peace and quiet.
The Pulsar range turns a quarter century old in 2026. To mark the anniversary, Bajaj is planning the most comprehensive update of its Classic models in nearly two decades.
California-based Lightfighter has developed the V3-RS and V3-RH, two fully electric race motorcycles designed to take on modern supersport machines. With the V3-RH, the brand makes its MotoAmerica debut in 2026, competing in the Super Hooligan class against gasoline-powered rivals.
Jorge Martin has shared insights into his time at Ducati on the “Gypsy Tales” podcast, revealing a previously unknown contract breach. The 2024 world champion describes how he was denied the factory seat twice and why he takes a critical view of how the major manufacturers treat their riders.
At roughly 316 km/h, CFMoto has set a speed record for the upcoming V4 SR-RR. The Chinese manufacturer is now entering a performance tier that was previously reserved for Japanese and European supersport machines.
Alex Marquez is targeting a MotoGP return just one month after his severe crash in Barcelona. Whether the Gresini rider will actually race at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno depends on a medical check on Thursday.
The European Commission has published a draft that aims to bring the driving licence to the smartphone as a digital document. It regulates format, security and validity as well as sensitive practical questions such as the revocation of the driving entitlement across borders.
The situation at GoPro has dramatically worsened. In a new mandatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the action camera manufacturer itself acknowledges that there is “substantial doubt” about its own ability to survive.
A casual remark by Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas on the ARD talk show “Caren Miosga” has reignited a long-standing controversy: Should motorcycles be allowed to filter through stationary traffic? While lane splitting remains illegal in Germany, a petition to the Bundestag is gathering signatures for legalization.