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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.
A research team has produced a metal that is significantly stronger than steel yet can still deform without breaking. If the process can be scaled up, future motorcycles could become both lighter and more robust.
Yamaha has officially confirmed the departure of both factory riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins at the end of the 2026 season. Quartararo is heading to Honda in 2027, while Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura are set to take over the Japanese factory team.
In the Mexican city of Lagos de Moreno, an unknown vigilante is taping suspected motorcycle thieves to lampposts and publicly shaming them. On social media, he is celebrated as Batman, while the prosecutor’s office classifies the taped-up individuals as victims and is searching for the person or persons responsible.
The revised naked bike gains new WP suspension technology, a sharper design and more comfort without getting more expensive. The price stays at 8,699 euros (approximately $9,400), with sales starting in late July 2026.
At the first joint test of MotoGP regular riders with the 850cc prototypes and Pirelli tires, one thing stood out above all: less power, a noticeably different riding feel, and for some riders the sensation of sitting in an entirely new class. The riders were not allowed to reveal everything, but they shared enough to hint at what the premier class will feel like from 2027.
Insta360 launches the Luna Ultra, its first gimbal camera, taking direct aim at DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup. The Leica co-developed model combines two lenses, 8K video and a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a remote control.
Volkswagen is facing the largest restructuring in its corporate history and is reviewing the sale of non-core assets. This puts motorcycle manufacturer Ducati back in the spotlight as a potential divestiture candidate.
Ducati factory rider Pecco Bagnaia became a father for the first time on the morning of the MotoGP race in Assen. He still competed in the Grand Prix, retired after 15 laps with a technical defect and immediately travelled back to his family in Italy.
The Triumph Bonneville 400 has been spotted again during test rides in India, bringing it closer to its market launch. Spy shots suggest that the model is more than a retro-styled derivative of the Speed 400 and is built on its own frame with independent engineering.
The Dutch Grand Prix in Assen took several top riders out of the race and, in some cases, out of the coming weeks. While Marco Bezzecchi was given the all clear after his heavy crash, Pedro Acosta faces surgery and Fermin Aldeguer a longer break.
Honda is bringing the first production motorcycle with an electrically driven compressor to market with the V3R 900. New patent drawings suggest the forced-induction technology could later reach models such as the Gold Wing, the Fireblade and the Africa Twin.
Ai Ogura claimed his first MotoGP victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, becoming the first Japanese rider to win in the premier class since Makoto Tamada in 2004. While Trackhouse Aprilia celebrated a one-two finish, crashed Marco Bezzecchi lost the championship lead to Jorge Martin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
Pedro Acosta faced more technical failures with his KTM at the Assen weekend and could only manage ninth in the sprint after an early mistake. Team manager Aki Ajo names a sensor as the cause, but KTM’s reliability issues have persisted for several races.
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP sprint at Assen for Trackhouse Aprilia’s first ever one-two finish. Teammate Ai Ogura was second, with Fabio di Giannantonio completing the podium as the best Ducati rider.
Moto Guzzi is preparing The Trip 500, its first entry-level model based on an Aprilia parallel twin, breaking with the brand’s traditional V-twin architecture. Spy shots and multiple trademark filings suggest the project is nearing production readiness.
Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time on Friday at Assen, but the opening day of the Dutch Grand Prix was dominated by temperatures around 35 degrees and several heavy crashes. Fermin Aldeguer was taken to hospital, Alex Marquez escaped a violent crash without serious injury, and the weekend marks the first race without the front holeshot device.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the six custom bikes competing in the Creators Custom Clash. Public voting on the builds by European content creators has been open since June 23, 2026.
High temperatures make motorcycle riding not only uncomfortable but, according to experts, impair concentration, reaction time, and decision-making. With adapted route planning, appropriate protective gear, and a watchful eye on the body’s warning signals, the risk during summer temperatures can be significantly reduced.