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.
The shape of the Vespa Primavera is now protected as a three-dimensional trade mark in all 27 member states of the European Union. Behind the decision lies a legal dispute that goes back more than ten years, during which the responsible EU authority had even temporarily overturned the Vespa protection.
More than 1,300 motorcyclists raised over £36,000 for cancer support at the Beatson Bikers 2026 in Glasgow. Right in the middle of the pack was former 500cc GP rider and three-time British Superbike champion Niall Mackenzie.
A motorcycle tyre only holds on the asphalt because it slips a little across it. Temperature, tyre pressure and the condition of the road then decide how much of that grip is ultimately left for braking and lean angle.
The UK’s National Motorcyclists Council has presented a ten-point plan against motorcycle theft, antisocial riding and motorcycle-related crime. Some measures are already under way, while others remain a wish list even by the organisation’s own admission.
MotoGP will not race in Hungary in 2027, with Balaton Park losing its place on the calendar after just two Grands Prix. Behind the exit are too few spectators, a bankrupt promoter and a Hungaroring that is not yet ready for motorcycles.
After four fatal motorcycle crashes this year, authorities, municipalities and police in Baden-Baden have agreed on a joint package of measures for the Black Forest High Road. More checks with drones and unmarked vehicles are planned, while logbook orders, one-way systems and the confiscation of motorcycles are also being examined.
The first champion of the European Series Road Racing lines up at the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the first time in November. With Kevin Keyes, a second road racer makes his debut on the street circuit.
A green CB750 Hornet from Portugal has won the European custom contest Honda Customs 2026. It gives the dealer Mototrofa its second title, and for the first time a Hornet takes the top spot.
The Honda SP-1 on which Joey Dunlop won the TT Formula 1 race in 2000 will be auctioned in Birmingham in November. Alongside it, the sister machine of John McGuinness from the Vimto team of the time also goes under the hammer.
Since 21 September 2026, vehicle-and-trailer combinations with a towing vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes no longer need e-TOLL in Poland. The new rule does not apply on every route, and anyone with credit left on their toll account has to act.
For six days, Lake Faak in Carinthia was once again the destination for Harley riders from all over Europe. The record ranges from new custom bike winners and Andrea Iannone’s appearance to the figures released by the police.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Münster has been given an eight-month suspended sentence by Rheine District Court. In April he fled from the police without a licence, without registration and without insurance cover, and the court confiscated his motorcycle.
Marc Marquez only came home fifth at the Austrian Grand Prix because the front brake lever had no firm bite point for long stretches. After the race, three more Ducati riders reported exactly the same problem: Francesco Bagnaia, Fermin Aldeguer and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
An updated document from the Californian environmental agency CARB lists a new Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP for model year 2027. The track-focused version of the V4 naked bike is therefore apparently returning to the range after a one-year break.
The Los Angeles city council is having it examined whether the sale of e-motos that are not street legal can be banned. Behind it lies a problem occupying all of California: many electric dirt bikes are sold as e-bikes even though they are legally motorcycles.
Polish custom shop Game Over Cycles has collected more awards with the Slow Burn at European Bike Week 2026. The motorcycle translates the lines of a 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster owned by Metallica frontman James Hetfield onto two wheels.
Pedro Acosta has taken his first Grand Prix victory in MotoGP at the Grand Prix of Austria, a day after throwing away the sprint and a few hours after another crash in the warm-up. The 22-year-old had previously stood on the podium 15 times without ever reaching the top step.
Italy is waiving vehicle tax on motorcycles in 2027, with no limit on power output or displacement. The exemption applies to one vehicle per person only, however, and anyone who owns a small car gets nothing for the motorcycle.
The Isle of Man TT gets a new schedule for 2027 with nine races instead of ten. At its centre is the 100th Senior TT, which moves from Saturday to Friday and therefore no longer closes race week.
The 2027 Isle of Man TT runs from May 31 to June 12 and brings two major rule changes: sidecars return under new regulations, and the Sportbike TT says goodbye to the Supertwins. This page brings together everything about the 2027 TT and is updated continuously.
