After nearly a decade as team manager of the Honda factory team, Alberto Puig will step down from his position at the end of 2026. The 59-year-old Spaniard will remain with HRC as an advisor and take on a cross-functional role.
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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.
BMW Motorrad is restructuring its development department. Starting June 1, 2026, mechanical engineer Josef Honeder will take over the leadership, replacing Christof Lischka, who is leaving the company at his own request.
On May 9, 2026, the second edition of Steel & Speed rolled through the Berlin city center. 44 teams, a first-ever demonstration ride and rallies at historic landmarks made the format significantly larger than the previous year.
Born in Apolda, Germany, Ken Roczen secured his first 450 class title at the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship finale in Salt Lake City. The 32-year-old is now the oldest champion in the series’ history and the first European on the throne in 35 years.
The crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is tightening the global supply of base oils. Lubricant manufacturer MANNOL announces price increases, industry experts warn of empty stockpiles by June.
The three most important industry bodies in the UK have submitted a joint reform proposal to the government. The current licensing system is too complex, too expensive and has failed to improve road safety.
Royal Enfield makes its World Championship debut in the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship with the new Sherpa FT Mk2. The A2-compliant flat tracker based on the Guerrilla 450 competed for the first time at the season opener in Roden.
The reigning Superbike TT winner will not race at the Isle of Man this year. The consequences of his serious crash at the Daytona 200 in March force Davey Todd to the sidelines.
A motorcyclist collided with a car in Delta near Vancouver and sustained serious injuries. The force of the impact launched his motorcycle into the air, where it became lodged on a traffic signal above the intersection.
Husqvarna Mobility has unveiled its complete motocross range for model year 2027. Nine machines from minicycle to full-size four-stroke receive white frames and a revised color scheme but remain largely unchanged in technical terms.
Online retailer FC-Moto ventures into brick-and-mortar retail, taking over all eight Motorrad-Ecke stores in southern Germany. In an industry where dealers are closing left and right, the Aachen-based company is going the opposite way.
At the 47th Suzuka 8 Hours on July 5, active MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco will face off on production-based superbikes. Miller returns for the Yamaha factory team, while Zarco defends his title with Honda HRC alongside record winner Takahashi and six-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea.
Honda is bringing the story of its fifth Adventure Roads event to major streaming platforms for the first time. The 48-minute documentary about the tour from Rome to Istanbul is now available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, while two new events with a revised concept have already been announced for 2026.
Suzuki surprises with the SV-7GX, breathing new life into its legendary 645 cc V-twin. The middleweight crossover will be available from dealers starting in fall 2026 with prices from €7,999.
Trackhouse loses its team principal to Honda: Davide Brivio is set to join HRC as a strategic advisor in 2027, driving the reorganization of Honda’s MotoGP project. The move is part of a sweeping restructuring at Honda.
Honda has inaugurated a new motorcycle factory in Aliağa near Izmir. The plant has been operational since April 2026 and could play a key role in Honda’s European production strategy long-term.
Jorge Martín wins the 2026 French GP at Le Mans after a comeback charge from seventh place, taking his first Grand Prix victory on the Aprilia RS-GP. Ai Ogura celebrates as only the third Japanese rider to reach a MotoGP podium. It is the first Aprilia 1-2-3 in premier class history.
The North West 200 2026 produced a new star in road racing with Storm Stacey. The 23-year-old BSB pilot won both the Superstock race and the second Superbike race on his debut at the Triangle Course, ending Glenn Irwin’s years-long dominance in the premier class.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss at least two races after a heavy highside crash in the Le Mans sprint. The previously hidden truth about his right shoulder makes the situation even more critical.
Jorge Martin wins the sprint at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans from eighth on the grid. Marc Marquez crashes heavily one lap from the end, Marco Bezzecchi salvages third place and the championship lead.