Patritalia has made the documents behind its purchase offer for Ducati public and names a concrete sum for the first time. The papers, however, prove something different from what the headlines of recent days suggest.
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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.
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Maverick Vinales has publicly contradicted reports of an immediate end to his MotoGP spell with Red Bull KTM Tech3. At the centre of it all is less the dispute with the manufacturer than the condition of his left shoulder.
KTM boss Gottfried Neumeister has gone public with the expansion of the RC range. Alongside the 990 RC R, a 790 RC and a 490 RC are set to join the line-up.
A motorcyclist riding in a group of six lost half of his compensation after a collision with a car. The decisive factor was a rule that matters on every ride but is rarely thought about in everyday practice.
For model year 2027 the US Environmental Protection Agency has certified only six Scout variants from Indian. Several models and the entire Limited +Tech trim level disappear from the range.
The Isle of Man TT has published the first report of its Sidecar Sustainability Review. It describes a possible route back for the sidecars, but demands a deep intervention in the technical and sporting regulations.
BMW is recalling 16,736 examples of the S 1000 RR in the US over a possible defect in the ignition switch. Because the fault is down to wear, the entire second model generation is set to come into the workshops.
A covered prototype near BMW’s Munich development centre shows that the M 1300 GS is close to production readiness. Rather than a mere equipment variant, everything points to a thoroughly rebuilt GS with a clear off-road focus.
Marco Bezzecchi has ridden a motorcycle for the first time since his collarbone surgery, completing a test at Misano. Whether it is enough for the British GP at Silverstone will only be decided shortly before the race weekend.
Harley-Davidson has filed trademark applications for the model names RMCR and RMXR with the US Patent and Trademark Office. That increases the likelihood that the cafe racer concept shown in February will actually become a production motorcycle.
MotoGP has confirmed the first date of the 2027 season. From 5 to 7 March 2027, Buriram fires the starting gun on the new era with 850cc engines.
Bajaj Auto holds 74.9 percent of KTM and no longer rules out bringing a strategic partner on board. According to the group, however, no active search is under way.
Barcelona is doubling the number of advanced stop zones for motorcycles at traffic lights by 2027 and is testing impact protection in the middle of the city for the first time. A look at the UK, France and Germany shows how differently European cities treat the powered two-wheeler.
Honda has shown a new CB 500 in India with a completely newly developed single-cylinder engine. Because the GB 500 name has long been trademarked in Europe, the model could later go on sale here as well.
Around two months after her serious sidecar crash at the Tourist Trophy, Maria Costello has again turned to her supporters. In her message she describes a rollercoaster of emotions and confirms that she is now being treated at a specialist hospital.
The Munich Administrative Court has dismissed the lawsuit against the motorcycle riding ban on the B 307 and declared the order issued by the Rosenheim district authority lawful. The German Motorcyclists’ Federation is now waiting for the written grounds of the judgment and will decide its next steps depending on whether the closure becomes permanent next year.
Jorge Martinez has clearly spelled out the order of CFMoto’s racing plans. The Chinese manufacturer is to enter World Superbike first and only tackle MotoGP after that.
An analysis compares fine revenues and enforcement density in 30 German cities. A look at the underlying data shows that the ranking partly measures something other than its headlines suggest.
MotoGP is set to appear at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in October. Because the Australian GP runs on the same weekend, so-called show bikes are to be used instead of the current riders.
The alleged bidder for Ducati has spoken up for the first time and confirmed an offer for 100 percent of the company. A look at the company registers in London and Modena, however, reveals a business that has existed only briefly and has yet to file any accounts.