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.
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.
Honda is entrusting the development test of its new 850cc machine to a rider who is leaving the manufacturer at the end of the season. At the same time, a prominent test rider is returning to KTM’s prototype in Misano, and the first major factory rider test of the new era is drawing closer.
On July 1, 2026, an update to the Road Traffic Act takes effect that criminalizes trading driving penalty points and permits digital parking enforcement. For motorcycle and car drivers, several rules are changing at once.
The German Road Safety Council and the Institute for Two-Wheeler Safety have launched LUMOS, a long-term study on the safety of motorcycle and scooter riders in Germany. At its core are recurring online surveys, with the first results expected in spring 2027.
Before the MotoGP weekend in Brno, the title fight is intensifying: Marc Marquez has recently gained significant ground but remains well behind Aprilia. Meanwhile, KTM is grappling with a lost top speed record, LCR Honda with an open rider question, and the entire field with the approaching 2027 technical overhaul.
Pirelli takes over as the sole tire supplier for MotoGP in 2027 and is in the midst of developing the new tires. For the first time, regular riders will get to test the material on June 22 in Brno, and there is already a clear statement on whether world champion Marc Marquez will receive special treatment.
With the Stealth 500, Fantic expands its Stealth range with an A2-eligible naked bike that is technically based on the Caballero 500 single-cylinder. The Italian manufacturer states a dry weight of 147 kilograms and an output of 45 hp.
A new Yamaha patent ostensibly focuses on the arrangement of the ABS unit, but in the process reveals details about a street-legal electric sportbike. The drawings build on the track study Proto BEV and point to a model with a beam frame, AC fast charging and dimensions close to the YZF-R7.
Yamaha has initiated a safety recall in North America for all Ténéré 700 motorcycles from model year 2025 and advises owners not to ride their machines until the repair is completed. The cause is a potential turn signal failure traced to a defect in the digital instrument unit.
The organizers of the Isle of Man TT have launched a formal review into the future of the sidecar class after the category was suspended during the 2026 edition. A final report is expected by the end of July 2026, forming the basis for the class’s future direction.
LiveWire has started series production of the S4 Honcho Trail and S4 Honcho Street electric minibikes. The first machines are expected to reach dealerships in summer 2026, with prices in Germany starting at 5,299 euros.
