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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.
Ducati will again field six motorcycles in MotoGP in 2027, but only four of them will receive updates during the season. The new contracts with VR46 and Gresini determine which rider gets which package — and who spends the entire year on the bike they started with.
Following threats against motorcyclists east of Stuttgart, investigators believe the incidents form a connected crime series. Two police headquarters are working together, and the Stuttgart public prosecutor’s office has been notified.
The attempt to sell SuperBike Factory as a whole has failed. The administrators have now explained for the first time what went wrong, confirming that around 273 employees have been made redundant.
The debate over a possible sale of Ducati has intensified sharply within just a few days. Unions from Italy and Germany are demanding answers from Volkswagen, while an anonymous tipster claims to know of a purchase offer already submitted.
Stefano Bonetti will start in the Historic Junior at the Classic TT 2026 on a Yamaha/Bimota TZ 350 GP. Behind the Speed Shadows Racing Team’s entry lies more than nostalgia, as data from the race is meant to feed into a new frame project.
On popular motorcycle roads east of Stuttgart, unknown perpetrators smeared threats against motorcyclists onto the asphalt over the weekend. Police have since set up a task force and corrected a suspicion that had caused considerable alarm.
After eleven of 22 race weekends, Toprak Razgatlioglu sits 21st in the MotoGP standings. The reasons run deeper than the results alone, and the real test will only begin with the new regulations in 2027.
The Millyard Viper V10 has changed hands for the first time in 17 years, selling for £149,500. The buyer has now spoken out, explaining why the machine won’t be disappearing into a private collection.
Kemimoto’s summer jacket is made almost entirely of mesh fabric and comes with seven removable protectors. Real-world testing in peak summer heat shows how far the concept of maximum ventilation combined with full protector coverage really goes.
Alberto Puig has drawn a sober mid-season assessment of Honda’s campaign during the summer break. After eleven races, the manufacturer sits on 109 points — below last year’s total at the same stage.
With the TRK 902, Benelli enters the maxi class for the first time while staying under 9,000 euros. On the first kilometers in the Dolomites, the lavish equipment was joined by weaknesses in engine character and weight.
MotoGP is in its summer break, but preparations for 2027 are already well underway behind the scenes. Crew chief reshuffles, tension inside Aprilia’s garage, and a Turkish fan favourite are dominating the headlines.
A prototype of the upcoming BMW S 1000 RR was spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The photos obtained by our editorial team reveal components that a design drawing simply can’t show.
This year, Moto Guzzi is combining its annual brand gathering in Mandello del Lario with the opening of its revamped factory. From September 3 to 6, the new production line and redesigned museum will be open to the public there for the first time.
Keeway America has launched the Benelli Tornado 550 in the United States, pricing it at an introductory $5,999 (about €5,275). In Germany, the fully-faired sportbike has already been at dealers since 2025 — albeit at a noticeably higher price.
Since the European season opener in Jerez, the balance of power in MotoGP has shifted noticeably. Marc Marquez is back at the front of the field, and the reason isn’t only found on the track.
In July 2026, a drawing surfaced that reportedly comes from a design patent BMW filed in India, showing the next S 1000 RR. Along with the image, early technical details have leaked, chief among them a claimed output of 215 hp.
Stark Future is building two strictly limited special editions of its electric off-road motorcycle. All 500 machines get a complete works suspension of the kind normally reserved for race teams.
Kove is working on a smaller sibling to the 450 Rally. New design patents reveal the 350 Rally as a street-legal variant with an entirely new bodywork.