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.
Marc Marquez has cut his deficit in the 2026 title fight from 102 points to just 18. But around the summer break there’s more at stake than the top of the standings, as the 2027 rider market and the situation at Yamaha and Honda are also creating plenty of movement.
Waze has introduced a dedicated mode for motorcyclists that uses artificial intelligence to calculate suitable routes and warns of hazards like potholes. The rollout starts in seven countries, with Germany not yet among them.
South Tyrol has banned organized motorsport events on around 100 road sections and generally above 1,600 meters in altitude. With the official list of routes and details on fines and enforcement, it’s now possible to pinpoint exactly where the ban applies and what touring riders are still allowed to do.
KTM North America is recalling several Husqvarna and GasGas models in the US because the rear brake caliper can fail without warning. A total of 6,257 motorcycles from the 2022 to 2024 model years are affected, and the US traffic safety authority NHTSA has issued a warning against riding them.
KTM parent company Bajaj Mobility AG has released preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026. They show sharply higher sales, significantly increased revenue, and an operating margin back in positive territory.
Fourteen-time sidecar winner Ben Birchall will line up on a solo motorcycle at the Classic TT 2026 for the first time. The switch from three wheels to two comes at a time when the sidecar class has lost its fixed place on the TT programme.
Honda is putting the four-cylinder CB400 Super Four and CBR400R with E-Clutch into series production in Japan. There’s still no commitment for Europe.
Austria is overhauling its traffic fines from January 1, 2027. Fines for anonymous penalty notices will then apply at the same level in every federal state and rise by an average of around 50 percent.
After the German Grand Prix, Ducati loses Rank A for the first time since the current system was introduced and will now share Tier B with Aprilia. Because manufacturers are already focused on the new 850cc bikes for 2027, the newly gained freedoms turn out smaller than in the past.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the Deadwood, an all-black production bobber based on the Softail platform that will be sold exclusively in the United States and Canada. Priced at around $17,999 (roughly €15,780), the Deadwood combines classic bobber styling with the large Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine and an extensive electronics package.
According to media reports, the European Commission is examining a technology that would automatically slow vehicles down when they exceed the speed limit. For motorcyclists, the plan raises a number of open questions, since no law exists yet.
Boss Hoss gives the Cruiser Bike the brand’s biggest engine for 2026, an 8.1-liter V8 with 600 hp (441 kW). That brings the entry-level model’s engine lineup to four V8 options, while the previous Super Sport Bike drops out of the range.
MotoGP enters a three-week summer break, and the headlines around Ducati, KTM and Aprilia keep coming. Francesco Bagnaia has undergone arm surgery, the Marquez brothers have settled their futures, and Jorge Lorenzo explains how Marc Marquez has changed.
Royal Enfield is releasing the Shotgun 650 as a black-and-gold special series with Taiwanese customizer Rough Crafts. Only 100 numbered units are being built worldwide, with just 25 going to Europe.
CFMoto has filed production patents for the 250SR-R, revealing for the first time what’s hiding under the small sportbike’s fairing. Instead of the previous single-cylinder engine, a parallel-twin is set to deliver more revvy character and a punchier exhaust note.
Triumph is launching the Speed Twin 1200 TFC, a special edition of its classic lineup limited to 750 units worldwide. Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an Akrapovič exhaust and numerous carbon components lift the specification well above that of the Speed Twin 1200 RS.
Dwayne Johnson takes the lead role in the action drama “Free Byrd” as a motorcycle stuntman who hides his dementia diagnosis from everyone around him. Behind the film are director Greg Kwedar and the production label of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the Competition Bike for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania. It is based on the R 12 G/S and carries an extensive package of off-road accessories.
Johann Zarco will avoid knee surgery after his heavy crash in Barcelona and is closing in on his MotoGP return. Two of the three injured ligaments are healing well, with a comeback targeted for the autumn.
New documents from a design patent filing reveal the road-going version of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor without camouflage for the first time. The production machine stays remarkably close to the acclaimed prototype and retains its most striking features.
