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.
Ai Ogura claimed his first MotoGP victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, becoming the first Japanese rider to win in the premier class since Makoto Tamada in 2004. While Trackhouse Aprilia celebrated a one-two finish, crashed Marco Bezzecchi lost the championship lead to Jorge Martin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
Pedro Acosta faced more technical failures with his KTM at the Assen weekend and could only manage ninth in the sprint after an early mistake. Team manager Aki Ajo names a sensor as the cause, but KTM’s reliability issues have persisted for several races.
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP sprint at Assen for Trackhouse Aprilia’s first ever one-two finish. Teammate Ai Ogura was second, with Fabio di Giannantonio completing the podium as the best Ducati rider.
Moto Guzzi is preparing The Trip 500, its first entry-level model based on an Aprilia parallel twin, breaking with the brand’s traditional V-twin architecture. Spy shots and multiple trademark filings suggest the project is nearing production readiness.
Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time on Friday at Assen, but the opening day of the Dutch Grand Prix was dominated by temperatures around 35 degrees and several heavy crashes. Fermin Aldeguer was taken to hospital, Alex Marquez escaped a violent crash without serious injury, and the weekend marks the first race without the front holeshot device.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the six custom bikes competing in the Creators Custom Clash. Public voting on the builds by European content creators has been open since June 23, 2026.
High temperatures make motorcycle riding not only uncomfortable but, according to experts, impair concentration, reaction time, and decision-making. With adapted route planning, appropriate protective gear, and a watchful eye on the body’s warning signals, the risk during summer temperatures can be significantly reduced.
Francesco Bagnaia leaves Ducati after eight years and will ride for Aprilia Racing from 2027. His contract runs through the end of 2030, making the double world champion the only MotoGP rider with such a long-term commitment.
The EU has passed a new law on end-of-life vehicles that covers cars and, for the first time, motorcycles. It becomes particularly important when selling a vehicle or when the question arises after an accident whether it should be repaired or scrapped.
A granted patent by US corporation Polaris describes a connected helmet that monitors the rider’s condition and communicates directly with the vehicle. If the system detects increasing fatigue, it can issue warnings and subsequently intervene in vehicle functions.
Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia will end their partnership after the 2026 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta will take his place in the factory team from 2027, riding alongside Marc Márquez.
British start-up Veloce Motorcycles has unveiled the Aperion, a naked bike whose eight-cylinder two-stroke engine is claimed to produce 280 hp from 1,000 cc. The machine, shown at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London, is set to enter production from 2027 in a limited series of 24 units.
WD-40 Company launches the WD-40 Specialist Bio Lubricant Spray, which the manufacturer describes as the first multi-purpose spray in its category to receive the EU Ecolabel. The product features an 85 percent bio-based formula and is designed to deliver proven lubrication performance despite its environmental certification.
The FIM Grand Prix Commission has announced three rule changes for MotoGP affecting machine behavior at race starts and the composition of the grid. The front holeshot device ban takes effect at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, a new starting grid layout follows from the Sachsenring, and a limit of six motorcycles per manufacturer applies from 2028.
At the Automotodrom Brno on Monday, regular riders took to the track with the new 850cc prototypes and Pirelli tires for the first time. Aprilia posted the fastest reported times, while Marc Marquez had a minor crash.
DEKRA accident research ranks overtaking maneuvers among the most critical situations in road traffic, citing thousands of accidents per year. On rural roads, split seconds often determine whether a maneuver ends safely or in a severe collision.
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp are expanding their partnership to jointly develop entry-level models for global markets. The Harley-Davidson Sprint is expected to be the first model, with a launch still planned for 2026.
Marc Márquez is continuing his collaboration with Ducati in MotoGP for two more years. The reigning world champion has signed a new contract that keeps him with the factory team until the end of 2028.
French workshop FCR Original has turned the BMW R 12 into a black-and-gold scrambler, transforming the relaxed heritage cruiser into a knobby-tired off-road aesthetic. The stock 1,170 cc boxer engine remains untouched internally, while the suspension, exhaust, wheels, lighting, and paint have been completely reimagined.
