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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.
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.
Peter Hickman returns to the Classic TT on the Isle of Man this August, taking over the famous Norton Rotary from WizNorton Racing. For the 14-time TT winner, it closes a family story that stretches back almost 50 years.
Nearly one in two motorcyclists has narrowly avoided an accident on a country road within the past two years. A new Forsa survey also shows that the corner, of all things, is barely perceived as a danger.
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.