Suzuki is bringing the Hayabusa to the US market as a 2027 model with three new colors and a white Special Edition. Technically nothing changes; the 700 US dollar (about 615 euro) surcharge buys the look alone.
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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.
In an interview, Marc Marquez discussed the toughest rivals of his career, placing Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in clear context. At the same time, the nine-time world champion explains why MotoGP’s big records mean less to him today than they used to, and which young riders he sees as his potential successors.
Indian is expanding its touring and bagger lineup with the limited-edition PowerPlus Signature Series, featuring four elaborately painted models. Two of them pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States with a red-white-and-blue look.
Honda has made Fabio Quartararo’s signing for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons official. The 2021 world champion is leaving Yamaha after eight years together and is set to lead the Japanese manufacturer’s new factory project.
Europe’s self-proclaimed largest used motorcycle dealer, SuperBike Factory, has gone insolvent and ceased trading. For buyers, sellers and several hundred employees, the question now is what happens next.
Honda has signed Colombian rider David Alonso for MotoGP. His promotion is confirmed for 2027, but which Honda team he will race for has yet to be decided.
The CFMoto V4SR-RR has taken another development step in the wind tunnel of Pininfarina near Turin. The first completely newly developed V4 superbike from China relies on movable winglets and is aiming to join the ranks of established sport machines.
A handbuilt 2016 Egli-Vincent Sport GT sold for £65,550 at a UK auction. The motorcycle came from the workshop of the late Patrick Godet and carries one of the most modern engines ever built under the Vincent name.
Austrian builder Moritz Bree turned a stock KTM EXC 500 into a flat tracker, its bodywork first shaped by hand as a clay model. Because the frame, tank and airbox stay untouched, the motorcycle is meant to keep its road registration.
The shift to 850cc bikes and Pirelli tires is already casting its shadow and shaping decisions in the paddock. A factory move, an open tire dispute, and the first test impressions show what next season will be all about.
In the US, the government is auctioning off more than 600 vehicles seized from a convicted investment fraudster. The proceeds are meant to benefit the defrauded investors.
A 48-second video showing the so-called Superman trick on the Kuantan bypass road sparked outrage in Malaysia. Just days later, police arrested three women believed to have taken part in the dangerous stunt.
An international study commissioned by Brembo reveals a wide gap in the sense of road safety. Nine out of ten road users feel safe, but fewer than half of experts agree.
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.