Most starting spots for the 2027 MotoGP season are already set, and several well-known names find no place left. Pedro Acosta moves to Ducati, Pecco Bagnaia leaves the factory team, and up to five rookies are set to join the premier class.
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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.
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Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has spoken publicly for the first time about the sale rumors surrounding owner Volkswagen. According to him, there are currently no discussions about a sale happening at the Borgo Panigale plant.
Ducati unveiled its first racing supermoto, the Desmo450 SM, at the World Ducati Week 2026 in Misano. The pre-production model is based on the Desmo450 MX, is intended exclusively for competition use, and will be fully revealed with complete technical specifications in September.
A 20-year-old motorcycle safety instructor has died in Philadelphia after a hit-and-run in which a white SUV dragged him for more than a mile. Police continue to search for the fleeing driver, while the family and an anonymous donor have offered a reward.
KTM has completely reshuffled its MotoGP factory line-up for the new 850cc era starting in 2027, signing Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Both riders signed multi-year contracts, while current factory riders Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder leave the team.
A rider was fatally injured at the Skerries 100 in Ireland, prompting a statement from governing body Motorcycling Ireland. The race day was abandoned — the second fatality in road racing within a week.
For its 100th anniversary, the Misano World Circuit became the center of the Ducati world for three days. With 118,036 visitors from 94 countries, the Centenary edition of the World Ducati Week recorded the biggest turnout in its history, according to the manufacturer.
A week before the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, the MotoGP title fight is wide open. At the same time the rider line-up for 2027 is reshuffling, and reigning world champion Marc Marquez talks about his goals and records after signing his new Ducati contract.
Nicolò Bulega has won the 2026 Lenovo Race of Champions at the Misano World Circuit, beating Ducati’s assembled MotoGP stars in the process. The Superbike world championship leader led the ten-lap race from start to finish, taking the win ahead of Alberto Surra and Lorenzo Baldassarri.
Since June 17, motorcycles, scooters and quads have been banned from Crimea’s roads at night. The Russian-installed administration says the engine noise interferes with air defenses hunting Ukrainian drones.
Phillip Island will remain a racetrack, says owner Fox. Why the golf course rumor emerged and what the loss of MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship means.
A new patent from QJMotor describes a superbike with movable winglets whose left and right sides can be adjusted separately. With this, the Chinese manufacturer picks up a concept that rival CFMoto has already announced for the V4 SR-RR.
MV Agusta has published a manifesto on its own self-description, Motorcycle Art, revealing the rules by which materials and workmanship are chosen across the entire model range. From the visible tank emblem to the hidden bracket, every component is meant to follow the same standard.
After several serious start-line crashes, MotoGP is embroiled in a debate over just how dangerous ride-height devices and holeshot systems really are. Marc Marquez shifts the debate to a different point, while a positive update on Johann Zarco’s injury and the 2027 rider market keep the paddock talking.
BMW Motorrad has revealed the running changes for model year 2027, primarily reshuffling colors, editions, and equipment packages. The only genuine technical update is found in the frame of the M 1000 RR, while several key GS models are missing from the list.
Brembo has developed a new brake caliper for the 2027 MotoGP season that is around 80 grams lighter while still aiming to deliver the familiar braking feel. Some teams have already tried the part during testing in Misano, with further data expected from Brno.
Ahead of the German GP at the Sachsenring, physical and sporting setbacks dominate the headlines. Several riders enter the last race weekend before the summer break either injured or under pressure.
Yamaha has filled its MotoGP factory team for the 2027 and 2028 seasons with championship leader Jorge Martin and Japan’s Ai Ogura. The announcement lands right in the middle of the shift to the new 850cc era, one day after confirming the departures of Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins.
According to a Financial Times report, Volkswagen is said to be considering a sale of the motorcycle brand Ducati. An official statement from the corporation does not dismiss the speculation but instead refers to a fundamental restructuring.
Starting October 1, 2026, new regulations on protective equipment for motorcyclists and on behavior in traffic jams will apply in Spain. The changes affect not only locals but also anyone traveling to Spain by motorcycle.