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KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer has openly admitted for the first time that something is wrong inside the MotoGP engines. The Austrian manufacturer is not yet allowed to fix the fault, because doing so requires the rivals’ consent.

Italy’s motorcycle association FMI is fighting back against South Tyrol’s ban on organized rides. President Giovanni Copioli calls it an unfair restriction and has already reached out to politicians and the automobile club.

Suzuki expands the GSX-R 1000 lineup for 2027 into a three-model range, placing the new GSX-R1000RS at the top as a higher-specification variant for the first time. All three versions can now be reserved in the USA, with prices starting at the equivalent of roughly 14,350 euros.

A new patent shows how Benda is building its own dual-clutch automatic. Instead of hydraulics like Honda’s, small electric motors control two spatially separated clutches.

Two Ducati riders crashed out of safe podium positions at the Sachsenring, and both struggled to explain why. What the riders said after the German Grand Prix about mistakes, tyres, aerodynamics and the title fight.

South Tyrol’s regional government has banned organized motorsport events on mountain pass roads above 1,600 meters and in protected areas. The ruling takes effect immediately and raises a key question for motorcyclists that the official text doesn’t clearly answer.

Across Europe, cases are piling up where automatic emergency braking systems trigger a full stop without any real obstacle. For motorcyclists riding behind such vehicles, this sudden braking can be life-threatening.

Marc Marquez won the MotoGP race at the Sachsenring, leading every one of the 30 laps. It was the Ducati rider’s tenth victory at the German Grand Prix, as the championship standings shift significantly ahead of the summer break.

Photographer and filmmaker Bastian Brüsecke has been held in Iran since late 2024. Friends and the motorcycle community have launched a fundraising campaign to support his family and secure his return.

The Cardo Beyond GTS has won a Red Dot Award even though the smart helmet isn’t on sale yet. The award recognizes the interplay of integrated technology, safety features and design.

Munich-based Diamond Atelier unveils the DA#22, a street-legal prototype the workshop calls the world’s first hyperbike. Beneath the hand-formed aluminum bodywork sits a KTM engine producing more than 205 hp, paired with a glowing special paint finish and a real diamond.

For the first time ever, a European country has legalized dashcams by law, while the classic ban countries are noticeably tightening their enforcement. Anyone riding a motorcycle across several borders this summer will run into a patchwork of rules that can change every few kilometers.

Marc Marquez won the Sprint at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, making him the sole record holder for sprint wins in MotoGP. Behind him, Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio secured an all-Ducati podium lockout, while the injured Marco Bezzecchi was absent.

Maverick Viñales accuses KTM of sending him a contract only to declare it void shortly after. KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer disputes this account, insisting a seat is still open — but time is running out.

The German Grand Prix starts with a rollercoaster for Marc Marquez: an early crash in the first practice, then the fastest time of the afternoon. Friday goes far worse for Francesco Bagnaia, who misses out on a direct spot in the decisive qualifying segment.

Four men from Bristol have been jailed for a combined 24 years after stealing and reselling motorcycles and mopeds for months. The gang proudly showed off their crimes on social media and were caught after a botched theft in December.

Suzuki is reportedly preparing a revised GSX250R with winglets, a new variable valve lift system and more power. Chinese type-approval documents reveal the changes in detail and hint at an imminent market launch.

Triumph is giving six well-known motorcycles fresh paint schemes for the 2027 model year, from the Tiger Sport 800 to the Rocket 3 Storm. The new colours reach dealers from August 2026, most of them as premium variants with a small price increase.

CFMoto and Brembo have agreed on a long-term strategic partnership that goes far beyond a simple supply relationship. Future mid- and large-capacity motorcycles are set to benefit, as their braking systems will be co-developed from the very start.

For the 100th edition of the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations, KTM is launching a limited EXC special series with one two-stroke and four four-stroke models. The machines feature a design in Portugal’s colours and are set to reach dealers from August.