Triumph is fundamentally revamping its 660 series for the 2026 season. The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 will receive more power, technical adjustments, and visual changes.
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After reviewing the previously withheld administrative files, the lawsuit against the partial motorcycle ban on the Sudelfeld route was significantly expanded. The documents now available cast a critical light on the actions of the Rosenheim district and raise doubts about transparency, proportionality, and proper administrative work.
The 2025 MotoGP season and the outlook for 2026 show a premier class caught between personnel changes, technical limitations, and an era that is coming to an end. Voices from riders and legends paint a picture of equal treatment, motivation, and open power relations.
Pedro Acosta is now an integral part of KTM Racing history. The Spaniard’s Moto2 world championship bike from the 2023 season has been officially added to the Heroes Level in the KTM Motohall.
Hero MotoCorp has patented the design of its upcoming Vida VXZ electric motorcycle in India. The move suggests that the project, developed in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles, is entering a near-production phase.
The 2026 Dakar Rally ends with the closest overall result in history. Luciano Benavides secures victory for Red Bull KTM after a dramatic finale on the final stage in Saudi Arabia.
The twelfth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has reshuffled the starting positions in the battle for overall victory. After a tactical battle with Luciano Benavides, Ricky Brabec takes the lead ahead of the final stage.
A new chapter is beginning at KTM. Following insolvency and complete takeover by the Indian Bajaj Group, the corporate structure is being reorganized, while around 500 jobs are being cut in Austria.
The eleventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally caused some movement in the overall standings. While Skyler Howes celebrated his first Dakar stage victory, Luciano Benavides took the overall lead.
Harley-Davidson is significantly expanding its portfolio for the 2026 model year, presenting a total of 13 new motorcycles and trikes. The focus is on new Grand American Touring models, redesigned trikes, a specially equipped Pan America 1250 Limited, and limited special editions.
The tenth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has caused a massive shake-up in the overall standings. A crash by Daniel Sanders, Adrien van Beveren’s first stage victory, and Ricky Brabec taking the lead have made this one of the most turbulent days of the rally so far.
The European Parliament is once again discussing mandatory general inspections for motorcycles. A current draft report goes significantly further than the previous proposal by the EU Commission.
The ninth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brought another change at the top of the overall standings. While Daniel Sanders regained the overall lead, Tosha Schareina celebrated his third stage victory of the current rally.
With the Anakee Adventure 2, Michelin is launching a new generation of its 80/20 enduro tire in January 2026. The focus is on improved wet grip, increased mileage, and greater riding comfort over long distances.
France has classified excessive speeding as a criminal offense since the end of 2025. Anyone driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit faces imprisonment, heavy fines, and other consequences.
After eight stages of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the duel between KTM and Honda continues to intensify. Despite having more riders, Honda is coming under pressure, while Luciano Benavides leads KTM to the top of the overall standings.
Suzuki is giving the V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE a visual refresh for the 2026 model year while also lowering their starting prices. The large touring enduros remain technically unchanged, but are intended to appeal to additional buyers with new color options and better price positioning.
The Jarv E is an electric hard enduro bike that has been specifically developed for extreme enduro riding. Built in Austria, this sports machine bears the signature of Graham Jarvis and will initially be available in strictly limited numbers.
The seventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally marked the start of the second half of the race and brought new tactical nuances to the battle for overall victory. While KTM celebrated a one-two victory, strategy, starting positions, and bonus seconds became more important than pure stage times.
Preparations for the 2026 MotoGP season are in full swing, especially in the Ducati camp. While world champion Marc Marquez is back in intensive training after his injury break, a serious accident involving Fermin Aldeguer has put a damper on things early on.