Royal Enfield is now offering official retrofit kits that make older models in the 350 series compatible with E20 fuel. The aftermarket solution applies to the popular Classic 350, Bullet 350, and Thunderbird 350 models from the BS3 and BS4 era.
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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.
Multiple sidecar world champion Tim Reeves is making his comeback at the 2026 Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man. Joining him in the Carl Cox Motorsport LCR Honda sidecar is experienced French passenger Melanie Farnier.
The Federal Association of Motorcyclists wanted to finance a speed warning display at a noise hotspot in Oberursel at its own expense. After months of back and forth, the city broke off contact.
Suzuki Germany is launching six edition models with factory-fitted accessories for the 2026 season. Buyers save up to €700 compared to purchasing the components individually.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman wanted to travel around the world on motorcycles. Now they have been sitting in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison for over 13 months. An Iranian court has sentenced the couple to ten years in prison for alleged espionage.
Suzuki is exhibiting two special vehicles based on the design of the video game Monster Hunter Wilds at Monster Hunter Festa ’26 in Japan. Both the DR-Z4S motorcycle and the Jimny Nomad are appearing in a special collaboration version with game developer Capcom.
Since February 14, 2026, French speed cameras have been automatically checking whether vehicles caught speeding are insured. The measure also applies to motorcycles and is set to be extended to all speeding offenses in the long term.
The Mash FR 750 is getting a striking redesign in the style of an Arai helmet. At the same time, the price of the mid-range roadster is dropping from €6,999 to €6,399.
The government of the Australian state of Victoria has rejected a request from MotoGP promoters to move the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Albert Park in Melbourne. At the same time, the state government is promising additional funding for the modernization of the track infrastructure.
The long-standing single-cylinder engine in the 390 series may soon be obsolete. According to reports, KTM is working with its partner Bajaj on a new two-cylinder engine below the 500 cc mark.
French luxury manufacturer Midual has unveiled the Francaise, an exclusive café racer limited to just five handcrafted models worldwide. The new model is based on the Type 1 Series 3 and sports a patriotic design featuring the colors of the French tricolor.
With the renaming of Dorna Sports to MotoGP Sport Entertainment SL, a new phase in the commercial organization of the Motorcycle World Championship will begin in 2026. Following Liberty Media’s entry with a billion-dollar investment, the rights holder’s structure will be fundamentally realigned.
MV Agusta will equip all models with comprehensive electronic equipment as standard in 2026. There will be no additional unlocking fees, activation fees, or subsequent upgrades.
With RIDE 6, Bridgestone continues its partnership with Milestone and integrates real tire performance into the virtual racing world. The new chapter in the motorcycle game series is now available and significantly expands the brand’s presence in the game.
Davey Todd will be riding a Triumph Street Triple 765 in the Supersport class at the 2026 TT. The three-time TT winner is switching to Peter Hickman’s PHR Performance Team for this.
Following the presentation of its latest annual figures, Harley Davidson has confirmed that jobs will also be cut as part of a comprehensive cost-cutting program. At an investor conference, the new CEO Artie Starrs made it clear that structural adjustments were necessary in order to realign the company.
INTERMOT will return with a new date from February 12 to 14, 2027, focusing on a spring season opener. There will be no event in 2026, while February is shaping up to be a busy month with other motorcycle trade fairs.
Ducati is presenting a strictly limited special model in its anniversary year with the Formula 73. Limited to 873 numbered units, the series revisits the 750 Super Sport Desmo from 1973 in terms of both technology and style.
At the beginning of 2026, Iceland fundamentally changed its road transport financing system. The new mileage-based toll also affects tourists and has a particular impact on rental cars and longer journeys.
Indian Motorcycle will not develop a low-cost entry-level motorcycle. The new CEO, Mike Kennedy, clearly sees the brand’s growth potential in cruisers, baggers, and touring bikes.