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The 2026 motorcycle year brings a wealth of new releases – from completely new models to major overhauls, fresh colors, and technical updates. This overview page summarizes all the important motorcycle news for 2026 and is continuously updated.

MotoGP is facing one of the biggest technical upheavals in its history. From 2027, new rules apply, and behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing. How fast will the new bikes really be, which teams are backing which manufacturers, and where do the riders stand?

Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami rode the 850cc prototype in Sepang back in December. Now the manufacturer releases the first footage and impressions from the RC214V roll-out.

The Ducati Monster V2 gets a third color variant from April 2026. The new Sport Livery in gray with Racing Red accents expands the palette alongside Ducati Red and Iceberg White.

The 2026 MotoGP season is the last under the current 1000cc regulations. From 2027, new rules with 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres will apply. This page is your central hub for everything MotoGP 2026: current standings, race calendar, all teams and riders, technical changes and the outlook for the new era.

Ducati has confirmed the new Superleggera V4 Centenario with a teaser video. The reveal of the anniversary edition celebrating the brand’s 100th birthday will take place on March 26.

Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock sees autonomous two-wheelers as a threat to the core of motorcycling. Technology should support the rider, but never replace them.

The second generation of the Ducati DesertX features the new 890cc V2 engine, a monocoque frame, and improved suspension. The completely redesigned adventure enduro will be available at dealers from April 2026.

With the new “Ducati Factory Made” program, Multistrada V4 models can now be individually configured directly on the production line in Borgo Panigale for the first time. The range, which is now available in Europe, extends from exclusive color series to Lamborghini paint finishes.

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.

Ducati is once again issuing a recall for high-performance V4 models. The Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 are affected due to a possible overheating of the rear brake line.

World Ducati Week 2026 will be the highlight of Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebrations. From July 3 to 5, Misano will once again become the international meeting place for the global Ducatisti community.

Three years after switching to the V4 engine, the Ducati Diavel appears to be undergoing a model update. Initial indications come from design registrations published by the European Union, which reveal numerous visual and technical changes.

Behind the scenes of the Ducati factory team, there was more going on in 2025 than just Marc Marquez’s sporting dominance. Statements from management show how closely sporting success, internal dynamics, and the uncertain future of Francesco Bagnaia are linked.

With the Desmo450 EDS, Ducati is expanding its still young off-road model range with a road-legal enduro. Initial design registrations now reveal the technical modifications planned for public road use.

At Ducati Lenovo, two very different starting positions are coming together ahead of the start of the 2026 MotoGP season. While Marc Marquez is struggling to regain his physical consistency after his injury, Francesco Bagnaia is under considerable pressure to succeed, both in terms of his sporting performance and his contract.

Italian manufacturer Ducati suffered a serious theft last fall. Racing parts for MotoGP and Superbike worth around €200,000 were stolen, but have since been recovered by the police.

Ducati celebrates Marc Márquez’s 2025 MotoGP title with an extremely limited edition Panigale V4 special edition. The World Champion Replica combines exclusive technology with direct references to factory racing.

Ducati is apparently preparing a new model with historical references for its anniversary year in 2026. A US homologation points to the Ducati Formula ’73, which is said to be based on the Scrambler series from a technical standpoint.

Ducati has launched a safety recall in the US for certain Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 models. The reason for this is a possible assembly error in the ABS fuse, which in the worst case could lead to wheel lockup.