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Under this tag you will find articles related to Honda and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, motorsport topics and company-related news concerning Honda and Honda Racing.
The list below brings together all content in which Honda is featured — ranging from production models and concept bikes to racing projects and strategic decisions made by the manufacturer.
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.
Honda is recalling the CBR600RR from model years 2024 to 2026. The reason is potential excessive oil consumption that could, in the worst case, lead to engine damage.
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 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.
Honda unveils a CBR400R with E-Clutch for the first time at the 2026 Japanese motorcycle shows. The concept model hints at an imminent market launch of the automatic clutch in the 400cc segment.
Honda has recorded a significant drop in profits in the current fiscal year, but remains profitable. While the car division is making losses, the motorcycle business is proving to be the mainstay of the group.
Honda is reorganizing its global motorcycle business. Starting in April 2026, combustion engines and electric models will be developed and marketed under a joint management structure.
A recent patent from Honda provides insight into a very simply designed electric motorcycle. The design suggests a vehicle that is specifically designed for low cost and simple technology.
Honda is the last manufacturer in the MotoGP field to unveil its factory colors for the 2026 season. The RC213V ridden by Joan Mir and Luca Marini remains largely unchanged in appearance and is set to build on last year’s positive development.
Shortly after the shakedown in Sepang, LCR Honda unveiled its MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season. Noteworthy developments include the end of the long-standing partnership with Idemitsu and a new color scheme for rookie Diogo Moreira.
Honda has unveiled the color variants of the new CBR500R FOUR in China, a fully faired sports model with a newly developed four-cylinder engine. The release also fuels expectations for a Japanese version as the CBR400R FOUR.
The MotoGP rider market for the 2027 season is taking shape exceptionally early. With Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, two world champions are at the center of a development that is fundamentally realigning Honda and Yamaha.
With the WN7, Honda is launching its first large-volume electric motorcycle for road use. The model is intended to show how far the Japanese have already come in the field of electric drives and where the manufacturer believes there is still room for development.
The Honda CB 1000 (SP) Hornet may experience unusually high oil consumption, which in the worst case can result in engine damage. A recall is already underway in the USA, and several thousand vehicles are also affected in Germany.
A newly published patent from Honda shows an assistance system designed to actively steer motorcycles away from impending collisions. The technology could prevent accidents, but raises fundamental questions about control and responsibility when riding a motorcycle.
New patent drawings hint at another electric motorcycle from Honda. The as-yet-unnamed model features an unusual combination of scooter and cruiser and is intended to further expand Honda’s electric strategy.
With the EV Outlier Concept, Honda is presenting a radical study for the electric future of motorcycles at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The focus is not on replacing the combustion engine, but on consciously redefining the riding experience.
Honda begins practical testing of its new MotoGP motorcycle for the 2027 regulations in Malaysia. The first test marks the Japanese manufacturer’s entry into the 850cc era and its collaboration with tire manufacturer Pirelli.
Honda is apparently working on a new V4 engine. Highly detailed patents suggest that the traditional concept could be making a comeback.