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.
Honda has officially confirmed the CB1000F, a retro naked bike with an inline-four engine, for the US market and simultaneously announced the return of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR supersports for the 2027 model year. The lineup spans from a 124 hp classic-inspired machine to a 217 hp track weapon with MotoGP technology.
The Honda CBR 600 RR recall enters its next phase. In Germany, 1,933 machines must go to expert centers where Honda measures the cylinders and, if necessary, replaces the complete engine.
Dean Harrison sets the pace at 133.9 mph in the first Superbike qualifying session of the Isle of Man TT 2026. Michael Dunlop has to battle with his Honda setup after his manufacturer switch and returns unhappy from his opening lap.
MotoGP is facing its biggest technical upheaval in years. From 2027, the prototypes will run with 850cc instead of the current 1,000cc, Pirelli replaces Michelin, ride-height devices disappear, and aerodynamics are being curtailed. But Honda technical director Romano Albesiano is tempering expectations: anyone making performance comparisons at this point is wrong.
The 2026 Tourist Trophy began on Monday in sunshine and optimal conditions with the first free practice sessions on the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop immediately provided the first major talking point when he lined up in the Superbike class on a Honda Fireblade instead of the previously announced Ducati Panigale V4 R. Newcomers, Supersport and Sidecar riders completed their sessions without incident.
Michael Dunlop faces a difficult decision at the Isle of Man TT 2026: Will he ride the Senior Race on Ducati or Honda? With 29 TT victories to his name, he’s just two wins away from his uncle Joey’s all-time record of 26 – but the real question is which machine gives him the best shot at history.
When John McGuinness first lined up on the Snaefell Mountain Course in 1996, nobody imagined that the bricklayer from Morecambe would still be fighting for top finishes on a factory Honda three decades later. In 2026, the 54-year-old celebrates his 30th anniversary at the Tourist Trophy. It could be his final year as an active racer.
The Honda CB1000F made its public debut at two events in France. At the MotoGP weekend in Le Mans and the Sunday Ride Classic in Le Castellet, Honda showcased the new four-cylinder roadster alongside legendary racing machines and three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer.
After nearly a decade as team manager of the Honda factory team, Alberto Puig will step down from his position at the end of 2026. The 59-year-old Spaniard will remain with HRC as an advisor and take on a cross-functional role.
At the 47th Suzuka 8 Hours on July 5, active MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco will face off on production-based superbikes. Miller returns for the Yamaha factory team, while Zarco defends his title with Honda HRC alongside record winner Takahashi and six-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea.
Honda is bringing the story of its fifth Adventure Roads event to major streaming platforms for the first time. The 48-minute documentary about the tour from Rome to Istanbul is now available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, while two new events with a revised concept have already been announced for 2026.
Trackhouse loses its team principal to Honda: Davide Brivio is set to join HRC as a strategic advisor in 2027, driving the reorganization of Honda’s MotoGP project. The move is part of a sweeping restructuring at Honda.
Honda has inaugurated a new motorcycle factory in Aliağa near Izmir. The plant has been operational since April 2026 and could play a key role in Honda’s European production strategy long-term.
A Honda VFR750R RC30 in Castrol racing livery with documented racing history involving three notable riders will be auctioned in England in July 2026. The machine was raced between 1991 and 1993 by Steve Hislop, Nick Jefferies and Joey Dunlop.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
American Honda is recalling the off-road models CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The handlebar clamp can cause the handlebars to rotate unexpectedly during riding.
The North West 200 is heading into one of the most exciting editions in recent history. From May 6 to 9, 2026, some of the world’s best road racers battle for nine victories across four race classes on the 14.3-kilometre coastal course between Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
At the annual MotoGP gala dinner on the eve of the Spanish GP in Jerez, the manufacturers’ tables remained empty. Yamaha, Aprilia, and KTM did not show up, while Ducati and Honda sent only lower-ranking representatives. The result: promoter MotoGP SEG switches strategy and now negotiates individually with each manufacturer.
Honda Motor Europe and French apparel specialist IXON have announced a strategic partnership. Starting in March 2027, a jointly developed collection of protective gear will be available exclusively through Honda dealers in Europe.
