The Isle of Man TT is welcoming a newcomer from China in 2026. CFMoto is entering its 675SR-R in the new Sportbike class, writing a piece of motorsport history on the legendary Snaefell Mountain Course.
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Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Jerez sprint after a crash and an unconventional pit-lane entry. The FIM stewards saw no rule breach – but not all riders agree.
In a chaotic flag-to-flag sprint with a sudden weather change, a mass crash and an improvised bike swap, Marc Marquez emerged as the surprise winner. Bagnaia and Morbidelli completed the podium, while the championship leaders left empty-handed.
Conor Cummins takes on the Isle of Man TT 2026 with a new team partner. In the premier Superbike and Senior classes, the Manx rider will compete for Michael Rutter’s Bathams AJN Racing on a BMW M1000RR.
Governor Laura Kelly signed a law in Kansas that protects existing racetracks from noise lawsuits by residents who moved in after the tracks were built. Kansas is now the third US state with such legislation.
Just under three weeks before the North West 200, the 33-time Tourist Trophy winner made his switch to the Ducati Panigale V4 R public. With this move, the Northern Irishman is now backing the Italian brand in the premier class too, after his Supersport success.
Jorge Martin owes the Spaniard a crucial piece of advice during the most difficult phase of his career. Mick Doohan calls it a “legendary” achievement. And Marquez himself knows: eventually, his body will have the final say.
Maverick Vinales misses the 2026 Spanish GP in Jerez after shoulder surgery, replacement Pol Espargaro is injured – Tech3 starts with Bastianini only.
MotoGP 2027 with 850 cc and Pirelli tyres: Acosta warns of shorter careers, Yamaha has scored just 9 points after three races, Alex Marquez stays at Ducati.
The 45th edition of the hillclimb from Landshaag to St. Martin im Mühlkreis set several historic benchmarks. 300 entries, six female starters and a farewell from the 125cc class leader shaped the weekend of 12 April 2026.
After his heavy crash at Sepang International Circuit, Aleix Espargaro has been successfully operated on in Barcelona. The procedure served to stabilise several fractured thoracic vertebrae and went according to plan.
The limited special model Aprilia X 250th found all 30 owners within two weeks. The carbon brake system from MotoGP and the price of 150,000 US dollars were obviously not an obstacle.
Amazon MGM Studios brings the Tourist Trophy to screens in two different formats. While the feature film “Isle of Man” with Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson will only be shot during the TT 2026, the accompanying docu-series was already filmed in 2024.
Provec Racing unveiled a special edition of the KB998 Rimini at Assen that is consistently tailored to the racetrack. The run is limited to only five motorcycles worldwide, each tied to an extensive support package centred on the Superbike World Championship.
In a workshop in North Yorkshire, a motorcycle has been taking shape for years that leaves even Top Fuel dragsters behind at the start. The latest run by 62-year-old builder Graham Sykes places his bike among the three fastest machines in drag racing history.
MotoGP is heading toward one of the most exciting periods of upheaval in its history. While the rider market for 2027 picks up pace behind the scenes, KTM and Honda are fighting over the most storied customer team on the grid, and the series promoter wants to mandate permanent substitute riders.
Motorcycle racing reimagined from the ground up: World Moto Clash aims to launch in July 2026 with a no-rules format and the highest prize money in two-wheeled racing history. The winner takes home one million US dollars.
Ducati has brought its 850 cc prototype for the 2027 MotoGP season onto the track in public for the first time. At the same time, the factory is fighting tyre problems and an unusual weak phase in the ongoing season.
Ai Ogura will ride for the Yamaha factory team from 2027 alongside Jorge Martin. The Japanese rider leaves Trackhouse Aprilia for a works contract.
Peter Hickman won multiple races on the major road circuits with this BMW S1000 RR in 2019 – now the bike is being auctioned. The sale takes place on 26 April as part of the International Classic Motorcycle Show.