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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.

With the Plug & Travel soft luggage system, Touratech is expanding its luggage range for the BMW R 1300 GS with Vario carrier. The system is aimed at riders who are looking for a ready-to-install soft luggage package with defined volumes and lockable fastenings.

A split rear wheel on a sports motorcycle sounds like an idea that deliberately pushes boundaries. That’s exactly what the US YouTube channel Bikes and Beards did, developing its Split Wheel project from an unrideable experiment to a highway test.

WP is expanding its existing chassis business to include its own brake division and will develop complete brake systems in-house in the future. WP Braking Systems is a new brand that is set to play a role outside the KTM Group in the medium term.

Triumph is fundamentally revamping its 660 series for the 2026 season. The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 will receive more power, technical adjustments, and visual changes.

After reviewing the previously withheld administrative files, the lawsuit against the partial motorcycle ban on the Sudelfeld route was significantly expanded. The documents now available cast a critical light on the actions of the Rosenheim district and raise doubts about transparency, proportionality, and proper administrative work.

The 2025 MotoGP season and the outlook for 2026 show a premier class caught between personnel changes, technical limitations, and an era that is coming to an end. Voices from riders and legends paint a picture of equal treatment, motivation, and open power relations.

Pedro Acosta is now an integral part of KTM Racing history. The Spaniard’s Moto2 world championship bike from the 2023 season has been officially added to the Heroes Level in the KTM Motohall.

Hero MotoCorp has patented the design of its upcoming Vida VXZ electric motorcycle in India. The move suggests that the project, developed in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles, is entering a near-production phase.

The 2026 Dakar Rally ends with the closest overall result in history. Luciano Benavides secures victory for Red Bull KTM after a dramatic finale on the final stage in Saudi Arabia.

The twelfth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has reshuffled the starting positions in the battle for overall victory. After a tactical battle with Luciano Benavides, Ricky Brabec takes the lead ahead of the final stage.

A new chapter is beginning at KTM. Following insolvency and complete takeover by the Indian Bajaj Group, the corporate structure is being reorganized, while around 500 jobs are being cut in Austria.

The eleventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally caused some movement in the overall standings. While Skyler Howes celebrated his first Dakar stage victory, Luciano Benavides took the overall lead.

Harley-Davidson is significantly expanding its portfolio for the 2026 model year, presenting a total of 13 new motorcycles and trikes. The focus is on new Grand American Touring models, redesigned trikes, a specially equipped Pan America 1250 Limited, and limited special editions.

The tenth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has caused a massive shake-up in the overall standings. A crash by Daniel Sanders, Adrien van Beveren’s first stage victory, and Ricky Brabec taking the lead have made this one of the most turbulent days of the rally so far.

The European Parliament is once again discussing mandatory general inspections for motorcycles. A current draft report goes significantly further than the previous proposal by the EU Commission.

The ninth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brought another change at the top of the overall standings. While Daniel Sanders regained the overall lead, Tosha Schareina celebrated his third stage victory of the current rally.

With the Anakee Adventure 2, Michelin is launching a new generation of its 80/20 enduro tire in January 2026. The focus is on improved wet grip, increased mileage, and greater riding comfort over long distances.

France has classified excessive speeding as a criminal offense since the end of 2025. Anyone driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit faces imprisonment, heavy fines, and other consequences.

After eight stages of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the duel between KTM and Honda continues to intensify. Despite having more riders, Honda is coming under pressure, while Luciano Benavides leads KTM to the top of the overall standings.