TVS Motor Company has unveiled two new special models in its Raider series in India. Under the name “Super Squad Edition” (SSE), variants are now available that are visually based on the Marvel characters Deadpool and Wolverine. The models follow on from the previously released special editions in the style of Iron Man and Black Panther.
Despite subdued demand for electric motorcycles, CFMoto is continuing its development in this area. New patent applications show that the Chinese manufacturer is working on a fully electric sports motorcycle that stands out from previous designs thanks to its unusual frame construction and special battery concept.
At first glance, the upcoming QJMotor Super4 is strongly reminiscent of the MV Agusta Superveloce. However, what appears to be a pure copy should be viewed in a broader context. QJMotor, which belongs to the Qianjiang Group, and MV Agusta have had close business ties for years. This has allowed QJMotor to draw on Italian design and technical components for earlier models.
In London, motorcyclists and drivers could face penalties in more areas of the city in the future if they attract attention with loud or aggressive driving. The Westminster City Council is currently considering extending an existing ban that has been in place in parts of the capital since 2021.
Yamaha will use a new V4 engine for the first time at the upcoming San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix (September 12-14). This marks the end of the manufacturer's more than two-decade-long tradition of exclusively using four-cylinder inline engines with crossplane crankshafts. According to Yamaha, the prototype of the new M1 will take to the track for the first time in Misano.
There will be a significant change in the paddock for the 2026 Superbike World Championship: Iker Lecuona will join the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team and ride the Panigale V4R. This marks the end of his four-year collaboration with Honda HRC.
After almost two decades in professional motorcycle racing, Jonathan Rea announces his retirement from full-time racing at the end of the 2025 WorldSBK season. The six-time world champion, who has more titles, wins, podium finishes, and fastest laps than any other rider in the history of the Superbike World Championship, is thus drawing a line under an extraordinary career.
Marc Marquez remains the man to beat in the 2025 MotoGP season. The Ducati rider secured his seventh consecutive double victory – consisting of the sprint and main races – at the newly added Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary. Despite an incident right after the start, Marquez dominated the race and significantly extended his lead in the world championship.
Buell Motorcycles is on the verge of a potential milestone in its eventful history. With the Super Cruiser, the traditional manufacturer is returning to the stage—this time with a model that combines classic cruiser elements with sporty technology. The motorcycle is currently undergoing final testing.
In recent years, Aprilia has become one of the most innovative manufacturers in the field of MotoGP aerodynamics. Newly published patent specifications provide detailed insights into previously unused developments of the RS-GP for the first time. The documents come directly from Marco De Luca, a former Formula 1 aerodynamicist who now heads the technical development department at Aprilia. The focus is on concepts that are intended to emphasize ground effect and cornering stability even more than is currently customary in MotoGP.
Barcelona-based company Stark Future wants to shake up the road motorcycle market with a new electric model series. According to the company, the upcoming models will be more powerful than their gasoline-powered counterparts – in all relevant categories.
In motorcycle racing, precise management of tire pressure and temperature is playing an increasingly important role. In MotoGP in particular, tire pressure is constantly monitored – if it is too low for a prolonged period, penalties are imposed. This is where Honda's latest patent comes in: a newly developed rim and brake system designed to minimize heat transfer to the tires.
With the new EXC 6DAYS 2026 model series, KTM is once again launching a limited edition series specifically for the traditional FIM International Six Days Enduro. The special models are designed to impress not only with their technical finesse, but also with their distinctive appearance – in keeping with the spirit of the team competition, which will be held in Bergamo, Italy, in 2025.
With a daring stunt, German freestyle motocross rider Luc Ackermann has opened a new chapter in the history of extreme sports. On a highway in North Rhine-Westphalia, the 27-year-old performed a tsunami backflip over a nine-meter-high height control barrier – from one moving truck to another. He covered a distance of 40 meters and had barely more than half a second to complete the jump.
Royal Enfield is working intensively on its new generation of electric motorcycles. The focus is currently on the Flying Flea C6, a compact electric bike that has been tested under extreme conditions. During recent test runs in the Indian mountains, the C6 had to demonstrate how it handles steep climbs and challenging road conditions.
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA), in cooperation with national associations, has launched a recall for several brake pads and linings sold through the online marketplace AliExpress. Reason for the recall: The affected products contain asbestos, a substance that is proven to be carcinogenic and has been banned in the EU since 1999.
Following the insolvency of CCM Motorcycles in June 2025, it seemed that the end of the long-established British manufacturer was finally sealed. But now there is at least a small glimmer of hope. The auction house Gateway Auctions, which is selling off the company's remaining assets, is taking an unusual approach with the aim of giving the brand more time for a possible rescue.
KTM parts ways with X-Bow: Sports car division goes to investor group led by Belgian brewing dynasty
After many years, KTM is finally withdrawing from the automotive business. The Austrian motorcycle brand is selling its subsidiary KTM Sportcar GmbH, which has been responsible for the development and production of X-Bow sports cars since 2008. In future, the division will be continued by an international investor group headed by the Belgian industrialist family De Mevius – founders of the world's largest brewery group Anheuser-Busch InBev.
With the new KTM 160 Duke, the Austrian manufacturer is launching an entry-level motorcycle that stands out not only for its modern technology and sporty design, but also for its strategic importance within the group. The model is produced by KTM's Indian majority shareholder Bajaj Auto, which has recently invested heavily in the brand and is apparently aiming for a reorientation towards small, high-volume models.
Marc Marquez continued his impressive winning streak at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix. For the first time, the Ducati factory rider also triumphed at the Red Bull Ring – twice: both the sprint and the main race went to the Spaniard. However, rookie Fermin Aldeguer provided some excitement with a strong comeback to second place, putting Marquez under pressure at the end.