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At the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Alex Marquez claims his second consecutive home victory. His brother Marc Marquez retires after a heavy crash on lap three. Ducati’s factory team endures a disastrous Sunday with a double DNF.

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.

A former co-founder of a Finnish battery startup has filed a criminal complaint against Donut Lab, accusing the company of massively overstating the properties of its solid-state battery. Verge Motorcycles, which plans to use this technology in its electric motorcycles, is also struggling with significant delivery delays.

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.

Morbidelli has unveiled the new Timeless 1200 retro scrambler in China. The model shares its engine, frame, and bodywork with the European Brixton Cromwell 1200 X and the Chinese Gaokin GK1200.

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.

Metzeler introduces the SPORTEC 01 and SPORTEC 01 RS, two new supersport tires. Both are based on road racing experience and feature the patented DYNATREAD technology with an adaptive tread design.

The Italian-Chinese brand Morbidelli enters the market with the N125V, a 125cc machine that stands out from the competition with its V-twin engine, trellis frame, and single-sided swingarm. The European market launch is expected from May 2026.

At the AWE 2026 electronics fair in Shanghai, the new brand Guruma unveiled a superbike with a 1,051 cc inline four-cylinder, radar assistance, and AI-powered road surface analysis. Whether these ambitious promises can be delivered remains to be seen.

Two speeding offences on his motorcycle cost former Isle of Man TT rider and TV presenter Guy Martin his driving licence. A court in Loughborough, England, imposed a six-month driving ban and a total fine of £1,329 (approximately €1,550 / $1,720).

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.

A new study by the American College of Surgeons shows that hospital costs for motorcycle crash patients in Michigan increased drastically after the repeal of the universal helmet law. The financial burden falls not only on those affected but also on taxpayers and public insurance programs.

Chinese brand Voge is working on a higher-spec version of the RR500S with a single-sided swingarm. A new patent reveals an integrated air duct designed to solve a problem known for roughly 40 years: inadequate cooling of the rear brake.

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.

KTM introduces the 1390 Super Duke RR Track as the first pure track-only model in the Super Duke family. Limited to just 100 units worldwide, the machine is 20 kg lighter than the standard R and is scheduled to arrive at dealers from May 2026.

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.

Following the end of the major April campaign, the second Speedweek of the year runs from August 3 to 9. In parallel, the European police network ROADPOL is planning a dedicated enforcement week specifically targeting two-wheeled road users.

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.

Bottrop-based luxury tuner BRABUS is expanding its portfolio to include electrically powered motorcycles. In collaboration with French manufacturer DAB Motors, three models are celebrating their world premiere at Milano Design Week 2026.