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The second day of the official 2026 MotoGP test in Sepang was overshadowed by a major setback for Yamaha. While Honda attracted attention with a fastest lap time, the other manufacturers worked on the basics rather than fast laps in what were sometimes difficult conditions.

Indian Motorcycle is facing a period of profound change. With the complete transition to investor Carolwood LP, 2026 will mark the beginning of a new phase for the traditional brand, involving structural changes in the USA.

Aprilia Racing has officially confirmed the extension of Marco Bezzecchi’s contract for several years. Instead of a traditional announcement, the team opted for a deliberately staged and unusual form of announcement.

A recent patent from Honda provides insight into a very simply designed electric motorcycle. The design suggests a vehicle that is specifically designed for low cost and simple technology.

The first official pre-season test for MotoGP 2026 in Sepang begins with Marc Marquez setting the fastest time on his comeback after injury. At the same time, a crash by Fabio Quartararo causes an early setback for the Yamaha program.

Honda is the last manufacturer in the MotoGP field to unveil its factory colors for the 2026 season. The RC213V ridden by Joan Mir and Luca Marini remains largely unchanged in appearance and is set to build on last year’s positive development.

KTM looks back on a difficult financial year in 2025. Preliminary figures show a significant decline in sales and a massive drop in revenue despite comprehensive cost-cutting measures and structural changes.

World Ducati Week 2026 will be the highlight of Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebrations. From July 3 to 5, Misano will once again become the international meeting place for the global Ducatisti community.

The traditional Walderstown Road Races will celebrate their comeback in 2026, expanding the Irish road racing calendar to a total of nine events. The return of the event known as the Race of the South marks the revival of a classic with a long history.

Shortly after the shakedown in Sepang, LCR Honda unveiled its MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season. Noteworthy developments include the end of the long-standing partnership with Idemitsu and a new color scheme for rookie Diogo Moreira.

Italian motorcycle clothing manufacturer Dainese has a new group of owners. Following approval by the EU competition authorities, the financial funds Arcmont and HPS are taking over and providing additional fresh capital.

Avon Tyres has redesigned the entire Cobra Chrome tire family and is resuming series production of the iconic whitewall variants. The redesign is being carried out under the umbrella of Goodyear and is accompanied by a relocation of production to France.

Suzuki is relaunching the Hayabusa for the 2026 model year, combining targeted technical adjustments with new color options. A special edition is also being added to the range, with a price tag that remains below the €20,000 mark.

There has been an unusual change of ownership in MotoGP. The KTM Tech3 team has been taken over entirely by a group of investors led by Günther Steiner, which also includes Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly.

The 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang has concluded, providing initial insights into the manufacturers’ development status. Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro topped the timesheets after three intensive days.

Shark is expanding its range of accessories with the IRID visor, which, according to the manufacturer, can adapt to changing light conditions in less than a second. The technology is aimed at sporty drivers on the road and racetrack.

With its M2 prototype, French manufacturer Furion is presenting a new approach to hybrid motorcycles. The focus is on Eversor technology, which is designed to improve traction, recuperation, and handling.

The Italian brand MV Agusta is expanding its Hyper Naked portfolio for the 2026 model year with a particularly exclusive variant. The Rush Titanio, a limited edition version of the Rush series with only 300 units available, is in the starting blocks and is characterized above all by the consistent use of titanium.

On the second day of the 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang, Yamaha’s regular riders joined the action for the first time. Jack Miller topped the timesheets, preventing the Espargaro brothers from taking another one-two lead.

The MotoGP rider market remains in flux, and at Ducati, there are growing indications of a far-reaching personnel decision. Pedro Acosta is set to ride alongside Marc Marquez from 2027, while Francesco Bagnaia is apparently exploring new options.