The long-standing single-cylinder engine in the 390 series may soon be obsolete. According to reports, KTM is working with its partner Bajaj on a new two-cylinder engine below the 500 cc mark.
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Under this tag you will find articles covering current rumors and speculation within the motorcycle industry. This may include potential new models, technical developments, planned collaborations or possible changes in racing and manufacturer strategies.
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A fully clad sports bike prototype from BMW has been spotted in India, based on the new 450 platform. There are many indications that BMW is preparing a sporty F 450 RR for the A2 class in addition to the F 450 GS.
Norton is breaking new ground with the Manx, consistently developing it into a road-oriented naked bike. The focus is on torque-oriented power delivery, reduced design, and clear practicality.
The next generation of the KTM 790 Duke has once again been spotted during test drives outside Europe. Recent spy photos show significant design changes and, for the first time, in-house WP brake calipers on the front and rear wheels.
TVS has filed a design patent in India for the RTR HyprStunt stunt bike concept. The application is fueling speculation that the study could eventually lead to a street-legal naked bike.
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.
TVS Motor Company has patented the design of the eFX 3O electric motorcycle concept in India. This adds to the indications that the concept, which was first unveiled at EICMA 2025, may go into series production.
Three years after switching to the V4 engine, the Ducati Diavel appears to be undergoing a model update. Initial indications come from design registrations published by the European Union, which reveal numerous visual and technical changes.
MotoGP is facing a major upheaval, as new technical regulations requiring 850cc engines will come into effect in 2027. At the same time, speculation is rife as to whether new manufacturers will enter the premier class of motorcycle racing.
The first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday shows Chris Evans once again as Steve Rogers. What is striking here is not so much the brief reunion as Captain America, but rather an unexpected change of motorcycle.
New patent drawings hint at another electric motorcycle from Honda. The as-yet-unnamed model features an unusual combination of scooter and cruiser and is intended to further expand Honda’s electric strategy.
Ducati is apparently preparing a new model with historical references for its anniversary year in 2026. A US homologation points to the Ducati Formula ’73, which is said to be based on the Scrambler series from a technical standpoint.
Honda is apparently working on a new V4 engine. Highly detailed patents suggest that the traditional concept could be making a comeback.
An unusual concept motorcycle attracted attention at EICMA 2025. The SWM Bumblebee Concept combines eye-catching design with familiar technology and leaves many questions unanswered about its potential for series production.
New design documents reveal a previously unpublished V4 cruiser from Benda. The model combines an advanced V4 engine with an automated clutch and height-adjustable air suspension.
Yamaha has registered the name YZF R2 in India, hinting at a new model below the R3. The plan is apparently to launch a fully faired 200cc motorcycle to bridge the gap between the R15 and R3.
BMW Motorrad is setting the course for a model offensive in the A2 segment and gradually phasing out the 310 series. The focus is on a new 450cc twin-cylinder engine, which will serve as the technical basis for several models.
Kawasaki is working on an unusual means of transportation that aims to completely reinterpret the off-road experience. Corleo, a four-wheel-drive off-road system on robotic legs, is set to be used at major events and in everyday alpine life in the coming years.
The European type approval reveals a new, lighter KTM 1390 Super Duke RR. It is set to stand out clearly from the standard model and follows the familiar RR formula of previous generations.
The significant weight advantage over the Super Duke R is particularly interesting.
KTM is preparing a new sports bike, which has already been fully revealed in Chinese registration documents. The RC450 uses many components from the CFMoto 450SR S, but features a unique design and KTM’s signature technology.