An inventor from the United States wants to make the classic combustion engine more efficient using non-round gears and has filed the technology for a patent under the name Speed Stroke Engine. The idea shifts the duration of individual strokes but also raises questions about friction, smoothness, and wear.
The Honda CBR 600 RR recall enters its next phase. In Germany, 1,933 machines must go to expert centers where Honda measures the cylinders and, if necessary, replaces the complete engine.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
American Honda is recalling the off-road models CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The handlebar clamp can cause the handlebars to rotate unexpectedly during riding.
Dutch exhaust specialist Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde is launching the Forte, its first electronically adjustable exhaust system for Vespa scooters. Three sound modes, full street legal approval and control at the push of a handlebar button are designed to enhance the sound of the GTS and GTV models.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two security advisories for electric two-wheelers in April 2026. Affected are motorcycles from Zero Motorcycles and the Yadea T5 electric scooter, where attackers could potentially manipulate vehicle functions or steal the vehicle under certain conditions.
Harley-Davidson is facing another major recall. This time, around 88,000 Touring, Cruiser, and Trike models from model years 2024 to 2026 are affected because a blocked opening in the airbox can lead to dangerous pressure buildup in the crankcase.
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
The Ducati Desmo450 MX receives a predictive maintenance system via software update that adjusts service intervals to actual engine load. An algorithm from racing could change the entire motorcycle industry in the long term.
Aprilia turned heads at the Jerez test with novel wing elements on the front fairing. The solution dubbed “elephant ears” marks a third tier of aerodynamic surfaces on the motorcycle and underlines the Italians’ leading role in the MotoGP 2026 aero arms race.
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.
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.
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.
Ducati patent describes an electric motorcycle with 17,000 to 20,000 rpm, a position sensor on the gearbox and chain drive for a narrow build.
Canadian manufacturer BRP is recalling 398 electric Can-Am Origin motorcycles in the US because the front brake caliper mounting can fail under load. The cause is an error in the calculation software, and production has been halted for now.
In a workshop in North Yorkshire, a motorcycle has been taking shape for years that leaves even Top Fuel dragsters behind at the start. The latest run by 62-year-old builder Graham Sykes places his bike among the three fastest machines in drag racing history.
CFMOTO launches the 1000MT-X, its most powerful adventure motorcycle yet. The 946cc twin delivers 113 hp, KYB suspension, Brembo brakes — all at an introductory price of 9,999 euros.
A new BMW patent reveals a completely enclosed, teardrop-shaped two-wheeler with an unusual stabilisation system. The Munich-based manufacturer appears to be continuing its work on a vehicle class positioned somewhere between motorcycle and car.
The HoverAir X1 ProMax shoots 8K video, flies fully autonomously, and weighs under 200 g. Our extensive hands-on test reveals why this tiny drone is a game-changer for motorcycle riders.
Autoliv, the world’s largest supplier of passive vehicle safety systems, has filed a patent for a novel chin strap system for motorcycle helmets. The technology is based on the retractor mechanism from automotive seatbelts and is designed to automatically adjust the helmet strap and lock it in place upon impact.
