A newly published patent application shows for the first time how the four-legged Kawasaki Corleo is meant to work in detail. The documents describe a rider outfit with built-in sensors, room for two people and several riding modes.
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On the Manx R, Norton measures not just the movement of the motorcycle but the suspension elements themselves. The Atlas adopts parts of this electronics philosophy in the middleweight class.
Assumptions about engine oil persist that date back to an era of far simpler engines. Lubricant manufacturer Motul has picked up four of them and set them against the current state of the art.
In Rome, more and more scooters and motorcycles are cutting out shortly after refuelling. Workshops are finding water and dirt in the fuel, and the finance police have now launched large-scale inspections at filling stations in the capital.
Bimota and electronics partner GET have revealed how the movable winglets on the KB998 Rimini work. The technology is now fitted to the road-legal model as well, but it could disappear from racing as early as 2027.
BMW is recalling 16,736 examples of the S 1000 RR in the US over a possible defect in the ignition switch. Because the fault is down to wear, the entire second model generation is set to come into the workshops.
Honda has shown a new CB 500 in India with a completely newly developed single-cylinder engine. Because the GB 500 name has long been trademarked in Europe, the model could later go on sale here as well.
In July 2026, a drawing surfaced that reportedly comes from a design patent BMW filed in India, showing the next S 1000 RR. Along with the image, early technical details have leaked, chief among them a claimed output of 215 hp.
BMW, Toyota, Bosch, and Spanish energy company Repsol are running around 20 vehicles exclusively on renewable gasoline for six months. The field test in Spain aims to show that today’s gasoline engines can become cleaner without requiring conversions or new fueling infrastructure.
The CFMoto V4SR-RR has taken another development step in the wind tunnel of Pininfarina near Turin. The first completely newly developed V4 superbike from China relies on movable winglets and is aiming to join the ranks of established sport machines.
An international study commissioned by Brembo reveals a wide gap in the sense of road safety. Nine out of ten road users feel safe, but fewer than half of experts agree.
A new patent shows how Benda is building its own dual-clutch automatic. Instead of hydraulics like Honda’s, small electric motors control two spatially separated clutches.
Across Europe, cases are piling up where automatic emergency braking systems trigger a full stop without any real obstacle. For motorcyclists riding behind such vehicles, this sudden braking can be life-threatening.
A new patent from QJMotor describes a superbike with movable winglets whose left and right sides can be adjusted separately. With this, the Chinese manufacturer picks up a concept that rival CFMoto has already announced for the V4 SR-RR.
Brembo has developed a new brake caliper for the 2027 MotoGP season that is around 80 grams lighter while still aiming to deliver the familiar braking feel. Some teams have already tried the part during testing in Misano, with further data expected from Brno.
Allen Millyard is auctioning his Millyard Viper V10, a one-of-a-kind motorcycle powered by an eight-liter V10 engine from a Dodge Viper. The machine goes under the hammer on July 22, 2026, at H&H Classics in the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
A research team has produced a metal that is significantly stronger than steel yet can still deform without breaking. If the process can be scaled up, future motorcycles could become both lighter and more robust.
Insta360 launches the Luna Ultra, its first gimbal camera, taking direct aim at DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup. The Leica co-developed model combines two lenses, 8K video and a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a remote control.
Honda is bringing the first production motorcycle with an electrically driven compressor to market with the V3R 900. New patent drawings suggest the forced-induction technology could later reach models such as the Gold Wing, the Fireblade and the Africa Twin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.