The EU Council and EU Parliament have agreed on new guidelines for the circular economy for vehicles. For the first time, motorcycles will also be covered by the rules for end-of-life vehicles.
In the district of Sonneberg, a temporary ban on motorcycles on the L1152 country road continues to cause legal disputes. Two affected parties have filed a lawsuit, supported by the Federal Association of Motorcyclists, to prevent a renewed ban from 2026.
Ducati celebrates Marc Márquez’s 2025 MotoGP title with an extremely limited edition Panigale V4 special edition. The World Champion Replica combines exclusive technology with direct references to factory racing.
After years of waiting, Buell begins delivery of the Super Cruiser. Registrations in the USA have been granted, the first motorcycles are being delivered to customers, and a small number have also been announced for the UK.
Ducati is apparently preparing a new model with historical references for its anniversary year in 2026.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.
A new patent from Kawasaki hints at further hybrid models and a modified component layout. The focus is on improved battery cooling and possible implementation in a large-volume scooter.
