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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honda has unveiled the color variants of the new CBR500R FOUR in China, a fully faired sports model with a newly developed four-cylinder engine. The release also fuels expectations for a Japanese version as the CBR400R FOUR.
The MotoGP rider market for the 2027 season is taking shape exceptionally early. With Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, two world champions are at the center of a development that is fundamentally realigning Honda and Yamaha.
Zongshen has filed patents for servo-assisted wheel hub steering in motorcycles. The design is based on the Cyclone RA1000, whose chassis layout is to be extensively modified for this purpose.
The 2026 road racing season is already casting its shadow. With Ian Hutchinson’s high-profile move to Ducati and the ambitious goals of the 8Ten BMW team, clear lines are already emerging for the coming year.
KTM and its customer team Tech3 have unveiled their MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season in a joint online presentation. Visually, much remains familiar, but in sporting terms, the Austrian manufacturer is under considerable pressure.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a spray powder that can stop severe bleeding almost instantly. The technology originates from military research and could also become relevant in the civilian sector in the future.