MotoGP is heading toward one of the most exciting periods of upheaval in its history. While the rider market for 2027 picks up pace behind the scenes, KTM and Honda are fighting over the most storied customer team on the grid, and the series promoter wants to mandate permanent substitute riders.
Motorcycle racing reimagined from the ground up: World Moto Clash aims to launch in July 2026 with a no-rules format and the highest prize money in two-wheeled racing history. The winner takes home one million US dollars.
BMW Motorrad is recalling thousands of K 1600 tourers from model years 2017 to 2025 worldwide. The seal of the reverse gear control unit can degrade and allow moisture to enter, which in the worst case can lead to overheating and a fire hazard. It is already the second recall of this kind on a BMW motorcycle within two years.
Norton has revealed the complete colour palette for the Manx R shortly before market launch. The V4 superbike from Solihull is offered in seven liveries, including a factory-available carbon variant.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke RR 2026 sits as the new flagship at the top of the KTM Naked Bike range. With 193 hp, 11 kilograms less weight and a worldwide limitation to 350 units, the RR is aimed at riders with uncompromising performance demands.
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.
