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Ten Kate converts the Yamaha R6 with a crossplane crankshaft from the R1. The Dutch racing and tuning specialist Ten Kate Racing Products has unveiled a unique project: a Yamaha YZF-R6 with a completely newly developed crossplane crankshaft. The one-off build combines R1 engine technology with the compact supersport platform and is available for 49,900 euros plus VAT.
Honda sends both MotoGP test riders to the track simultaneously with the 850cc prototype for the first time. The current test in Sepang could accelerate the timeline for the 2027 season.
MV Agusta revives the Rush as a limited Titanio edition. With a Euro 5+ engine, semi-active suspension, and an extensive titanium package, the hyper naked limited to 300 units is priced at 44,900 euros.
Cardo launches the Packtalk-S and 4X-S, two integrated communication systems specifically developed for third-generation Shoei helmets. Both systems virtually disappear inside the helmet and offer an alternative to the existing Sena SRL03.
Cumbria-based DAO Racing has announced its return to international road racing after a two-year absence. With two-time BSB champion Josh Brookes and a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, the team heads to the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT in 2026.
ORCO: Sardinian sculptor transforms a neglected Yamaha MT-01 into a streetfighter. The Yamaha MT-01 was already a motorcycle full of contradictions in stock form. Italian sculptor Giordano Loi completely disassembled a run-down 2008 MT-01 and rebuilt it as a radical carbon fiber streetfighter called ORCO.
A custom Harley-Davidson Softail Slim from 2016, which appeared in the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ will be auctioned in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2026. The estimate is 8,000 to 10,000 British pounds (approximately 10,200 to 12,750 USD).
Three race weekends into the 2026 MotoGP season, the premier class of motorcycle racing is as unpredictable as ever. World champion Marc Marquez cannot find his old form, Aprilia has shifted the balance of power, Yamaha is deeper in crisis than ever, and with the upcoming switch to Pirelli tires from 2027, the next upheaval is already on the horizon.
Just before the official India launch on April 6, the engine specifications of Triumph’s new 350cc range have leaked online. The British brand is downsizing its single-cylinder to benefit from significantly lower tax rates.
The CFMoto 500SR celebrates its official premiere at the 6th CFMOTO Day in Chengdu. The four-cylinder sportbike with 500 cc displacement offers 78 hp, premium equipment, and a price that is set to put established competitors under pressure.
Suzuki Germany responds to the 2025 sales slump with a comprehensive price offensive and a new managing director. The goal: 10,000 motorcycles sold per year and at least five percent market share.
Kawasaki improves its two hybrid motorcycles with targeted ECU updates. Switching between electric and hybrid mode is now possible at significantly higher speeds, and Sport mode works with the automatic transmission for the first time.
Spy shots from Austria show a near-production-ready prototype of the KTM 690 Adventure featuring rally styling, a triple-tank setup, and the proven LC4 engine. A reveal at or before EICMA 2026 in Milan is considered likely.
The KTM 450 RC marks the beginning of a completely new model generation. With a 449 cc parallel-twin, aluminum single-sided swingarm, and WP suspension components, the fully-faired sportbike positions itself as a sharper alternative to the technically related CFMoto 450 SR-S. For now, the machine is only available in China.
Shortly before the start of the 2026 motorcycle season, ADAC and BMW Motorrad have extended their long-standing collaboration in rider safety for another three years. At ten training centers, 82 BMW motorcycles from various model lines will be available for beginners, returning riders, and experienced motorcyclists to improve their skills.
The 2026 MotoGP season is gaining momentum after three race weekends. Marco Bezzecchi is going from victory to victory with Aprilia, while Marc Marquez struggles with the consequences of his shoulder injury and the 2027 rider market is already taking shape.
James Bond rides a custom-built Triumph TF 250-X with a flamethrower in the new video game 007 First Light. The partnership builds on their shared history from the Bond film No Time To Die.
Manxman Nathan Harrison has fought back from a serious crash at Donington Park and is targeting his first podium at the 2026 TT. With the family team H&H Motorcycles and Honda support, the 27-year-old is banking on continuity.
Former Top Gear presenter James May had to appear at a London court over his 50-year-old Suzuki GT750. The charge: not riding without insurance, but simply owning an uninsured motorcycle.
The five MotoGP manufacturers and Liberty Media held what appears to have been a decisive meeting at the US Grand Prix in Austin. Negotiations on the new commercial framework from 2027 are well advanced, and the rider market frozen for months could unravel within weeks.
