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In this category you will find the latest news from the motorcycle world. This includes developments from manufacturers, technical updates, market movements, as well as topics related to industry, business and regulation.
The list below brings together reports from various areas — ranging from racing and new models to corporate decisions and regulatory changes. Articles are presented in a factual manner and, where available, include relevant background information.
This section provides a central overview of current events and developments within the motorcycle sector.
MotoGP 2027 with 850 cc and Pirelli tyres: Acosta warns of shorter careers, Yamaha has scored just 9 points after three races, Alex Marquez stays at Ducati.
16,994 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles recalled: brake line can chafe against the BCM, NHTSA orders „Do Not Drive”. Dealers replace bracket free of charge.
QJMotor revises its 680cc SRK600RS for 2026: new electronics with Magneti Marelli ride-by-wire, quickshifter and cruise control, top version with Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes. The price in China drops significantly.
After his heavy crash at Sepang International Circuit, Aleix Espargaro has been successfully operated on in Barcelona. The procedure served to stabilise several fractured thoracic vertebrae and went according to plan.
Canadian manufacturer BRP is recalling 398 electric Can-Am Origin motorcycles in the US because the front brake caliper mounting can fail under load. The cause is an error in the calculation software, and production has been halted for now.
The limited special model Aprilia X 250th found all 30 owners within two weeks. The carbon brake system from MotoGP and the price of 150,000 US dollars were obviously not an obstacle.
Amazon MGM Studios brings the Tourist Trophy to screens in two different formats. While the feature film “Isle of Man” with Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson will only be shot during the TT 2026, the accompanying docu-series was already filmed in 2024.
Provec Racing unveiled a special edition of the KB998 Rimini at Assen that is consistently tailored to the racetrack. The run is limited to only five motorcycles worldwide, each tied to an extensive support package centred on the Superbike World Championship.
Frances low-emission zones are on the way out. On 14 and 15 April 2026, the National Assembly and the Senate finally passed the law on economic simplification, which includes the abolition of the Zones à Faibles Émissions.
In a workshop in North Yorkshire, a motorcycle has been taking shape for years that leaves even Top Fuel dragsters behind at the start. The latest run by 62-year-old builder Graham Sykes places his bike among the three fastest machines in drag racing history.
Stark Future posts first quarter 2026 numbers that point to a turning point in the company’s history. The Spanish electric motorcycle manufacturer reports revenue up 212 percent year on year and at the same time achieves its first positive EBITDA result over a full quarter.
Royal Enfield sold more motorcycles than ever before in the 2025/26 fiscal year. With over 1.2 million units, the Indian manufacturer significantly surpassed its previous best and grew by 23 percent year-on-year.
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.
Ducati has brought its 850 cc prototype for the 2027 MotoGP season onto the track in public for the first time. At the same time, the factory is fighting tyre problems and an unusual weak phase in the ongoing season.
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.
Insta360 launches a trade-in program in Europe offering credits of up to 112 euros for old cameras and smartphones when purchasing new Insta360 products.