According to media reports, the European Commission is examining a technology that would automatically slow vehicles down when they exceed the speed limit. For motorcyclists, the plan raises a number of open questions, since no law exists yet.
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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.
Boss Hoss gives the Cruiser Bike the brand’s biggest engine for 2026, an 8.1-liter V8 with 600 hp (441 kW). That brings the entry-level model’s engine lineup to four V8 options, while the previous Super Sport Bike drops out of the range.
MotoGP enters a three-week summer break, and the headlines around Ducati, KTM and Aprilia keep coming. Francesco Bagnaia has undergone arm surgery, the Marquez brothers have settled their futures, and Jorge Lorenzo explains how Marc Marquez has changed.
Royal Enfield is releasing the Shotgun 650 as a black-and-gold special series with Taiwanese customizer Rough Crafts. Only 100 numbered units are being built worldwide, with just 25 going to Europe.
CFMoto has filed production patents for the 250SR-R, revealing for the first time what’s hiding under the small sportbike’s fairing. Instead of the previous single-cylinder engine, a parallel-twin is set to deliver more revvy character and a punchier exhaust note.
Triumph is launching the Speed Twin 1200 TFC, a special edition of its classic lineup limited to 750 units worldwide. Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an Akrapovič exhaust and numerous carbon components lift the specification well above that of the Speed Twin 1200 RS.
Dwayne Johnson takes the lead role in the action drama “Free Byrd” as a motorcycle stuntman who hides his dementia diagnosis from everyone around him. Behind the film are director Greg Kwedar and the production label of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the Competition Bike for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania. It is based on the R 12 G/S and carries an extensive package of off-road accessories.
Johann Zarco will avoid knee surgery after his heavy crash in Barcelona and is closing in on his MotoGP return. Two of the three injured ligaments are healing well, with a comeback targeted for the autumn.
New documents from a design patent filing reveal the road-going version of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor without camouflage for the first time. The production machine stays remarkably close to the acclaimed prototype and retains its most striking features.
French airbag specialist In&motion is bringing its automatic emergency call function to Germany. After an airbag deployment, the system alerts a professional assistance service, even if the rider is no longer able to respond.
KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer has openly admitted for the first time that something is wrong inside the MotoGP engines. The Austrian manufacturer is not yet allowed to fix the fault, because doing so requires the rivals’ consent.
Italy’s motorcycle association FMI is fighting back against South Tyrol’s ban on organized rides. President Giovanni Copioli calls it an unfair restriction and has already reached out to politicians and the automobile club.
Suzuki expands the GSX-R 1000 lineup for 2027 into a three-model range, placing the new GSX-R1000RS at the top as a higher-specification variant for the first time. All three versions can now be reserved in the USA, with prices starting at the equivalent of roughly 14,350 euros.
A new patent shows how Benda is building its own dual-clutch automatic. Instead of hydraulics like Honda’s, small electric motors control two spatially separated clutches.
Two Ducati riders crashed out of safe podium positions at the Sachsenring, and both struggled to explain why. What the riders said after the German Grand Prix about mistakes, tyres, aerodynamics and the title fight.
South Tyrol’s regional government has banned organized motorsport events on mountain pass roads above 1,600 meters and in protected areas. The ruling takes effect immediately and raises a key question for motorcyclists that the official text doesn’t clearly answer.
Across Europe, cases are piling up where automatic emergency braking systems trigger a full stop without any real obstacle. For motorcyclists riding behind such vehicles, this sudden braking can be life-threatening.
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP race at the Sachsenring, leading every one of the 30 laps. It was the Ducati rider’s tenth victory at the German Grand Prix, as the championship standings shift significantly ahead of the summer break.
Photographer and filmmaker Bastian Brüsecke has been held in Iran since late 2024. Friends and the motorcycle community have launched a fundraising campaign to support his family and secure his return.