Patritalia has made the documents behind its purchase offer for Ducati public and names a concrete sum for the first time. The papers, however, prove something different from what the headlines of recent days suggest.
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In this category you will find reports on current rumors, speculation and information that has not yet been officially confirmed within the motorcycle industry. This may include potential new models, technical developments, planned collaborations or possible changes in racing and manufacturer strategies.
The list below brings together related reports and places them into context. It is clearly indicated whether the information is based on official statements, insider reports or industry speculation.
This section provides an overview of topics that are still in development or under discussion and whose details may change over time.
Maverick Vinales has publicly contradicted reports of an immediate end to his MotoGP spell with Red Bull KTM Tech3. At the centre of it all is less the dispute with the manufacturer than the condition of his left shoulder.
A covered prototype near BMW’s Munich development centre shows that the M 1300 GS is close to production readiness. Rather than a mere equipment variant, everything points to a thoroughly rebuilt GS with a clear off-road focus.
Harley-Davidson has filed trademark applications for the model names RMCR and RMXR with the US Patent and Trademark Office. That increases the likelihood that the cafe racer concept shown in February will actually become a production motorcycle.
The alleged bidder for Ducati has spoken up for the first time and confirmed an offer for 100 percent of the company. A look at the company registers in London and Modena, however, reveals a business that has existed only briefly and has yet to file any accounts.
The debate over a possible sale of Ducati has intensified sharply within just a few days. Unions from Italy and Germany are demanding answers from Volkswagen, while an anonymous tipster claims to know of a purchase offer already submitted.
A prototype of the upcoming BMW S 1000 RR was spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The photos obtained by our editorial team reveal components that a design drawing simply can’t show.
In July 2026, a drawing surfaced that reportedly comes from a design patent BMW filed in India, showing the next S 1000 RR. Along with the image, early technical details have leaked, chief among them a claimed output of 215 hp.
Kove is working on a smaller sibling to the 450 Rally. New design patents reveal the 350 Rally as a street-legal variant with an entirely new bodywork.
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.
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.
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 is reportedly certified at just 197 hp instead of 228 hp, according to homologation filings. Here’s what’s behind the drop and why the comparison is misleading.
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has spoken publicly for the first time about the sale rumors surrounding owner Volkswagen. According to him, there are currently no discussions about a sale happening at the Borgo Panigale plant.
A new patent from QJMotor describes a superbike with movable winglets whose left and right sides can be adjusted separately. With this, the Chinese manufacturer picks up a concept that rival CFMoto has already announced for the V4 SR-RR.
According to a Financial Times report, Volkswagen is said to be considering a sale of the motorcycle brand Ducati. An official statement from the corporation does not dismiss the speculation but instead refers to a fundamental restructuring.
Volkswagen is facing the largest restructuring in its corporate history and is reviewing the sale of non-core assets. This puts motorcycle manufacturer Ducati back in the spotlight as a potential divestiture candidate.
The Triumph Bonneville 400 has been spotted again during test rides in India, bringing it closer to its market launch. Spy shots suggest that the model is more than a retro-styled derivative of the Speed 400 and is built on its own frame with independent engineering.
Moto Guzzi is preparing The Trip 500, its first entry-level model based on an Aprilia parallel twin, breaking with the brand’s traditional V-twin architecture. Spy shots and multiple trademark filings suggest the project is nearing production readiness.
The Pulsar range turns a quarter century old in 2026. To mark the anniversary, Bajaj is planning the most comprehensive update of its Classic models in nearly two decades.
Since late May 2026, numerous internet accounts have been attacking motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson while simultaneously recommending rival brand Indian Motorcycle. Behind this wave could be a PR agency whose trail leads to a former associate of Donald Trump.