Under this tag you will find articles related to Honda and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, motorsport topics and company-related news concerning Honda and Honda Racing.
The list below brings together all content in which Honda is featured — ranging from production models and concept bikes to racing projects and strategic decisions made by the manufacturer.
At the 47th Suzuka 8 Hours on July 5, active MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco will face off on production-based superbikes. Miller returns for the Yamaha factory team, while Zarco defends his title with Honda HRC alongside record winner Takahashi and six-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea.
Honda is bringing the story of its fifth Adventure Roads event to major streaming platforms for the first time. The 48-minute documentary about the tour from Rome to Istanbul is now available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, while two new events with a revised concept have already been announced for 2026.
Trackhouse loses its team principal to Honda: Davide Brivio is set to join HRC as a strategic advisor in 2027, driving the reorganization of Honda’s MotoGP project. The move is part of a sweeping restructuring at Honda.
Honda has inaugurated a new motorcycle factory in Aliağa near Izmir. The plant has been operational since April 2026 and could play a key role in Honda’s European production strategy long-term.
A Honda VFR750R RC30 in Castrol racing livery with documented racing history involving three notable riders will be auctioned in England in July 2026. The machine was raced between 1991 and 1993 by Steve Hislop, Nick Jefferies and Joey Dunlop.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
American Honda is recalling the off-road models CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The handlebar clamp can cause the handlebars to rotate unexpectedly during riding.
The North West 200 is heading into one of the most exciting editions in recent history. From May 6 to 9, 2026, some of the world’s best road racers battle for nine victories across four race classes on the 14.3-kilometre coastal course between Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
At the annual MotoGP gala dinner on the eve of the Spanish GP in Jerez, the manufacturers’ tables remained empty. Yamaha, Aprilia, and KTM did not show up, while Ducati and Honda sent only lower-ranking representatives. The result: promoter MotoGP SEG switches strategy and now negotiates individually with each manufacturer.
Honda Motor Europe and French apparel specialist IXON have announced a strategic partnership. Starting in March 2027, a jointly developed collection of protective gear will be available exclusively through Honda dealers in Europe.
Two speeding offences on his motorcycle cost former Isle of Man TT rider and TV presenter Guy Martin his driving licence. A court in Loughborough, England, imposed a six-month driving ban and a total fine of £1,329 (approximately €1,550 / $1,720).
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.
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.
Honda is recalling over 12,000 units of the CB 1000 Hornet and CB 1000 Hornet SP model year 2025 worldwide. A misrouted cable can cause the fuel line to disconnect from the tank.
Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro was seriously injured during a private MotoGP test at the Sepang International Circuit. The Spaniard sustained four vertebral fractures and multiple contusions on Tuesday, narrowly avoiding spinal cord damage.
MotoGP heads toward one of its biggest upheavals as Aprilia dominates, Ducati battles a severe tire problem, and the seat reshuffling for the 2027 850cc era gains momentum. Featuring an engine expert returning from Honda to KTM, a possible Ducati dream team, and a Superbike star locked out of the top class.
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.
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.
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.
