Fuel prices in Germany have reached levels last seen during the 2022 energy crisis. At the start of the 2026 motorcycle season, this hits particularly hard — and relief is not in sight.
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Suzuki Edition Models 2026 with factory-fitted Akrapovic exhaust: up to 2.4 hp more, 3.9 kg lighter. Power and Travel Editions from 10,290 euros at Suzuki dealers.
Aprilia celebrates back-to-back 1-2 finishes in Austin. Bagnaia admits the rivals are ahead, while Marquez struggles with his own limitations.
HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon at 1,400 g, FIM-02 certification, and titanium double-D buckle. From 749.90 euros, replica designs from 999.90 euros.
The Dutch motorcycle industry sounds the alarm: used motorcycle imports from abroad are reportedly subject to systematic purchase tax fraud. Industry experts see the motorcycle industry itself, not buyers, as the biggest loser.
The Landshaag to St. Martin hillclimb race reports a historic record of 300 entries. Course record holder David Datzer returns after his serious injury and will compete in two classes.
At the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Marco Bezzecchi claimed his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory and set a record that had stood for over a decade. The 27-year-old Italian led all 20 laps and extended his streak of consecutive laps led to 121. Teammate Jorge Martín completed a second straight Aprilia Sunday 1-2, while Pedro Acosta secured third for KTM.
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zongshen has filed a patent for an unusual three-wheeler. The concept combines a classic trike mode with a tilting mode and uses two rear wheels instead of the now-common two front wheel configuration.
Saturday at the US Grand Prix in Austin descends into chaos. Marc Marquez receives a long lap penalty after a crash with Fabio di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta loses his podium due to tire pressure and two riders are penalized for impeding in qualifying.
The youngest solo rider at the 2026 TT will compete in the new Sportbike class on a Triumph Daytona 660. His focus is entirely on learning the Mountain Course.
India’s new tax structure splits the motorcycle market: 18 percent for machines up to 350cc, up to 40 percent for everything above. While Royal Enfield benefits, manufacturers like Triumph and Bajaj are under pressure and already working on downsized 350cc versions of their 400cc models. The consequences could also be felt by buyers in Europe and worldwide.
The Aprilia rider bets on the medium rear tire in a chaotic sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas, overtakes Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap and celebrates his first victory in 511 days. Marc Marquez takes out pole-sitter Fabio Di Giannantonio on the opening lap, championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashes from second position.
Chinese brand QJMotor could soon unveil a new maxi-cruiser with a V4 engine. Design registrations reveal a production model inspired by the EICMA concept Equus, but featuring a significantly larger engine.
Bajaj Mobility AG has published its annual financial report for 2025, confirming the preliminary figures released in January. After a first half marked by restructuring and production shutdowns, the second half showed a clear recovery.
KTM brings back the 890 Adventure R Rally. The strictly limited special model is set to arrive at dealers in April 2026, drawing directly from the rally machines of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team.
Aprilia Racing has unveiled the X 250TH, the most extreme special edition in its X series to date. Limited to 30 units, the machine is based on the RSV4 1100 Factory 2026 and introduces carbon-carbon brakes from MotoGP to a commercially available motorcycle for the first time.
Ducati celebrates its 100th anniversary with the most radical road motorcycle in company history. The Superleggera V4 Centenario introduces carbon-ceramic brake discs and a fork with carbon stanchions to a road-legal motorcycle for the first time.
A six-year-old on a BMW M 1000 RR with 218 hp? What sounds absurd is everyday life for Zayn Sofuoglu. The son of five-time Supersport World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu rides superbikes and supercars that push even experienced adults to their limits.
Honda unveils two new concept models with inline-four engines and E-Clutch at the Osaka Motorcycle Show. The CB400 Super Four and CBR400R Four are on the verge of series production.
TVS Motor Company has filed a design patent in India for a café racer version of the Ronin. The concept is based on a factory custom unveiled in late 2024 and could expand the lineup in the 250cc segment.