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.
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BMW, Toyota, Bosch, and Spanish energy company Repsol are running around 20 vehicles exclusively on renewable gasoline for six months. The field test in Spain aims to show that today’s gasoline engines can become cleaner without requiring conversions or new fueling infrastructure.
The CFMoto V4SR-RR has taken another development step in the wind tunnel of Pininfarina near Turin. The first completely newly developed V4 superbike from China relies on movable winglets and is aiming to join the ranks of established sport machines.
An international study commissioned by Brembo reveals a wide gap in the sense of road safety. Nine out of ten road users feel safe, but fewer than half of experts agree.
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.
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.
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.
Brembo has developed a new brake caliper for the 2027 MotoGP season that is around 80 grams lighter while still aiming to deliver the familiar braking feel. Some teams have already tried the part during testing in Misano, with further data expected from Brno.
Allen Millyard is auctioning his Millyard Viper V10, a one-of-a-kind motorcycle powered by an eight-liter V10 engine from a Dodge Viper. The machine goes under the hammer on July 22, 2026, at H&H Classics in the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
A research team has produced a metal that is significantly stronger than steel yet can still deform without breaking. If the process can be scaled up, future motorcycles could become both lighter and more robust.
Insta360 launches the Luna Ultra, its first gimbal camera, taking direct aim at DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup. The Leica co-developed model combines two lenses, 8K video and a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a remote control.
Honda is bringing the first production motorcycle with an electrically driven compressor to market with the V3R 900. New patent drawings suggest the forced-induction technology could later reach models such as the Gold Wing, the Fireblade and the Africa Twin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
A granted patent by US corporation Polaris describes a connected helmet that monitors the rider’s condition and communicates directly with the vehicle. If the system detects increasing fatigue, it can issue warnings and subsequently intervene in vehicle functions.
British start-up Veloce Motorcycles has unveiled the Aperion, a naked bike whose eight-cylinder two-stroke engine is claimed to produce 280 hp from 1,000 cc. The machine, shown at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London, is set to enter production from 2027 in a limited series of 24 units.
Brembo Hyction: Carbon-ceramic brakes coming to the Superbike World Championship in 2027
At roughly 316 km/h, CFMoto has set a speed record for the upcoming V4 SR-RR. The Chinese manufacturer is now entering a performance tier that was previously reserved for Japanese and European supersport machines.
The situation at GoPro has dramatically worsened. In a new mandatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the action camera manufacturer itself acknowledges that there is “substantial doubt” about its own ability to survive.
A new Yamaha patent ostensibly focuses on the arrangement of the ABS unit, but in the process reveals details about a street-legal electric sportbike. The drawings build on the track study Proto BEV and point to a model with a beam frame, AC fast charging and dimensions close to the YZF-R7.
A newly surfaced Moto Guzzi patent reveals a hybrid powertrain combining the V100 Mandello’s 1042 cc V-twin with a powerful electric motor. The filings suggest the brand aims to fill the gap left by the discontinuation of its large cruisers in 2020.