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Max Toth Makes His Bagger World Cup Comeback at the British MotoGP
American racer Max Toth returns from a serious leg injury to rejoin the FIM-sanctioned Bagger World Cup at Silverstone, run alongside the British MotoGP round. He steps in for the injured Cory West at Saddlemen Race Development, bringing the modified Harley-Davidson Road Glide grid back up to 11 riders.
Visordown · 8/5/2026
UK Survey Names Skyfall's Rooftop Chase the Century's Best Motorcycle Pursuit
A survey by UK insurer Carole Nash has named the opening rooftop chase in Skyfall (2012), where James Bond pursues an assassin across Istanbul before jumping onto a moving train, as the most spectacular motorcycle chase of the 21st century. It won with 18% of the vote, ahead of Mission: Impossible 2 at 16% and Mission: Impossible – Fallout at 15%.
Soy Motero · 8/4/2026
Belgian Painter 'El Guero' Draws Attention for His Finish on a 1960 Panhead
Hans, known in the Belgian custom scene as 'El Guero,' is featured by a European outlet for his work on a 1960 Harley-Davidson Panhead. Recognized across Europe for deep colors and razor-sharp lines, he describes spending endless hours in the spray booth perfecting each finish.
Motor.nl · 8/4/2026
What If Euro Banknotes Celebrated Motorcycles? The €5 Note Goes to the Vespa 50
Italy's InMoto has published an AI-assisted concept imagining Euro banknotes themed around motorcycles that symbolize Europe's technical and cultural heritage. The proposed €5 note features the Vespa 50 Special, framed as a symbol of postwar European recovery and democratic freedom of movement. The feature spans six pages, each pairing a different note with a different bike's history.
InMoto · 8/4/2026
LCR's Cecchinello: 'Stoner Would Have Beaten Marquez Early On, Then Marquez Would Have Turned the Tables'
LCR Honda team boss Lucio Cecchinello says that in a hypothetical Stoner-vs-Marquez rivalry, he believes 'Casey would have won at the start... then Marc Marquez.' He attributes this not to a talent gap but to motivation, recalling that Stoner told him back in 2002 he wanted to become world champion and then retire to Australia, and that his hunger faded once he'd secured two titles even though he still had the speed to challenge Marquez in 2013.
Paddock GP · 8/3/2026
Woidwerk Reworks the BMW R12 G/S as a Canyon Carver
Woidwerk has built a street-focused BMW R12 G/S custom with a 19-inch front wheel and an Arrow exhaust. Its comic-inspired paint turns the retro adventure-bike idea into a distinctly road-oriented machine.
Bike EXIF · 8/1/2026
Founded in 1869, Britain's Rudge Announces Luxury Revival
British brand Rudge, founded in 1869, has set out a return as a luxury marque. Superbike News revisits its history, including its Royal Warrant under King George V and the Rudge-Whitworth Cup, and reports that the company is beginning a new venture built on that heritage.
Superbike News · 7/31/2026
Suzuki GSX-8TT Joins Red Dot Design Museum in Essen for One Year
Suzuki's Red Dot Design Award-winning GSX-8TT will be displayed for one year at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, located within the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 776cc parallel-twin translates cues from the T500 and GS1000 AMA racer into a modern motorcycle and now joins a 4,000-square-meter permanent exhibition containing about 2,000 objects.
Motorrad und Reisen · 7/30/2026
Kreidler Florett RS Turned a 49.9cc Five-Speed into German Youth Culture
The 1970s Kreidler Florett RS paired a 49.9cc two-stroke single with a five-speed gearbox and made about 5.3 PS in early versions. Under Germany’s license and vehicle rules, it competed with Zündapp and Hercules and helped elevate 50cc machines into sophisticated sport bikes for young riders.
Espiritu Racer Moto · 7/30/2026
The 1928 Moto Guzzi GT 500 Norge and the Arctic Journey Behind a Lasting Name
Espiritu Racer Moto has revisited the 1928 Moto Guzzi GT 500 Norge. Giuseppe Guzzi, elder brother of founder Carlo, rode the 500 cc single-cylinder tourer to the Arctic Circle, demonstrating its durability and comfort over distance. That journey shaped both the later Norge model name and Moto Guzzi’s enduring image as a maker of long-distance motorcycles.
Espiritu Racer Moto · 7/29/2026