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Ninja Team Green Cup Round 4 Adds Women's Class at SPA Naoiri
Kawasaki will hold Round 4 of the Ninja ZX-25R one-make Ninja Team Green Cup at SPA Naoiri on September 5. Class 1 and the women-only class are capped at 27 bikes each, with a 10-minute qualifying session and a 12-lap final. Entries close August 17, with coaching by Ryosuke Iwato and free support for first-time participants.
モトメガネ (MotoMegane) · 7/29/2026
Baribari Legend File Book Revisits Gun Koma’s Racing Eras in Three Designs
San-ei released the Baribari Legend Clear File Book on July 28 for ¥1,500 including tax. It contains three double-sided files tracing Gun Koma from the mountain passes and Suzuka 4 Hours through All-Japan road racing and the WGP, plus an eight-page booklet introducing major characters from the domestic and international arcs. It is sold through bookstores, convenience stores and online retailers across Japan.
Webike News · 7/29/2026
Japanese MotoGP Offers Free Entry and Grandstand Access to Ages 16–23
The 2026 Japanese MotoGP at Mobility Resort Motegi will offer a free 16–23 ZERO Pass for registered visitors aged 16 to 23. It covers venue admission, general seating and the reservation-only shuttle from Haga Industrial Park Management Center; the LRT fare from Utsunomiya remains separate. Night Live and After Race Live music performances are also included.
Webike News · 7/29/2026
Honda Collection Hall Puts Honda and Yamaha's Rival WGP Machines Side by Side
Honda Collection Hall at Mobility Resort Motegi is hosting "Two Passions, One Dream," an exhibition tracing Honda and Yamaha's world championship history, running from July 18. It features Honda's 1966 five-class-sweep machines including the RC181, alongside Yamaha's RA97, its first water-cooled racer, plus modern rivals Marc Marquez's RC213V and Valentino Rossi's YZR-M1 displayed together.
バイクのニュース · 7/28/2026
Honda Collection Hall Exhibition Traces the WGP Journeys of Honda and Yamaha
The Honda Collection Hall at Mobility Resort Motegi is hosting 'Two Passions, One Dream: The WGP Challenges of Honda and Yamaha' from July 18 to October 18. Spanning the 1960s duel between Honda's inline-six and Yamaha's V4 through to recent Marquez and Rossi machines, it traces the Grand Prix racing history of Japan's makers.
バイクのニュース · 7/27/2026
Bimota KB998 Rimini: The WSBK-Bound BbK Project's 6.93M Yen Kawasaki-Powered Supersport
A profile of Bimota's current import model, the KB998 Rimini. The storied Italian constructor pairs a Kawasaki inline-four with its own chassis design and craftsmanship. Racing in World Superbike since 2025 as 'BbK' (Bimota by Kawasaki), the KB998 is a rare, race-linked supersport priced at 6.93 million yen including tax.
オートバイ · 7/27/2026
Racing an Underdog Adventure Bike: The Joy of Amateur Racing
Writer Takeshi Goto, who himself races a classic Kawasaki 750SS two-stroke, profiles the people and bikes of amateur racing, exploring why someone would take on road racing aboard a deliberately disadvantaged adventure model.
バイクのニュース · 7/27/2026
Birth of a Champion Machine: Looking Back at Honda's RC211V, Honda's First MotoGP Bike
A feature looking back at the RC211V, Honda's first MotoGP machine. Development began roughly 25 years ago, and about 20 years have passed since its last race. 2001 was the final year of 500cc two-stroke dominance, and the four-stroke MotoGP era began in 2002. This piece takes a fresh look at the iconic machine that symbolized that turning point.
Motor.nl · 7/26/2026
Ai Ogura Takes 2nd in Brno Sprint, Makes His Mark with Trackhouse Aprilia
According to Motorsport.com, Japan's Ai Ogura finished second in the MotoGP Round 9 Brno sprint. Riding the Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP, he closed to within just 0.241 seconds of race winner Bagnaia, holding off third-place Marquez in a strong ride that nearly reached the top of the podium.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 7/25/2026
Takaaki Nakagami's Wildcard Ride Could Be the Last Under Current Rules Before 2027 Overhaul
According to Visordown, Takaaki Nakagami's 2026 wildcard appearance could be the last under the current system before major rule changes take effect in 2027. Shifting testing regulations mean the current wildcard framework is reportedly reaching a turning point.
Visordown · 7/24/2026