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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2027: The Four-Cylinder Scream Opens Up to the A2 License
Kawasaki unveiled the 2027 Ninja ZX-4R, a 399cc inline-four making 77hp (57kW) at 15,000rpm, now offered in a 35kW (48hp) restricted version for A2 license holders. The base model starts at €8,990, while the Showa-suspended RR runs €9,790, with sales set to begin for the 2027 season.
Moto.it · 8/5/2026
Aprilia RS 660 Factory Spy Shots Hint at 2027 Update
Dutch outlet Motor.nl has published spy photos of what appears to be a 2027 prototype of the Aprilia RS 660 Factory. The images reveal a reshaped fuel tank, revised exhaust routing, and a new instrument cluster. The engine appears to remain the current 659cc parallel-twin (roughly 183kg dry), and the site speculates an official reveal could come at EICMA 2026 in November.
Motor.nl · 8/5/2026
Fabio Quartararo Returns to the Scene of His 2025 Silverstone Heartbreak
Fabio Quartararo heads into the 2026 British GP at Silverstone, the track where a ride-height device failure forced him out of the race while leading comfortably in 2025. He hasn't stood on a MotoGP podium since that retirement 14 months ago. Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli says the circuit should suit the YZR-M1.
Crash.net · 8/5/2026
Italian Government Backs Ducati's €121M Investment With €33.5M Grant
Italy's Ministry of Business and Made in Italy has approved a non-repayable €33.5 million grant for Ducati's 'Ducati Raise the Bar' investment program. The plan totals €121 million, with €99 million earmarked for research and development. It aims to modernize the Borgo Panigale production site in Emilia-Romagna and expand the lineup with more sustainable technologies.
Motor.nl · 8/5/2026
Benelli Unveils TRK 902 Stradale, a Road-Focused Adventure Bike with 93 HP
Benelli has revealed the TRK 902 Stradale, a more road-oriented take on its adventure line. The 904cc parallel-twin makes 93.2 hp and 90 Nm, paired with a 7-inch TFT display and an ARAS suite that includes blind-spot detection and rear collision warning. A 21-liter tank is claimed to deliver over 400 km of range.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026
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
Bassani: "The Races Are Nothing Compared to Vergani's Struggle"
WSBK rider Axel Bassani spoke about the difficulties facing his fellow rider Vergani, saying racing itself pales next to what Vergani is going through. The comment, touching on hardship far removed from the racetrack, was reported as a sign of solidarity between the riders.
GPone · 8/5/2026
Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Pol Espargaro Fills In at Tech3 KTM for British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the British GP after scans revealed a previously undetected tear in the infraspinatus muscle from a 2025 Sachsenring crash. Tech3 KTM has drafted test rider Pol Espargaro as a one-race substitute at Silverstone, partnering Enea Bastianini, with KTM hoping Vinales returns for Aragon.
Visordown · 8/5/2026
A Restored 1959 Norton Dominator 88 Captures Britain's Featherbed-Frame Golden Age
A restored 1959 example of Norton's Dominator 88, launched in 1952, is featured by a Portuguese outlet. The 497cc parallel twin makes roughly 30hp at 6,500rpm and tops 160km/h, built around the McCandless brothers' Featherbed frame — with the review also noting the chronic oil leaks typical of British bikes from the era.
Andar de Moto · 8/4/2026
QJ Motor's SRT 600 SX Crossover Tested: €5,450 Buys Comfort and Kit
Italian outlet InSella test-rode QJ Motor's SRT 600 SX crossover, powered by a 698cc engine producing up to 70hp and priced at €5,450. Reviewers praised its ride comfort and generous standard equipment, but flagged its heft at low speed and soft brake response.
InSella · 8/4/2026
Alex Márquez on 2025: 'I Like Feeling Like a Normal Person Again'
MotoGP's Alex Márquez reflected on turning a season once overshadowed by brother Marc into a "special and magical" 2025 — finishing runner-up in the championship and taking his first premier-class win. He admitted even a two-second win left him wanting three, but said he treasures ordinary life at home, walking the dog and hiking mountain trails.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
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
Pol Espargaró to Sub for Injured Viñales at British GP
Red Bull KTM Tech3's Maverick Viñales will miss the British Grand Prix after fresh scans revealed additional infraspinatus damage from his 2025 Sachsenring injury. KTM test rider Pol Espargaró steps in at Silverstone, saying he still feels part of the Tech3 family. Viñales targets a return at Aragón.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
Aldeguer to Sit Out Silverstone MotoGP 'As a Precaution,' Lecuona Fills In
MotoGP rider Fermín Aldeguer of BK8 Gresini Racing will miss round 12 at Silverstone as a precautionary measure. He has medical clearance to resume training from August 15 and is expected to return around a month later at Aragón. Iker Lecuona will stand in for him — the same rider who previously filled in for Alex Márquez at the Hungarian round.
Roadracing World · 8/4/2026
Viñales Out of Silverstone After New Shoulder Damage Found, Espargaró Steps In
MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales of Red Bull KTM Tech3 will miss round 12 at Silverstone after summer-break medical exams revealed a previously undetected tear in his infraspinatus muscle. Viñales has been recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at the Sachsenring in 2025; the new tear is preventing full arm mobility. Test rider Pol Espargaró will replace him.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
BMW Motorrad Posts 8.5% Profit Growth in H1 Despite Fewer Bikes Sold
BMW Motorrad's first-half 2026 results show pre-tax profit up 8.5% to €230 million even as deliveries fell 2.9% to 102,847 units. The motorcycle division's gain stands in sharp contrast to BMW Group's automobile business, where profit dropped 45.6% in the same period.
Soy Motero · 8/4/2026
SYM's TTLBT Maxi-Scooter Tested: 508cc, 45.5hp, and a €10,999 Price Tag
French outlet Le Repaire des Motards rode Taiwanese maker SYM's TTLBT maxi-scooter roughly 180km across Sardinia. The 508cc parallel-twin makes 45.5hp and comes with an electric windscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Bosch ABS. Reviewers liked the handling and engine, but flagged chain drive and the €10,999 price as barriers to wider adoption.
Le Repaire des Motards · 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
Casey Stoner Backs Acosta's Ducati Move, Wants 'More Patience'
Former champion Casey Stoner endorsed Pedro Acosta's move to Ducati for 2027, saying "you can't argue with the line-up," while urging Acosta to show more tactical patience on difficult days. Stoner also said he feels "very sorry" for Pecco Bagnaia, who delivered Ducati's first title since 2007 but is being moved aside for Aprilia.
Crash.net · 8/4/2026
CFMOTO Eyes MotoGP as Aspar Boss Confirms 'Shared Vision'
Aspar team founder Jorge Martínez says CFMOTO's shared vision with his squad is entry into MotoGP, though he won't commit to a timeline — "maybe three years, maybe five." CFMOTO is already building toward it through Moto3/Moto2 involvement and a majority stake in chassis maker Kalex, with tech transfer to production bikes and a possible Chinese Grand Prix among the payoffs.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/4/2026
MotoGP 2027 Rider Market: Marini Set to Leave Honda for KTM's Tech3
The 2027 MotoGP "silly season" domino is nearing its final pieces, with Italian rider Luca Marini reportedly leaving the Honda factory squad for KTM's Tech3 Racing team. Talks began before the summer break and a formal signing is expected within days. The same report also covers Australian rookie Senna Agius's Moto2 promotion and Nicolò Bulega's move to Valentino Rossi's VR46 team.
Motosprint · 8/4/2026
MXGP of Flanders: Herlings Dominates, McLellan Sweeps Both MX2 Motos
Play Sports released highlight footage from the MXGP of Flanders, held in Lommel, Belgium. Jeffrey Herlings put in a dominant ride to win the MXGP class, while Camden McLellan swept both MX2 motos for a clean sweep. Gert Vermersch and Joel Roelants handled commentary duties for both races.
Motocross Mag Belgie · 8/4/2026
DJI's Mic Mini 2S Launches Globally With Up to 28 Hours of Built-In Recording
DJI has launched the Mic Mini 2S wireless microphone worldwide. Each roughly 12-gram transmitter records internally in 32-bit float for up to about 28 hours, and the system supports up to four transmitters paired with one receiver. It includes two-level AI noise cancellation, with a 2-transmitter, 1-receiver, charging-case bundle priced at £169 in the UK.
Superbike News · 8/4/2026
Former Branch Manager Details Superbike Factory's Chaotic Final Weeks Before Collapse
A former branch manager has described the chaotic final weeks at UK motorcycle retailer Superbike Factory before its collapse into administration. A new CEO who arrived in December 2025 reportedly pushed staff to move bikes as fast as possible, and around 270 employees learned of redundancy at a single Monday 2pm meeting in July 2026, unpaid for that month, with at least one customer left with neither their bike nor payment.
RideApart · 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
CFMoto Sweeps All Adventure Classes at Red Bull Romaniacs 2026
CFMoto swept all three Adventure classes at Red Bull Romaniacs 2026 in Romania — Ultimate, Core, and Lite. Mario Román Serrano dominated Ultimate by 14 minutes 40 seconds over second place. On the CFMoto–CA Auto Bank Hellas team, Greek rider Panagiotis Kouzis became the first Greek to win two daily stages at the event.
MotorBike.gr · 8/4/2026
Moto Guzzi's V90 TT Takes Shape as a More Serious V85 TT Successor
Moto Guzzi is reportedly preparing a V90 TT to succeed the current V85 TT, moving to larger 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a redesigned rear suspension, and a displacement bump from 853cc to roughly 900cc. Designer Oberdan Bezzi is said to be positioning it as a genuine rival to the Ducati DesertX and KTM 890 Adventure R.
InSella · 8/4/2026
Furygan Launches Trail-Running-Inspired Tonik D3O Riding Shoes at €219.90
France's Furygan has launched the Tonik D3O riding shoe, inspired by trail-running design, priced at €219.90. It features D3O ankle protectors, a waterproof membrane, and a Michelin-branded sole, and is certified to the EN 13634:2017 standard. Sizes run 37-47.
Le Repaire des Motards · 8/4/2026
BMW Compares F450 GS and R1300 GS: 'How Much GS Do You Really Need?'
A comparison feature pits BMW's F450 GS (420cc, 48 horsepower) against the R1300 GS RIDERS edition (1300cc, 145 horsepower, 149Nm), aimed at A2-license riders and downsizers versus premium adventure-touring buyers. The piece asks how much GS a given rider actually needs.
Motor.nl · 8/4/2026
Michelin's Power Days Draws Over 850 Riders, With Misano Setting a New Record
Michelin's track-day event Power Days 2026 has drawn more than 850 participants across the season. Mugello hosted 330 riders in spring, while July's Misano round set a new record with over 540, letting riders test road-legal tyres in real track conditions. 1981 500cc world champion Marco Lucchinelli was on hand for the event.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
Italy: Pump Prices Keep Rising Even as Oil Falls, Government Discount Shrinks
Gasoline prices in Italy continue to rise even as international oil prices fall, with regular unleaded topping 2 euros per liter in 10 regions, reaching 2.031 euros in South Tyrol. The government's intended 17-cent-per-liter tax cut has effectively shrunk to just 8.5 cents of real savings, eroding about 4.25 euros of benefit on a full tank.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
Stark Future's H1 Revenue Jumps 46% to €86M, But Its 'Best-Selling Enduro' Claim Remains Unverified
Electric off-road brand Stark Future reported first-half 2026 revenue up 46% year-on-year to €86 million, delivering 8,124 motorcycles across motocross, enduro, and supermoto models and turning EBITDA-positive. The company markets its VARG as the world's best-selling enduro motorcycle, but it hasn't broken out model-specific sales or disclosed its methodology, making the claim difficult to verify independently.
MCNews · 8/3/2026
Ducati's Tardozzi Says Machines Are Even With Aprilia, Riders Will Make the Difference
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi says Ducati and Aprilia's machines are now evenly matched, and that riders will decide the rest of the season. Marc Marquez, racing after shoulder surgery, has won three of his last five races, cutting his points gap to Jorge Martin from 102 to 18.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
Di Giannantonio Rues Sachsenring DNF but Calls His MotoGP Season 'Incredible'
Ducati's Fabio Di Giannantonio retired from the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, dropping from third to fifth in the championship and losing his spot as the top-ranked Ducati rider to Marc Marquez. Still, he pointed to a season 42 points ahead of last year's pace, eight podiums including a win, and a gap of just 24 points to the leader. With a confirmed move to KTM for 2027, he said he's eager to resume the season's second half at Silverstone.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
Lucas Coenen forced out of home Lommel GP by sciatic injury
Lucas Coenen was forced to withdraw from his home Belgian Grand Prix at Lommel after the opening session, sidelined by an ongoing sciatic injury despite qualifying fifth fastest in free practice. In a KTM statement, Coenen said he could only manage two laps before the pain became too much, with further scans expected on Wednesday to determine his path forward.
GateDrop · 8/3/2026
KTM's Aki Ajo: "We're really pleased" with 2027 rider line-up of Marquez and Di Giannantonio
KTM team manager Aki Ajo says he is genuinely enthusiastic and pleased about the squad's 2027 rider line-up of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, even as the team loses Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder. Speaking to Crash.net, Ajo said the priority for now remains the second half of the 2026 season and the ongoing development of KTM's project.
Moto.it · 8/3/2026
MotoGP Analyst Wilco Zeelenberg Recovering After Emergency Triple Bypass Surgery
Dutch MotoGP television analyst Wilco Zeelenberg of Ziggo Sport revealed he underwent emergency open-heart surgery in late June after a routine check-up escalated from a planned stent placement into a full triple bypass operation. Four weeks on, he says his recovery is going well, and he plans to return to his Ziggo Sport analyst role while his Meet The Speed 2026 event in Almeria proceeds as scheduled in November.
Moto.it · 8/3/2026
BMW's 2027 M 1000RR Debuts New Frame Inspired by World Superbike
BMW Motorrad has unveiled its 2027 model lineup, headlined by an all-new M 1000RR frame that draws on lessons from the World Superbike Championship. Wall thickness was cut by roughly 30%, shaving about 1.3 kg while allowing more precise tuning of stiffness and flex, and forged M wheels are now standard equipment.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
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
Ryan Vickers Admits He's 'Too Old' for a MotoGP Shot Now
British Superbike rider Ryan Vickers, 27, says his hopes of reaching MotoGP are effectively over, pointing to his age and Britain's lack of the intensive junior programs that fast-track young riders in Spain and Italy from as early as six or seven. Currently seventh in the BSB standings, he said BSB and World Superbike are now 'where I'll be.'
GPone · 8/3/2026