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Barry Sheene Inducted Into the MotoGP Hall of Fame
Barry Sheene, the British rider who won back-to-back 500cc world titles in 1976 and 1977, has been inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame. His son Freddie accepted the honour on his behalf at a ceremony in London, with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta praising Sheene's unique bond with fans.
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Bike-O to Debut at Ni-Rinkan Matsuri East With CB750F Replica From Bari Bari Densetsu
Bike-O will make its first appearance at the "2026 Good Smile Meeting Ni-Rinkan Matsuri East" on August 22 at Fujiten Resort in Yamanashi, showing a CB750F built as a replica of the bike from the manga Bari Bari Densetsu. The event includes a raffle with prizes such as a 15,000-yen QUO card and a smart ride monitor, and Bike-O's official ambassador Saori Oku will appear to sell merchandise. Admission is free.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/6/2026
American Road #3: Harley Stopped Adding — Why the Deadwood Costs $2,000 Less
Debuting on the opening day of Sturgis, the new Deadwood strips gear from the Heritage Classic to land $2,000 cheaper at $17,999. Reading what it means that Harley has turned from adding to removing.
MotoBook編集部 · 8/6/2026
German Builder WalzWerk Debuts Jet-Black Cafe Racer Based on Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
German custom house WalzWerk has unveiled its first project based on a non-BMW platform: a jet-black cafe racer built on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The limited 36-unit First Edition sold out at €14,900 each, with deliveries starting in May 2027. Weight drops from 215kg to 190kg thanks to YSS suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, and other lightweight parts, backed by TÜV certification and a two-year warranty.
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
Australian Editor's Open Letter Warns 'Save Our Tracks' From Urban Development
Shane Downey, editor of Old Bike Australasia, has published an open letter warning that racing venues across Australia are disappearing to urban development. The magazine has pledged to co-host every track and club event across Australia and New Zealand, encouraging clubs to collaborate on promotion rather than operate in isolation.
Old Bike Australasia · 8/6/2026
Technix Demo Day Report: Free Test Rides on Pro-Tuned Suspension, Next Session Sept 13
A report on Technix's "Technix Demo Day," a hands-on event the suspension specialist runs at its headquarters in Kasukabe, Saitama. Visitors can test-ride professionally tuned bikes for free with no reservation and learn setup goals directly from the pros. The next sessions run September 13 and November 15.
モトメガネ · 8/6/2026
Yamaha's V4 125cc Racer Won Back-to-Back World Titles in the 1960s
Yamaha's water-cooled two-stroke V4, the RA31, took Bill Ivy to the 125cc world championship in 1967. Its successor, the RA31A, carried Phil Read to a second consecutive title in 1968. The machine produced 44hp and weighed just 91kg dry, but it became the last V4 in the 125cc class after the FIM restricted the category to two cylinders from 1970.
バイクのニュース · 8/6/2026
Honda Super Cub 110 Gets a 1/12-Scale Build-It-Yourself Puzzle Model
Toy maker Megahouse has opened pre-orders for a 1/12-scale Honda Super Cub 110 puzzle model under its 'KAITANICS' line, featuring 37 parts with a half-skeleton body across four colorways at ¥7,700 each. It launches in late December 2026, with a sticker giveaway campaign running through September 28.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/6/2026
Test Ride: Lowering the WR125R's Seat Height by 70mm With Aftermarket Parts
A test ride evaluated dropping the Yamaha WR125R's 875mm seat height to 805mm using a lowering seat and lowering link kit together. Two testers at 172cm and 156cm both reported a big boost in flat-footed confidence. However, the altered link ratio reduces rear suspension stroke, making the bike feel firmer and closer to bottoming out over bumps.
Webike · 8/6/2026