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Yamaha's R15 V4 and MT-15 MotoGP Edition Return With Monster Energy Livery
Yamaha Motor India has brought back the 'MotoGP Edition' for the R15 V4 and MT-15 Ver 2.0, now dressed in Monster Energy racing graphics across the tank and side panels. It's a cosmetic update only, with no mechanical or engine changes. Pricing is ₹176,050 for the R15 V4 and ₹177,230 for the MT-15 Ver 2.0.
2banh · 8/7/2026
Ducati's First-Ever Enduro, the Desmo450 EDS, Undercuts Yamaha and Rivals at $17,725 AUD in Australia
An Australian outlet reports pricing for Ducati's first enduro model in its 100-year history, the Desmo450 EDS, at $17,725 AUD ride-away — undercutting rival 450cc enduros from Beta, GASGAS, Yamaha, Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna, and Sherco. It comes standard with two ride modes, traction control, a quickshifter, and launch control, with Australian dealer availability set for late 2027.
Transmoto · 8/7/2026
Kawasaki Brings 2027 Ninja ZX-6R to North America With New Galaxy Silver Colorway
Kawasaki is rolling out the 2027 Ninja ZX-6R for the North American market with a refreshed color lineup, adding Galaxy Silver (non-ABS only) and Metallic Matte Twilight Blue. Pricing starts at $11,599 without ABS and $12,599 with ABS, arriving in dealerships starting summer 2026.
Webike · 8/7/2026
Royal Enfield's New Bullet 650 Lands in Japan on August 27, Starting at ¥980,100
Royal Enfield will launch the new Bullet 650 in Japan on August 27, powered by a 648cc air-cooled parallel-twin. It comes in Cannon Black and Battleship Blue, priced from ¥980,100 to ¥995,500, with pre-orders opening August 7 at authorized dealers nationwide.
Webike · 8/7/2026
Triumph Reworks Its Moto2 Engine for 2027 — More Power, Less Weight
Triumph is making its biggest overhaul yet to the Moto2 engine since joining the series in 2019, effective 2027. A redesigned cylinder head and intake ports lift output by roughly 6%, while reworked internals shave off about 2kg. Track testing begins within months, and Triumph has confirmed it will keep supplying the class through 2029.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 8/7/2026
MV Agusta opens Tokyo showcase with limited-run LXP Orioli adventure bike
Italian brand MV Agusta opened its "Motorcycle Art Gallery" exhibition on August 7 at Gateway Studio in Tokyo's Takanawa Gateway City. The event displays six models, including the world-limited 500-unit "LXP ORIOLI," and offers free demo rides on August 8-9. New importer Koshida Tech is launching full operations in the Japanese market.
BikeJIN WEB (培倶人) · 8/7/2026
Honda's Dax 125 Still Selling Out Six Months After Launch
Honda's Dax 125 remains a hot seller six months after launch, according to a Tokyo dealer. The new Pearl Horizon White colorway, priced at ¥495,000, has sold out at the shop with the next shipment not expected until September at the earliest, while the returning black colorway is ready for immediate delivery. The dealer says buyers split roughly evenly between men and women.
くるまのニュース · 8/6/2026
The Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Proves Speed and Comfort Aren't Opposites
Ducati's flagship adventure bike, the Multistrada V4 RS, pairs a 1,103cc, 180hp Desmosedici Stradale V4 with a rider-friendly chassis. An adjustable 33.1-33.9in seat height and roughly 496lb dry weight keep long days comfortable, and it starts at $39,995 in the US.
TopSpeed · 8/6/2026
Honda's CB400 Super Four: The Fuel-Injected Final Run Riders Still Hunt For
Webike traced the long history of Honda's CB400 Super Four naked bike. First launched in 1992, it switched to PGM-FI fuel injection in 2008 to meet emissions rules and stayed in production through 2022. Used examples from that fuel-injected, HYPER VTEC-equipped final era are now hard to find on the resale market.
Webike · 8/6/2026
Honda's Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Chases Gold Wing Comfort Over Dirt Chops
Honda's Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES leans into on-road comfort and touring features rather than raw off-road capability. Its 1,084cc parallel-twin makes 110.5hp, paired with Showa electronic suspension and a 6.5-inch TFT, starting at $17,799 - add $800 for the DCT automatic.
TopSpeed · 8/6/2026
BMW's R1300R Boxer Twin Makes 145HP With ShiftCam Variable Valve Timing
Japanese outlet webオートバイ profiled the BMW R1300R in its imported-bike guide. The 1,300cc air/water-cooled boxer twin uses BMW's ShiftCam variable valve timing to produce 145hp, with a curb weight of 244kg. It comes in three trims: the base R1300R from 2,119,000 yen, the Touring version from 2,448,000 yen, and the Touring ASA from 2,571,000 yen.
オートバイ · 8/6/2026
Spanish Marque Bultaco Returns With a Dakar-Inspired Rally GT 300 in the Works
Colombian outlet De Motos Colombia reports that Spain's historic Bultaco brand is developing a new liquid-cooled single-cylinder trail bike, the Rally GT 300. It pairs 21in/18in spoked wheels and an inverted fork with full LED lighting, positioned as a rally-raid machine channeling the spirit of the Dakar. Official power and pricing haven't been revealed, with the bike now in final ride and reliability testing.
De Motos Colombia · 8/6/2026
Benelli's Tornado 550 Middleweight Sportbike Arrives at US Dealers
Italian marque Benelli has launched the Tornado 550 middleweight sportbike in the United States. The 554cc parallel-twin makes 61hp and pairs a full Brembo brake system with Marzocchi suspension, all for $5,999. Keeway America is handling sales through its authorized dealer network.
Powersports Business · 8/6/2026
Triumph to Introduce Purpose-Built Moto2 Engine for 2027, Up 6% on Power
Triumph has announced a new engine for the 2027 Moto2 World Championship, its first designed purely for racing rather than adapted from a road bike. The unit gains a 6% increase in peak power over the current 765cc triple while shedding 2kg in weight.
BikeSport News · 8/6/2026
2026 Buying Guide: The Best Motorcycles With Automatic Gearboxes
Italy's Moto.it published a buying guide on August 6 covering the best 2026 motorcycles with automatic transmissions — DCT, AMT, Y-AMT and ASA. It highlights six models, including Honda's Africa Twin DCT and the BMW R 1300 GS ASA (22,400 euros), plus KTM's 1390 Super Adventure S EVO with AMT (173 hp, 23,580 euros).
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
Buell's 'The Goat' Hill Climber Concept Could Become a Production Adventure Bike
Buell's hill-climbing concept, dubbed 'The Goat,' could be heading toward production as an adventure motorcycle. Built on the Super Cruiser platform, it features long-travel WP suspension, a stripped-down chassis, knobby off-road tires, and an aggressive two-way exhaust. CEO Bill Melvin said discussions to adapt the platform into an adventure bike have already taken place with the project team, though nothing is confirmed.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Royal Enfield's Himalayan 750 Spied Ahead of Likely EICMA 2026 Debut
Royal Enfield's new Himalayan 750 has been spotted undergoing final development testing on English roads, pointing toward a world debut at EICMA 2026 in November. The test unit features a 750cc parallel-twin with a 270-degree crank evolved from the 650cc platform, paired with road-oriented 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, SHOWA suspension, and BYBRE brakes.
De Motos Colombia · 8/6/2026
InSella Publishes a Used Kawasaki Z900 Buying Guide
Italian outlet inSella has published a used-bike buying guide for the Kawasaki Z900. The inline-four makes 118.7hp and 94.35Nm with a 232.9km/h top speed, and used prices range from €6,300-6,800 for 2020 models, €7,000-7,500 for newer low-mileage bikes, and above €8,500 for special SE editions.
InSella · 8/6/2026
Ather Confirms 'Konarc' as the Name for Its Next Electric Scooter
India's Ather Energy has confirmed that its next electric scooter, previously shown as the EL01 concept, will be called the Konarc. It debuts August 29 at Ather Community Day on a new EL platform, expected to be priced between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.25 lakh with a range of 100-120 km per charge.
Motoroids · 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
TVS's $1,000 'Doctor Doom' Edition Signals a Bigger Global Strategy
India's TVS has added a color-shifting 'Doctor Doom' special edition, priced at Rs 95,320 in Delhi, to its Raider commuter lineup. The move reflects a broader strategy: building industrial scale through affordable mass-market bikes while pursuing premium ambitions through Norton production in India and a sub-500cc BMW collaboration.
RideApart · 8/6/2026
Suzuki Adds New 2027 Colors for the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT
Suzuki has announced new color options for the 2027 model-year GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, with no changes to performance. Both bikes won the Red Dot Award for Product Design in 2026, and the refreshed colorways will roll out through official Suzuki dealers.
Motor.nl · 8/6/2026
Z400 vs MT-03: Comparing Two Lightweight Naked Bikes Head to Head
A new comparison pits the Kawasaki Z400 against the Yamaha MT-03 in the lightweight naked bike class. The 398cc, 47hp Z400 leans on power, while the 320cc, 41.5hp MT-03 emphasizes rider-friendly control and lower running costs. Both weigh in around 166-167kg, positioning the pair as rival first bikes.
RiderTua · 8/6/2026
Why Honda's Gold Wing Feels Lighter Than Its 800-Pound Weight Suggests
Honda's Gold Wing touring bike, weighing around 800 pounds (360kg), is being praised as surprisingly manageable. A flat-six engine and double-wishbone front suspension keep the center of gravity low, while a 29.3-inch seat height and walking mode ease low-speed handling.
TopSpeed · 8/6/2026
India's E3 Electric Launches Trion Scooter From Rs 99,999
Bengaluru-based E3 Electric has launched its Trion electric scooter in India, starting at Rs 99,999 across three trims. The top C2 variant offers a 128km range and 82km/h top speed, with deliveries beginning in September.
Motoroids · 8/6/2026
Stark Future Stays Profitable by Sticking to Electric Dirt Bikes
EV off-road maker Stark Future posted H1 2026 revenue of €86.0 million, up 46% year-on-year, with EBITDA turning positive at €5.3 million. The company delivered 8,124 motorcycles, up 45%, by staying focused on roughly 60-mile-range electric dirt bikes rather than road-going EVs.
RideApart · 8/6/2026
E3 Electric.AI Launches the Trion Electric Scooter From Rs 99,999
Bengaluru-based E3 Electric.AI has launched its Trion electric scooter starting at Rs 99,999. The top C2 variant hits a top speed of 82 km/h with a range of 128 km per charge, and the scooter packs over 100 connected features including an AI-driven 'HealthScan' diagnostics system, backed by an 8-year/100,000 km battery warranty.
EVreporter · 8/6/2026
Triumph Unveils New Moto2 Engine for 2027, Up to 6% More Power
Triumph has revealed an all-new Moto2 race engine for the 2027 season, its biggest powerplant reset since replacing Honda as the class's engine supplier in 2019. The new unit delivers roughly 6% more peak power while shedding 2kg, with a capacity change that forces chassis makers to design new bikes.
MCNews · 8/6/2026
Yamaha's Fazzio Gets a Sunset-Themed Limited Color in Indonesia
Yamaha Indonesia has launched a limited-edition 'Sunset Blue' version of its retro-styled Fazzio scooter, priced at Rp 23,150,000. It carries the same 125cc Blue Core hybrid engine, follows the earlier 'Starry Night' special edition, and comes standard with an LED headlight and USB Type-C charging port.
Webike · 8/6/2026
Unofficial Render Imagines a Moto Guzzi V90 TT as V85 TT's Successor
Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi has published an unofficial render of a 'V90 TT,' imagined as the successor to the Moto Guzzi V85 TT. The concept suggests a bump from the current 853cc up toward 900cc, an inverted fork and a 21-inch front wheel, all aimed at sharper off-road ability.
Soy Motero · 8/6/2026
New Ducati Monster Wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
The redesigned Ducati Monster has won the Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the product design category. Ducati joins past winners like the 1199 Panigale and Diavel V4 with this honor from the prize established in 1955. The bike keeps signature Monster cues like the curved tank and shoulder-mounted headlight while introducing a new design language.
MotorBike.gr · 8/6/2026
New Ducati Monster Wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
The redesigned Ducati Monster, unveiled in 2025, has won the Red Dot Design Award 2026, an honor founded in 1955. Judges praised how it combines light weight, technology and modern styling language around the concept 'everything necessary, nothing more.' It follows previous Ducati winners including the 1199 Panigale (2013), XDiavel S (2016), Diavel 1260 (2019) and Diavel V4 (2024).
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
India's E3 Electric.AI Launches AI-Powered E3 Trion Scooter at ₹99,999
Indian EV startup E3 Electric.AI has launched the E3 Trion, an AI-equipped electric scooter starting at ₹99,999. It packs ten AI features including a 10-second pre-ride health scan, pothole detection, collision avoidance, and traffic-rule assistance, paired with a hub motor and 2-4kWh battery options. PowerDrift covered the launch in a short video.
PowerDrift · 8/6/2026
Ducati Secures €121m Investment Fund for R&D Under 'Raise the Bar' Plan
Ducati has secured a €121m investment fund through its 'Ducati Raise the Bar' programme, authorized by Italy's Ministry of Enterprises. Of the total, €33.5m is a non-repayable government grant, while €99m will go directly into industrial research and experimental development, with implications for its MotoGP effort too.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Benelli's TRK 902 Splits Into Street-Focused Stradale and Off-Road Xplorer
Benelli's new middleweight adventure bike, the TRK 902, was tested in Italy's Dolomites. Both versions share a 904cc parallel-twin making 93.2 hp and 90 N·m. The street-oriented Stradale runs 17-inch wheels and costs €9,999, while the more off-road-capable Xplorer adds a 19-inch front wheel and centerstand for €10,699. Both come loaded with cornering ABS and a 7-inch TFT display.
Motor.nl · 8/6/2026
Suzuki Refreshes Burgman 400 With E10 Compatibility and Cut Floorboard
Suzuki will launch the updated Burgman 400 on August 18, 2026, priced at 980,100 yen. The scooter now runs on E10 fuel with 10% bioethanol blend, and gains a cut-away floorboard alongside its 755mm seat height for better footing. Its 42-liter underseat trunk holds two full-face helmets, and the model comes in three body colors including new shades.
バイクのニュース · 8/6/2026
Bimota KB998 Rimini's Active Winglet: How the Electric-Cable System Actually Works
Details have emerged on how the Bimota KB998 Rimini's active winglet system operates. Instead of hydraulics, it uses an electric motor with a cable-driven mechanism, moving the blades through 15 degrees in 0.5 seconds. It runs independently of the IMU, using only road speed, brake pressure and throttle position, engaging from 160 km/h and going fully flat above 200 km/h, with a fail-safe that defaults to maximum downforce.
TMCBlog · 8/6/2026
Suzuki Burgman 400 Updated for E10 Gasoline, Launching August 18
Suzuki has updated the Burgman 400 ABS to run on E10 gasoline, which contains 10% bioethanol, with the new AN400AM6 model going on sale August 18, 2026. Priced at 980,100 yen including tax, it comes in three colors. Equipment and styling are unchanged, with fuel compatibility the sole update.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/6/2026
Honda Updates the XRE Sahara 300 Adventure Bike for 2027
Honda has refreshed its Brazil-market XRE Sahara 300 adventure bike for the 2027 model year. The 293.5cc single-cylinder engine now makes 24.4hp on gasoline or 24.8hp on ethanol, and the update adds HSTC traction control plus the HISS anti-theft ignition system. Prices range from 31,855 to 33,665 Brazilian reais depending on trim.
RiderTua · 8/6/2026
GasGas Refreshes the MC 85 Junior Motocrosser for 2027
GasGas has unveiled the 2027 MC 85 17/14, a junior motocross bike powered by an 84.9cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single paired with a 6-speed gearbox, weighing just 68kg dry. It rolls on 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels with WP XACT inverted forks and a matching shock, and offers switchable dual engine mapping. All-in price comes to €6,994.
GasGas · 8/6/2026