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Europe Clarifies Dashcam Rules for Motorcycles: Factory Cameras Legal, Action Cams Risk Fines
European countries are treating motorcycle cameras differently depending on function: factory-fitted units that only trigger on accidents are legal, while continuously-recording action cams are drawing fines. Germany's Baden-Württemberg state has fined riders €1,000-2,000 per vehicle, and the EU's Regulation 2019/2144 doesn't even apply to motorcycles, since it covers only car, truck and trailer classes (M, N, O), not the L-class bikes fall under.
motorcycles.news · 8/7/2026
Zero Motorcycles Launches Up to £400 Cashback for Newly Licensed Riders
Zero Motorcycles has launched a New Rider Bonus programme offering cashback to riders who just earned a CBT, A1, A2 or full motorcycle licence. Buyers of a DSR/X, SR/F, S or DS get up to £400 back, while LS1 or XE buyers get £200, provided they purchase a new 2025 or 2026 model from an authorised UK dealer within three months of qualifying, limited to one claim per customer.
Superbike News · 8/7/2026
KTM Wins Approval to Fix RC16 Engine Flaw, Targets Aragon for Repairs
KTM confirmed it has received approval from manufacturer association MSMA to correct a supplier-component defect blamed for a string of RC16 MotoGP engine failures. At Silverstone the four RC16 riders will still race under an interim, rev-limited setup, with the actual fix targeted for the next round at Aragon (August 28-30) under IRTA supervision. Once completed, the engines are expected to return to their original maximum rpm.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/7/2026
MotoGP and Silverstone Extend Race Contract Through 2028
MotoGP and Silverstone Circuit have officially extended their contract through 2028, confirming the British GP will remain on the calendar for both 2027 and 2028, with the next round set for August 2027. Since MotoGP's return to Silverstone in 2010, the circuit has drawn more than two million fans and produced 11 different winners across its last 11 races.
気になるバイクニュース · 8/6/2026
Honda's VFR400R: A 400cc V4 Built With Genuine RC30 Race DNA
Portuguese outlet Andar de Moto profiled Honda's VFR400R lineage, launched in 1987. Across three generations - NC21, NC24 and NC30 - the 90-degree V4 used gear-driven cams to spin to 14,500rpm and produce about 61hp. Wearing RC30-inspired HRC livery and a Pro-Arm swingarm, it ended production in 1993 and was succeeded by the RVF400.
Andar de Moto · 8/6/2026
Fernandez Signs Two-Year Trackhouse Extension, but Doubts Linger
Raul Fernandez has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Trackhouse Racing, Aprilia's satellite team. While his strong late-2025 form and an Australian GP win are seen as justifying the deal, some outlets have raised concerns that his results depend heavily on the bike's performance.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
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
Remy Gardner Finishes the Brutal Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro
Former Moto2 champion and Yamaha WorldSBK rider Remy Gardner tackled the 23rd Red Bull Romaniacs hard enduro during the summer break, finishing 34th overall in the Silver class after roughly 27 hours of actual riding. Manuel Lettenbichler took his seventh Romaniacs win on his KTM. Gardner follows Danilo Petrucci in road racers testing themselves against extreme off-road competition.
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
Di Giannantonio Ready to Bounce Back at Silverstone After Sachsenring Error
Fabio Di Giannantonio says he's determined to make up for the mistake that cost him second place at the German GP in Sachsenring, heading into Silverstone. He currently sits fifth in the championship, up 42 points on last year with five podiums and a win, and voiced confidence in his form at long circuits.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
Miller Says Bulega's SBK Dominance Lacks a Real Rival
Jack Miller has commented on World Superbike, praising Nicolo Bulega's form while noting 'there's no rival who can put him in trouble.' He argued the series needs better balance between manufacturers, and confirmed his own involvement in Yamaha's 750cc development talks.
Motosprint · 8/6/2026
David Alonso Confirmed for Honda in 2027, Seat Assignment Still Open
Young Colombian rider David Alonso has been confirmed to move up to MotoGP with Honda in 2027. Whether he lands with the factory squad or LCR Honda remains undecided, though he says he isn't concerned either way, calling both 'specialist teams.'
Paddock GP · 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
Bezzecchi Cleared to Race Silverstone After Recovering From Broken Collarbone
MotoGP's medical panel has cleared Marco Bezzecchi to race at the British GP in Silverstone. He had missed the German GP at Sachsenring after breaking his collarbone in Q2, but rehabbed through the three-week summer break. He won Aprilia's first-ever race at Silverstone last year.
Motosprint · 8/6/2026
Bezzecchi Gets Medical Clearance to Race at Silverstone
Marco Bezzecchi, who broke his collarbone at the German GP and missed the following two races, has been cleared by MotoGP's medical panel to race at Silverstone, Aprilia Racing announced. He used the three-week summer break to recover, and expectations are high for a repeat win at the circuit where he took Aprilia's first premier-class victory last year.
Motosprint · 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
Acosta Confirms Ducati Move for 2027: 'I Already Gave KTM the Chance'
MotoGP's Pedro Acosta has confirmed he is leaving KTM to join Marc Marquez at the factory Lenovo Ducati team from 2027. Explaining the switch, the 22-year-old said, 'I already gave [KTM] the chance... I arrived with a bike that was in development, and I am still with a bike that is in development,' acknowledging the move could badly backfire against an unbeaten teammate.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Marquez: 'Another Title Won't Change My Life, But It Will for Them'
Sitting third in the standings just 18 points behind leader Jorge Martin, with five riders within 24 points of each other, Marc Marquez said, 'Another MotoGP title will not change my life. But for them, yes,' pointing to first-time contenders like Marco Bezzecchi, Ai Ogura and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Marquez has won three of his last four races since returning from surgery.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 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
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
Bari Rolls Out 30 km/h 'Zone 30' as Italy's Speed-Limit Wave Reaches the South
The southern Italian city of Bari has introduced 30 km/h 'Zone 30' low-speed zones in districts including Murat and Madonnella, citing data showing pedestrian survival rates jump from low at 50 km/h collisions to over 90% at 30 km/h. The goal is protecting vulnerable road users; Bologna already covers about 70% of its urban area at 30 km/h, while Paris and Brussels have made it the citywide standard.
Moto.it · 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
Jack Miller Hopes for a Turnaround at the British MotoGP
Pramac Yamaha's Jack Miller says he's hoping for a turnaround as the summer break ends with the British GP at Silverstone. Yamaha's M1, running a new V4 engine this season, has struggled since the early rounds and sits last in the constructors' championship.
RiderTua · 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
MotoGP Signs New Two-Year Deal With Silverstone, Securing British GP Through 2028
MotoGP has renewed its agreement with Silverstone Circuit for two more years, locking in the British Grand Prix through 2028. Around 100,000 fans attended last year, and the series has been running initiatives like London watch parties to grow its following. The circuit has produced eleven different winners over the past eleven years.
Motorsport.com · 8/6/2026
MotoGP Moves Red Bull Ring Round to September
Red Bull Ring CEO Thomas Überall says the Austrian MotoGP round will shift from its usual August slot to September 18-20. The circuit drew about 120,000 fans in 2025, far behind F1's 320,000 at the same venue, and organizers hope avoiding peak summer holidays will boost attendance. With the top eight riders separated by just 65 points in 2026, the new date could even host a title-deciding weekend.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/6/2026
Dixon Tried to Land Crutchlow's LCR Honda Seat at Silverstone — and Was Turned Down
Jake Dixon, now racing in WorldSBK, has revealed he asked Honda for a chance to ride LCR's RC213V at his home MotoGP round in Silverstone, but was refused. The seat remains with test rider Cal Crutchlow while Johann Zarco recovers from injury, and Dixon said on a podcast it will feel strange not being at Silverstone. He also backed Manu Gonzalez for a MotoGP promotion.
GPOne · 8/6/2026
Pirelli Brings New Moto2 Rear Tire SC0 Back to Silverstone, Where It Debuted Last Year
Pirelli is supplying its new standard soft rear tire, the SC0, to Moto2 riders at Silverstone as the world championship opens its second half. The compound debuted last year at the same British circuit under the development code E0125 and won riders over almost immediately, earning promotion to standard-issue tire this season. At 5,900 meters, the longest track on the calendar, Racing Director Giorgio Barbier said he's eager to see how far it can push last year's records.
GPOne · 8/6/2026
Ex-GP Winner Wilco Zeelenberg Vows Return After Emergency Triple Bypass
MotoGP paddock figure Wilco Zeelenberg underwent emergency triple-bypass surgery after complications developed the day after an initial stent procedure. The 1990 German GP 250cc winner, who has managed Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow among others, says he is feeling better four weeks on and plans to return soon as a Ziggo Sport consultant.
Paddock GP · 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
"Anita la Fantastique" Arrested Over €730,000 MotoGP Travel Fraud
Ana Maria Vicente Osset, accused of masterminding a fraud scheme targeting MotoGP fans, was arrested in Tours, France, after months on the run. Through her travel company Aupa Travel SL, she allegedly sold fake tour packages with tickets to races like Silverstone and Misano using forged documents, defrauding over 100 victims of roughly €730,000. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year sentence for aggravated fraud.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
MotoGP Title Fight Tightens to Just 24 Points Ahead of British GP
Ahead of round 12 at Silverstone, Aprilia's Jorge Martin leads the MotoGP standings with 208 points, but the gap across the top five riders has shrunk to just 24 points, the smallest margin at this stage in championship history. Second-placed Ai Ogura has scored 157 points over the last seven rounds, while third-placed Marc Marquez continues rebuilding after surgery. At 5.9km, Silverstone is MotoGP's longest circuit.
MCNews · 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
Alex Marquez Jokes He Doesn't Want to Be Silverstone's '13th' Different Winner
Alex Marquez has jokingly said he's not keen on the idea of becoming the 13th different winner at Silverstone since the current layout debuted in 2010. He added that a Saturday sprint win instead would make it '12 plus 1,' which he says sounds much luckier.
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Bagnaia Pushes Back on Stoner's Take: 'I Didn't Need Him to Tell Me'
Francesco Bagnaia has responded to Casey Stoner's suggestion that his bike had been behaving differently from the 2024-spec machine and struggling as a result, saying his own results already made that clear without Stoner's input. He also confirmed his arm surgery recovery is ongoing, with 'still a lot of work to do.'
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Bagnaia on Recovery From Arm Surgery: 'I Didn't Need Stoner's Opinion to Understand the Situation'
Ahead of the British GP, MotoGP's Francesco Bagnaia discussed his recovery from right forearm surgery, saying he's 'doing quite well' but has significant rehab ahead. Responding to Casey Stoner's public comments about his bike, Bagnaia said, 'Casey has a special eye, but I didn't need his opinion to understand this situation.' He named Ogura and Marquez as the season's most consistent riders and Bezzecchi as the most competitive despite recent bad luck.
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
Bagnaia Rejects the Idea Nobody Really Wants the 2026 MotoGP Title
MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia pushed back on the notion that no rider genuinely wants to win the 2026 title. He pointed to a midseason standings gap of just 65 points across eight riders behind leader Jorge Martin, with Marc Marquez closing from over 100 points down to just 18.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026
Yamaha Edges Closer to Meeting Jack Miller's WorldSBK Salary Demand
Yamaha's WorldSBK squad is reportedly moving closer to meeting outgoing MotoGP rider Jack Miller's roughly €1 million salary demand. Current Yamaha rider Xavi Vierge is said to be weighing a move to Barni Ducati, while Franco Morbidelli is tipped to take a factory Ducati seat.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026
Nakagami Tops MotoGP's Mugello 850cc Test With a High-1:47s Lap
MotoGP's next-generation 850cc prototypes hit the track at Mugello on August 5, with Honda's Takaaki Nakagami setting the fastest time of the day in the high 1:47s. That beat the May benchmark of a 1:47.2 set by Bulega, this time under noticeably hotter track conditions.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026