Search Articles
Global × NEW MODEL: 17 articles
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
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 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
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
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
The KTM 690 SMC R Does It All, From Commuting to Stunting
KTM's 690 SMC R supermoto is getting fresh attention as a machine that blends dirt-bike agility with sportbike grip. Its 692.7cc single makes 77.9hp, the bike weighs a lean 322lb dry, and it carries a chromoly trellis frame with Brembo brakes. Pricing starts at $13,399.
TopSpeed · 8/5/2026
Aprilia's Tuareg 660 Rally Quietly Becomes the Middleweight ADV Favorite
TopSpeed names the Aprilia Tuareg 660 Rally, priced at $13,799, the quiet favorite of the middleweight adventure class. Its 659cc parallel-twin makes 80hp at a curb weight around 439lbs, 30-35+ pounds lighter than the DesertX, F 900 GS, and 890 Adventure R, with back-to-back Africa Eco Race wins backing up the pedigree.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
Honda's CBR650R E-Clutch Drops to $9,199, Now the Cheapest Inline-Four Sportbike
The 2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch is now priced at $9,199, down from $9,399 in 2025, making it the cheapest current inline-four sportbike on sale. The 649cc four makes roughly 94hp at a curb weight of about 466lbs, undercutting the Yamaha YZF-R7, Triumph Daytona 660, and Suzuki GSX-8R.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
KTM Preparing All-New 790 RC and 490 RC, Bringing MotoGP Ideas to the Street
KTM is reportedly preparing an all-new 790 RC and 490 RC, applying design thinking drawn from its MotoGP program to aerodynamics, chassis layout, and steering feel. Full specs and launch timing haven't been confirmed, but the move looks set to complete a full sportbike lineup: entry-level 490 RC, mid-range 790 RC, and flagship 990 RC R.
2banh · 8/4/2026
Spec Sheet Obsession Diary Vol. 3: 1099cc for 134hp — the Z1100 Chose Not to Inflate the Number
Up 151cc from the Z900, yet peak output caps at just 134hp. Reading bore-and-stroke and the torque peak's location to figure out what Kawasaki gave up, and what it picked up instead, with the Z1100.
MotoBook編集部 · 8/2/2026
A Guided Tour of All Five New-Generation KTM 390s and the Exhilarating New LC4c Engine
KTM's 390 series is a popular lineup that delivers the company's signature riding at an accessible price. Since the 2024 390 DUKE adopted the newly designed LC4c single, every current 390 has carried the same engine. This feature introduces all five models at once and examines the appeal of the new engine behind their exhilarating character.
オートバイ · 7/27/2026
Mud Is the Best, Part 2: Dirt Becomes the Main Stage — Reading the 2026 Off-Road Festival
Ducati's first motocrosser, Honda's first CRF450 overhaul in a decade, Kawasaki's two-stroke revival. Why did manufacturers all turn to dirt at once in 2026? Reading the structure of this festival from the mud, on the ground.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/23/2026
New Model Roundup: Kawasaki KX327/KX327X — The World Reacts to the First Big-Bore Two-Stroke in 20 Years
Kawasaki's first fuel-injected two-stroke, the KX327/KX327X. Classifying the tone of 14 total sources from global media and communities: 57% positive, 43% neutral, zero clearly negative. A pie-chart roundup of this frontal assault on a market long dominated by European brands.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/22/2026
Yamaha's 'Proto HEV' Combines 3 Power Sources — Hybrid Patent Signals Accelerated Development
Italy's InSella reported on Yamaha's ambitious hybrid plans. The prototype, dubbed 'Proto HEV,' reportedly combines two electric motors, one internal-combustion engine, and a transmission (variator). Recent patents suggest the project is progressing at a rapid pace — a machine that showcases Yamaha's technical ambition to challenge conventional motorcycle drivetrains.
InSella · 7/21/2026
Honda Korea Rolls Out Retro-Styled CB1000F Naked Bike
Honda Korea has launched the CB1000F, a new naked motorcycle with retro-inspired styling. The model draws on heritage design cues while incorporating current technology, and has been introduced to the Korean market.
The Korea Times · 7/21/2026
CFMoto 800MT-ES Debuts in UK from £8,698, with Electronic Suspension and Radar
CFMoto has released details of its new adventure tourer '800MT-ES.' It features Intelligent Suspension System (ISS) electronic damping that adjusts in real time, radar, and a Bosch six-axis IMU, with UK pricing starting from £8,698 — a strategic price point nearly half that of rivals equipped with electronic suspension. The KTM-derived 799cc parallel-twin produces 91hp. An 8-inch TFT display and heated grips/seat also come as standard.
MCN · 7/20/2026
Dutch Outlet Rides the 2026 Yamaha NMAX 155 Tech Max, a Well-Equipped Scooter That Delivers
Dutch publication Testmotor (Nieuwsmotor) tested the 2026 Yamaha NMAX 155 Tech Max on home roads. The range-topping Tech Max trim comes loaded with extra equipment, shaping up as a practical scooter suited to both city riding and medium-distance trips. The review puts the latest version of the globally popular NMAX line through its paces on European roads.
Nieuwsmotor · 7/19/2026