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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
Webike Owner Feature: The Super Cub 110 Feels Surprisingly Like a 'Real Motorcycle'
In Webike's owner-bike feature, commuter Shinobu Sagi's Super Cub 110 impresses with a hydraulic front brake that stops 'several times better than expected' and cast wheels that smooth out the ride. Its longer-stroke engine lets it accelerate naturally without full throttle up to 60 km/h. Riding it 50 km each way to work daily, Sagi says the 110 delivers plenty for the price difference.
Webike · 8/5/2026
Yamaha's SDR Turns 39, Fans Flood Official SNS Post With Memories
A Yamaha social media post marking July 15 as the SDR's birthday drew a wave of fan responses. The SDR was a 1987 195cc water-cooled two-stroke weighing just 105kg and making 25.0kW, priced at ¥379,000 new. It was built for only about two years, and that rarity is part of why riders still love it.
バイクのニュース · 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
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
Indonesian Rider Spends 3 Years Customizing Her Yamaha XSR155 in R1 Anniversary Livery
Indonesian rider Suherti, nicknamed 'Ntie Chan,' spent three years customizing her Yamaha XSR155, naming the build 'Jubei Yagyuu' after a legendary samurai. The livery uses black bodywork with a mustard-yellow tank inspired by the YZF-R1 60th Anniversary Edition, finished with Brembo calipers and titanium fasteners throughout.
Iwanbanaran · 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
Honda's Cub HOUSE Lifestyle Concept Expands From Bangkok to Japan
Honda's Cub HOUSE lifestyle retail concept, launched in Bangkok in 2018, has grown to 16 locations across Thailand as of August 2026. In Japan, the first pilot store opened in Toda, Saitama Prefecture in April 2026, with plans to expand via a shop-in-shop format inside existing dealerships. The concept blends motorcycles, customization, and apparel to give younger riders a space for individual expression.
Discover Honda（English） · 8/4/2026