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"MotoGP" × CULTURE: 7 articles
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
LCR's Cecchinello: 'Stoner Would Have Beaten Marquez Early On, Then Marquez Would Have Turned the Tables'
LCR Honda team boss Lucio Cecchinello says that in a hypothetical Stoner-vs-Marquez rivalry, he believes 'Casey would have won at the start... then Marc Marquez.' He attributes this not to a talent gap but to motivation, recalling that Stoner told him back in 2002 he wanted to become world champion and then retire to Australia, and that his hunger faded once he'd secured two titles even though he still had the speed to challenge Marquez in 2013.
Paddock GP · 8/3/2026
Ducati at 100: From Radio Parts Maker to Motorcycling's Most Passionate Brand
Brazilian outlet Andar de Moto profiled Ducati's 100-year history, which began in 1926 as a maker of radio components. The piece traces the 1946 launch of the small Cucciolo auxiliary engine, the 1956 development of the desmodromic system, the iconic 916 in 1993, and Audi's 2012 acquisition of the brand, through to Marc Márquez's fourth straight Ducati MotoGP title in 2025.
Andar de Moto Brasil · 8/2/2026
Harley-Davidson Files Trademarks for RMCR and RMXR, Inching Toward Production
Harley-Davidson filed US trademark applications for 'RMCR' and 'RMXR' on July 29. The RMCR is the cafe racer concept already shown at Mama Tried, Daytona Bike Week, and the MotoGP Americas round, and the filing signals it's moving toward production. RMXR appears flat-track inspired. If both proceed, expect 2027 or 2028 model years, the brand's first factory cafe racer since the 1970s.
Motorcycle.com · 7/31/2026
Rossi Plans a Docu-Series: 'If an Actor Played Me in a Film, It Would Be Brad Pitt'
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has revealed he is planning a documentary series about his life. Asked which actor would play him in a film, Rossi said 'Brad Pitt,' recalling meeting him at Laguna Seca and sharing a great evening. The legendary rider's story looks set to be retold on screen, drawing plenty of fan interest.
Motosprint · 7/27/2026
Birth of a Champion Machine: Looking Back at Honda's RC211V, Honda's First MotoGP Bike
A feature looking back at the RC211V, Honda's first MotoGP machine. Development began roughly 25 years ago, and about 20 years have passed since its last race. 2001 was the final year of 500cc two-stroke dominance, and the four-stroke MotoGP era began in 2002. This piece takes a fresh look at the iconic machine that symbolized that turning point.
Motor.nl · 7/26/2026
Ducati Joins Italian Foreign Ministry Event; Bagnaia Named 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassador,' Three Bikes Marking 100th Anniversary on Display
Ducati took part in 'Moto d'Italia – Culture Beyond the Track,' an event held at Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Representing the company as it marks its 100th anniversary, MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia was named 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassador,' and three bikes, including commemorative models, were put on display.
Webike · 7/20/2026