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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
Yamaha Launches Factory Team 2026 Replica Wear for a Taste of MotoGP
Yamaha is releasing official apparel to hype up the 2026 MotoGP season. The new lineup includes replica jackets and caps that recreate the gear worn by the Yamaha Factory Team on the MotoGP grid. Finished in black with bold accent colors, the collection lets fans dress like part of the team.
タンデムスタイル · 7/19/2026
Arai Launches Limited Ai Ogura Trackhouse Replica of Its RX-7X Racing Helmet
Arai is releasing a limited run of the RX-7X worn by MotoGP rookie Ai Ogura, arriving in stores in late August. The design layers a blue gradient with traditional Edo Kiriko chrysanthemum and "three-square" patterns, with "Fujin Raijin" (wind god, thunder god) lettering and his No.79 written in kanji on the back. It keeps the PB-SNC2 shell and a break-away aero fin, blending Japanese motifs with full racing spec.
RideApart · 5/11/2026
Toppu GP Vol. 16: Fujishima's MotoGP Hero Returns to the Podium
Kosuke Fujishima's MotoGP manga Toppu GP released its 16th volume on January 22. After recovering from injury, hero Toppu Uno returns to the Moto3 podium and mends his rivalry with the Navarro brothers through direct conversation.
アフタヌーン（講談社） · 1/22/2026