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Rare 1988 Ikuzawa Harris TH1R Race Bike Heads to Auction in the US
A rare 1988 single-cylinder race bike, the Ikuzawa Harris TH1R, has been listed at Iconic Motorbike Auctions in the US. Its frame was built by Britain's Harris, paired with a Honda RS600D flat-track engine producing 61hp at 7,000rpm. The owner is 83-year-old former racer Tetsu Ikuzawa, whose team won the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in 1989.
RideApart · 8/5/2026
Fabio Quartararo Returns to the Scene of His 2025 Silverstone Heartbreak
Fabio Quartararo heads into the 2026 British GP at Silverstone, the track where a ride-height device failure forced him out of the race while leading comfortably in 2025. He hasn't stood on a MotoGP podium since that retirement 14 months ago. Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli says the circuit should suit the YZR-M1.
Crash.net · 8/5/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Season Opener Heads to Buriram, Thailand, Kicking Off a New Technical Era
MotoGP will open its 2027 season March 5-7 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, marking a third straight year the country has hosted the opener. CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta called it a fitting venue to launch the new technical-regulation era, after Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 opener in front of 228,228 fans.
Soy Motero · 8/5/2026
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
China's ZXMOTO Eyes Full MXGP Entry After International Debut at Lommel
Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO made its international debut at the Lommel round of MXGP and is weighing a full-time entry as early as 2027 or 2028. The brand was founded by Zhang Zue, formerly CEO of Kove, and plans an MX2 tryout at September's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
GateDrop · 8/5/2026
Bassani: "The Races Are Nothing Compared to Vergani's Struggle"
WSBK rider Axel Bassani spoke about the difficulties facing his fellow rider Vergani, saying racing itself pales next to what Vergani is going through. The comment, touching on hardship far removed from the racetrack, was reported as a sign of solidarity between the riders.
GPone · 8/5/2026
MotoGP Round 12: British GP Opens at Silverstone With Ogura 14 Points Off the Lead
MotoGP's season reaches Silverstone for round 12, with Ai Ogura (Trackhouse) chasing championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia) by just 14 points in a title fight where the top five are separated by only 24 points. Ogura has scored more points than any rider since Jerez and took his first win at Assen.
Webike · 8/5/2026
Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Espargaro Fills In at the British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix after a small tear was found in his infraspinatus, even though the shoulder injury he suffered at the Sachsenring has otherwise healed. Pol Espargaro, a familiar face in the Tech3 garage who has substituted for Vinales before, steps in for Silverstone, with Vinales expected back at Aragon.
Otorider · 8/5/2026
MotoGP Heads to Silverstone with the Title Fight Down to 4 Points
Round 12 of the MotoGP season, the British GP, runs August 7-9 at Silverstone Circuit (5.891km). Jorge Martin leads the championship, with Shun Aoki just 4 points behind in second and the top five separated by only 24 points. Sunday's 20-lap race starts at 19:00 local time.
RiderTua · 8/5/2026
Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Pol Espargaro Fills In at Tech3 KTM for British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the British GP after scans revealed a previously undetected tear in the infraspinatus muscle from a 2025 Sachsenring crash. Tech3 KTM has drafted test rider Pol Espargaro as a one-race substitute at Silverstone, partnering Enea Bastianini, with KTM hoping Vinales returns for Aragon.
Visordown · 8/5/2026
MotoGP's Ezpeleta Says He's Happy With a 22-Bike Grid, Not Convinced Bigger Is Better
MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta says he favors keeping the grid at its current 22 motorcycles rather than expanding it, even as the current lineup skews toward Ducati's six bikes against four each from Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha and KTM. The 2027 calendar will add Buenos Aires and a new Adelaide street circuit to the championship.
RiderTua · 8/5/2026
Raul Fernandez Confirmed with Trackhouse Through 2028
MotoGP's Trackhouse team has announced a two-season contract extension with Raul Fernandez, covering 2027 and 2028. Fernandez delivered the team's first Grand Prix win at the 2025 Australian GP and has taken three Grand Prix podiums and three Sprint podiums, including two wins, this season.
MotoGP · 8/5/2026
2027 MotoGP Rule Shake-Up Triggers a Rider Exodus Between MotoGP and WorldSBK
Ahead of MotoGP's 2027 shift to 850cc engines and a sole Pirelli tyre supplier, riders are swapping series. Alex Rins is leaving Yamaha for WorldSBK, and Brad Binder is exiting KTM with a BMW WorldSBK seat seen as likely. Meanwhile Toprak Razgatlioglu is tipped to move up from WorldSBK to Pramac Yamaha in MotoGP.
RiderTua · 8/4/2026
Jack Miller to Retire From MotoGP After 16 Years, Closing Out 2026 With Pramac
Jack Miller has revealed the second half of 2026 will be his final stretch in MotoGP, ending a 16-year career spent racing for Honda, Ducati, KTM and Yamaha. He looked back without regret on skipping Moto2 to jump straight from Moto3 to MotoGP, and expressed sadness over Phillip Island's removal from the calendar.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/4/2026
MotoGP 2026 Title Fight Sets Modern-Era Record With Just 24 Points Covering the Top Five
With 11 rounds down in the 2026 MotoGP season, Jorge Martín leads the championship on 208 points, but only 24 points separate him from fifth-placed Fabio Di Giannantonio — the tightest top-five gap of the modern era since 2002. The previous closest spread was 28 points through the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/4/2026
Herlings Sweeps MXGP of Flanders for Career Win No. 120, Closing In on a Sixth Title
Jeffrey Herlings went 1-1-1 to sweep round 14 of MXGP in Lommel, Belgium, marking his 120th career Grand Prix win. With five rounds left, he holds a commanding championship lead and is on track for a sixth world title. Herlings called his move from KTM, after 17 years, to Honda 'a big gamble' made without testing the bike beforehand.
Racer X Online · 8/4/2026
Analysis: A Chinese Manufacturer Entering MotoGP Is 'Still 6-7 Years Away'
While CFMoto already has a presence in Moto2 and Moto3, a new analysis argues a full Chinese manufacturer entry into MotoGP is at least 6-7 years off, if it happens at all. Citing Suzuki winning the 2020 title only to exit by late 2022, and Ducati needing 17 years for its first title, the piece points to manufacturing know-how and cultural factors as the real barriers.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
Kay de Wolf Stays with Husqvarna, Says US Move 'Could Still Happen in Three Years'
MXGP rider Kay de Wolf, 21, has signed a multi-year extension with Nestaan Husqvarna, choosing to remain in Europe despite interest from Pro Circuit's Mitch Payton about a move to America. 'I wanted to stay in Europe and get at least one MXGP world title,' he said, adding, 'I'm only 21, so I could still make the move in three years.' De Wolf recently stood on the podium at the Lommel MXGP.
GateDrop · 8/4/2026
Alex Márquez on 2025: 'I Like Feeling Like a Normal Person Again'
MotoGP's Alex Márquez reflected on turning a season once overshadowed by brother Marc into a "special and magical" 2025 — finishing runner-up in the championship and taking his first premier-class win. He admitted even a two-second win left him wanting three, but said he treasures ordinary life at home, walking the dog and hiking mountain trails.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
Marini Set for Tech3 KTM in 2027-2028, Paired With Rising Talent Senna Agius
Luca Marini, phased out of Honda's plans, is set to join Tech3 KTM for the 2027-2028 seasons. Team principal Guenther Steiner is overhauling the squad and will pair Marini's experience with young Australian Senna Agius, who has impressed in Moto2 — closing off one more of the dwindling 2027 grid seats.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
Pol Espargaró to Sub for Injured Viñales at British GP
Red Bull KTM Tech3's Maverick Viñales will miss the British Grand Prix after fresh scans revealed additional infraspinatus damage from his 2025 Sachsenring injury. KTM test rider Pol Espargaró steps in at Silverstone, saying he still feels part of the Tech3 family. Viñales targets a return at Aragón.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026
Aldeguer to Sit Out Silverstone MotoGP 'As a Precaution,' Lecuona Fills In
MotoGP rider Fermín Aldeguer of BK8 Gresini Racing will miss round 12 at Silverstone as a precautionary measure. He has medical clearance to resume training from August 15 and is expected to return around a month later at Aragón. Iker Lecuona will stand in for him — the same rider who previously filled in for Alex Márquez at the Hungarian round.
Roadracing World · 8/4/2026
Viñales Out of Silverstone After New Shoulder Damage Found, Espargaró Steps In
MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales of Red Bull KTM Tech3 will miss round 12 at Silverstone after summer-break medical exams revealed a previously undetected tear in his infraspinatus muscle. Viñales has been recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at the Sachsenring in 2025; the new tear is preventing full arm mobility. Test rider Pol Espargaró will replace him.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
Casey Stoner Backs Acosta's Ducati Move, Wants 'More Patience'
Former champion Casey Stoner endorsed Pedro Acosta's move to Ducati for 2027, saying "you can't argue with the line-up," while urging Acosta to show more tactical patience on difficult days. Stoner also said he feels "very sorry" for Pecco Bagnaia, who delivered Ducati's first title since 2007 but is being moved aside for Aprilia.
Crash.net · 8/4/2026
CFMOTO Eyes MotoGP as Aspar Boss Confirms 'Shared Vision'
Aspar team founder Jorge Martínez says CFMOTO's shared vision with his squad is entry into MotoGP, though he won't commit to a timeline — "maybe three years, maybe five." CFMOTO is already building toward it through Moto3/Moto2 involvement and a majority stake in chassis maker Kalex, with tech transfer to production bikes and a possible Chinese Grand Prix among the payoffs.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/4/2026
MotoGP 2027 Rider Market: Marini Set to Leave Honda for KTM's Tech3
The 2027 MotoGP "silly season" domino is nearing its final pieces, with Italian rider Luca Marini reportedly leaving the Honda factory squad for KTM's Tech3 Racing team. Talks began before the summer break and a formal signing is expected within days. The same report also covers Australian rookie Senna Agius's Moto2 promotion and Nicolò Bulega's move to Valentino Rossi's VR46 team.
Motosprint · 8/4/2026
MXGP of Flanders: Herlings Dominates, McLellan Sweeps Both MX2 Motos
Play Sports released highlight footage from the MXGP of Flanders, held in Lommel, Belgium. Jeffrey Herlings put in a dominant ride to win the MXGP class, while Camden McLellan swept both MX2 motos for a clean sweep. Gert Vermersch and Joel Roelants handled commentary duties for both races.
Motocross Mag Belgie · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's British GP Opens the Second Half With Five Riders Within 24 Points
MotoGP heads into the British GP at Silverstone with five riders separated by just 24 points, one of the tightest title fights in the series' history. Championship leader Jorge Martin is followed closely by Ai Ogura (14 points back) and Marc Marquez in third, with home rider Cal Crutchlow also returning. Silverstone has produced 11 different winners in its last 11 editions.
Roadracing World · 8/4/2026
Aprilia CEO Rivola Calls to 'End the Toxic Atmosphere' Between Martin and Bezzecchi
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola stated publicly that eliminating 'toxins' within the team is the only way to maximize the RS-GP's potential, referring to the rift between teammates Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. The two are reportedly not speaking since their collision at the Hungarian GP, with Martin leading on 208 points and Marc Marquez third on 190.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's British GP Preview: Five Riders Within 24 Points as Silverstone Opens the Second Half
MotoGP opens the second half of its season at Silverstone with the top five riders separated by just 24 points, one of the tightest title fights in the sport's history. Jorge Martin leads with 208 points, ahead of Ai Ogura on 194 and Marc Marquez on 190. Fabio Quartararo holds the circuit lap record and remains the only Yamaha rider to score sprint points in 2026.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
CFMoto Sweeps All Adventure Classes at Red Bull Romaniacs 2026
CFMoto swept all three Adventure classes at Red Bull Romaniacs 2026 in Romania — Ultimate, Core, and Lite. Mario Román Serrano dominated Ultimate by 14 minutes 40 seconds over second place. On the CFMoto–CA Auto Bank Hellas team, Greek rider Panagiotis Kouzis became the first Greek to win two daily stages at the event.
MotorBike.gr · 8/4/2026
MotoGP Standings: Martin Leads by 14 Points Heading Into the Second Half
MotoGP points leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia) heads into the season's second half with the top five separated by just 24 points. Despite only three podiums in his last twelve races, he holds the championship lead and says he had "a great summer break" ahead of Silverstone, in what is also his final season before a planned move to Yamaha.
Crash.net · 8/4/2026
Viñales's Shoulder Injury Worsens, KTM Tech3 Reportedly Lines Up Espargaro as Replacement
Maverick Viñales's left shoulder injury from a July 2025 crash at the Sachsenring has not fully healed and may require surgery, according to reports. KTM Tech3 is said to be preparing test rider Pol Espargaro as a replacement starting at Silverstone, though Viñales himself insists health, not friction with the team, is behind his struggles.
2banh · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Rules Shrink Engines to 850cc, But Ducati Isn't Worried
MotoGP's 2027 technical regulations cut engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc and ban ride-height and holeshot devices outright. Ducati Corse General Director Gigi Dall'Igna calls the overhaul an 'opportunity' and a 'blank sheet' rather than a threat, and the team has already begun testing an 850cc prototype at Misano with test rider Michele Pirro.
2banh · 8/4/2026
Yamaha Launches R15 and MT-15 MotoGP Editions in India, Starting Around ₹176,000
Yamaha has rolled out the R15 V4 MotoGP Edition at ₹176,000 and the MT-15 Version 2.0 MotoGP Edition at ₹177,000 in India. Both keep the 155cc single-cylinder engine with VVA, traction control, and dual-channel ABS, and add MotoGP-inspired graphics to Yamaha's best-selling sportbike, of which over a million units have been built locally.
BikeAdvice · 8/4/2026
Ai Ogura Returns to Silverstone, Scene of His Worst Crash, Sitting 14 Points Off the Lead
MotoGP championship runner-up Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) heads back to Silverstone, where a heavy crash in 2025 fractured his right tibial plateau. Fourteen points behind leader Jorge Martin and with five podiums in his last six races, Ogura recalled "still building trust" when he crashed hard in the fast Turn 2 last year and hurt his knee.
Crash.net · 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
Australia's Tayla Relph Keeps Racing WorldWCR Despite Crohn's Disease
Australian rider Tayla Relph, 29, continues competing in the women-only WorldWCR championship. After a 2019 flare-up of Crohn's disease forced surgery and a career pause, she has returned to racing while maintaining remission. Her husband Ted Collins serves as her crew chief.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/4/2026
MotoGP Returns from Summer Break at Silverstone, August 7-9
MotoGP resumes after its summer break at Silverstone in the UK, running August 7-9. Sunday's main race starts at 14:00, pushing Moto3 to finish at 15:30 in an unusual schedule shift. Jorge Martin leads the championship by 14 points, with Marc Marquez in third.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/4/2026
Michelin's Power Days Draws Over 850 Riders, With Misano Setting a New Record
Michelin's track-day event Power Days 2026 has drawn more than 850 participants across the season. Mugello hosted 330 riders in spring, while July's Misano round set a new record with over 540, letting riders test road-legal tyres in real track conditions. 1981 500cc world champion Marco Lucchinelli was on hand for the event.
Moto.it · 8/4/2026