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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
Jarvis Finishes Red Bull Romaniacs on the Electric JARV-E, Lettenbichler Ties Win Record
51-year-old Graham Jarvis became the first competitor to finish the world's toughest hard enduro rally on an electric motorcycle, riding the prototype JARV-E to 20th in the Gold class at Red Bull Romaniacs. Manuel Lettenbichler took the overall win, his seventh Romaniacs title, tying Jarvis's all-time record.
The Pack (EV) · 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alex Rins Negotiates a WorldSBK Move With Go Eleven After His MotoGP Exit
Alex Rins is negotiating a move to World Superbike with the Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4 team after leaving MotoGP. The team is weighing a roughly €300,000 investment to field a second bike. Rins admitted "there's honestly nothing for me in the MotoGP paddock next year" after three difficult seasons at Yamaha, and said finding a competitive project matters more than being on a factory team.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
MotoGP journalist pushes back after Vinales blasts 'stupid' reporting on his KTM future
After reports that KTM/Tech3 could replace him with Pol Espargaro over his shoulder injury, Maverick Vinales took to Instagram to call the coverage 'stupid' and 'nonsense,' insisting he will not race in WorldSBK and will finish the season as his contract states. A MotoGP News journalist argues the criticism is misplaced, since the reports were based on verified information from trusted insider Rosario Triolo rather than irresponsible or unsubstantiated rumor.
MotoGP News · 8/3/2026
Honda Drops to MotoGP's Lowest Concession Tier as the Gap to the Front Widens From 13 to 18 Seconds
Honda's MotoGP effort has fallen back into the series' lowest concession category, Rank D, amid a decline in competitiveness. The average Sunday race gap to the leader widened from 13.251 seconds over the season's first six rounds to 18.439 seconds over the last six, while sprint wins dropped from five in the first five sprints to just one in the last five. Development resources appear to be concentrated on the 2027 machine instead.
The Race · 8/3/2026
UN General Assembly Adopts Road Safety Declaration Naming Motorcyclists a Priority
The UN General Assembly closed its first-ever high-level meeting on road safety by adopting a new declaration aiming to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Global road deaths have fallen 21% in recent years, but motorcyclist numbers have more than tripled since 2011 and now account for nearly a third of all road deaths. The declaration passed over US objections and calls on countries to strengthen laws and infrastructure.
UN News · 7/29/2026
44Teeth Releases Closed-Road Onboard Footage From the Isle of Man TT
British motovlog duo 44Teeth (Alastair Fagan and Chris Eades) have released "FLAT OUT AT THE ISLE OF MAN TT," onboard footage from the closed-road Mountain Course. The two former racers bring viewers into the cockpit of the world's fastest road race, one of the channel's most popular recurring segments.
44Teeth（YouTube） · 7/28/2026
MXGP Leader Herlings Conquers Loket, the Hard-Pack He Has Struggled With, and Praises the HRC Honda's Grip
Jeffrey Herlings, who leads the MXGP championship, completely dominated the weekend at Loket in the Czech Republic, a hard-pack surface he has traditionally struggled on. He said the HRC Honda grips as if stuck to the ground, emphasising how well the bike is set up in slippery conditions.
GateDrop · 7/27/2026
Steiner on Expanding MotoGP: Never Say Never, and Praise for Marquez's Self-Promotion
Guenther Steiner, best known as the former head of the Haas F1 team, set out his views in an interview about MotoGP. He said he would never rule out the possibility of an urban event in the style of F1's Miami round, and praised Marc Marquez's self-promotion, likening it to Hamilton's. He also touched on Vinales's struggles, warning that passing blame around achieves nothing.
Motosprint · 7/27/2026
Bajaj Open to a Strategic Investor in KTM, With Expanded Indian Production as the Condition
Bajaj of India, now KTM's largest shareholder, has signalled openness to taking on a strategic investor. Vice-president Rakesh Sharma explained that they are not looking for a partner right this moment but are open to a tie-up. Any investor, however, would need to fall in line with Bajaj's long-term policy of shifting production to India.
RideApart · 7/27/2026
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
KTM Sold Nearly 50,000 Bikes in Q2 2026, but Won't Break Out Old Stock
KTM sold almost 50,000 units in Q2 2026, but did not disclose how much of that was old stock. For a company in the middle of a turnaround, the makeup of the sales figure is under scrutiny.
KTM 世界ニュース · 7/27/2026
Harley-Davidson Raises Full-Year Outlook, but Europe and Tariffs Weigh
Harley-Davidson raised its full-year forecast, but weak European sales and tariffs remain a drag, leaving a mixed picture that falls short of a strong recovery, according to reports.
Harley-Davidson 世界ニュース · 7/27/2026
Joan Mir: Honda Has Frozen Development on His 2026 MotoGP Bike
Honda HRC rider Joan Mir revealed that Honda has stopped updating his 2026 MotoGP machine, suggesting the team's late-season focus is shifting away from in-season upgrades and toward preparations for next year's bike.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 7/27/2026
Grit and Grace: 8 Standout Triumph-Based Street Trackers
Bike EXIF revisits eight Triumph trackers, tracing the form from 650cc and 750cc dirt-oval machines of the 1960s and 1970s to modern street builds. The selection includes a 995cc, 100hp Scrambler, MFix Workshop’s SR900, the 1967 T100R Snow Tiger and a 1970 Trackmaster, showing sharply different competition and road interpretations.
Bike EXIF · 7/27/2026
Itchy Boots' Latest Episode Battles a Brutal Sandstorm in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
In her newest upload (Season 8, Episode 145), round-the-world rider Noraly of Itchy Boots rides through the final stretch of Mongolia's Gobi Desert before reaching the next town, contending with sandstorms fierce enough to strip away visibility, all while traveling solo.
Itchy Boots (Noraly) · 7/26/2026
Dialogue: Can Character Bikes Become "Culture"? Yamaha's Deadpool Edition and Building Character in Steel
Yamaha released limited-edition Deadpool and Wolverine collaboration bikes in Brazil, 500 units each. Can character bikes become "culture"? Pop-culture commentator Araki and custom builder Kajimura discuss the order of line and steel.
MotoBook Wire編集部 · 7/26/2026
WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona Extends Ducati Factory Contract Through 2028
In WorldSBK, the Aruba.it Racing Ducati team announced it has extended Iker Lecuona's contract through the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Lecuona, in top form after scoring his first win at Donington Park, aims to reach even greater heights aboard the Panigale V4 R.
Webike · 7/26/2026
"Tyrael": A Low-Slung Bobber Built on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Custom-focused outlet Bike EXIF has featured "Tyrael," a low-slung bobber built on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Keeping the 648cc air-cooled engine and stock twin-shock chassis, its pared-down styling transforms the bike into something with an entirely different mood.
Bike EXIF · 7/25/2026
How the Honda Super Cub Became the Best-Selling Vehicle in History
America's Webbikeworld traces the journey by which the Honda Super Cub became the best-selling vehicle in history. Since its 1958 debut more than 100 million have been built worldwide, and the feature reads that history to explain why this enduring classic remains so loved.
Webbikeworld · 7/25/2026