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Motorcycle Events October 2026 Greymouth Baja International
A packed October 2026 motorcycle racing calendar includes the 37th Greymouth Street Race and events across Europe and the Americas, with several current
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Honda confirms Red Bull's return as factory MotoGP sponsor
Honda has confirmed Red Bull will return as a sponsor of its factory MotoGP team from the 2027 season. The multi-year deal will see Fabio Quartararo become the team's flagship rider, requiring him to end his personal Monster Energy sponsorship.
Racing
VR46 Downplays Bulega's Pirelli Tyre Edge for 2027 MotoGP
VR46 team boss Uccio Salucci has dismissed the notion that new signing Nicolo Bulega holds a decisive advantage for the 2027 MotoGP season due to his
Racing
KTM CEO Opposes MotoGP Single-Bike Rule, Backs Cost Cap
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has rejected the proposed single-bike rule for MotoGP, arguing it would damage the sport's spectacle.
Riding
Pedro Acosta's Riding Style Evolution Sets KTM Benchmark
Pedro Acosta's refined and smoother riding technique has made him KTM's sole front-runner in the 2026 MotoGP season, as teammates fail to copy his method.
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Maria Costello Vows to Fight After TT Crash Paralysis
Veteran Isle of Man TT racer Maria Costello MBE has been left paralysed after a crash during practice for the 2026 Sidecar TT.
Racing
Maverick Vinales Returns from Injury at Japanese Grand Prix
Maverick Vinales will make his MotoGP comeback at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after a six-month layoff due to a shoulder injury.
Racing
Martin Holds Three-Point Lead Heading to Motegi After Sprint
Jorge Martin leads the MotoGP championship by three points after a chaotic Austrian sprint race, where he recovered from an early clash to win.
Riding
Harley-Davidson Canada sales hit by 50% U.S. Motorcycle
A 50% Canadian tariff on U.S.-built motorcycles over 800cc, in effect since September 2025, is pressuring Harley-Davidson sales and dealer profits.
Racing
Yamaha Signs Champion Jorge Martin to Lead 850cc MotoGP Era
Yamaha has secured reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin to replace the departing Fabio Quartararo, tasking him with spearheading its revival for the new
Racing
Red Bull Returns to Honda for 2027, Quartararo Forced
Red Bull will resume sponsoring Honda's factory MotoGP team from 2027, ending a four-year absence. The deal forces Fabio Quartararo, Honda's new flagship rider, to end his long-term association with Monster Energy.
Bikes
Voge CU-X plug-in hybrid concept debuts at CIMA 2026
Voge unveiled the CU-X Hybrid Concept, a plug-in-hybrid cruiser, at the CIMA 2026 show as a technology demonstrator exploring a powertrain that could
Bikes
MotoAmerica Supersport and Baggers Races Deliver Dramatic
Josh Hayes secured his 91st career Supersport win and Troy Herfoss won a razor-thin Baggers race as MotoAmerica's feature classes battled chaotic, wet
Racing
2027 MotoGP Calendar Adds Buenos Aires and Adelaide
The 2027 MotoGP calendar expands to 22 rounds across 19 countries, introducing Buenos Aires and Adelaide as new venues while dropping Balaton Park and
Riding
Pedro Acosta's Ducati move driven by personal Marquez
Pedro Acosta will join the factory Ducati team for 2025, leaving KTM to pursue a direct challenge against Marc Marquez on equal machinery, a move both
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Fermin Aldeguer has leg screw removed to aid MotoGP recovery
Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer underwent outpatient surgery to remove a screw from his left leg, aiming to speed his recovery from a January femur
Racing
Toprak Razgatlioglu finished Austrian GP out of respect
Yamaha MotoGP rider Toprak Razgatlioglu says he considered retiring from the Austrian Grand Prix due to a severe lack of grip but finished the race out of
News
UK Government proposes new motorcycle
The UK Department for Transport wants to extend emissions regulations to motorcycles but admits it lacks specific evidence to justify the change, raising
Bikes
Any Mobility LUV1 electric cargo bike
The Any Mobility LUV1 is an electric two-wheeler designed for last-mile delivery, featuring a 120-litre cargo bay, a 60mph top speed, and up to 80 miles of
Racing
Pirelli Completes 2027 MotoGP Tire Test in Austria
Pirelli has conducted a major development test for its 2027 MotoGP tires at the Red Bull Ring, involving 18 riders from all manufacturers.
Riding
Yamaha Australia Sponsors BLU CRU R3 Cup for 2027 ASBK
Yamaha Motor Australia will continue its sponsorship of the BLU CRU R3 Cup, a development series for young riders on Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles, across four
Racing
Bagnaia's Austrian GP Points Finish Follows Pedrosa Advice
Francesco Bagnaia ended his points drought with sixth and seventh place finishes at the Austrian GP, crediting a set-up change and advice from Dani Pedrosa
Racing
Marc Marquez Credits Ducati and Team as Key 2026 Title
Marc Marquez says his Ducati bike and Gresini Racing team are his primary strengths for the 2026 MotoGP title fight, despite a 12-point deficit and a
News
BMW Wins Bol d'Or and 2026 Endurance World Championship
The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team won the 24-hour Bol d'Or race and secured its first FIM Endurance World Championship title by a four-point margin.
Racing
Luca Marini suffers chest pain after MotoGP
Honda rider Luca Marini was struck by a piece of bodywork, believed to be from Fabio Quartararo's Yamaha, during the Austrian MotoGP, causing significant
Gear
Motorcycling bodies launch ten-point plan to tackle theft
The National Motorcyclists Council has launched a ten-point plan to combat motorcycle theft and related anti-social behaviour, aiming to coordinate police
Bikes
Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness Vimto Honda TT bikes
Two historic Honda SP-1 motorcycles raced by TT legends Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness in 2000 will be auctioned in November 2026.
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