https://thethrottlehand.com/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-home.svg https://thethrottlehand.com/news/abandoned-royal-enfield-himalayan/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-abandoned-royal-enfield-himalayan.svgAbandoned Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Development Bikes Raise Questions About End-of-Life CycleA group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 development bikes has been spotted at a scrapyard, sparking debate about the fate of test mules. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/isle-man-tt-clerk/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-isle-man-tt-clerk.svgIsle of Man TT Clerk of the Course Responds to Online CriticismGary Thompson, the Isle of Man TT's Clerk of the Course, has defended his decisions during the 2026 event, which was marred by poor weather and a lack of light. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/classic-tt-organiser-contingency/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-classic-tt-organiser-contingency.svgClassic TT Organiser Reveals Contingency Plans to Avoid Isle of Man TT RepeatIsle of Man TT race organiser Gary Thompson has expressed confidence in completing a full schedule for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT, despite the challenges posed by poor weather. https://thethrottlehand.com/news/honda-australia-wn7-subscription/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-honda-australia-wn7-subscription.svgHonda Australia’s New WN7 Subscription Could Point to the Future of Motorcycle OwnershipHonda Australia has introduced a subscription service for its WN7 electric motorcycle, which could change the way people own and access motorcycles. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/european-petrol-prices-vary/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-european-petrol-prices-vary.svgEuropean petrol prices vary by over €1 per litre: Where the UK standsA study reveals significant differences in petrol prices across Europe, with Sweden offering the cheapest fuel at €1.31 per litre and Denmark the most expensive at €2.32. The UK ranks 20th with... https://thethrottlehand.com/news/mansory-turns-hand-two/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-mansory-turns-hand-two.svgMansory Turns Its Hand to Two Wheels with Yamaha TMAX 560 CustomCar tuner Mansory has turned its attention to motorcycles, creating a carbon-clad custom version of the Yamaha TMAX 560. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/mcl26-sets-stage-all/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-mcl26-sets-stage-all.svgMCL26 Sets Stage for All-New Modern Classic Motorcycle DisplayMCL26, a motorcycle event in Birmingham, will feature a carefully selected collection of 12 classic motorcycles, including a Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo and a Mike Hailwood replica. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/british-musician-yungblud-suffers/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-british-musician-yungblud-suffers.svgBritish Musician Yungblud Suffers Broken Leg in Motorcycle Accident at SturgisBritish musician Yungblud has suffered a broken leg in a motorcycle accident at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Despite the injury, he plans to continue his European tour. https://thethrottlehand.com/news/bristol-dealership-celebrates-year/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-bristol-dealership-celebrates-year.svgBristol Dealership Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary with Suzuki GSX-8S GiveawayFowlers Motorcycles, a Bristol-based dealership, is hosting a 100-year anniversary celebration with a prize draw for a brand-new Suzuki GSX-8S. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/kawasaki-corleo-patents-reveal/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-kawasaki-corleo-patents-reveal.svgKawasaki Corleo Patents Reveal New Details of Hydrogen-Powered Horse-Like MotorcycleKawasaki's Corleo concept, a hydrogen-powered motorcycle with four legs and a head, has revealed new details through a patent. The machine will use a special suit with IMUs to track the rider's... https://thethrottlehand.com/news/small-bike-logistics-firm/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-small-bike-logistics-firm.svgSmall Bike Logistics Firm Left Thousands Out of Pocket by Superbike Factory CollapseThe collapse of Superbike Factory has left a motorcycle transport firm with unpaid invoices and a major hole in its summer workload. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/400bhp-buell-leviathan-falls/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-400bhp-buell-leviathan-falls.svg400bhp Buell Leviathan Falls Short of 250mph Bonneville TargetBuell's 400bhp Project Leviathan has completed its first Bonneville Speed Week, recording a best speed of 178.531mph. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/manx-grand-prix-qualifying/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-manx-grand-prix-qualifying.svgManx Grand Prix Qualifying Cancelled Due to RainThe second day of qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix has been cancelled due to poor weather on the Isle of Man. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/john-mcguinness-celebrated-exclusive/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-john-mcguinness-celebrated-exclusive.svgJohn McGuinness Celebrated with Exclusive TT-Inspired Clothing CollectionMotorcycle legend John McGuinness is honored with a new clothing collection featuring a hoodie, T-shirts, and a cap, available on the TT Races website and at the Classic TT Merchandise Store. https://thethrottlehand.com/news/motorcyclists-rally-british-couple/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-motorcyclists-rally-british-couple.svgMotorcyclists Rally for British Couple Detained in Iran for 600 DaysA London ride-out is planned to demand justice for Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple imprisoned in Iran for over 600 days on espionage charges they deny. Organizers urge the UK government... https://thethrottlehand.com/news/motorcycle-mot-prices-could/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-motorcycle-mot-prices-could.svgMotorcycle MOT Prices Could Rise as Independent Garage Association Calls for £95 FeeThe Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called for the Government to significantly increase the maximum MOT fee, which could lead to higher motorcycle MOT prices. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/free-coaching-young-motorcyclists-42151e/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-free-coaching-young-motorcyclists-42151e.svgFree Coaching for Young Motorcyclists at Thruxton CircuitIAM RoadSmart has launched a new training programme to reduce road collisions among young motorcyclists. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/middle-east-tensions-cast-37d5b9/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-middle-east-tensions-cast-37d5b9.svgMiddle East Tensions Cast Doubt on Qatar MotoGPMotoGP considers moving 2026 Qatar GP to another country due to ongoing Middle East tensions. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/maria-costello-returns-race-700c2a/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-maria-costello-returns-race-700c2a.svgMaria Costello Returns to Race Track After Life-Changing Isle of Man TT InjuriesMaria Costello, who suffered severe injuries at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, made an emotional return to a race track by attending the Thruxton BSB round, marking a significant milestone in her recovery. https://thethrottlehand.com/news/suzuki-gb-sees-significant-8208a4/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-suzuki-gb-sees-significant-8208a4.svgSuzuki GB Sees Significant Sales Boost in 2026Suzuki GB reports a 62% increase in motorcycle sales compared to 2025, with more than 1,000 extra units sold year-on-year. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/triumph-announces-off-road-8cf00b/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-triumph-announces-off-road-8cf00b.svgTriumph Announces New Off-Road Event Featuring Ricky CarmichaelTriumph has launched a new off-road event called 'Ride With Legends' where owners of its TF 250 and 450 motocross and enduro motorcycles can ride alongside racing legends Ricky Carmichael and Ivan... https://thethrottlehand.com/news/nostalgic-reunion-six-former-0b384e/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-nostalgic-reunion-six-former-0b384e.svgA Nostalgic Reunion: Six Former US World Champions Gather at Laguna SecaSix American 500cc world champions are gathering at Laguna Seca, a poignant reminder of the decline of American riders in the top tier of motorcycle racing. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/growing-costs-threaten-manx-df51d7/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-growing-costs-threaten-manx-df51d7.svgGrowing Costs Threaten Manx Grand Prix's FutureThe Manx Grand Prix faces financial challenges due to increasing costs and a decline in volunteers willing to work for free. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/world-moto-clash-faces-84da05/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-world-moto-clash-faces-84da05.svgWorld Moto Clash Faces Uncertainty as Funding Issues AriseThe World Moto Clash, a no-rules motorcycle racing event, is now uncertain to take place due to funding issues. The event's CEO, Stanford W. Crane Jr, has stated that there is only a 50/50 chance of... https://thethrottlehand.com/racing/2026-08-19 https://thethrottlehand.com/about/ https://thethrottlehand.com/sources-and-methods/ https://thethrottlehand.com/corrections/