https://thethrottlehand.com/2026-08-21https://thethrottlehand.com/share-home.svg https://thethrottlehand.com/news/scott-redding-motogp-backing/2026-08-21https://thethrottlehand.com/share-scott-redding-motogp-backing.svgA motorcycle rider in a red uniform on a black track with a grassy area in the background.Scott Redding discusses the differences in backing between himself and Marc Marquez during their rise to MotoGP, and the challenges faced by British riders in the sport (Source: Crash.net) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/classic-tt-qualifying-results/2026-08-21https://thethrottlehand.com/share-classic-tt-qualifying-results.svgThe rear of a silver Moto Guzzi motorcycle parked on a gravel surface, with a green hedge...Wednesday afternoon qualifying results for the 2026 Classic TT (Source: Road Racing News) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/honda-cb1000f-review-retro/2026-08-21https://thethrottlehand.com/share-honda-cb1000f-review-retro.svgA close-up view of the handlebars and front of a red, white, and black motorcycle.The Honda CB1000F is a retro-style bike that pays homage to the legendary CB750F, with a modern twist and impressive performance capabilities. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/johann-zarco-make-early/2026-08-21https://thethrottlehand.com/share-johann-zarco-make-early.svgA motorcycle rider is leaning into a turn on a race track, wearing a blue and yellow racing suit...Johann Zarco is set to return to MotoGP action earlier than expected at the Aragon round, subject to passing a medical examination (Source: Crash.net) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/ducati-sees-opportunity-motogp/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-ducati-sees-opportunity-motogp.svgA close-up view of a motorcycle engine, with visible components including the cylinder head...Ducati's Gigi Dall’Igna is excited about the new opportunities presented by MotoGP's 2027 technical changes, which will require an almost completely new motorcycle (Source: Crash.net) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/norton-iconic-model-names/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-norton-iconic-model-names.svgA black and brown motorcycle parked in front of a brick wall with a window and a sign that reads...Norton's new Manx R and Atlas bikes have created a buzz in the motorcycling world, but what's behind these iconic model names? (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/stunt-rider-rick-english/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-stunt-rider-rick-english.svgA stunt rider's hand, gloved in worn leather, grips the throttle of a Kawasaki motorcycle...Legendary stunt rider Rick English shares his go-to Kawasaki motorcycle for stunt scenes and discusses his favourite type of movie stunt (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/norway-adopts-motorcycle-safety/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-norway-adopts-motorcycle-safety.svgA black motorcycle helmet with a white number 8 on the side, sitting on a white surface next to...Norway is introducing motorcycle-specific road markings to improve rider safety, following the success of similar schemes in Scotland and Austria. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/ducati-adds-desmo450-eds/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-ducati-adds-desmo450-eds.svgA motorcyclist riding an orange motorcycle on a road in a rural area.Ducati has expanded its DRE Academy model range with the addition of the Desmo450 EDS, a new enduro motorcycle. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/british-passport-used-excuse/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-british-passport-used-excuse.svgA person running down the middle of an empty road, with the road stretching out into the...Scott Redding believes that British companies need to do more in supporting British-born riders in MotoGP. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/pramac-yamaha-team-boss/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-pramac-yamaha-team-boss.svgA close-up view of the front of a shiny black motorcycle with chrome accents, featuring a...Pramac Yamaha team boss Gino Borsoi has issued a warning after being informed that people are impersonating him to scam others out of money for MotoGP access and passes. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/chris-rivas-returns-bonneville/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-chris-rivas-returns-bonneville.svgA motorcycle rider in a red and black motorcycle racing on a track, with a blue and white...American racer Chris Rivas is heading back to the Bonneville Salt Flats with a 2,997cc turbocharged V4 streamliner, the BUB Seven, in an attempt to break the 400mph barrier. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/abandoned-royal-enfield-himalayan/2026-08-19https://thethrottlehand.com/share-abandoned-royal-enfield-himalayan.svgA yellow motorcycle with a black seat and handlebars, parked in a garage or workshop.A 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.svgA person riding a green motorcycle on a track.Gary 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.svgA motorcycle tire with a silver rim and spokes, a black tire, and a silver brake disc, set...Isle 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.svgA Honda motorcycle parked on a road or path, with a helmet resting on the handlebars.Honda 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/mansory-turns-hand-two/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-mansory-turns-hand-two.svgA black motorcycle with a leather seat, engine, and handlebars, set against a blurred background.Car 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/european-petrol-prices-vary/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-european-petrol-prices-vary.svgA classic cafe racer motorcycle parked against an industrial backdrop, showcasing its vintage style.A 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/mcl26-sets-stage-all/2026-08-18https://thethrottlehand.com/share-mcl26-sets-stage-all.svgA vintage BMW motorcycle parked in front of a concrete wall.MCL26, 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.svgA close-up view of a motorcycle's rear wheel and suspension system, featuring a black tire...British 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.svgA red motorcycle parked in a tunnel with a white wall and gray floor.Fowlers 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.svgTwo motorcycles parked on a road next to a body of water, with grass and trees in the background.Kawasaki'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.svgThe front of a black motorcycle with a headlight, handlebars, and a mirror, parked on a road or...The 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.svgA blue motorcycle parked on a dirt path in a wooded area.Buell'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.svgA group of motorcyclists gathered on a wet road, with one rider leaning over their bike and...The 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.svgTwo men working on a blue motorcycle in a garage.Motorcycle 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/motorcycle-mot-prices-could/2026-08-17https://thethrottlehand.com/share-motorcycle-mot-prices-could.svgThree motorcycles parked in front of a garage door.The 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.svgA motorcycle rider in motion on a road, with the rider wearing a helmet and riding gear.IAM 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.svgA motorcycle parked on a beach at sunset.MotoGP 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.svgA motorcycle rider in a red and white racing suit, leaning into a turn on a track.Maria 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.svgA white Suzuki motorcycle parked in front of a blurred background of trees and a sunset.Suzuki 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.svgA close-up view of a Triumph motorcycle engine, with the brand name "Triumph" and the model name...Triumph 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 group of motorcyclists are gathered in a parking lot, with one rider prominently displaying a...Six 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.svgTwo motorcyclists are riding on a road, with a bridge and buildings visible in the background.The 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.svgA motorcyclist riding a motorcycle on a dirt track.The 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... https://thethrottlehand.com/news/motogp-ladder-could-help-86935d/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-motogp-ladder-could-help-86935d.svgTwo blue and black motorcycles parked in a parking lot at night, with a white building and...Triumph's Steve Sargent believes the new MotoGP ladder could help British riders by creating a more logical progression from Moto3 to Moto2 and then to MotoGP. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/insta360-unveils-flagship-x6-3e1123/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-insta360-unveils-flagship-x6-3e1123.svgA black and chrome motorcycle parked on a dirt path near a body of water.Insta360's new flagship X6 camera boasts a dedicated motorcycle set, upgraded microphones, and a long-lasting battery, promising to elevate content creation for motorcyclists. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/steiner-predicts-initial-backward-566d55/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-steiner-predicts-initial-backward-566d55.svgTwo motorcyclists are riding their bikes on a road in front of a white building with a tree in...Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the upcoming 850cc MotoGP era may initially take a step backward before leading to closer racing. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/superbike-factory-customer-recovers-f520ee/2026-08-16https://thethrottlehand.com/share-superbike-factory-customer-recovers-f520ee.svgA red Ducati motorcycle parked in a garage with other motorcycles, with the setting being a...A customer of Superbike Factory recounts how he recovered his Ducati Streetfighter 848 just hours before the business stopped trading. 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