https://thethrottlehand.com/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-home.svg https://thethrottlehand.com/news/ducati-sees-opportunity-motogp/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-ducati-sees-opportunity-motogp.svgDucati Sees Opportunity in 2027 MotoGP RulesDucati'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/stunt-rider-rick-english/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-stunt-rider-rick-english.svgStunt Rider Rick English Reveals Favourite Kawasaki BikeLegendary 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/norton-iconic-model-names/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-norton-iconic-model-names.svgNorton's Iconic Model Names: The History Behind Manx and AtlasNorton'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/norway-adopts-motorcycle-safety/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-norway-adopts-motorcycle-safety.svgNorway Adopts Motorcycle Safety Markings Inspired by Scotland's PRIME SchemeNorway 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/british-passport-used-excuse/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-british-passport-used-excuse.svgBritish Passport Used as Excuse for Lack of MotoGP Backing, Says Scott ReddingScott 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.svgPramac Yamaha Team Boss Warns of Fake MotoGP Pass ScamPramac 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/ducati-adds-desmo450-eds/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-ducati-adds-desmo450-eds.svgDucati Adds Desmo450 EDS to DRE Adventure Academy Training RangeDucati has expanded its DRE Academy model range with the addition of the Desmo450 EDS, a new enduro motorcycle. (Source: Visordown) https://thethrottlehand.com/news/chris-rivas-returns-bonneville/2026-08-20https://thethrottlehand.com/share-chris-rivas-returns-bonneville.svgChris Rivas Returns to Bonneville with Ambitious 400mph TargetAmerican 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.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/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/bikes/2026-08-20 https://thethrottlehand.com/racing/2026-08-20 https://thethrottlehand.com/about/ https://thethrottlehand.com/sources-and-methods/ https://thethrottlehand.com/corrections/