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Moto News Weekly Wrap May 26, 2026 What’s New: Desafío Ruta 40 — Sanders takes early control Tungate and Rew through to SGP Challenge Chadwick doubles up at Esk AHEC Sydney to join Australian Speedway calendar Matthew Phillips the new Beta Australia ambassador Coenen brothers set eyes on AMA MX Championship Västervik to host SoN […] The post Moto News | Speedway | MX | SCX | QX | Enduro | Rally | Speedway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The opening day of Isle of Man TT 2026 practice was cut short after a serious incident at Parliament Square, while Michael Dunlop’s Superbike direction also became clearer before running was suspended. The post Isle of Man TT practice halted after Parliament Square incident appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

When Yamaha launched the XSR900 in 2016, it wasn't just another retro bike; it was a Trojan Horse. Beneath the 1970s-inspired fuel tank covers and round headlight sat the heart of a hooligan: the 847cc (and later 890cc) CP3 inline-triple. This 'Crossplane Concept' engine is widely regarded as one of... View the full article

Jed Beaton extended his MX1 lead with a Toowoomba double, while Kayd Kingsford delivered Honda’s fourth straight MX2 overall win, Hayden Downie dominated MX3 and Blake Bohannon completed an unbeaten MX85 Cup campaign. The post Beaton extends ProMX lead as Honda keeps MX2 streak alive appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The retro motorcycle segment has become one of the most competitive categories in modern motorcycling. Machines like the Triumph Speed Twin 1200, Yamaha XSR900, and BMW R 12 nineT continue evolving with sharper electronics, refined engines, and increasingly premium hardware. For years, the Kawasaki Z900RS stood almost untouched. Since its 2018 debut, Kawasaki largely resisted major updates to its neo-retro platform. But for 2026, the company finally delivered meaningful technical refinements — a

Call it a weird Africa Twin (which I did, more than once), or call it a souped-up kei truck; the 2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe side-by-side is a workhorse delight in our first hands-on review. View the full article

The 2026 Isle of Man TT arrives with no Davey Todd, a returning Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop chasing more records, Dean Harrison looking dangerous on Honda, and Josh Brookes and David Johnson giving Australian fans plenty to follow. The post 2026 Isle of Man TT Preview | Big names, big questions on the Mountain appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Alan Oversby, a long-serving Manx GP and classic road racing stalwart, is being remembered after a fatal incident during the Pre-TT Classic at Billown. The post Alan Oversby remembered after Pre-TT Classic tragedy appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jacob Roulstone, Harrison Voight and Jonathan Nahlous all scored points in both Moto2 European Championship races at Catalunya, while Álvaro Lucas delivered the ride of the weekend by winning the Moto4 opener from 28th on the grid. The post Aussies score in FIM Juniors as Lucas wins Moto4 opener from back of grid! appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Andrea Verona claimed his first EnduroGP victory of 2026 on Saturday before Josep Garcia answered on Sunday, as KTM controlled round three in Finland. Australians Kyron Bacon and Will Dennett also featured strongly across the weekend. The post KTM team-mates split EnduroGP wins as Dennett delivers Aussie podium appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jeffrey Herlings claimed the MXGP of France overall after a Race Two duel with Lucas Coenen, while Guillem Farrés went 1-1 in MX2 to deliver a historic Triumph one-two with Camden McLellan. Daniela Guillen won the WMX opener and Ricardo Bauer topped EMX125 at Lacapelle-Marival. The post Herlings wins brutal MXGP of France as Farrés makes Triumph history appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

With just three days to go before practice starts for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, nobody knows what machine Michael Dunlop will ride in the Senior Superbike TT race. But it'll be a Ducati or a Honda.View the full article

Poland won the 2026 FIM Speedway of Nations SON2 title in Prague after a last-heat decider against Denmark, while Australia matched the bronze-medal points tally but finished fifth on countback. The post Poland wins SON2 Prague thriller as Aussies miss podium on countback appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Leon Madsen rebounded from a tough start to the season to win the 2026 FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic in Prague, while Australia’s Brady Kurtz took second and moved to third in the championship standings. The post Madsen rebounds in Prague as Kurtz takes Speedway GP podium appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Michael Dunlop is set to become only the seventh rider to reach 100 Isle of Man TT starts in 2026, adding another milestone to a career that already includes 33 TT victories and the all-time wins record. The post Michael Dunlop and the road to 100 Isle of Man TT starts appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

BMW Motorrad has created a 115-unit M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT, based on the M Competition and finished in British Racing Green with Mountain Course graphics. The post BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT Edition – only 115 to be built appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

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At long last, Triumph brought gorgeous Thruxton styling to a 400cc bike. Small displacement fans, rejoice! But is it or the Tracker 400 your huckleberry? Find out!View the full article

The custom motorcycle scene is a fickle beast. One month, we’re drowning in Bluetooth brakes and half-baked café racers; the next, the stars align, and our inbox is a goldmine of engineering marvels. May 2025 was undoubtedly the latter. From Tokyo’s quiet backstreets to the industrial heart of Portu... View the full article

The Isle of Man TT event organizers just released the dates for the 2027 TT and the provisional dates for the 2028 TT, so it's time to get booking.View the full article

The dealership remains the one place everyone can agree sucks the most. So while I get Moto Morini's pivot to AI salespeople at a base level, what's wrong with just making the dealership suck less?View the full article

During the TT period in 2025, 32 road traffic collisions resulted in slight to serious injuries. This year, the Isle of Man is deploying a combination of visible and covert police units to keep the roads in check. View the full article

Zero Motorcycles partnered with Sirris Suspension to build out new aftermarket upgrades for the brand's new all-electric XE and XB dirt bikes. And they add a ton of functional capability.View the full article

REV’IT!’s new Spina back protector focuses on temperature stability, ventilation, and real-world rider comfort.View the full article

The upcoming Norton Atlas adventure bike gives us a glimpse on how TVS plans to turn Norton into a mainstream global player once again.View the full article