Motorcycles

Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono family gains a new Nera variant, adding black-and-red styling, homologated Termignoni silencers and standard DQS to the 77.5 hp Superquadro Mono platform. The post Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Nera joins single-cylinder family appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Alberto Puig will step aside from his long-held role as Honda’s factory MotoGP Team Manager at the end of 2026, with HRC moving him into a wider advisory role across its two-wheeled racing activities. The post Alberto Puig to step back from Honda MotoGP Team Manager role appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Ducati cops another fuel-flow reduction ahead of Most, Yamaha gets a concession boost, and Nicolo Bulega arrives in Czechia still unbeaten in 2026. The post Ducati squeezed again as Bulega rolls into Most unbeaten – Preview appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

After a while, a lot of custom designs tend to blend into a homogenous soup: variations on a standard recipe, slightly tweaked by the individual chefs.A handful of top builders specialize in less mainstream flavors though. One of them is Calum Pryce-Tidd of the south London workshop deBolex Engineer... View the full article

A journey that began with a letter in 1965 continues to this day, and should inspire you to never stop riding.View the full article

The Bashan BS1200-G is a Chinese made cruiser with Italian ties and a Harley-Davidson motor, well, sort of.View the full article

BMW just put a powertrain specialist in charge, and that may tell us exactly where motorcycles are headed next. View the full article

BMW may have just leaked the biggest, most unhinged cafe racer of the modern era through an Instagram post by none other than Markus Flasch. View the full article

The new "non-running bike" restart rule could incentivize riders to hug a bike as it careered across the track to save precious time during qualifying. But at what cost?View the full article

The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS SE keeps the Z1-inspired look but gains the electronics, throttle refinement and extra polish the retro Zed has long deserved. The post 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS SE Review | Old-school Zed, new-school polish appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Electric off-road bikes do away with engine oil, fuel and plenty of traditional service items, but Stark has confirmed its VARG machines still rely on specific MOTOREX gear oil, coolant and brake fluid. The post Stark VARG still needs oil — just not where you might expect appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MotoGP heads to Catalunya with Aprilia carrying major momentum after its Le Mans podium lockout, Ducati missing Marc Marquez, and Jorge Martin closing to within a point of Marco Bezzecchi. The post Catalunya next test for Aprilia as Ducati regroups without Marc Marquez appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

KTM’s 2027 XC and XC-F cross-country line-up has been revealed, with the Australia-only 125 XC a surprising but welcome addition to the range. The post KTM sharpens cross-country line-up with 2027 XC and XC-F range appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship is loaded with storylines as Jett Lawrence returns from injury, Hunter Lawrence seeks redemption, Haiden Deegan steps into the 450 class, and Kiwi Cole Davies takes his Supercross-winning form outdoors. The post ANZAC attack sharpens for 2026 Pro Motocross opener appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Ducati’s Multistrada V2 has been reinvented around a new 890 cc twin-cylinder engine, lighter chassis package and broader ergonomic adjustment, with the V2 S adding Skyhook electronic suspension. The post Unlock Everyday Adventure with the Ducati Multistrada V2 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

In the industrial landscape of Tilburg, the Netherlands, Mark van Veggel is quietly redefining what a garage build actually means. A mechanical polymath with a background in electronic design and fabrication, Mark grew up in the slipstream of his father and grandfather. These two men taught him that... View the full article

Ride Days events across the US aim to make motorcycle culture less scary and way more approachable for motorcycle-curious folks. View the full article

The ATR-3X combines 6D’s fifth-generation ODS technology, as well as compatibility with the brands revolutionary MAX Goggle. Is this the do-everything dirt helmet?View the full article

The Norton Manx R's spec sheet reads like a list of aftermarket parts. It's a luxury superbike and demands luxury superbike prices.View the full article

A custom motorcycle builder recently finished up their Ferrari-powered motorcycle project, using a V8 from a 355 supercar. And someone just bought it for $500,000 only a few months after it was completed. View the full article

The aftermarket superbike scene has produced no shortage of radical interpretations of the BMW S1000RR, but few are as comprehensively executed or historically significant as the 2011 Wunderlich “MADUSA” currently offered on Bring a Trailer. Built in 2012 by William Plam of Wunderlich America in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the machine served as a rolling product showcase for the German performance specialist and paid tribute to Wunderlich’s earlier “MAD MAX” concept while emphasizing its Ame

Ducati’s centenary year has been marked by the biggest #WeRideAsOne yet, with more than 22,000 Ducatisti from over 70 countries taking part across five continents. The post #WeRideAsOne brings 22,000 Ducatisti together for Ducati’s 100th year appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Motorcycle riders have always needed gear that works as hard as their bikes. In 2026, the Peak Design Motorcycle Bar Mount continues to stand out as a top choice for riders who want to bring their phones along safely and securely. Whether you use your phone for GPS navigation, music, or capturing rides, the right mount makes a big difference. New updates make it stronger, more versatile, and easier to use than ever before. If you ride a sport bike, […] The post Peak Design Motorcycle Bar Mount

When I close my eyes and envision a chopper, the mental reel usually defaults to a specific brand of Americana. I see the Harley-Davidson Panhead, a Shovelhead, or even a Sportster. To some, the metric Chopper world is a secondary thought, even with the long-standing popularity of Triumph Pre-Units,... View the full article

Jack Miller will return to the Suzuka 8 Hours with Yamaha Factory Racing in July, joining Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Andrea Locatelli on the factory YZF-R1 as Yamaha targets its first victory in the Japanese endurance classic since 2018. The post Jack Miller back on Yamaha’s factory R1 for Suzuka 8 Hours appeared first on MCNews. View the full article