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ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island SW-Motech Superbike Race Two Did Saturday’s result here in the opening race of the 2026 ASBK season signal a changing of the guard? We witnessed what was perhaps the youngest ever podium in Australian Superbike history on Saturday with Harrison Voight running away to a clear victory while […] The post What a race! Blow by blow recap from ASBK Race Two at Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MotoGP Thai Test Day One MotoGP’s final pre-season test opened in oppressive Buriram heat with the pressure on that there’s no longer the luxury of “we’ll sort it at the next test”. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) ended Saturday on top with a 1m29.262s, edging reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) by […] The post Breaking down the opening day of MotoGP Testing in Thailand appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

One of the perks of this job is a steady stream of fresh motorcycle gear to try out. And one brand that has crossed my desk more than any other is Saint.That's partly because the Australian company has been around for over a decade already, but it's also because its product line is in a constant sta... View the full article

Iconic Auctioneers are holding an insane auction on a host of Vincent motorcycles this weekend, including the incredibly rare Vincent Black Knight known as the "Schmaltz." View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Superbike Race One The track temperature reached 46 degrees as the riders formed up on the grid.  All were on the SC1 front, while it was about 50-50 across the field between the D0922 and E0829 options. Nicolo Bulega scorched away from pole ahead of Yari Montella and […] The post A predictable winner in WorldSBK season opener but plenty of drama down the order appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island WorldSSP Race One The Phillip Island blacktop was registering 45 degrees as riders formed up on the grid for the opening World Supersport contest of the 2026 season. For the first time since 2019, this race was set to be contested over a full 18-lap distance, with every […] The post Hard fought maiden WorldSSP podium for Oli Bayliss in front of home crowd appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Kawasaki Supersport Race Two Olly Simpson fired off the line first once again for a two from two holeshot record so far for the DesmoSport Ducati V2 to again lead the BC Performance Kawasaki pairing of Tom Edwards and Hayden Nelson, as Roberto Tamburini and Tom Toparis chased […] The post Recapping ASBK Supersport Race Two from Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island SW-Motech Superbike Race One After delivering a precise and clinical lap to secure pole position in near-perfect Saturday morning conditions, Harrison Voight rolled to the front of the grid knowing that Phillip Island rarely rewards qualifying pace alone. Voight’s benchmark lap to take his maiden Australian Superbike pole […] The post Youngsters shake up the ASBK form guide in cracking race one at P.I. appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Keanu Reeves has been passionate about motorcycles since childhood, when motorcycle gangs would visit Toronto and spark his imagination. His journey with bikes started in the 1980s when he learned to ride while filming in Munich and later bought his first motorcycle in Los Angeles. From riding classic Nortons to performing stunts in blockbuster films, his love for motorcycles eventually led him to co-found Arch Motorcycle, a company that builds custom high-performance bikes.   Arch Motorcycle re

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Kawasaki Supersport Race One Olly Simpson fired off the line on the NextGen Ducati, but a big highside at turn one for Marianos Nikolis saw the red flag come out, and riders were sent back to the grid to prepare for a full restart over a reduced eight-lap […] The post ASBK Supersport opener at P.I. an almost photo finish and the pace was hot! appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 The 30-minute qualifying session for Australian Superbike got underway just after 0800 this morning at Phillip Island, under somewhat cloudy skies but with an ambient temperature already over 20 degrees despite the early hour, on what looked like perfect track conditions. Cam Dunker certainly got out of the right side of the bed; […] The post Voight takes pole in perfect conditions on Saturday morning at P.I. appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

It debuted on the 1948 Harley-Davidson Model S, found its way onto the backbone of the Sportster in the 50s, and became a staple of both The Motor Co.'s factory offerings and custom choppers. The word 'iconic' is bandied about much these days—but the humble peanut tank deserves it.Last year's Yokoha... View the full article

MotoGP has inked a fresh deal that will see the Australian round take place on the Adelaide street circuit from 2027, replacing Phillip Island, and fans aren't happy.View the full article

India’s EV two-wheeler sales crossed 1.27 million units in 2025, with monthly volumes holding above 100,000.View the full article

Lots of people like to complain about The Youth™ not wanting to do or learn things anymore, but how are they supposed to learn if no one shows them?View the full article

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum founder, George Barber Jr., passed away at the age of 86, and left behind one of the greatest legacies in the motorcycle industry.View the full article

AJS Motorcycles blends British heritage and modern Chinese production to build a proper A1 starter bike. View the full article

The Ducati Factory Made program gives customers the ability to near-endlessly customize their bike from the point of order. As long as you order a Multistrada V4 and you're in Europe.View the full article

King of the Hammers is an annual gathering of off-road enthusiasts, but has it become too big? Let's talk about it. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island – Friday Nicolò Bulega – P1 “I am very satisfied, especially with how things went this morning: the feeling with my Panigale V4 R was really good. In the afternoon, I didn’t have the same feeling, probably because the asphalt was hotter. In any case, it was an […] The post WorldSBK riders reflect on opening day at Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Remy Gardner Interview The conversation took place inside the Yamaha hospitality unit on Friday afternoon, the mood calm but purposeful as the paddock ticked toward the second Free Practice session. Mechanics moved in and out with laptops and tyre sheets, coffee cups sat half-finished on the tables, and […] The post Interview – Insightful extended chat with Remy Gardner at P.I. just before FP2 on Friday appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island – Friday The sun continued to shine over the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship returned to the track for Friday afternoon’s Free Practice 2 session. With the light turning green at 4pm, riders headed out for the second 45-minute session of […] The post Recapping the WorldSBK/SSP action from Friday at Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island – Day One SW-Motech Superbike Many ASBK riders failed to improve in the markedly warmer afternoon conditions at Phillip Island as track temperatures climbed beyond 40-degrees. Anthony West’s final lap from FP1 remained the benchmark across the opening day. His 1m31.492 stood unchallenged through FP2 as the DesmoSport […] The post ASBK Friday: West fastest, Voight closing as heat tempers improvements appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jake Dixon Undergoes Successful Surgery in Melbourne Honda HRC rider Jake Dixon has successfully undergone surgery at The Avenue Hospital to address multiple fractures to his left wrist and hand, injuries sustained in a crash during the second day of official WorldSBK testing at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit last Tuesday. Following an initial medical […] The post Jake Dixon recovering from wrist-hand surgery in Melbourne appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Motorcycles are a tiny fraction of the vehicles on American roads, yet motorcyclists make up a gruesome high share of traffic fatalities every single year. Thousands of riders lose their lives on the roads and tens of thousands more suffer serious injuries that can turn their lives upside down. Most motorcycle accident causes fall into three broad categories: rider mistakes, mistakes made by other drivers, and issues with the road or the bike itself. Figuring out the most common causes […] The