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Shark Aeron GP hits new FIM #2 safety standard ahead of 2026 MotoGP rule change

Developed with MotoGP riders and built for the 2026 rules, the Shark Aeron GP FIM #2 aims to raise the bar for track safety.

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Footage seems to show MotoGP hopeful crashing after racing a plane

A video online seems to show MotoGP hopeful David Alonso crashing after racing an aircraft.

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New KTM 490 twin-cylinder A2 motorcycles set to replace 390 single engines

KTM’s long-serving 390 single could be heading for retirement, with a new sub-500cc parallel twin waiting in the wings.

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2026 MotoGP Sepang Test: Drama for Marc Marquez as other Ducati rider ends fastest

There was some minor drama for reigning champion Marc Marquez on the final day of the Sepang MotoGP test.

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Harley-Davidson announces 2025 Dealer of the Year winner

Harley-Davidson has announced the winners of its 2025 awards, including its Dealer of the Year for the UK and Ireland.

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Honda Racing UK announces new Team Manager for 2026 BSB campaign

Honda Racing UK has revealed Scot Hargreaves as its new Team Manager for its BSB and Road Racing campaigns.

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AGV Pista GP RR Acqua limited edition motorcycle helmet announced

AGV has dressed its flagship race helmet in water-inspired colours, but the Pista GP RR remains a no-compromise MotoGP lid with full FIM approval.

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Limited-edition Peugeot XP400 LIP restricted to just 50 units worldwide

Peugeot teams up with luxury watch brand LIP, resulting in this ultra-rare XP400 maxi-scooter.

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Triumph TF 450-X completes AMA Supercross 450 debut despite early scare

Triumph has completed its first premier class AMA Supercross race, after being involved in an early red flag incident.

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Ducati launch Panigale V4 Marquez replica with more power than the V4 S

Ducati has revealed a new limited edition Panigale V4 Marquez replica to celebrate the MotoGP rider’s 2025 title win.

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Carl Cox becomes an ambassador for the official Isle of Man TT charity

Carl Cox has become an ambassador for the Isle of Man TT’s official charity partner.

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Vespa scooters to swarm Goodwood as part of 80th anniversary celebrations

Fans of Vespa and the Goodwood Revival are in for quite the treat next September.

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New Ducati Panigale V4 R and Monster V2 added to DRE Academy courses

Ducati’s annual DRE Academy courses are now available to book, with three brand-new models added to the list of bikes you can enjoy.

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Honda EV Outlier Concept overcomes design challenges during building process

Honda’s EV Outlier Concept offers a bold interpretation of what future electric bikes might look like, but how did the design all come about?

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Brit wins 2025 Harley-Davidson ‘Technician of the Year’ award for UK & Ireland

A technician from Maidstone Harley-Davidson has been crowned winner of the American company’s ‘2025 Technician of the Year’ finals for the UK and Ireland.

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Honda signs deal with sportswear company Mizuno that will impact MotoGP and F1

HRC and Mizuno Corporation will bring MotoGP and F1 together as part of a new racing uniform agreement.

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Harley-Davidson makes key personnel changes to reshape its future

Harley-Davidson has revealed a list of key personnel changes ahead of its second 2026 model reveal.

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UniBo Motorsport wins prestigious MotoStudent International Competition

Ducati celebrates more racing success after a team of students from Bologna built this exquisite electric race bike.