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Ducati at EICMA 2026: DesertX Rally, Diavel V4 S and three SP specials lead the 2027 range
Ducati brought five new 2027 models to Milan: a harder-edged DesertX Rally, the return of the Diavel V4 S, and numbered SP…
3 Nov 2026Yamaha RW700 Explore and RW350: the adventure scooter is finally real
Yamaha has dropped the Ténéré's CP2 twin, a clutchless Y-AMT gearbox and a gravel mode into a scooter. Meet the RW700 Explore…
3 Nov 2026Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 revealed: first official look at the 750cc adventure twin
Royal Enfield has shown the production Himalayan 750 ahead of its EICMA debut. Here's what we know, what we don't, and what…
1 Nov 2026An electric motorbike with two gears? E-Motiv and BSA will show one at EICMA
British firm E-Motiv will unveil a retro electric demonstrator with a seamless two-speed gearbox in Milan. Real-world testing starts in early 2027.
1 Nov 2026Malaysian MotoGP Sprint: Acosta wins, Marquez stretches lead as Miller’s wet-bike gamble backfires
Pedro Acosta won the Sepang Sprint as Marc Marquez extended his championship lead over the injured Jorge Martin to 19 points. Jack…
31 Oct 2026ASBK champion Harrison Voight hurt in One Raceway test crash, out of The Bend round
Reigning Australian Superbike champion Harrison Voight has been reported to have a serious leg injury after a highside while testing at One…
31 Oct 2026Ducati Monster Dark: an all-black Monster that costs less, from $19,525 ride away in Australia
Ducati's new Monster Dark keeps the 111 hp V2 engine and electronics of the standard Monster in an all-black finish, with an…
31 Oct 20262027 Triumph Tiger 1200 revealed: more power, radar and a seat that drops when you stop
The big Tiger gets 158 PS, front and rear radar, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and an automatic lowering system that takes…
29 Oct 2026Adelaide MotoGP gets the green light: what’s next, and when tickets could land
Federal environmental clearance means circuit works can start in December, ahead of the first Adelaide Grand Prix on 12–14 November 2027. Here’s…
29 Oct 2026Phillip Island’s farewell MotoGP washed out: what happened and what fans get back
Fog and rain grounded the medical helicopter, so the last Australian Grand Prix on the island never started. Here’s the timeline, what…
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