Motorcycles

Moscow, Russia, is a city defined by its stark contrasts: a sprawling metropolis where centuries-old Orthodox cathedrals sit in the shadow of Soviet-era brutalism and gleaming glass-fronted skyscrapers. It is a place of immense history and, increasingly, a thriving hub for high-end custom motorcycle... View the full article

MotoGP's paddock is becoming more and more a trove of former Formula 1 personnel, as the legendary team boss, Ross Brawn, has just taken a job as advisor to Pramac Yamaha. View the full article

If you or anyone you know has a 2024 Fly Wing Snake 250 EFI, every last one of them sold in the US just got recalled for a brake pad defect.View the full article

Charley Boorman and Richard Hammond, two of the most famous motorcyclists of our generation, are headlining the Adventure Bike Rider Festival in the UK. View the full article

ZXMoto just became the first Chinese brand to win in WorldSSP, and now it’s coming for motocross, too, with this all-new dirt bike built for serious contenders.View the full article

If you bought a Vespa GTV 310, Primavera 150, or Primavera 50 in the 2026-only Officina 8 colorway, they were accidentally shipped with Euro-market mirrors.View the full article

The Buell Super Cruiser platform has already attracted attention for its aggressive performance numbers and modern American V-twin engineering, but the company’s latest custom build reveals just how versatile the platform can become in the hands of talented builders. Buell Motorcycles recently unveiled a one-off Super Cruiser Cafe Racer concept, transforming the already potent performance cruiser into a low-slung, track-inspired machine that blends modern superbike engineering with classic cafe

Arai’s Haga Dark Rapide-Neo combines old-school superbike vibes with modern SNELL-certified protection for a perfect motorcycle helmet for a bygone era.View the full article

Channing Tatum was spotted on the first day of practice for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, shooting for the upcoming feature film, "Isle of Man", which is also being produced by Brad Pitt. Here's what we know from his appearance.View the full article

KTM AG has issued an unusually direct response to European media reports alleging enduro compliance issues, insisting all KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS enduro models leave its factory road-legal and homologated. The post KTM hits back over European enduro emissions reports appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Royal Enfield has opened Australian pre-orders for the new Bullet 650, with the twin-cylinder model due in June and priced from $10,990 ride away. The post Royal Enfield | The Legend Continues: Meet the Bullet 650 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Dean Harrison set the early TT 2026 benchmark with a 133.925 mph lap in the first timed qualifying session, while Josh Brookes topped Superstock and Michael Dunlop led Supersport. The post Dean Harrison sets fastest ever opening TT qualifying lap appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Defining the vision for a custom motorcycle project isn’t as easy as it sounds. You might think you have something unique penned in your mind, but when it comes time to bring that vision to life, you might find you’ve painted yourself into a corner. Aditya Deshmukh doesn’t seem to have that problem.... View the full article

The scooters were sold in our market for the 2017 and 2018 model years only, but issues seen in units outside our market prompted this recall.View the full article

Throwback colorways and white frames set the new Husqvarna motocross dirt bikes apart from the rest of the field. View the full article

The Letbe Punk packs 53 horsepower, Bosch ABS, and way more style than its bizarre marketing copy suggests.View the full article

After reporting on Moto Morini's new AI sales agent powered by Ekho, we put its sycophancy and safeguards to the test. It took almost nothing to get it to recommend the company's biggest, fastest motorcycle to beginners. View the full article

The new partnership gives VMoto instant racing credibility while helping MotoGP push its sustainability image.View the full article

Maybe sport quads are the answer to how your family has fun in the future? Well, it sure feels that way in our first ride review of the 2026 Yamaha YFZ450R ATV.View the full article

The 2026 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 continues to stand apart in the crowded lightweight motorcycle segment by refusing to follow traditional naked-bike styling conventions. Instead of aggressive bodywork or retro nostalgia, Husqvarna leans heavily into Scandinavian-inspired minimalism, blending café racer aesthetics with modern electronics and KTM-derived engineering. For riders in the United States, however, the Vitpilen 401 remains something of a rare sight. Limited dealer availability, inconsiste

This is the third youth ATV model in the past year to receive a safety recall for risks including "serious injury or death," and all three came from Lil Pick Up.View the full article

Ross Brawn has joined the Board of Directors of Pramac Racing Limited, bringing one of Formula 1’s most successful strategic minds into the MotoGP paddock as the sport’s F1 influence continues to grow. The post Ross Brawn joins Pramac Racing as F1 influence grows in MotoGP appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

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 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