Motorcycles

Blending two legends into one unmistakable machine, today’s featured bike is a hand-built Triton café racer completed in 2020. Marrying a modified Norton slimline frame with a rebuilt 649cc parallel-twin engine sourced from a 1966 Triumph Bonneville, this custom creation embodies the spirit of vintage British performance with a purposeful, minimalist edge. Finished in a timeless black-and-gold scheme, the bike showcases clean, understated craftsmanship. Its bodywork sits over the reworked Norton

Brad Pitt is producing a feature movie about the Isle of Man TT, starring Channing Tatum, and they're about to start filming at this year's event.View the full article

Three rounds into the 2026 MotoGP World Championship and Aprilia has emerged as the early benchmark, with Ducati under pressure, Yamaha still searching for answers, Honda trending upward and KTM showing both promise and inconsistency ahead of Jerez. The post MotoGP Form Guide – What we learned from the first three rounds before Jerez appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Motorcycle Recall Notices Honda CB1000SP Hornet Recall Recall number – REC-006584 Campaign number – 3RK Original published date – 7 April 2026 Supplier details – HONDA AUSTRALIA MOTORCYCLE AND POWER EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD. Contact name – Honda Customer Relations Team Contact phone – 1300 559 846 Contact email – [email protected] Contact website – https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus Honda […] The post Recall Round-Up: CB1000SP, CRF250/450, and Outlaw ATV appeared first on MCNews

Ducati has launched the heart of its 2026 centenary celebrations at Borgo Panigale, unveiling the Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore and outlining a wider anniversary program centred on World Ducati Week. The post Ducati details centenary plans, unveils 100-unit Superleggera V4 special appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap April 21, 2026 What’s New: USA reveal Junior World MX roster Metnitztal to host Austrian Hard Enduro Spezial Bou tops Tarragona X-Trial – Marcelli runner-up Aprilia Tuareg Racing top Tout Terrain Rally Cup in Spain The Dukes GNCC Report Australian ProMX Round Two – Canberra Race Wrap Australian ProMX Round Two […] The post Moto News Weekly | GNCC | MX | SX | Enduro | X-Trial appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The Royal Enfield Continental GT remains one of the few modern motorcycles that genuinely lends itself to customization. Its straightforward architecture, classic proportions and honest 648 cc parallel twin make it an easy canvas, but creating a masterpiece is still the work of the painter. Thi... View the full article

While EVs for a while got the most attention, with many still skeptical of the powertrain technology, Polaris seems to be splitting the difference with this hybrid side-by-side patent. View the full article

Today’s feature is a striking custom café racer built on the iconic BMW R100 platform, reimagined by the renowned Spanish workshop Cafe Racer Dreams as part of its celebrated CRD series. Known as the CRD111, this bespoke machine blends classic BMW engineering with modern craftsmanship and minimalist styling. At its core lies a naturally aspirated 980cc air-cooled flat-twin engine, fed by twin carburetors and paired with a manual transmission and shaft-drive system. The bike reportedly underwent

Honda's "Bonus Bucks" act as instant rebates and reveal which motorcycles are being pushed hardest right now. View the full article

From the outside, the beef between Brian Deegan and Travis Pastrana went deep in the early days of Freestyle Motocross. But in hearing them talk about their past to one another, there was more respect. View the full article

30 actual people forked over $150,000 for Aprilia's limited edition X 250th RSV4 superbike, designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday. View the full article

This race-winning BMW S 1000 RR from the Isle of Man TT is heading to auction with a surprisingly reasonable estimate. View the full article

Just over a month ago, there was a mass exodus from the troubled EV motorcycle-cum-technology company, Damon Motorcycles. Did the other shoe just drop?View the full article

A 2500 km real-world test over a couple of days, including a 1200 km rain-soaked first day, gave the new SIDI Taurus GTX little chance to hide any weaknesses. The post SIDI Taurus GTX Tested | VERY WET 2500 km in a couple of days Touring Review appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto2 has produced a leader, but not a ruler. Here’s how the class shapes up before the championship resumes at Jerez. The post Moto2 2026 season so far – Tight title fight heads to Jerez after early pause appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jed Beaton made it two from two in MX1 at Canberra’s second Penrite ProMX round, while Kayd Kingsford claimed his first MX2 overall, Hayden Draper swept MX3 and Blake Bohannon tightened his grip on MX85. The post Beaton stays perfect as Kingsford breaks through at Canberra ProMX appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Harry Payne and Kevin Rousseau made the ideal start to the 2026 FIM Sidecar World Championship with a double victory at Le Mans, while Australian Corey Turner and Luca Schmidt overcame a difficult lead-up to bank two solid finishes just outside the top ten. The post Payne and Rousseau dominate Sidecar World Championship opener at Le Mans appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Motorex celebrates 100 years of 6DAYS The FIM Six Days Enduro turns 100, and the Swiss lube legends at Motorex have marked the occasion perfectly. From 12–17 October 2026, the town of Grândola in Portugal’s Alentejo region will host the 100th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro. One hundred editions. Let that sink […] The post Motorex celebrate 100th FIM 6DAYS Enduro with anniversary packaging appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

A study across the last 14 years, after Michigan repealed its own motorcycle helmet laws, found that there was a 26% increase in death and injury among motorcyclists since the repeal. View the full article

When you think about the quickest motorcycles on the planet, you likely don't think they'll be powered by steam. You should probably check your biases, as there's a new king of speed and it's powered by the same stuff that powered the Titanic. View the full article

There’s something undeniably right about taking an ‘80s sportbike and stripping it back to its raw essentials—and this 1985 Kawasaki GPz750 wears that philosophy well. Reimagined under previous ownership, the bike now leans fully into cafe racer territory with a cohesive blend of vintage aggression and modern touches. The transformation starts up top, where clip-on handlebars sit low beneath the triple clamp, paired with bar-end mirrors for that classic racer stance. A custom diamond-stitched bu

Both ape hangers and lane filtering are on deck to be outlawed and positioned as legal infractions if you have or engage in either one. Let's dive in.View the full article

Kensei Matsudaira emerged from Road Atlanta with a clean Talent Cup sweep, backing up Saturday’s win with a second Sunday victory, while Australian Sam Drane recovered from a difficult opening race to finish fourth in race two and remain fourth in the standings. The post Road Atlanta Talent Cup Wrap | Matsudaira sweeps, Drane rebounds appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Hank Vossberg and Matthew Chapin shared Twins Cup honours at Road Atlanta, where red flags, crashes and a battered Bodie Paige helped shape a dramatic second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica season. The post Aussie teenagers stay in points fight as Road Atlanta shakes up Twins Cup appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta round produced a packed weekend of Superbike, Supersport and Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. action, with Bobby Fong, Mathew Scholtz, Josh Herrin, Darryn Binder and Brianna Cutler among the key names across the six race reports The post MotoAmerica Road Atlanta Results | Superbike and Supersport round ups appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Hayden Gillim emerged from Road Atlanta with a perfect King of the Baggers weekend, edging Troy Herfoss in race one before backing it up with a more commanding race two victory over Rocco Landers to grab the championship lead. The post Hayden Gillim Sweeps Road Atlanta King of the Baggers – Indian dominates appeared first on MCNews. View the full article