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High: Agreeable rider triangle Featuring an upright riding position, wide handlebars, and a comfortable knee bend, the rider triangle feels natural and relaxed for everyday street riding and longer trips alike. With the neutral riding position it’s also easy to keep your head on a swivel around town. But it’s not all cherries when the riding gets aggressive. More on that in a sec.

NEW! Andrea Locatelli's 2026 has slid far enough that Yamaha is reshuffling his garage midseason. Starting from the French Round at Magny-Cours, the Pata Maxus Yamaha rider will work with a new crew chief, Emanuele Martinelli, replacing Giulio Nava for the final four rounds of the year, WorldSBK.com confirmed. Niccolo Canepa, Yamaha Motor Europe's road racing sporting manager, spoke to the WorldSBK world feed during FP1 at Magny-Cours and did not dress up the situation.

The Stark factory team will compete across all five rounds, starting in October, with riders in both the SX1 and SX2 classes. The announcement coincides with a landmark development for Australian Supercross: Motorcycling Australia (MA) has approved eligible electric motorcycles to compete, opening the door for electric and combustion machines to race alongside each other within the appropriate competition classes.

NEW! More than just a layer of base Looking for the ultimate hot weather kit? Or perhaps you just want to be able to wear whatever you want on two wheels without giving up protection? The Pando Moto Shell UH 03 aims to solve those problems, offering a versatile armored base layer that allows riders to wear casual streetwear or vintage jackets with fully functional, protective motorcycle gear underneath.

NEW! Three-time SMX champ goes under the knife Sept. 9 The reigning SuperMotocross World Champion won't defend his crown, after American Honda confirmed Jett Lawrence will sit out all three rounds of the 2026 SMX Playoffs. Lawrence will instead undergo follow-up surgery on the right ankle that has troubled him all year. The injury dates back to last December, when Lawrence hurt the ankle in training, keeping him out of the entire AMA Supercross Championship.

High: Dank whooooolies True to the Hypermotard lineage, the new bike delivers immediate smiles. Houston highlighted the machine's ability to lift the front wheel under acceleration and carry dank whooooolies. Powered by the new V2 engine with Intake Variable Timing (IVT), the power delivery feels punchy down low and responsive mid-corner without sacrificing playful top-end eagerness — perfect for lifting one in the air.

NEW! Nicolò Bulega arrives at Magny-Cours this weekend with a mathematical shot at the 2026 World Superbike crown, though the numbers make an early coronation unlikely. The Aruba.it Ducati rider leads the standings by 133 points, with teammate Iker Lecuona the sole rider still mathematically able to beat him to the title. Bulega's season so far has been just short of perfect. He has won 23 of 24 races on the updated Panigale V4 R, taking second place in the single race he didn't win.

The four-part series showcases Triumph’s ambitious plans to bring an entirely new and highly competitive contender to the Supercross, Motocross, Enduro, and Cross Country championships, documenting the determination and resolve required to transform Triumph’s significant motorsport investment into world‑class products and credible championship wins.

NEW! I mean, I could probably do that if I had the HARDENDURO trim... Begin press release: THE 2027 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO: TESTED TO THE EXTREME The KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO is a purpose-built, premier model in the KTM Enduro lineup, engineered with years of championship-winning expertise and pedigree, bringing Factory Racing energy directly to the dealership floor. The KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO nameplate needs little introduction.

The 2027 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO is a factory-spec, two-stroke enduro motorcycle purpose-built for extreme off-road competition straight off the showroom floor. Built around a lightweight, torque-heavy engine platform, the 2027 model distinguishes itself from the standard EXC and 6DAYS lineups with a dedicated HARDENDURO graphics package and an signature orange frame.