Early registration discounts offer savings of up to $350, with zero-percent financing options available at checkout. With a 2026 fill rate of more than 96% and most events selling out months in advance, riders are encouraged to register early to secure their preferred dates and take advantage of available savings and financing options.
Every in-person class includes the Champ U: Core Curriculum online course for free to help students prepare before they arrive. The online curriculum introduces key concepts so riders can make the most of their time with the coaches.
The best way to make safer riders is to make better riders.
ChampSchool is for every rider: new street riders building their foundation, returning riders rebuilding confidence, experienced motorcyclists refining their skills, track day riders, and racers working to improve lap times with greater control.
Students do not have to race, attend track days, own a sportbike, or own leathers to benefit from training. 90% of our students are street riders, and more than 60% have never been on a race track before.
They simply want to get better at riding motorcycles. Better on a favorite back road. Better on the daily commute. Better on the next motorcycle trip. Better on the next lap. Better on the motorcycle they own today and every motorcycle they will own in the future.
Kevin Olmedo (front) and Yamaha Champ School Lead Instructor Chris Perris. Photo courtesy Yamaha Champion School.
Champions Habits
At the center of every program are Champions Habits: the data-proven best practices used by the world's best riders. These techniques work because they are based on how motorcycles are engineered to be ridden and respond to rider inputs, with principles that apply across motorcycle types, riding environments, and experience levels.
Students learn how vision, braking, throttle application, body position, and steering work together to manage speed, direction, and grip. Students build confidence by understanding what to do, how to do it, and why it works, and then developing the habits to apply those skills consistently across any riding environment at whatever pace the rider chooses.
Those skills matter when a corner tightens unexpectedly, traffic stops suddenly, the pace increases, or grip decreases. Under pressure, or when things go wrong, practiced habits can make the difference between knowing what to do and being able to do it.
ChampSchool's approach emphasizes operational excellence: the ability to operate a motorcycle with precision, awareness, and adaptability. Most riders already understand that they should respect traffic laws, wear proper gear, and ride responsibly. Training must also teach them how to use the motorcycle's controls effectively when things go wrong.
World Class Coaches
ChampSchool's coaching team brings together world champions, national champions, career police motor officers, industry experts, factory test riders, and motorcycle journalists. Their collective experience spans decades of professional racing, street riding, motorcycle development, testing, and the daily demands of riding a motorcycle for a living.
That depth of experience supports a shared curriculum and a practical teaching approach. Coaches help students connect Champions Habits to their individual riding goals, identify habits that limit control, and develop techniques they can continue practicing long after school.
Whether a student wants more confidence on a touring motorcycle, greater control in traffic, or improved performance on a racetrack, the objective remains the same: better riding through better understanding.
Yamaha Champion Riding School instructor Robertino Pietri. Photo courtesy ChampSchool
A Programs for Every Rider and Every Budget
2-Day ChampSchool — The premium flagship program provides two days of focused instruction and coaching at racetracks nationwide. A controlled, repeatable environment allows students to practice at real-world riding speeds while developing skills they can apply on the street or track. Optional Yamaha motorcycle, Dainese riding gear, and Arai helmet rentals provide a complete arrive-and-ride experience.
1-Day ChampStreet — An economical, scaled-down version of ChampSchool that brings the same core riding principles to a one-day format. Held in a facility's paddock or kart track area, ChampStreet focuses on the needs of everyday motorcyclists using their own street bikes and street gear. No leathers required.
1-Day ChampPrecision — ChampSchool principles applied at low speeds, drawing on the techniques used by career police motor officers. Students develop balance, coordination, and precise clutch, throttle, and brake control to make tight turns, parking lots, and other low-speed situations easier to manage.
ChampGrad — Continuing education customized for ChampSchool graduates who want to deepen their understanding and refine their technique. Private, semi-private, and 4:1 group programs provide options for different goals and coaching needs, allowing graduates to build on their previous training.
Private Lessons — Customizable experiences for ChampSchool graduates seeking dedicated coaching. Instruction can focus on specific challenges, individual riding goals, or a broader plan for continued development, with arrangements tailored to the rider.
Champ U — Affordable online courses that bring Champions Habits and the core principles taught at ChampSchool to riders wherever they live. In-person training requires a significant investment of time, travel, and money; Champ U makes that knowledge accessible on your schedule and at your own pace. Whether riders are preparing for school, exploring what they could learn, or continuing their education from home, Champ U offers a practical way to invest in better riding. Every in-person class includes a complimentary Champ U: Core Curriculum course to help students prepare and make the most of their time with the coaches.
Invest in the Rider
Motorcyclists invest in exhaust systems, tires, suspension, and electronics to improve their bikes. An investment in the rider improves the skills they bring to every motorcycle they own. Better vision, better braking, and better control stay with the rider long after the bike has been sold.
Two days of training: A lifetime of better riding.2027 Schedule:
January 28-29 — Homestead-Miami Speedway — Homestead, FL
February 1-2 — Homestead-Miami Speedway — Homestead, FL
February 9-10 — Chuckwalla Valley Raceway — Desert Center, CA
February 23-24 — Inde Motorsports Ranch — Willcox, AZ
March 9-10 — Buttonwillow Raceway Park — Buttonwillow, CA
March 23-24 — Eagles Canyon Raceway — Decatur, TX
March 26-28 — Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas, NV
April 12-13 — Thunderhill Raceway Park — Willows, CA
April 22-23 — NCBIKE — Garysburg, NC
April 26-27 — NCBIKE (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Garysburg, NC
May 4-5 — Inde Motorsports Ranch (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Willcox, AZ
May 11-12 — New Jersey Motorsports Park — Millville, NJ
May 26-27 — Road Atlanta — Braselton, GA
May 29-30 — High Plains Raceway — Deer Trail, CO
May 31 — CODE 303 Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (ChampStreet) — Douglas County, CO
June 15-16 — New Jersey Motorsports Park — Millville, NJ
June 30-July 1 — The Ridge Motorsports Park — Shelton, WA
September 16-17 — Ozarks International Raceway — Gravois Mills, MO
September 30-October 1 — NCM Motorsports Park — Bowling Green, KY
October 5-6 — Buttonwillow Raceway Park — Buttonwillow, CA
October 12-13 — Inde Motorsports Ranch — Willcox, AZ
October 21-22 — NCBIKE — Garysburg, NC
October 25-26 — NCBIKE (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Garysburg, NC
November 9-10 — Inde Motorsports Ranch (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Willcox, AZ
December 11-12 — Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas, NV
Additional 2027 events and locations will be announced soon. Program availability varies by location. For the latest schedule, program availability, pricing, and registration, visit www.champschool.com.
Yamaha Champions Riding School is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires, Dainese, Arai Helmets, GoPro, Yamalube, GYTR, Chatterbox, GB Racing, Stompgrip, and N2 Track Days.
About Yamaha Champions Riding School: Yamaha Champions Riding School is the evolution of the Freddie Spencer High-Performance Riding School. Led by racer, author, and curriculum architect Nick Ienatsch, ChampSchool teaches Champions Habits, the data-proven best practices used by the world's best riders to help motorcyclists develop better control, stronger skills, and greater confidence at any pace or environment they choose. Its programs serve new and experienced street riders, returning riders, track day enthusiasts, and racers.
For details and registration, visit www.champschool.com or email info@champschool.com.
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Introducing your 2027 SFLMINIGP schedule.
We have added a second 3 day camp by popular demand and we working on two NEW VENUES that could shake everything up.
The schedule is out early so prep your calendars and as always…these dates are subject to change.
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Prospective competitors can now apply for 2027 entries for the FIM MotoJunior World Championship in the following categories: FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship, Moto2 European Championship, Stock European Championship, and Momoven Moto4 European Cup.
Key dates:
• Applications open: 4 November 2026
• Applications close: 15 January 2027
• Confirmation of selected riders: no later than 2 February 2027 (via email)
• Selected riders must register online: no later than 2 March 2027
The Organization reserves the right not to admit or reject any application, at any time.
Applications/Registrations are accepted by the Organization on the basis of the double criteria of Team/Rider. The right to register is limited to the accepted rider within the selected category and the accepted Team's structure during a given season. Whether the accepted rider wishes to move to a different team, or change the previously selected category, or the accepted team wishes to substitute the rider, changes are only permitted if previously approved by the Organization. In any of these cases, additional Entry Fees may apply.
The Organization reserves the right not to organize a category. In such a case, the applications of that category that eventually is cancelled by the Organization will be fully reimbursed using the same payment method used to pay the application fee.
The Organization reserves the right to split one of the categories into two groups.
Participants applying for the FIM Moto3 Jr WCh, the Moto2 ECh and Stock ECh categories are required to make an advance payment of the registration fee of €1,500.
Momoven Moto4 EC applicants are not required make any advance payment, and the application form is sufficient for their application to be considered.
Please also note that, for the FIM Moto3 Jr WC and the Moto4 EC, a 30% discount will be applied to the Season and One Event entry fee for each rider whose nationality makes up less than 10% of the MotoGP grid across the three classes in 2026*.
Applications/registrations of accepted riders shall correspond to registrant to whom the relevant invoice has been issued, in accordance with the information provided in the application form (the "Owner"). Accordingly, the Owner shall be the only party entitled to request any modification to the application/registration and shall be obliged to inform DWW of any change relating thereto.
In case of vacancies, the Organization will contact those candidates that have not been included on the first list of selected riders.
For further information about application conditions for the 2027 season, click here.
*The two nationalities that would not qualify for this discount in 2027 are Spanish and Italian
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Fermin Aldeguer is set to return to the grid this weekend, while Iker Lecuona continues his stint with BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP.
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP has confirmed on social media that Fermin Aldeguer will return to MotoGP action this weekend, whilst Iker Lecuona will replace Alex Marquezfollowing the #73's recent surgery.
Aldeguer crashed on Lap 2 of the Indonesian GP, sustaining a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand. Following successful surgery and a recovery period, the #54 is ready to return to the grid this weekend.
Meanwhile, Alex Marquez underwent surgery after the Malaysian GP, with hopes of returning in Portugal. Stepping in for the #73 is Lecuona, who will take part in his fifth MotoGP weekend of the season, having already substituted for Gresini on multiple occasions this year.
Welcome back, Fermin and speedy recovery, Alex!
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Ready, set, and stop in Lusail for the 20th round of the 2026 season. The appointment is set in Qatar, a track where the Desmosedici GP boasts a fantastic tradition with as many as 9 overall victories: From the historic three wins in a row by Casey Stoner (2007, 2008, and 2009), to the successes of Andrea Dovizioso and the Gresini Team with Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio. In 2024, the factory team returned to the highest step of the podium with Pecco Bagnaia, repeating the feat in 2025 with Marc Márquez. The red bike from Borgo Panigale arrives on track leading the constructors' standings with three races to go in the Championship.
Control and strategy paid off with P2 in Saturday's Sprint in Malaysia, then pure instinct and talent allowed Marc to dominate the GP in Sepang. Bolstered by his 80th victory in the premier class, Marc is ready to play his first match point for the Riders' Championship right in Doha, a track where he proved to be competitive already last year.
Always very fast on this track, Pecco Bagnaia is putting a bittersweet weekend in Malaysia behind him. After a solid P6 in the Sprint, Sunday brought a more uphill battle. He is constantly working to close the gap and get back to fighting with the strongest.
Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"Qatar is a great track, but not one of my favorites, and in the past, in some years, I've really struggled a lot here. Last year, on the other hand, we were really fast and competitive. In Malaysia, we managed the weekend in the best way possible; especially on Saturday, it was easy to make mistakes. The strategy won't change here: we work day by day and aim to give our absolute best in Sunday's race".
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"Qatar is another really nice track, but very tough in this final stretch of the season. A circuit that has always brought out the best in the Desmosedici GP and where I have always been very competitive. We continue to work hard to get closer to the front group".
Circuit Information
Country: Qatar
Name: Lusail International Circuit
Circuit record: M. Màrquez (Ducati), 01:50.499 - 2025
Maximum speed: Zarco (Ducati) 362.4 km/h - 2021
Track length: 5,38 km
Sprint race distance: 11 laps
Race distance: 22 laps
Turns: 16 (10 right, 6 left)
2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° M. Màrquez (Ducati), 2° Bagnaia (Ducati), 3° Morbidelli (Ducati)
Sprint winner: M. Màrquez (Ducati)
Pole Position: M. Màrquez (Ducati) - 01.50.499
GP Fastest Lap: M. Márquez (Ducati) - 01:52.561
Racing Statistics
Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 302 (224 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 106 (80 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 172 (133 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 24
Pole positions: 105 (77 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)
Francesco Bagnaia
GPs Starts 253 (148 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 86 (63 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 14
Pole positions: 35 (28 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)
Info Championship
Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) -399 points - 1°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 173 points - 9°
Constructors Standings
Ducati - 537 points - 1°
Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team - 572 points - 2°
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MotoAmerica Expands Mission King Of The Baggers For 2027 As Indian Motorcycle Increases Presence
Bagger Class Now Open To Non-US Manufacturers In 2027 Along With New Rules Package
Irvine, CA (Nov. 4, 2026) — MotoAmerica is happy to announce changes for the Mission King Of The Baggers class for 2027, with Indian Motorcycle committing to an increased paddock presence, new technical regulations, and the class opening to additional manufacturers.
"We are excited about where Mission King Of The Baggers is headed for 2027," said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey, three-time MotoGP World Champion. "We created this class for the American V-Twin Bagger. Our fans were surprised that Harley-Davidson had decided to run in a spec exhibition series abroad and not compete against the other manufacturers in America for a national championship. Their departure has opened the door for other manufacturers. Indian Motorcycle has stepped up in a big way that puts more bikes on the grid, and now new manufacturers are interested in competing in King Of The Baggers for 2027 as well. MotoAmerica racing is always about competition, the more, the better."
The revised technical rules target longer engine life and fewer rebuilds while preserving the close racing seen in previous seasons. MotoAmerica is also working with multiple engine suppliers to improve access to competitive equipment.
Rev limits will be set at 7000 rpm for Harley-Davidson and 7500 rpm for Indian. The existing balancing framework remains in place to maintain competitive parity between manufacturers.
Full-season competitors will be required to use the MotoAmerica Maxx ECU Race unit with controlled firmware. The standardized engine-control system prohibits traction control and lift control while supporting consistent data collection. Exceptions are in place for single-event entries and teams competing in three rounds or fewer.
The factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team will bring a new spec of the PowerPlus 108 engine into 2027 MotoAmerica Bagger competition. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
"Our approach is to make targeted changes that address the demands teams face over a full season," said MotoAmerica Technical Director Tige Daane. "Reducing the frequency of major engine work should help teams better manage their budgets and spend more time on track."
Additional manufacturers may request approval to enter production-based touring and bagger motorcycles, subject to technical and competitive evaluation.
The final rules package and any supporting technical bulletins will be published prior to the start of the 2027 season.
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By Mat Oxley:
It's been said that to a rider, Sepang is 'the worst 45 minutes of your year', both physically and mentally. The first goes without saying: you're manhandling what is essentially a giant combustion engine on wheels through a track in the tropics, clad in leather. And that's before the debris and rocks start flying!
But then there is the psychological side of it all: this is where you win or lose it, where you discover if your remaining races will be an upward line or a steep fall from the top. Just ask Bezzecchi, coming in after a rather unnecessary collision with Ogura. The Bez wasn't fast enough to grab those precious points, and his Aprilia compatriot Ogura came in rough and hard. Carbon and aero fly all over the place, and now Mat and Peter have to lay down the law to keep the kids from fighting…
And speaking of flying aero: did anyone notice how the lack of it didn't seem to slow Ai down a bit? That's odd enough by itself, but then you see Marc absolutely dominating this race without using a ride height device. A race where significant moves were made without aero, no RHD? Surely it can't be! I assume the world must be ending?
Well, that depends on who you ask - but if it does end, it might start next week during the race in Qatar!
Okay, I kid, but let's not beat around the bush here: next week's race is vastly more important than Sepang - or any other race, for that matter. Shortly put, against all sane advice and reason, MotoGP is going to an area that could turn into a potential conflict zone at any second.
Fun fact: did you know there's a giant American air force base, just a stone's throw away from the track?
Well, the riders and even some manufacturers aren't taking the risk. According to Jack Miller, there's currently about 19 riders who are going to decline the invitation and everyone's favourite Aussie is amongst them. And they're not alone: Yamaha, too, has decided not to go, spurting Liberty Media to lay down the law in truly draconian fashion.
So here we are, at what might be the eve of an escalating conflict, with the first rider strike in almost thirty years against the corporate power of a media giant. And don't think for a second that this is 'just politics', because the outcome of this conflict might have massive effects on MotoGP, Liberty Media, Formula 1 and even a slight bit of global politics.
Yeah, I think we'll have plenty to talk about…
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 3, 2026) — The 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival honoring the life and legacy of founder and visionary George Barber drew thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts and hundreds of AHRMA racers from 48 states and 14 countries to Barber Motorsports Park and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
The three-day weekend kicked off early, Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a private event for museum members and invited guests showcasing two new exhibitions, "DUCATI 100" and "GSX-R FORTY YEARS." Both exhibitions were curated by board member Ultan Guilfoyle and designed by Pierre Terblanche, resident mentor of the Barber Advanced Design Center.
Ultan Guilfoyle, curator of "Ducati 100" and "GSX-R: Forty Years." Photo courtesy Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
Guilfoyle co-curated the 1998 "Art of the Motorcycle" exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. "George Barber is the reason we're here," he told attendees, "and I'm proud to be asked to curate these two exhibitions in his honor." Housed on the fifth and third floors of the museum, the exhibitions will run through this spring.
With Hurricane Isaias expected to reach central Alabama, Saturday's AHRMA "Legacy Laps" were moved to Friday. Executive Director Brian Case led the way in John Surtees ' Ferrari 158, followed by Lee Clark at the wheel of Barber's Brabham BT8, Stephen Mathews on a Matchless G50, and Chuck Huneycutt riding the Ducati 750 Sport that Mathews raced.
AHRMA Legacy Laps Kevin Schwantz. Photo courtesy Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
MotoGP Legends Kenny Roberts, Kenny Roberts Jr., and Kevin Schwantz—with a combined five 500cc world titles among them—also took part in the event, hustling around the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course with Roberts on an ex-Surtees MV Agusta 500 Four, Roberts Jr. aboard a Team Roberts KR211V, and Schwantz piloting a 40th anniversary Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Friday night's "Motorcycles by Moonlight" gala is a festival tradition. Nearly 400 guests attended this year's dinner and silent auction supporting the "Discovery and Innovation Motorsports Fund." George Barber believed motorsports is a powerful platform for student engagement, and this fund perpetuates the museum's leadership role in innovative STEM education.
In his post-dinner speech, Case lauded the efforts of Education Programs Manager Liz Johnson, Ph.D. "Each year, thousands of students come through this museum," he said. "Many of them don't arrive here because they love motorcycles—at least not yet. They come here to discover engineering and design; they discover science and technology."
Board Chair Charles Miller was among the colleagues and friends interviewed for a short documentary film on George Barber's many contributions. "George left a blueprint for us," he noted. "And the blueprint is, 'No job is too small. Nothing is beneath you. Always be curious. And put other people first.'" View the film on the museum's YouTube channel.
Isaias swept through the area overnight, bringing with it high winds and heavy rain. On Saturday morning, hundreds of visitors were lined up to enter the museum, their dampened spirits lifted by the promise of two new exhibitions, seminars with high-profile guests, twice-daily engine startups, book signings, and access to the basement conservation area.
Around the 880-acre park, AHRMA monitored the weather conditions and adjusted its programs to suit. Road racing featured throughout the weekend, with cross-country, motocross, and trials competitions at discipline-specific locations. Flat track was held off-site at the nearby Talladega Short Track. By Sunday, the rain was gone, and the sun was shining.
BMW Motorrad Days Americas, Isle of Triumph, demo rides, stunt shows, live music, and the American Motor Drome "Wall of Death" filled the park with countless activities. The vintage swap meet is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. "The weather wasn't ideal," admitted Guest Services Manager Sunny Crew, "but the vendors and attendees enjoyed great deals."
DUCATI 100 Exhibition. Photo courtesy Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
The 22nd annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad is scheduled for Oct. 8-10, 2027. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum thanks Ducati North America, Suzuki Motor USA, and the Italian American Heritage Society of Birmingham, Alabama, for their support of the "DUCATI 100" and "GSX-R FORTY YEARS" exhibitions.
About the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum:
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, private operating foundation dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, exhibition, and history of motorcycles, vintage vehicles, and motorsports located at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. For more than 30 years, the museum has focused on various aspects of motorsports, from displaying motorcycles and cars spanning more than 120 years of production to the Barber Advanced Design Center, a high-tech workspace for design exploration. The museum embraces the culture of motorsports enthusiasts by hosting programs, such as the Barber Design Camp, and events, including the annual Barber Vintage Festival. With five floors housing 1,800 motorcycles, 150-plus automobiles, 60 of which are Lotus race cars, and numerous vintage and iconic vehicles, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is the ultimate family-friendly environment for education, exploration, and inspiration. Additional information is available at www.barbermuseum.org.
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Aprilia Racing in Qatar for last GP of flyaway tour:
JORGE MARTÍN BACK ON TRACK IN QATAR, MARCO BEZZECCHI READY FOR TWENTIETH ROUND OF SEASON
The MotoGP flyaway tour concludes at the Lusail International Circuit, ahead of the return to Europe for the final two races of the 2026 season. Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín will both be in Qatar, with the Spanish rider ready to get back on the track after his injury at Phillip Island.
Jorge Martín, who had decided to withdraw before qualifying in Sepang on Saturday to focus on his recovery from the non-displaced distal radius fracture sustained in the sprint at Phillip Island, will travel to Qatar to take part in the Grand Prix weekend.
Bezzecchi arrives in Qatar following his seventh sprint podium of the season at Sepang. In the long race, however, the Italian couldn't make his potential count and finished sixth. He now aims to round off the flyaway tour with a result to show for it.
The Lusail International Circuit, near Qatar's capital, Doha, is 5.38 km long, with a main straight of over a kilometre. The circuit has 10 right-handers and six left-handers. Qatar staged the first night Grand Prix in history in 2008. The move to night racing proved successful and has made this one of the most spectacular rounds on the MotoGP calendar.
Jorge Martin.
Jorge Martin: "It was a shame not to be able to carry on with the weekend at Sepang, but just having the chance to try was an achievement in itself. I went back to Spain to continue the treatment I need to recover from the injury and to get to Qatar in the best shape possible. Now we'll see how the body responds and start working with Aprilia from this Thursday to see how far we can go."
Marco Bezzecchi
Marco Bezzecchi: "Sunday's long race in Malaysia wasn't easy, so I'm keen to put that right. I'm happy to be heading to Qatar. It's a track I really like. We'll aim to get it right from the start, put together a good weekend and finish as well as we can before we head back to Europe."
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By Stuart Smith:
Join me for a closer look at the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale, one of just 1,500 limited-edition bikes released in 2018/2019. I'll walk around the bike, highlight some of its features, then take it out on track at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and share what it's like to ride at speed.
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Harley-Davidson Expands 2027 Bagger World Cup Calendar [ 04-Nov-26 3:03pm ]Harley-Davidson unveils key developments for the second season of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Tuned by Dynojet:
• Expanded calendar: Eight rounds and 16 races across seven countries, including three new MotoGP
venues.
• COTA season opener and Fan Experience Passes: The championship kicks off April 23-25 in Austin, with exclusive 3-day passes now on sale at early bird prices of $149, or $109 for H.O.G.® members.
• Teams and riders: Five teams and 11 motorcycles confirmed for 2027, with rider announcements to follow.
• Race motorcycle development: Increased performance, improved handling and new aerodynamic bodywork under development.
• Dynojet: Longstanding technical partner becomes Presenting Sponsor, with the championship adopting the name FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Tuned by Dynojet.
• Dunlop: Official Tire Supplier sponsorship renewed, including technical and trackside support.
MILWAUKEE (November 4, 2026) - Harley-Davidson today unveiled the expanded 2027 calendar for the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Tuned by Dynojet at EICMA in Milan, confirming eight rounds and 16 races across seven countries. The season will kick off at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, on April 23-25, with exclusive Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Fan Experience Passes now available at special early bird prices.
EIGHT ROUNDS ACROSS SEVEN COUNTRIES
The expanded calendar builds on the enthusiastic reception the Bagger World Cup received from MotoGP spectators and Harley-Davidson fans during its inaugural season, bringing the series to new audiences while strengthening its presence at established events.
The season will once again open at the MotoGP Grand Prix of the United States, at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, on April 23-25, following an official preseason test April 17-18.
Three new destinations join the calendar:
• MotoGP Grand Prix of France: Le Mans brings the Bagger World Cup to one of MotoGP's largest and most passionate audiences.
• MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalonia: Barcelona marks a return to the circuit where Harley-Davidson racing baggers made their European debut in 2024, two years before the launch of the Bagger World Cup.
• MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal: Portimão will host the season finale, where the second Bagger World Cup Champion will be crowned, extending the racing season from April through October.
The MotoGP Grand Prix of Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Aragón complete the schedule, providing continuity with the inaugural season and building on the enthusiasm shown by local fans in 2026.
Jeffrey Schuessler - Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson. Photo courtesy BWC.
Jeffrey Schuessler - Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson: "For 2027, we're expanding the Bagger World Cup to eight rounds and 16 races, including three new venues. More rounds, more teams, more riders, more fans and more racing. That's our ambition for the championship's second season. The calendar is growing by two rounds, while combined attendance across our host events is expected to increase by nearly 60%, from over 800,000 in 2026 to approximately 1.3 million in 2027.
But growth isn't just about numbers. It's about people and the connections we create through motorcycles and racing. Our dealers and H.O.G. chapters are essential to that effort, particularly in the United States. Austin will be our starting point for bringing owners, dealers, H.O.G. members and MotoGP fans together on and off the track, building experiences we can expand as the championship grows.
We're also continuing to develop our race motorcycles alongside our teams and technical partners, pushing performance and competitiveness forward. That commitment is central to Harley-Davidson Factory Racing and Screamin' Eagle Parts & Accessories, connecting what we learn on the track with the motorcycles and performance products we offer our customers."
2027 FIM HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP TUNED BY DYNOJET PROVISIONAL CALENDAR:
Round 1 | April 23-25 - MotoGP Grand Prix of the United States, COTA
Round 2 | May 14-16 - MotoGP Grand Prix of France, Le Mans
Round 3 | May 28-30 - MotoGP Grand Prix of Italy, Mugello
Round 4 | June 11-13 - MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalonia, Barcelona
Round 5 | June 25-27 - MotoGP Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Assen
Round 6 | August 27-29 - MotoGP Grand Prix of Austria, Red Bull Ring
Round 7 | September 17-19 - MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragón, MotorLand Aragón
Round 8 | October 1-3 - MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal, Portimão
Each round is scheduled to feature two full-points races, one qualifying session and two free practice sessions.
Eric Granado (51) claims pole position at COTA. Photo by Michael Gougis.
COTA SEASON OPENER: EXCLUSIVE FAN EXPERIENCE PASSES NOW ON SALE AT EARLY BIRD PRICES
For the 2027 season opener at COTA on April 23-25, Harley-Davidson will offer a dedicated three-day Fan Experience Pass designed to bring Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owners and MotoGP fans closer to the racing action.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Fan Experience Pass includes reserved seating in the dedicated Harley-Davidson Grandstand at Turn 15, exclusive motorcycle parking, secure riding gear storage and a parade lap on the COTA circuit aboard participants' own motorcycles.
The package also includes rider Q&A sessions, Bagger World Cup paddock tours, autograph opportunities, access to Harley-Davidson Factory Racing hospitality and Screamin' Eagle activations, along with an H-D gift bag.
The 3-Day Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Fan Experience Pass is available at a special early bird price of $149 for a limited time. Fans can purchase the pass online while supplies last (terms and conditions apply).
H.O.G.® (Harley Owners Group®) members can enjoy an exclusive early bird price of $109 for the same three-day pass, available through the H.O.G.® member website while supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.
Kyle Wyman (33) and James Rispoli (43) during the BWC race 2 in Austria. Photo courtesy BWC.
2027 TEAMS AND RIDERS: CONTINUITY AND NEW ENTRIES
The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup has confirmed an initial lineup of five teams and 11 motorcycles for its second season, combining returning competitors with new entries.
The provisional 2027 team entry list includes:
• Joe Rascal: 3 motorcycles
• Saddlemen Race Development: 3 motorcycles
• Niti Racing: 3 motorcycles
• Kyle Wyman Racing: 1 motorcycle
• Mad Monkey / Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson®: 1 motorcycle
While participation is confirmed for these five teams, the overall entry list remains provisional as discussions continue with additional organizations.
Several rider signings have already been finalized with official announcements expected in the coming weeks.
MORE PERFORMANCE, SAME COMPETITIVE PRINCIPLES
The 2027 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race motorcycle introduces a series of technical improvements developed throughout the inaugural 2026 season, alongside further innovations currently in development.
The 2027 developments reflect two complementary approaches: Harley-Davidson Factory Racing's ongoing pursuit of greater performance and improvements developed in collaboration with participating teams or in response to their feedback. With multiple racing organizations working extensively on the same platform, their combined experience provides valuable technical insights and opportunities for improvement.
The 2027 motorcycle features upgrades across several key areas:
• Engine performance: Approximately 2-3% more horsepower, with the engine rev limit increased from 7,000 to 7,200 rpm.
• Transmission: Further improvements to the gearbox, including a new Dynojet quickshifter sensor co-developed with Harley-Davidson.
• Suspension and handling: New fork caps that allow for increased front ride height, upgraded rear shocks with independently adjustable damping settings, and a revised swingarm designed to improve rear-wheel grip.
• Electronics: Active tire pressure monitoring to provide additional information to teams and riders.
• Durability: Improvements aimed at increasing the motorcycle's overall reliability throughout the racing season. Additional developments are underway, including:
• Aerodynamics and bodywork: Aimed at reducing drag and improving handling.
• Rider ergonomics: Increased adjustability of handlebar controls, foot positions and seating configurations to better accommodate individual rider preferences.
All technical upgrades are made available to every competitor, maintaining a level playing field.
The knowledge gained through racing may also contribute to future Harley-Davidson production motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle performance products.
Harley Davidson and MotoGP. From left to right, Carlos Ezpeleta, Jochen Zeitz, Carmelo Ezpeleta, Bradley Smith, Kyle Wyman and Jason Kehl. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Jason Kehl - Technical Director and Team Principal, Harley-Davidson Factory Racing: "From the beginning, we've approached the Bagger World Cup as a racing program that never stands still. We're constantly looking for more performance, whether that's increasing power, improving rear-wheel grip, refining suspension or optimizing rider ergonomics. That's part of our engineering philosophy, and being a spec series doesn't change it.
One of the advantages of having multiple teams racing the same motorcycle is the technical knowledge we gain from their different approaches and experiences. Their feedback helps us identify opportunities for improvement, and some of the 2027 updates, including the increased rev limit and revised fork caps, are direct results of that collaboration. We combine their input with our own engineering work to ensure every improvement benefits all competitors.
Beyond the championship, racing allows us to develop and validate technical solutions under demanding conditions. The data and experience we gain can contribute to future Harley-Davidson production motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle performance products. That's an important part of the value of this racing program."
DYNOJET JOINS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
Dynojet, a longstanding technical and racing partner, will become Presenting Sponsor of the championship for 2027. Reflecting a collaboration that extends beyond sponsorship into technical development and performance, the championship will adopt the official name FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Tuned by Dynojet.
DUNLOP EXTENDS OFFICIAL TIRE SPONSORSHIP
Harley-Davidson also confirmed the extension of its sponsorship with Dunlop as Official Tire Supplier. Beyond supplying racing tires, Dunlop will continue providing trackside technical support and logistics across the championship's expanding international calendar, as well as supporting the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Racing Contingency Program powered by Dunlop.
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- To mark the Australian Grand Prix, Aprilia unveils a motorcycle that pays tribute to a circuit that has made its mark on the history of World Motorcycling.
- A trace that has always rewarded the courage of the rider and the technical excellence of the bike, values that are at the heart of Aprilia.
- To celebrate its victories on the Australian circuit, Aprilia is unveiling a special, limited-edition version of the RS 660, featuring unique graphics and equipment.
- The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island tribute will be on display at EICMA - Milan, in the Aprilia booth - Hall 9, from 5 to 8 November.
A closer look at the Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Aprilia Racing's history of racing successes is closely linked to Phillip Island. On the blisteringly fast and spectacular Australian circuit, Aprilia Racing has secured no fewer than ten victories across the various classes of the MotoGP World Championship, not to mention those achieved in the Superbike World Championship with the legendary RSV4. The MotoGP victory secured on the same circuit in 2025 by rider Raúl Fernández on the RS-GP enabled Aprilia to reach the historic milestone of 300 wins in the World Motorcycle Championship, making it the most successful European manufacturer in the history of this event.
To celebrate its unbreakable bond with the Australian circuit - which, from 2027, after almost thirty seasons, will no longer feature on the MotoGP calendar - Aprilia has produced a special edition of the RS 660, one of the most popular and best-selling mid-range sports bikes on the market.
The RS 660 celebrates Phillip Island's place in motorcycle racing history. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute is a limited edition model, and features a striking livery designed exclusively for this model, as well as a passenger seat cover included as standard equipment. The side panels feature the circuit's logo, formed by the track layout, just above the words 'Phillip Island Circuit' and the chequered flag at the finish line.
The base colour is white and, together with the green on the sides and tail section and the red of the wheel rims, it echoes the colours featured in the circuit's logo. The fuel tank features a badge showing the number of victories Aprilia has achieved on this circuit, whilst the serial number is on the steering head plate.
A rear-end view of Aprilia's special-edition RS 660. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
The technical platform is that of the RS 660, the mid-range sports bike that serves as a benchmark in its class, and which has redefined sportiness in an innovative and modern way: as a lightweight, high-performance machine with superior technical and electronic features, it is also accessible and enjoyable for everyday use by new riders, whilst simultaneously delivering a thrilling riding experience on the track for experienced riders.
It is the only motorcycle to offer such an advanced suite of electronic controls: the latest-generation aPRC system includes traction control, wheelie control, engine braking control, cornering ABS and engine mapping managed by the Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle control, all of which are adjustable to meet the rider's needs on the track and make road journeys safe and enjoyable.
The electronic features are completed by launch control, a bidirectional electronic gearbox and cruise control system.
Also fitted as standard is the six-axis inertial platform, which enables the controls to operate at their best.
Marco Bezzecchi out on the road with Aprilia's special-edition RS 660. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
The 660 cc, four-valve, front-mounted twin-cylinder engine - a compact and lightweight latest-generation model - achieves record performance for a twin-cylinder engine of this capacity, delivering 105 HP at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm of torque at 8,400 rpm (although a version with power limited to 35 kW is also available).
The engine is utilised as a load-bearing element and helps to create a compact, lightweight and rigid structure, thanks to a frame comprising two side beams bolted in place at the steering head and at the rear, continuing Aprilia's tradition of crafting superb chassis architectures.
All the technical specifications for the Aprilia RS 660 models are available in the press kits in the press area: www.press.piaggiogroup.com
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- The new Diavel V4, the DesertX Rally and the exclusive Panigale V4 SP, Panigale V2 SP and Streetfighter V4 SP are unveiled to the public
- Brand-new, eye-catching liveries on the XDiavel and Scrambler Full Throttle, Multistrada V2, and the new Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE and Hypermotard V2 RVE
- Ducati's off-road range is expanded with a preview of the new Desmo250 EDS
- The special exhibition "100 YEARS. 100 STORIES. 100 key moments from Ducati's first century" celebrates the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer's centenary with another unmissable event
Milan - Ducati is showcasing a series of new models at EICMA that make its range even broader and more sophisticated, unveiled at an event held ahead of the traditional Tuesday opening for industry professionals. On the same evening, a monographic exhibition dedicated to the centenary of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer was inaugurated; it will be open to the public for the duration of the show.
Following the models unveiled at the Ducati World Première 2027, the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer is presenting at least five brand-new models at its final event of the year. The Diavel V4 becomes sportier and more sophisticated thanks to new electronic control strategies and Öhlins semi-active suspension on the new V4 S. The DesertX Rally is the model Ducati has dedicated to rally-raid and competition enthusiasts, developed on the new V2 engine and drawing on feedback and experience gained over years of development.
EICMA also offers the first opportunity to see the Monster Dark - unveiled digitally a few days ago - the Multistrada V4 Grand Tour and Pikes Peak, and above all the Panigale V4 MY27, the latest evolution of Ducati's Superbike, which incorporates all the innovations and technical solutions developed in racing, in the flesh.
Alongside the Panigale V4 MY27, three exclusive, limited-edition models are also making their debut: the Panigale V4 SP, designed to offer the ultimate track experience for track day enthusiasts; the Streetfighter V4 SP, the pinnacle of the Streetfighter range; and the Panigale V2 SP, developed as the homologation model for the bike that will compete in the World Supersport Championship from next year.
Finally, the 2027 Ducati range features new, eye-catching liveries on the XDiavel, Multistrada V2, and Scrambler Full Throttle, as well as the new Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE and Hypermotard V2 RVE. And exactly one year on from the preview of the Desmo450 EDS, the first modern Ducati enduro, the Bologna-based manufacturer is bringing a new, exciting preview to EICMA: the Desmo250 EDS, which will be available at European dealerships in the summer of 2027.
All the new models from the DWP 2027 range will be on display throughout EICMA 2026 at the Ducati stand, where the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer is ready to welcome all enthusiasts at Hall 5, stand O82.
The new Diavel V4 MY27. Photo courtesy Ducati.
- Diavel V4
The new Diavel V4 MY27 further evolves the 'Muscle Roadster' concept, which, since 2010, has represented one of the most original interpretations of Ducati's philosophy. Created to combine the muscular character and striking presence of a cruiser with the performance and dynamics of a sports bike, the Diavel now reinforces its identity with a more aggressive style, updated technology and an expanded range. The design draws on the Diavel V4 RS, borrowing elements such as the new air intakes and several aesthetic features that accentuate its sporty character. Completing this evolution are the redesigned single-seat tail section, new wheels and numerous details that make the line-up even more dynamic and contemporary.
The major new addition is the S version, which returns to the range for the first time in the V4 engine era. It stands out for its Öhlins SmartEC-3 semi-active electronic suspension with event-based adjustment, which adapts the bike's behavior in real time, as well as for a specification that includes a lithium-ion battery, heated grips and dedicated finishes for the alloy wheels.
On the technical front, the 168 HP V4 Granturismo engine returns, updated with a new electronic control system that improves the response smoothness at low and medium revs, and complemented by the new Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 for faster, and more precise gear changes. The electronics have also advanced with the new 6.9-inch TFT display with optical bonding technology, standard turn-by-turn navigation and displays derived from the Panigale V4, as seen on the Diavel V4 RS.
The DesertX Rally MY27. Photo courtesy Ducati.
- DesertX Rally MY27
The DesertX Rally is the Ducati model designed for adventure touring enthusiasts, developed from feedback and experience gained over years of development and competition on the most challenging terrain. For Model Year 27, it adopts the DesertX family's new technical platform, built around the 890 cc Ducati V2 engine, the new dedicated monocoque frame, and the Full Floater rear suspension. The twin-cylinder engine, the lightest ever produced by Ducati in its class, delivers 110 HP and 68 lb ft of torque, with a particularly generous torque curve at low and medium revs, while the chassis has been designed to offer even greater control, precision, and safety off-road.
The DesertX Rally features professional-grade KYB suspension with long travel, including a closed-cartridge competition fork, technology typically reserved for top-level motocross and enduro bikes. The fork utilizes premium surface treatments such as Kashima Coating and DLC on the 48 mm stanchions, ensuring smooth operation, consistent performance and the ability to absorb even the most severe obstacles. At the rear is a fully adjustable professional shock absorber, designed to offer maximum support and control on the most challenging terrain, supported by an adjustable Öhlins steering damper.
The new Full Floater rear suspension with progressive linkages is a racing-derived solution that improves comfort, traction, and bump absorption. Thanks to this design and the increased wheel travel, the DesertX Rally further enhances its off-road performance, making the bike more stable, precise and controllable even in the most extreme situations.
Rounding off the off-road package are the new Takasago Excel professional tubeless rims, with a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel. The rear rim's 36-spoke configuration enhances strength and reliability, while the narrower channels help make the Rally more agile over difficult terrain. Lighter and more impact-resistant than traditional designs, these rims represent a significant step forward for those seeking high performance and maximum reliability on the most demanding adventures.
The new Panigale V4 SP MY27. Photo courtesy Ducati.
- Panigale V4 SP, Panigale V2 SP and Streetfighter V4 SP
The new Panigale V4 SP MY27 represents the ultimate expression of Ducati's supersport bike for track enthusiasts - a numbered series that brings solutions derived from WorldSBK and MotoGP directly to the Panigale V4. Based on the new Panigale V4 MY27, it stands out for its exclusive specification, including carbon-fiber wheels, an STM EVO-SBK dry clutch, a racing gearbox, and dedicated race-derived components. The 218 CV Desmosedici Stradale engine is fitted with the new Ducati Racing Gearbox with Neutral Lock. The chassis features Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 suspension and an adjustable rear link derived from the Panigale V4 R. The new aerodynamic package, featuring larger wings and Corner Sidepods - which respectively increase downforce and improve cornering performance - makes it even more effective, precise and fast through the corners, designed to offer every rider an experience as close as possible to that of the professionals.
The new Panigale V2 SP brings the new-generation Panigale V2 to the FIM Supersport World Championship. Developed based on the Panigale V2 S and refined thanks to the experience gained at the Lenovo V2 Future Champs Academy, it recaptures the original meaning of the SP designation as a production motorcycle designed to validate technical solutions intended for competition. The new model combines the 120 CV Ducati V2 engine with variable valve timing with a chassis designed for maximum track performance, featuring Öhlins suspension, a longer swingarm to improve stability and precision, lighter forged wheels and a dry clutch that allows the use of Ducati Corse Performance Oil. Thanks to a state-of-the-art electronics package and a series of modifications aimed at enhancing agility, traction and control, the Panigale V2 SP stands out as the most specialized supersport in the V2 family and as the direct link between the world of racing and Ducati's production range.
The Streetfighter V4 SP. Photo courtesy Ducati.
The Streetfighter V4 SP is the most exclusive and specialized version of Ducati's high-performance naked bike, a numbered series designed for those seeking the best in technology, performance, and racing features. Based on the Streetfighter V4, it features the traditional 'Winter Test' livery and technical specifications derived directly from racing experience. Distinctive features include carbon-fiber wheels, which reduce weight and inertia while improving agility and handling precision, the STM EVO-SBK dry clutch, the racing final drive and machined, adjustable footpegs. The 205 HP Desmosedici Stradale engine is paired with the latest-generation electronic Öhlins suspension and a braking system enhanced by a Brembo MCS master cylinder with remote adjustment. The result is an extreme yet refined naked bike, developed to deliver maximum riding enjoyment on the road and on the track, while retaining the unmistakable character of the highest-performance Streetfighter ever.
- Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE and Hypermotard V2 RVE
The new Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE and Hypermotard V2 RVE expand the Hypermotard range with two models that highlight the distinctive character of Ducati's fun bikes. The 698 Mono RVE features an evolved version of the famous Graffiti livery to enhance its visual impact and, where available, comes standard with Termignoni-approved silencers, further emphasizing its sporty character.
With the new V2, Ducati brings the iconic RVE interpretation back into the twin-cylinder family, enhancing it with a dedicated livery and an even more comprehensive specification, to offer a version that combines style, technology and riding enjoyment.
Scrambler Full Throttle Heritage and XDiavel Black Edition and Multistrada V2 Sport Livery
In the Scrambler area, Ducati is unveiling the new Heritage livery for the Scrambler Full Throttle Model Year 27. The classic green and bronze color scheme - also featured on the aluminum wheels - is inspired by 1970s racing motorbikes and cars, and stands out thanks to the contrast provided by the black finish on the exhaust heat shields and front side covers.
Two years after the launch of the V4, the XDiavel returns to its traditional black livery with a new, striking design. Defined by its sheer stage presence, the new XDiavel V4 Black Edition represents the boldest, most muscular and imposing expression of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer.
The new Multistrada V2's Sport livery draws inspiration from the Multistrada Pikes Peak, whose color combinations and surface treatments reflect Ducati's racing language. The result is a modern, dynamic, instantly recognizable graphic design, where black, Racing Red wheels, and side-panel details create a look that is both sporty and elegant.
"100 ANNI. 100 STORIE. A journey through the Ducati Centenary milestones"
To mark Ducati's centenary, a unique exhibition at the south entrance traces the hundred moments that have shaped the identity of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer, recounting a century of style, innovation, performance and passion. Through a timeline spanning a hundred years of history, visitors are taken on a journey through sporting successes, technological innovations, and design icons that have made Ducati a globally recognized brand, with some of the most significant moments represented by the motorbikes and engines that played a central role.
The exhibition offers the opportunity to see unique motorcycles from the Ducati Museum and archives, as well as those produced in extremely limited series. EICMA 2026 is the final destination of the 'Collezione 100' tour, which began with the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello and continued with World Ducati Week, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and exhibitions at various museums in the Bologna area.
The exhibition, set up at the south gate entrance, will offer visitors the chance to admire the incredible Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore, all the motorbikes from the 100 Collection, and a selection of true gems, such as the MotoGP and Superbike winners ridden by Capirossi, Stoner, Bagnaia, Fogarty and Bautista, as well as Marco Lucchinelli's 750 F1 BOT, Mike Hailwood's 900 SS from the epic 1978 Tourist Trophy and Bruno Spaggiari's 750 Imola Desmo. The exhibition will remain open to the public for the entire duration of EICMA 2026.
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Honda today presented the fully redesigned CBR1000RR-R Fireblade series, its flagship supersport motorcycle, as a 2027 model at EICMA 2026 held in Milan, Italy.
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade series, Honda's flagship supersport motorcycle range, has been developed under the concept of "Total Control for the Track," with the aim of delivering its full potential on the racetrack. For the fully redesigned 2027 model, Honda has further pursued racing victories and the joy of riding, newly designing approximately 75% of the motorcycle's components to further enhance its competitiveness on the track.
The 2027 lineup consists of three variants: the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (Fireblade), the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP (Fireblade SP), equipped with electronically controlled suspension and other features, and the newly introduced CBR1000RR-R Fireblade HRC Works Edition (HRC Works Edition).
The HRC Works Edition has been newly introduced as a homologation model for the FIM*1 Superbike World Championship (WSBK). It features dedicated components, including front winglets designed to enhance aerodynamic performance and cornering capability. The model is also designed to be road-legal through compliance with the regulations of individual markets.
The 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. Images courtesy Honda.
Key features of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade series
Chassis and suspension
For the 2027 model, Honda sought to combine outstanding cornering performance and chassis stability during acceleration and deceleration on the racetrack with agile handling and greater freedom of control on public roads.
The newly designed aluminum twin-tube frame achieves an ideal balance of rigidity. The opening in the head pipe, which channels fresh air to the air cleaner, has been enlarged to optimize lateral rigidity. In addition, the engine cylinder hangers have been changed from the previous one-piece cast structure with integrated stiffeners to a bolt-on configuration using separate brackets. This provides greater flexibility in frame design and, together with refinements to various components, reduces lateral rigidity by 20% compared with the previous model while maintaining torsional rigidity.
These changes improve cornering performance, tire contact feel, and stability under acceleration, achieving an advanced balance of handling performance on both the racetrack and public roads.
Furthermore, the use of a thin-wall gravity die casting (GDC) process enables highly precise rigidity tuning, allowing the frame to be formed with a minimum wall thickness of just 2mm. By optimizing wall thickness throughout the frame, Honda has achieved a weight reduction of 440g compared with the previous model.*2
The aluminum pressed-construction swingarm has also been redesigned. The pivot shaft diameter has been reduced from 20mm to 17mm, while wall thickness and pivot width have been adjusted to optimize rigidity. By reducing lateral rigidity by 12% while maintaining torsional rigidity, the new swingarm improves rear tire contact feel during cornering.
Suspension damping settings have been optimized for each variant to improve performance on the racetrack while enhancing the suspension's ability to follow road surface irregularities during everyday riding.
Fireblade: Retains the SHOWA (Astemo, Ltd.) Big Piston Fork (BPF) at the front and SHOWA BFRC-lite suspension at the rear.
Fireblade SP: Continues to feature electronically controlled Öhlins suspension, with NXP Smart-EC3.0 at the front and TTX36 Smart-EC3.0 at the rear.
To further reduce vehicle weight, a titanium fuel tank has been adopted. The 2017 CBR1000RR SP and CBR1000RR SP2 also featured titanium fuel tanks, but required an outer plastic cover. Advances in titanium pressing and painting technologies have made it possible to eliminate this cover on the new model, contributing to further weight reduction.
Exclusive to the Fireblade SP, the fuel tank features a hand-finished hairline treatment that leaves portions of the titanium surface exposed. This design combines weight reduction with functional beauty, creating a distinctive appearance that enhances the pride of ownership.
A new Honda Flagship WING product emblem, featuring a monotone silver-and-black design, is positioned on both sides of the fuel tank.
The 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Power unit
The 999cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve inline-four engine features a two-stage variable-length intake air funnel system, a first for a mass-produced Honda motorcycle.
The system uses a two-piece intake funnel structure that separates vertically, varying the effective length and diameter of the intake passage according to engine speed. At engine speeds of 11,750 rpm and above, the upper funnel slides upward and separates from the lower funnel. This improves power output in the low-to-mid rpm range while maintaining high-rpm performance, contributing to greater ease of use across the entire engine speed range.
The existing two-motor throttle-by-wire system has also been refined. More precise electronic control enables finer adjustment of the throttle valve openings, improving throttle response during acceleration and engine braking performance during deceleration.
These refinements also enable smoother transitions from deceleration to acceleration, enhancing drivability and overall ease of control.
In addition to these improvements, components including the cylinder head cover have been changed from aluminum to magnesium, contributing to a weight reduction of more than 200g on the Fireblade SP.
The 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade HRC Works Edition.
New HRC Works Edition
The newly introduced HRC Works Edition has been developed to further enhance competitiveness in WSBK. Designed exclusively for solo riding, it incorporates numerous dedicated components.
Its carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) front winglets, front fender, and rear duct fairing improve aerodynamic performance. Combined with their lightweight construction, these components contribute to improved acceleration and cornering performance.
The suspension features mechanically adjustable Öhlins NPX front forks and TTX36 rear suspension, delivering consistent damping performance and road-holding capability during racetrack riding. Braking is handled by Brembo Hypure Sports components.
The HRC Works Edition also offers the following HRC Racing Kit*4 components to meet racing regulations:
PGM-FI and ignition unit
Bottom-neutral shift system
Head pipe collar
Swingarm pivot collar
Other racing components
Adoption of sustainable materials
As part of its efforts to realize a society with zero environmental impact, Honda aims to achieve a 100% sustainable material usage rate by 2050 and is actively expanding the use of recycled and biomass-derived materials.
All variants of the 2027 CBR1000RR-R incorporate four types of sustainable materials.
Windscreen:
Made from DURABIO,*5 an environmentally responsible, plant-derived engineering plastic. With excellent moldability, weather resistance, and scratch resistance, DURABIO delivers durability and improved environmental performance without compromising the windscreen's functionality or appearance.
Front and rear seat bases:
Made using pre-consumer recycled materials derived from manufacturing and molding offcuts generated during the production of automobiles, home appliances, and other products.
Air cleaner case, side covers, and other components:
Made using post-consumer recycled materials derived from discarded plastic products previously used in households, commercial facilities, and other applications.
Honda Flagship WING emblem:
Made using chemically recycled acrylic resin produced by breaking down used acrylic materials, including those recovered from end-of-life vehicles, into raw materials for reuse.
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Preamble: Brembo pulled the covers off its new GP4 brake caliper at EICMA in Milan this week. It's set to brake the entire MotoGP grid starting in 2027, as teams get ready for the new technical regulations which make use of spec calipers mandatory.
In a sport where every gram counts, the new GP4 is 75 grams lighter per caliper, or 150 grams per bike, and about 5% stiffer than the current version. The holes machined into the caliper body do two jobs: they cut weight and help with cooling, so the caliper doesn't need any dedicated cooling hardware.
And while the body is a complete redesign, it still uses the same pads, discs, hydraulic setup and mounting as the current caliper, so it swaps right in simplifying the transition for teams.
BREMBO UNVEILS THE NEW GP4 CALIPER SET TO BRAKE THE ENTIRE MOTOGP GRID FROM 2027
At EICMA 2026 (November 3-8), Brembo unveils the new GP4 brake caliper, the result of the continuous research and innovation that have always defined Brembo's commitment to MotoGP, with the aim of constantly improving performance, feel and safety. The new GP4 is one of the solutions developed by Brembo to meet the needs of teams and riders ahead of the new technical regulations.
Lighter yet stiffer, the new GP4 reduces weight by 75 grams per caliper, for a total saving of 150 grams on the bike, while increasing stiffness by approximately 5% compared with the current solution. This result has been achieved through a meticulous optimization process designed to strike the best possible balance between weight, stiffness, performance and reliability. The new caliper body is the outcome of an extensive optimization process, in which every element has been redesigned with performance in mind.
Optimization of the caliper body also extends to thermal management. The geometry, openings and machining features have been engineered to contribute to the overall efficiency of the braking system without the need for dedicated cooling solutions. The holes integrated into the caliper body serve a dual purpose, reducing weight while promoting ventilation, and also becoming one of the defining features of the new GP4.
The caliper's design also stems directly from the pursuit of performance, reflecting a principle that has always been central to Brembo's design philosophy: form follows function. Machined surfaces, holes and weight-saving features result from a process of material removal in which every element of the caliper body serves a specific functional purpose and helps define its shape. The design has been completely overhauled compared with the previous GP4, with the central structure acting as a backbone, while diagonal lines and side openings give the caliper an immediately recognizable technical identity.
At the same time, this major evolution retains the key compatibility features of the current platform. The new GP4 maintains the same hydraulic architecture, uses the same brake pads and discs, and is fully interchangeable in terms of mounting. The material and surface finish also remain unchanged.
Displayed to the public for the first time at EICMA 2026, the new GP4 brake caliper demonstrates the continuous transfer of knowledge between research, development and competition, a wealth of technological expertise that constantly drives the evolution of Brembo braking solutions.
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Technology from motorcycles of the class above, iconic yet contemporary design and an agile, entertaining chassis: The Trip combines innovation and emotion in pure Moto Guzzi style.
- AN EASY, LIGHTWEIGHT AND FUN 500 ROADSTER.
Beautiful to look at and to ride, for those coming to the Moto Guzzi world and for those who already love it. For anyone after a genuine motorcycle with real performance, one that can stir even the most experienced riders without being over-complicated.
At some point we started to believe that motorcycling had to mean extreme performance, outlandish power and ever more demanding machines.
Meanwhile, life has changed.
Cities have become more frantic, free time more precious, and the desire for authentic experiences stronger than ever.
Today, true luxury isn't about more horsepower. It's about more time. More freedom. More chances to break out of the daily routine.
That's why we created Moto Guzzi The Trip.
The new 500 roadster ushers in a new generation of Moto Guzzi. A motorcycle for those who want the character of a legendary marque and the ease of use modern life demands.
A bike that makes every journey special. From the commute to an impromptu ride after work. From the quickest route to the finest trip.
Because the journey isn't about how far you go, but about how you choose to use your time.
A closer look at the Green Grove Moto Guzzi The Trip. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
- TECHNOLOGY IN THE SERVICE OF ENJOYMENT
The Trip is designed to feel intuitive from the very first moment.
At just 180 kg in running order, with a natural riding position and an accessible seat starting at 790 mm from the ground (lower 770 mm and higher 820 mm seats are also available), everything feels simple, easy, immediate.
No stress when manoeuvring. No nerves in traffic. Nothing stands between you and the pleasure of riding.
With a technology package from motorcycles of the class above, contemporary design and an agile, entertaining chassis, Moto Guzzi The Trip combines approachability and liveliness like few other bikes. It can win over anyone coming to two wheels for the first time, satisfy the most experienced riders and rekindle the passion of those coming back after years away.
A mid-capacity Moto Guzzi with a big personality.
The Moto Guzzi The Trip, captured in its Green Grove finish. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
- STYLE THAT DOESN'T NEED TO SHOUT
The Trip express Moto Guzzi's new style: pared back, contemporary and authentic.
Every element has been designed by taking away rather than adding, letting what really matters come through: balanced proportions, clean surfaces and the stage presence of the twin-cylinder engine in its deep, minimal black finish.
The 15-litre metal fuel tank (the largest in its class) combines elegance and practicality. The full LED headlight gives Moto Guzzi's iconic eagle light signature a modern interpretation. The circular 3.6-inch TFT display connects seamlessly with a smartphone and provides clear, immediate information on every journey. The backlit handlebar switchgear is easy and intuitive, keeping everything under control at night too. The bike's name is elegantly embroidered on the seat.
Because the best technology is the technology that makes life simpler.
The Trip showcases its styling in Moto Guzzi's Green Grove colorway. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
- THE PLEASURE OF RIDING, EVERY DAY
At the heart of The Trip is a modern liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, the only one in its class, of almost 48 hp and fully compatible with an A2 licence.
Peak torque also exceeds that of its direct rivals, at 43.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm, with 82% already available at 3,000 rpm.
What makes the difference in everyday use, though, is the way the power is delivered: with its 270° crank, the Moto Guzzi twin has real substance and linearity in its delivery, with most of its torque available from low revs, which translates into excellent response when you open the throttle. The twin-cylinder layout also gives off very little vibration. Its strength is in making every kilometre a pleasure.
Riding is relaxed in urban traffic and engaging when the road opens up beyond the city.
Everything is designed to instil confidence, naturalness and riding pleasure.
Because fun doesn't come from complexity. It comes from feeling instantly at one with your motorcycle.
The tubular steel trellis frame, a classic of the Italian motorcycle, is a compact, light structure that keeps overall weight down to just 180 kg in running order. The Trip is by far the lightest and most accessible model in the Moto Guzzi range.
The result is a chassis that is easy and intuitive from the first encounter, where handling and stability work together to make the new bike easy in town and fun on twisty roads.
The 41 mm fork and the side-mounted single shock absorber, both adjustable for spring preload, are tuned to benefit comfort and control.
The braking system, managed by dual-channel ABS, is also top of the class, with a 320 mm disc and radially mounted calliper at the front and a 220 mm disc with a twin-piston calliper at the rear.
The Moto Guzzi The Trip, finished in Black Metropolis. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
- TECHNOLOGY THAT FOLLOWS YOU, NOT TECHNOLOGY THAT DISTRACTS YOU
The Trip gives you all the technology you need, exactly when you need it.
The Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle and three riding modes let you tailor the bike's character to any situation, with their own calibrations of traction control and engine delivery:
- Road. For taking on every day with smoothness and comfort.
- Sport. For adding energy and fun on your favourite routes.
- Rain. For tackling the most difficult conditions with greater safety.
Integrated pictogram navigation and the Quick Shifter electronic shifter complete the experience, accessories designed to make every ride simpler and more engaging still.
- THE CITY IS ONLY THE STARTING POINT
The Trip is built to get you around in style in everyday life, but it can do a great deal more.
It is the bike that makes a detour on the way home special. That takes you to discover a new neighbourhood. A tucked-away bar. A road you have never ridden.
It is the perfect companion for a spur-of-the-moment escape out of town, to the sea at dawn or a hilltop at sunset.
For anyone after new experiences, and for anyone who loves to travel, even if only in their head.
For those who believe adventure can begin the moment you turn the key and click down into first.
- THREE LIVERIES. THREE WAYS TO LIVE THE TRIP.
Black Metropolis
The contemporary elegance of the city.
Green Grove
Where Moto Guzzi tradition meets nature.
Red Beat
The eagle's energy at its most dynamic and sporty.
And to celebrate the start of a new era, there is also The Opening special edition, for anyone who wants to be part of it from day one.
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(Editorial Note: Suzuki has not revealed if the GSX-10R will be sold in the U.S.A.)
GSX-10R
FUN. UNLIMITED.
The GSX-10R was created to let riders fully enjoy the performance of its powerful, long-stroke 999cc engine across a wide range of scenarios, from daily commuting and weekend touring to track riding. Built on an engine refined in the GSX-S1000 that inherits the DNA of numerous Superbike and endurance racing victories, it features a compact, lightweight chassis, a highly refined suspension system, advanced rider-assist technologies, and a sporty, forward-leaning riding position. The entire package is wrapped in aggressive styling that incorporates elements such as winglets, derived directly from cutting-edge racing.
The engine is an updated version of the relatively long-stroke, torquey K5 version of the GSX-R1000 engine used in the most recent (circa 2020) Katana and GSX-S1000 models, and first used in the GSX-R1000 in a previous decade.
Engine Features
A 999cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-four engine, further refined based on the powerful performance of the K5 engine. The oil pathways have been revised to further enhance reliability.
The GSX-10R features a twin-spar aluminum alloy frame with an aluminum swingarm and bolt-on rear subframe previously used on the most recent Katana model, and comes with winglets on the front of the fairing.
Chassis Features
- Developed around the theme of a "sports model that can be fully enjoyed from the circuit to the street," achieving a sense of unity that allows the rider to focus on the ride.
- A ride quality meticulously crafted with input from test riders involved in the GSX-R series, prioritizing the rider's connection to the machine and the pure joy of sports riding.
- Designed with a focus on controllability and fit, based on the triangular geometry of a forward-leaning riding posture, delivering a riding position equivalent to that of the GSX-R1000R.
- Footpegs featuring increased bracket rigidity for improved rider hold.
- Newly designed seat rails to achieve a riding position suited to sport riding.
- Achieves a deep lean angle of 53 degrees, compared to the 48 degrees of the GSX-S1000.
- Brake system featuring a radial master cylinder that combines precise control with powerful stopping force.
- Changed the rear-tire size from the GSX-S1000's 190/50ZR17 to 190/55ZR17.
- Fuel tank with an ample 18L capacity, designed to balance freedom of movement in a forward-leaning position with secure rider hold.
- Newly designed seat featuring a flatter profile from front to rear to facilitate fore-aft movement, with padding tuned for a softer feel compared to the GSX-R1000. A seat that balances ease of movement for sports riding with comfort for touring.
- A newly developed turn signal system(Suzuki Ground Beacon System) that limits the amount of light hitting the road surface around the vehicle, thereby more clearly communicating the driver's intended movement.
- Features a full-color, multi-function instrument cluster incorporating a color TFT display.
- Equipped with smartphone connectivity and a USB type-C port; connects via the Suzuki Ride Connect+ app
- Features a long-life lithium-ion battery from Eliiy Power that is lightweight and compact, offering excellent reliability, durability, and starting performance.
The 2027 Suzuki GSX-10R was introduced at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The bike is basically an updated Katana with new bodywork and a larger, 18-liter (4.76-gallon) fuel tank.
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System(S.I.R.S.) Features
- Equipped with 15 electronic control systems to support the rider across a wide range of scenarios, from the racetrack to the street.
- Features Suzuki's first-ever slide control system; it detects lateral sliding during cornering and enables natural turning with minimal intervention.
- Introduces Suzuki's first brake hold control system; unlike conventional hill hold control systems that operate only on inclines, this new system functions on flat ground and downhill slopes as well.
Three GSX-10R liveries.
Styling Features
- Bold styling that incorporates modern trends while inheriting the DNA of the GSX-R series
- Reflecting Suzuki's identity, the model is available in three distinct color schemes designed to offer customers a wide range of choices (Pearl Vigor Blue / Metallic Mystic Silver [ASU], Pearl Pulse Red / Solid Iron Gray [DE9], Metallic Galaxy Gray / Glass Sparkle Black [DB2])
- Body graphics that evoke a sense of speed and presence, alongside logo designs that pay homage to the GSX-R lineage
Two GSX-10R Suzukis seen on the track with test riders.
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Announcing Team Canada to Valencia
The Canadian Motorcycle Association is pleased to announce that Canada will be fielding a team at the 2026 FIM MotoMini World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 23 - 26, 2026.
Team Manager and series representative for the event is Toni Sharpless. Since connecting Canada to the World Championship in 2023, Toni continues to build the first steps of the Canadian pathway to MotoGP. Assisting with the team this year will be Advisor Colin Fraser and Coach Tomas Casas. The qualified riders on Team Canada are 160cc Champion Tommy Molnar from BC, and runner-up Martina Cardenas, also from BC. Representing in the 190cc division is our Champion Stefan Tanasic and runner-up Jäger Stockill, both from Ontario.
The FIM MotoMini World Championship is for riders on Ohvale 4 stroke motorcycles with 10″ and 12″ wheels. The minimum age for the 160cc class rider is 10 years old, and the maximum age is 14, while the maximum age for the 190cc rider is 16.
Canadian riders who wish to compete in the Canadian series for a chance to qualify to the 2027 World final can enquire about the cost involved by emailing toni@supersonicschool.com.
You can find more information at RoadRaceCanada.ca
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINT 440 MOTORCYCLE IS AN INVITATION TO JOYRIDE
Lightweight Single-Cylinder Model Debuts at EICMA Show and Ships to Global Dealers
The new Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 motorcycle is an invitation to experience the freedom and fun of motorcycling - to make every ride a JOYRIDE. The lightweight Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model combines a narrow profile and low seat height, a spirited single-cylinder engine and modern rider technology that makes every ride more accessible and every mile more fun.
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 motorcycle makes its public debut at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy, November 5-8 and is available through participating Harley-Davidson dealerships globally, with launch timing and availability varying by market. The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 motorcycle is designed and engineered by Harley-Davidson in partnership with Hero MotoCorp, a leading manufacturer of medium-displacement motorcycles.
Left-side view of the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440.
For the United States market, the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 motorcycle will be available in Spring 2027, with final assembly at the Harley-Davidson® Vehicle Operations in York, Pennsylvania.
"The new Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model is our invitation to ride," said Artie Starrs, Harley-Davidson President & Chief Executive Officer. "It's an ideal motorcycle for a variety of riders — the new rider who wants to build skills and confidence, but also a great option for returning riders who want to get back on the road or as an uncomplicated and fun ride for experienced riders. The sensation of riding a motorcycle is like flying without leaving the ground, and the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model welcomes everyone to share in this experience."
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model is a mid-size motorcycle with the distinctive look, sound and feel of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
"The fork rake, suspension height, wheel and tire sizes combine to present a cruiser stance that is pure Harley-Davidson," said Harley-Davidson Head of Design Bjorn Shuster. "The suspended headlamp, fuel tank shape, bobbed rear fender and fastback saddle are familiar Harley-Davidson design elements. The level of detail is what you'd expect from any Harley-Davidson model. The machined highlights on the engine and cast aluminum wheels, the tapered shape of the muffler, even the Harley logo in the center of the headlamp, all contrast this model's very accessible price point."
Color options include Dark Billiard Gray (base), Vivid Black, and Teal Thunder. All colors feature an orange slashing tank graphic with a warped checkered center and Harley-Davidson script. A side cover graphic features the new "Harley Hare" character representing the quickness, agility and fun riders will experience on the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 motorcycle. Graphics may vary by market.
The original 1961 Harley-Davidson 250 Sprint, built in Italy by the company's then-partner Aermacchi. The name has been reborn for use on a new model largely engineered and produced by Indian manufacturer Hero.
Sized Right
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model offers a rider position designed to promote comfort, control and confidence. The laden seat height of 26.4 inches (671mm) contributes to a lower center of gravity with the rider aboard and increases the likelihood that the rider can be flat-footed with both feet on the ground at a stop. A narrow profile and tapered seat also help reduce the leg reach to the ground. Available Reach® and Tallboy® accessory seats from Genuine Harley-Davidson® Motor Parts & Accessories can be used to achieve an ideal fit for riders of any stature. Hand controls place switches in logical and easy-to-use locations. The assist function of the clutch reduces required spring pressure, resulting in a lighter lever pull for the rider. A ready-to-ride weight of only 412 pounds (187 kg) further enhances rider confidence and all elements of performance.
Fine Tuned Performance
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model is powered by a single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine displacing 440cc (26.9 cubic inches) designed to minimize weight and complexity and to be easy to own and maintain while delivering fuel economy up to 80 mpg (34km/l / 2.9L/100km) combined city/highway fuel economy. Fuel capacity is 2.4 gallons (9.0 liters). Actual mileage will vary depending on riding habits, vehicle maintenance, road/weather conditions, rider weight, cargo and test methodology, which may vary by market.
Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 Single Engine Specifications
Displacement: 440cc (26.9 cubic inches) Bore x Stroke: 79.6mm x 88.4mm (3.13″ x 3.48″)
Compression Ratio: 9.65:1 Fuel Octane Recommendation: 91 octane
Torque: 28 lb. ft. (38 Nm) at 4000 RPM
Horsepower: 27 horsepower (20 kW) at 6000 RPM
The engine has a single overhead camshaft and two valves (one exhaust and one intake). Electronic fuel injection (EFI) delivers reliable starts, smooth throttle response and self-adjusts to maintain performance for changing environmental conditions. A gear-driven counter-balancer quells primary engine vibration at all speeds. The engine has a long piston stroke which delivers the sensation of satisfying, torquey performance at lower RPM for authentic Harley-Davidson character. This dynamic performance at the bottom of the rev range is ideal for easy acceleration from a stop and for navigating urban traffic. The single muffler is designed to issue a stirring, deep-and-rich exhaust tone that further communicates the feeling of confident performance.
A six-speed transmission features overdrive ratios in fifth and sixth gear to enhance fuel economy and lower engine rpm for relaxed cruising at highway speeds. The clutch features assist-and-slip functionality to reduce required lever pressure and to aid in matching available traction during deceleration or aggressive down shifts.
Brakes and suspension components are designed to offer the rider a comfortable ride and confident control. Braking control is provided by a single front and rear disc system. The front brake utilizes a 320mm diameter disc and two-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a 240mm diameter disc and single-piston caliper. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment.
Rear suspension features piggyback coil-over shocks with seven-step mechanical preload adjustment for load and rider preference. Vertical rear wheel travel is 3.0 inches (76 mm). Front suspension features 43mm dual-cartridge inverted forks with 5.1 inches (130mm) of travel.
Lightweight cast aluminum wheels feature a new 10-spoke design. Wheel diameter is 19 inches front and 17 inches rear. Tire size is 100/90-19 front and 150/60ZR17 rear.
Technology Features
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 model is equipped with technical features essential to a modern motorcycle. A color TFT Display is presented in a 3.5-inch diameter round instrument housing located above the handlebar, maintaining a classic look. The screen displays a digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer and trip meter plus indicators and warning symbols.
All LED Lighting is designed to deliver style, outstanding lighting performance, and conspicuity to other motorists. A 5-volt USB-C charging port located above the headlamp can be used to charge a personal device.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment. ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.
Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 Accessories
Genuine Harley-Davidson® Motor Parts & Accessories is offering the following with additional accessories available soon:
Throw-Over Saddlebags in black textile material have combined capacity of 427 cubic inches (7 liters) and a weight capacity of 6 pounds (2.7 kg) per bag.
Sissy Bar Upright and Backrest Pad offers a solution for passenger comfort and confidence, and for carrying luggage.
Tallboy® Seat helps a tall rider sit comfortably during a long day in the saddle. Designed to move the rider approximately 2 inches higher and 2.5 inches rearward from the stock seat and effectively places the body for a natural arm and leg reach to the controls.
Reach® Seat moves a rider of shorter stature to a comfortable position closer to the handlebar and foot controls, approximately 1 inch forward from the stock seat. It features a stepped profile that keeps the rider from sliding back during acceleration.
Brawler Solo Seat for a rider focused on a solo experience and style.
Willie G Skull Accessory Collection includes footpegs, bar-end mirrors and hand grips.
Moto Handlebar with a flatter bend than the stock handlebar for a more-aggressive look.
Engine Guard of tubular steel helps protect the motorcycle from cosmetic damage in the event of a stationary or low-speed tip-over. Its black finish matches the motorcycle chassis and it bolts onto existing mounting points for clean style and easy installation.
Clear Windshield deflects wind and insects at highway speeds and is quickly detachable.
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MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike 2026 In Review:
Championships Are Won By Preparing For The Bad Days
By Michael Gougis
First Person/Opinion:
If you want to know why Bobby Fong is the 2026 MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike Champion (and only one mistake away from being a two-time and defending Champion), look at the lap charts from Qualifying One at Road America in 2025.
The track was soaked. There was no rain in the forecast for the rest of the weekend. No one went out for the session, really. Nothing to gain, a lot to lose. Sean Dylan Kelly did a trio of slow laps. A couple of backmarkers went out to play in the rain.
No one, that is, except for Fong. He pounded in 10 laps around the long 4.0-mile circuit. And when I asked him why he did it, he said he wanted to learn the bike, learn how to work with his crew under those conditions, and to learn to ride better in the rain.
Go back a few months earlier, and I am interviewing Fong about his new ride with Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha. We're talking about his training routine, and he says that the majority of his training is simply riding motocross. Fong wanted experience in seeking the edge of traction, how to find it and manage what the bike is doing under those circumstances and to extract the most speed he could find in that instance. And on a motocross track, Fong says, the surface changes every lap, every corner. It's an intense learning curve, like a summer college class where a full semester's worth of work is crammed into five weeks.
Championships, they say, are won on the bad days. And the days when everything is perfect are far outnumbered by the days when they are not. There were other riders who were as fast as Fong, and sometimes a lot faster. But when the track surface got sketchy - wet, dry or damp - most of the time Fong simply did a better job of getting the most out of those conditions.
Attack played its part as well. Helpful to winning in MotoAmerica competition is: A) a worldwide network of people racing the bike who are sharing information and B) knowledge of how to get the spec Dunlops to work on your bike. Yamaha races the R1 around the globe, so there's a wealth of data to tap into. Just to illustrate, a few years ago, I was driving across Germany with a technician who provides trackside support for the alpha Racing BMWs that are raced worldwide. He said, one of the things that we offer the teams who buy our bikes is this: If you have a question, there's someone else running one of these bikes who has had the same question. Call us and we'll give you an answer. Yamaha's racing DNA pays off in ways that go largely unseen to the casual spectator; there's a wealth of data available for anyone racing an R1 because many, many teams race this bike.
Attack's Richard Stanboli probably knows the current YZF-R1 as well as any tuner/builder on the planet. The platform's age means there are few secrets left. And Attack has loads of experience in optimizing it for a wide range of track conditions on the spec Dunlop tires. Again, maybe not the fastest machine under ideal conditions, but Attack's ability to get it as good as it can get on race day when things aren't ideal is a huge advantage. The fact that JD Beach and Mathew Scholtz also won on Attack-built R1s is testament to that; each had a good machine performing at its best.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) at Road America in 2026. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The biggest surprise, to me, was watching Kelly lead the Championship right up to the final race. There's no questioning Kelly's skills. You don't come back from years in the Moto2 World Championship slower. But it was his first season with the OrangeCat team, and it was the team's first full season with its Superbike-spec alpha Racing BMW M 1000 RR. While it had that bank of alpha Racing knowledge to tap into, OrangeCat still had to execute trackside. And while the team was experienced, having won the last Stock 1000 title easily with the M 1000 RR, stepping up to Superbike is always a challenge. The most competitive class always poses questions that you learn to answer over years of trying, failing and succeeding.
So as skilled as the OrangeCat crew is, I expected Kelly to win races, but I didn't expect to see him fighting for the title. It bodes well for Kelly in 2027, when he will be back with bike-specific track knowledge for each of MotoAmerica's circuits. And the well-funded OrangeCat team's determination to win is unquestionable. Only one rider beat them to the title in 2026. That was Fong. So OrangeCat simply went out and hired him for 2027.
PJ Jacobsen (15) at The Ridge. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
If OrangeCat and Kelly overachieved, in my view, in 2026, the biggest underachievers this season were the riders on the new Ducati V4 R racebikes. On paper, 2026 should have seen the Panigales run away with everything. You don't just go buy one of these bikes. You apply for the privilege of racing one. Ducati vets your team to determine whether they think you can win before they'll sell you one, no matter how much money you have. The bikes come from a factory that builds nothing but racebikes, and they are as trick as the rule book allows.
Again, a few years back, I was interviewing the crew chief of a team that was racing Panigales in the Endurance World Championship series. The team bought machines straight from Ducati's racebike factory and then modified them for endurance racing. One of the modifications they had to make was to swap out the forks. The Superbike-spec Ohlins forks were so precisely tuned for flex and so lightweight that the endurance team didn't trust them not to crumple in a crash. In their mind, the Ohlins forks that came on the full Superbikes were like a racer's helmet: Good for one crash. The point is this: A factory-built Panigale is one finely-honed racebike, built right to the edge of the rules and refined to get every last bit of performance from the machines.
And there's no shortage of information on how to set up one of these bikes, either. Ducati won every Superbike World Championship race this year and took every pole and the vast majority of the podiums, and did so with seven different riders. It's clear that the bikes are fast and there's knowledge available about how to get the most out of them.
Now, to be fair, there were injuries and other setbacks that were not the fault of those riders at all. Cameron Beaubier's fall at Road America should not have sidelined him for half a season. Benjamin Smith's scary crash at the same track was due to a part flying off of another machine and locking his front wheel at more than 180 miles an hour. There was no shortage of bad luck plaguing the Ducati contingent.
But there were a lot of crashes, and the Ducatis frequently seemed to bite their riders unexpectedly. My theory is this: MotoAmerica is the only series in the world that uses the spec Dunlop tire. Every other racing Ducati is on Pirelli or in a series that has open tire competition. And a modern racebike is optimized around its tires. Rahal, Warhorse HSBK - they were basically on their own in trying to get new-for-2026 Panigales to work on the spec Dunlops. Not only was the Panigale V4 R this year brand new, weather conspired to limit the pre-season testing for the teams learning the new bike. In contrast, Attack, Strack, OrangeCat were all racing on basic platforms they knew and had raced on with Dunlops in the past. They started ahead of the teams running the new Ducati and basically stayed ahead.
Richie Escalante (54) at The Ridge. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
In a way, the Team Hammer squad was in the same position as the Ducati teams trying to sort out Dunlops on their own. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R is a known quantity, but it's the oldest bike in the field, and Suzuki isn't racing MotoGP, World Superbike, or even competitively at the factory level in high-profile National series like British Superbike. Even in Japan, the best-placed Suzuki rider in Superbike was barely in the top 10. Other than the evergreen Yoshimura SERT squad in the FIM Endurance World Championship, Team Hammer is the only team, really, making the GSX-R a better, faster racebike, and it is largely on its own. Respect for what it accomplishes in that situation, and Richie Escalante's podium at The Ridge was hard-earned and well deserved.
And respect to Fong. As a racer sets up a pass three turns before it happens, he built this title over the past several years, and he came back from a bitter disappointment last season to hold his nerve until the very end this year. He earned this one.
It will be interesting to see what the Ducati teams can do next year with a season of Dunlop experience on the new bikes and with a fully healthy Beaubier, 2026 Supersport Champion Darryn Binder and former Superbike Champion Josh Herrin aboard.
Roll on, 2027.
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• The return of the storied BMW Rennsport moniker.
• Limited to 1,000 units globally.
• 205 hp and 432 lb. unladen weight.
• Expected U.S. Market Launch, Q1 2027.
• MSRP: $38,395 plus destination.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the return of the Rennsport [Racing Sport] moniker to the BMW motorcycle lineup with the new limited edition 2027 M 1000 RS. The new M hyper naked bike carries with it a heritage of eighty-eight years of track capable production motorcycles, including significant historical customer racing models such as the 1939 BMW R 51 RS, the RS 255 Kompressor and the 1954 RS54.
Since the 1970's the RS moniker has also referred to ReiseSport [Touring Sport] with models such as the R 100 RS and current R 1300 RS, but now, the M 1000 RS Rennsport firmly brings the original meaning back into the hands of today's BMW enthusiasts.
"The BMW M 1000 RS makes a clear statement. RS stands for Rennsport - and that is exactly what you feel in every detail. With 205 hp, maximum precision, M Brake and a character all its own, it is BMW Motorrad's ultimate hyper naked bike. And because true exclusivity needs limits, we are building exactly 1,000 units. More performance. More character. It simply does not get more M than this," says Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad.
The new 2027 BMW M 1000 RS Limited Edition. Photo courtesy BMW.
M 1000 RS HIGHLIGHTS
• M 1000 RR spec 205 hp motor.
• Full titanium exhaust.
• 45-tooth Rear Sprocket (vs M-R 47-tooth rear sprocket).
• Limited Edition 1 of 1,000 plate on triple clamp.
• Matte Carbon M Winglets with RS lettering.
• Dark-clear coated brushed aluminum fuel tank.
• Night Black Matte paint finish.
• Black rear subframe with M 1000 Rennsport lettering.
• Tall single seat configuration.
• M 1000 RR tail section with rear Matte Carbon Cover with RS lettering.
• High-grip M Alcantara seat with M embroidery.
• M Forged aluminum footrest system.
• M Carbon Wheels.
• M Brake
• Pirelli Diablo IV Corsa tires.
• M Track Package.
1,000 units. Maximum exclusivity.
The BMW M 1000 RS is limited to 1,000 units worldwide with a limited number coming to the U.S. Market arrival is expected here in Q1 2027 and ordering will be available through a pre-order program. Sign up on www.bmwmotorcycles.com to stay informed.
The BMW M 1000 RS brings the high-performance credentials of the BMW M 1000 RR to the hyper naked segment. Its unfaired design puts the technology on display, while dark finishes and powerful proportions give it a distinctive, assertive presence. The M rider footrest system from the M 1000 RR and a seat height 0.78 inches higher than the M 1000 R create a more forward-focused riding position, emphasizing the M 1000 RS's uncompromising sporting character.
The M full titanium exhaust system highlights the bike's focus on lightweight construction and performance. Matte carbon M winglets with RS lettering combine distinctive racing style with aerodynamic function, while the tail section from the BMW M 1000 RR further underscores its superbike roots. Matte carbon components, a brushed aluminum fuel tank, new graphics and an M seat with an Alcantara look complete its exclusive, dark aesthetic.
At the heart of the BMW M 1000 RS is the superbike engine from the BMW M 1000 RR, featuring updated components including an increased compression ratio, titanium connecting rods, forged pistons with a two-ring piston design. Paired with an unladen weight of just 432 lbs., the engine delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio and immediate response across riding situations. The result combines strong acceleration, precise control and hyper naked agility with the advanced engineering of a superbike.
The 2027 BMW M 1000 RS Limited Edition. Photo courtesy BMW.
- STANDARD EQUIPMENT
205 hp M 1000 RR spec motor, Full titanium exhaust, Chain drive with M Endurance Chain, Anti-hopping clutch, Gear Shift Assist Pro, M Quick-Action Throttle with 58 degrees of rotation, M Carbon Wheels, ABS Pro, Race ABS, Dynamic Brake Control, Upside down fork with adjustable rebound, compression and preload, Adjustable Steering stabilizer, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, M Carbon Winglets, Tire Pressure Monitor, Radial front brake caliper with M Brake, Rear suspension strut with adjustable rebound, compression and preload, Dynamic Damping Control, Heated Grips, Electronic immobilizer, LED tail light, headlight and turn signals, M Lightweight Battery, USB port, Drop sensor, Cruise Control, Comfort turn indicator, Headlight Pro, Multi-Controller, 6.5″ Colored TFT screen, Passenger Seat Cover, On-board computer, Adjustable M clutch and M handbrake levers, M Rider's seat with rear seat cover (Rider's seat with Alcantara look, Pillion seat cover in matte carbon), Keyless Ride, Riding Modes Pro, Connectivity, Scope of carbon parts: M Carbon Winglets, M Carbon front & Rear Fenders, M Carbon left & right tank covers, M Carbon Chain Guard, M Carbon Airbox cover, M Carbon Pillion seat cover(all carbon surfaces in matte finish), Detachable license plate holder, M milled adjustable footrest system, Ready for GP shift pattern, Aluminum fuel tank, M GPS Laptrigger Activation Code, Hill Start Control Pro, Ultimate Care Break-In Service.
The 2027 BMW M 1000 RS Limited Edition. Photo courtesy BMW.
The 2027 BMW M 1000 RS Limited Edition. Photo courtesy BMW.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Torque Optimized Calibration (dealer installed software) for improved mid-range torque response.
- ACCESSORIES
Ergonomics and Comfort
- Windscreen, low
- M Passenger Kit
- Handlebar Risers, black
- M Rider's Seat, low or standard height
- Tank Pad
M Performance Parts
- M Cover Kit
- M Data Logger including GPS lap trigger
- Auxiliary Stand Spool Mounts
- M Chain Tensioner with Auxiliary Stand Mounts
- M Engine Protectors
- M Axle Protectors
Navigation & Communication
- Navigation Preparation
- ConnectedRide Smartphone Cradle
- ConnectedRide Navigator
- TFT Display Protective Glass
Maintenance & Technology
- M Motorcycle Carpet
- Auxiliary Stands, front & rear
- Anti-Theft Alarm
Storage
- Black Tank Bag - 7-10 liters
- Black Tail Bag - 22 liters
- Passenger Seat Bag - 7-10 liters
BMW Group in the United States:
BMW Group began operations in the U.S. over 50 years ago. In addition to the sales, marketing, and distribution of BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad vehicles, BMW Group's business in the U.S. spans 30 locations in 12 states, including BMW Group Financial Services, BMW Manufacturing, Designworks, BMW Technology Office USA, and BMW i Ventures. The company's U.S. plant in South Carolina is the largest single BMW production facility in the world and the global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented by a nationwide network of 355 BMW retailers, 147 BMW motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 37 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. Taken together, BMW Group's business activities in the U.S. provide and support more than 120,000 jobs and contribute more than $43.3 billion to the U.S. economy annually.
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Brea, CA — As if the stakes in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship playoffs weren't high enough, they got even bigger when dangerously high winds in Las Vegas on Sunday forced the final round matchup between RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki teammates Richard Gadson and Gaige Herrera to be postponed until the season finale in Pomona, CA, in two weeks.
Race Highlights
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Championship leader Richard Gadson qualified second and advanced to the final round, which will be contested during qualifying at the season finale in Pomona
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Gaige Herrera qualified number one and advanced to the final round
The penultimate round of the NHRA season and fifth of six races in the Countdown for the Championship playoffs was held at the MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race was marked by gusty winds that forced a brief halt to all racing on Sunday afternoon and ultimately the postponement of the Pro Stock Motorcycle final round.
Fittingly for a race held just a few miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the event also featured a few lucky breaks for both RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki riders that allowed them to advance to face each other in the now-delayed final round and virtually clinch the 2026 Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship for the team.
The season finale in Pomona will now feature head-to-head battles between Richard Gadson and Gaige Herrera to determine both the Las Vegas race winner and the season champion.
Reigning world champion Richard Gadson qualified second on Saturday with a 6.836-second/196.10 mph run, marking the third time this season the Vance & Hines team has locked out the top two spots in the starting order.
Portending events to come, Gadson survived his first scare of the day in round one on Sunday against John Hall when a strong side wind forced his motorcycle to drift towards the centerline. The championship leader hung off the side of his Hayabusa trying to keep it inside the line and held onto the throttle just long enough to run 7.158 seconds at 186.33 mph. Fortunately for Gadson, Hall had problems of his own in the other lane, coasting to a losing 7.860-second/123.93 mph run.
In round two, Gadson again had to fight the wind to keep his motorcycle in the racing groove, hanging on to claim a narrow 6.857-second/194.72 mph victory over Angie Smith (6.865 seconds/199.08 mph).
Gadson's string of wild rides continued in the semi-final round, when number three qualifier Ryan Oehler also struggled in the crosswind, lifting and slowing to 8.484 seconds at 107.81 mph. Gadson held onto his run longer, posting a 6.933-second/174.48 mph run to advance to his ninth final round appearance of the season and fifth against Herrera.
"Everybody was fighting the same issues with the wind today, but I was able to find a way to beat them to the finish line even though there were some wild rides. It was more about willing myself to the finish line than luck. I definitely caught some breaks today, but when you're dealt a set of cards, you play them," said Gadson, who agreed with the decision to postpone the final round.
Championship leader Richard Gadson battles the competition and crosswind to the finish line and advances to compete in final round in Pomona. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
"At the end of the day, the competitor in me wants to race, but I have a three-year-old girl back home who's waiting for me to walk back through the door, so it was the right decision by the NHRA. I'm happy they took it out of our hands because we're maybe stupid enough to try to race anyways. My number one priority is to make it back home to my family," he said.
Gadson currently leads Herrera by 55 points in the Countdown standings. Depending on the outcome of the Las Vegas final round, which will be contested during the third round of qualifying in Pomona, Gadson will enter eliminations for the finale with at least a 35-point lead over Herrera, which he can extend to 75 points if he wins the delayed final. Third place Matt Smith, who lost in the second round in Las Vegas, sits 133 points behind Gadson, and with the available points remaining, is all but mathematically eliminated from contention.
"It'll be a doubleheader in Pomona with a lot riding on that race. I really want to find a way to survive Gaige's assault and win it on the track. Hopefully from a performance standpoint I won't need luck, but I'll take whatever I can get," Gadson said.
Gaige Herrera ran 6.799 seconds at 197.91 mph on Saturday, earning his fifth number one qualifier of the season and the 36th of his career.
In round one, Herrera posted a 6.765-second/199.79 mph run, low elapsed time of the round, against Chris Bostick (6.895 seconds/195.11 mph).
Herrera continued to show he was the class of the field in Las Vegas by again posting low ET in round two, running 6.752 seconds at 200.05 mph against Clayton Howey (6.890 seconds/195.73 mph) to advance to the semi-finals.
Herrera caught a break of his own in the semi-final round by barely edging out Joey Gladstone when both racers struggled to hold a straight line and full throttle in the heavy crosswinds. Herrera prevailed with a 7.280-second/181.96 mph run over Gladstone's 7.332 second/180.09 mph pass, setting up his sixth final round appearance of the season and fifth against Gadson.
"I've got the bike to beat right now. Andrew is doing his thing and my Hayabusa is on rails, especially in the 60-foot. The wind just threw us for a big loop today. When you're next to the big bleachers the wind is going in one direction and then it flip-flops when you pass them and blows you the other way. I was making good runs until the semis, but it was hairy for sure. NHRA made the decision to move the final, which I feel was the safest and best call," Herrera said.
Helped by grabbing nine of the 12 available qualifying bonus points, Herrera edged three points closer to Gadson and now trails by 55 points after the semi-final round. He can reduce that deficit a further 20 points by winning the delayed Las Vegas final.
With the points-and-a-half format at the season finale, which awards 4 points for the lowest ET of each qualifying round and 30 points for each round win, Herrera will likely need to go at least two rounds farther than Gadson during eliminations in Pomona to add a third world championship to the titles he earned in 2023 and 2024.
"It's going to make Pomona that much more interesting. I don't have any room for error if I want to take this championship back," Herrera said. "I have the mindset to go out there and win. Richard has been on his game going rounds on Sunday. That's the day that counts. I need to do the same thing and do it better than him in Pomona."
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki crew chief Andrew Hines said the team's plan for Las Vegas, as it has been throughout the Countdown, was to focus on extracting the best qualifying performance from both riders to set them up to run deep into the elimination rounds.
"Before we left the shop to come here, I told the guys we needed to go out, do our jobs, and qualify one and two, because that gives us the best shot of advancing out of the first round, and then focus on bringing the best two motorcycles to the starting line every run. We did that today. It may not have been the prettiest, but Richard got away with three round wins today because he was better than his opponent in those rounds. Not exactly how we expected it, but mission accomplished by putting both of our Hayabusas in the final," Hines said.
Similar to the situation heading into last year's season finale in Pomona, the team's riders hold the top two positions in the Countdown standings and are poised to battle head-to-head for the championship with no others in realistic contention.
Hines hopes to see the championship settled on track, an outcome that fans were denied last season by unprecedented rain storms that forced the cancellation of racing and resulted in the awarding of championships based on points.
"It's going to be a grudge match in Pomona. Gaige is out for vengeance, and Richard is out to prove a point. It's going to be an all-out dog fight and no matter what happens in the 'Vegas final' on Saturday, it's going to come down to what happens on Sunday," Hines said.
With one round remaining in the Countdown to the Championship, Gadson and Herrera sit first and second in the standings, with 2,579 and 2,524 points, respectively.
The RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines team returns to action Nov. 13-15 for the NHRA season finale at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA.
For the latest Suzuki team news, race reports, and information visit SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/Drag-Racing
About Suzuki:
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.
About Vance & Hines Motorsports:
Vance & Hines Motorsports is a powerhouse in the world of motorcycle racing, boasting a rich legacy of success. With a focus on innovation, performance, and a commitment to pushing boundaries, the team continues to redefine excellence in the NHRA and MotoAmerica. For more information, visit www.vanceandhinesmotorsports.com.
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Reigning British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde will return to defend his number one plate with a new manufacturer in 2027 as he joins Honda Racing UK in a three-strong rider line-up.
Ryde made history this season by becoming the first champion to win consecutive titles for two different manufacturers, now having celebrated three back-to-back crowns from 2024; he looks to add to his incredible record with Honda Racing UK.
The move marks the beginning of a new partnership with Honda and the opportunity to help shape the competitive development of the all-new Fireblade.
Reigning champion Ryde joins Ryan Vickers, whilst Dean Harrison returns to the Superbike class for the forthcoming campaign aboard the all-new 2027 Honda Fireblade.
The programme combines championship-winning experience, proven race-winning pace and extensive knowledge of the Fireblade as Honda Racing UK sets its sights on challenging for the BSB title.
The introduction of the all-new 2027 Honda Fireblade gives the team a fresh focus for its winter preparations. All three riders will contribute to a testing and development programme and establish a strong foundation before the season opener, ready to arrive ready to deliver a strong campaign to fight for the title.
Ryde said: "I'm massively looking forward to riding for Honda, it's another challenge in my career and I'm excited to ride another new bike. Working with a factory team is something I've not done before, and having a hand in the year one racing development of a bike is going to be another new area for me to work in. I'm really looking forward to the challenge and will hopefully be able to carry on delivering what I've been doing for the last couple of seasons on different bikes for other teams.
"I think Ryan had a brilliant end to the 2026 season, towards the end I think he matched me on points and it's clear the team worked well to help Ryan unlock the potential in the bike. It was a difficult bike to race against at certain tracks in the calendar and Ryan made the most of that whenever he could. I know there's going to be some tracks on the calendar where I think I can already see an advantage for Honda next year. I get on really well with Ryan and I'm looking forward to working with him again.
"Dean is a lovely person to be around and will be a great teammate. I'm sure we'll all bounce off each other and make each other better riders for the full season next season.
"I plan to spend my off-season chilling out for a bit. I have a couple of holidays booked and, I'll get stuck back into winter plans once I've played some golf and allowed myself a chance to relax.
"I'll get out to Spain and will put some miles on a Fireblade track bike, that'll be fun I'm sure. I did the same thing last year and feel that it really helped keep me sharp. I don't look at it as testing as such, it's just enjoying my riding while I'm figuring a bike out.
"I can't thank the Honda Racing team enough for giving me the opportunity, I fully intend to make the most of it and I'm looking forward to sticking the number one on this new Fireblade."
Neil Fletcher, Head of Racing Honda Europe, concluded: "I think it's fair to say that we have three incredibly talented riders signed for the 2027 British Superbike Championships. Adding Kyle Ryde to the Honda line up is really exciting, it's impossible to ignore his talent, his pace and his professionalism. I hope his transition into the team is as smooth as possible so he can focus on what he's been doing so well for the last three seasons.
"Ryan Vickers is an exceptional talent, a multiple race winner in BSB on the Fireblade and carries the advantage of having worked with the team in 2026. As if two front running superbike racers wasn't enough, we've elected to run Dean for a full season of BSB as well. His dominant pace in 2026 on the roads proves he has the ability on a Fireblade and his front running pace in the British Supersport Championship shows his short circuit credentials.
"Honda and HRC's commitment to developing Honda Racing UK's headquarters in Louth, an all-new Fireblade and three amazing riders means 2027 is going to be a strong year for Honda."
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NATIONWIDE SCHEDULE
California Superbike School Announces 2027 Schedule The California Superbike School has announced its 2027 schedule, with classes at 16 racetracks across the United States. The school will have a full fleet of new 2027 BMW S1000RR motorcycles available for students. Founded in 1980, the California Superbike School has been training riders for more than four decades, with graduates going on to win 113 world and national championships. The complete 2027 schedule is now available at superbikeschool.com/schedule.
California Superbike School on track at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Bob Hartman/etechphoto.com
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2026 - 2027 Dates
CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL 2026 - 2027 SCHEDULE OF SCHOOLS
Date: Track: Location: Type of School: Pricing: Own Bike/Rental Bike
2026
Nov 12 & 13, 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,895/$3,195
Nov 14 & 15, 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,895/$3,195
Nov 21, 2026 Podium Club Casa Grande, AZ Single Day/All Levels $675/$875
Nov 22, 2026 Podium Club Casa Grande, AZ Single Day/All Levels $675/$875
A California Superbike School coach working 1-on-1 with a student, at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Bob Hartman/etechphoto.com
2027
March 6 & 7, 2027 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
March 27, 2027 Buttonwillow Circuit Track Buttonwillow, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
March 28, 2027 Buttonwillow Circuit Track Buttonwillow, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
April 3 & 4, 2027 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
April 15 & 16, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
April 17, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
April 18, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 3, 2027 Virginia International Raceway North Alton, VIR Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 4, 2027 Virginia International Raceway North Alton, VIR Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 5 & 6, 2027 Virginia International Raceway North Alton, VIR 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
May 10, 2027 National Corvette Museum Bowling Green, KY Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 11, 2027 National Corvette Museum Bowling Green, KY Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
A California Superbike School student pays close attention to a coach on pit lane. Photo by Bob Hartman /etechphoto.com
May 17, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 18, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 19 & 20, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
May 24, 2027 Motorsport Ranch Cresson, TX Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 25, 2027 Motorsport Ranch Cresson, TX Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 28 & 29, 2027 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,495
May 30, 2027 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
May 31, 2027 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
June 1 & 2, 2027 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,495
Another coach with a student on pit lane during a California Superbike School. Photo by Bob Hartman/etechphoto.com
June 7 & 8, 2027 Weathertech Raceway at Laguna Seca Monterey, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $3,695/$3,995
June 12, 2027 Thunderhill Raceway West Willows, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
June 13, 2027 Thunderhill Raceway West Willows, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
June 14 & 15, 2027 Sonoma Raceway Sonoma, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,495
July 5, 2027 The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
July 6, 2027 The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
July 7 & 8, 2027 The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
July 9, 2027 The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
July 10, 2027 The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
August 4 & 5, 2027 Mid-Ohio Raceway Lexington, OH 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
August 9, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
August 10, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
August 11 & 12, 2027 New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Millville, NJ 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
August 16 & 17, 2027 Virginia International Raceway South Alton, VIR 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
August 23, 2027 High Plains Raceway Deer Trail, CO Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
August 24, 2027 High Plains Raceway Deer Trail, CO Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
September 11, 2027 Thunderhill Raceway West Willows, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
September 12, 2027 Thunderhill Raceway West Willows, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
September 13 & 14, 2027 Sonoma Raceway Sonoma, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,495
September 26 & 27, 2027 Weathertech Raceway at Laguna Seca Monterey, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $3,695/$3,995
October 2, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
October 3, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
October 4 & 5, 2027 Streets of Willow Springs CCW Rosamond, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
October 13 & 14, 2027 Chuckwalla Raceway Desert Center, CA 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
October 16, 2027 Podium Club Casa Grande, AZ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
October 17, 2027 Podium Club Casa Grande, AZ Single Day/All Levels $695/$895
October 23 & 24, 2027 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
November 11 & 12, 2027 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
November 13 & 14, 2027 Las Vegas Motor Speedway North Las Vegas, NV 2-Day Camp/All Levels $2,935/$3,235
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The MotoGP Grand Prix of Malaysia at Sepang is in the books, with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) taking the victory ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), while Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completed the podium. Marco Bezzecchi finished sixth, while Jorge Martin sat out the weekend to focus on his recovery. Read the teams' post-race PR below.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Marc Márquez takes a dominant win in the Grand Prix of Malaysia with the Ducati Lenovo Team. Francesco Bagnaia thirteenth.
- Marc claims his 80th victory in the MotoGP class
- Alex Márquez on the podium in third with the Ducati of Gresini Racing MotoGP
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team came out victorious in the Grand Prix of Malaysia, setting the stage for the first match point of the season. Francesco Bagnaia finished the race in thirteenth position.
Márquez took the lead at Turn 1 by overtaking his brother Alex. After a brief exchange of positions between the two during the opening lap, Marc ultimately pulled away in the middle stages of the race before crossing the finish line with a 4.1-second margin over Acosta. Bagnaia, starting from the fourth row, lost several positions in the opening two laps and ultimately finished thirteenth.
As the nineteenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Marc Márquez leads the Riders' standings with 399 points. Francesco Bagnaia is ninth with 173 points. The Ducati Lenovo Team is currently second in the teams' standings (572 points), while Ducati sits atop the constructors' championship (537 points).
The next Grand Prix on the calendar for the Ducati Lenovo Team is scheduled for November 6th to 8th at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.
Marc Marquez on the podium after claiming victory at Sepang. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 1st: "The goal for today was to lead from start to finish. Based on the previous sessions, it was clear that my pace was good and I felt comfortable. Luckily, Alex (Márquez) went wide at Turn 4 after trying to overtake me. Apart from that moment, I focused solely on riding at my own pace, and I'm happy with the 34 points scored this weekend. We have reached the point in the season where we need to think about the overall situation. We're leading the championship and there are very few races left, but the job isn't done yet and there are still many moments to come."
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 13th: "The race went more or less as expected. Yesterday, in a way, we were helped a little by the rain. Today, from the start, I knew I had a grip issue and tried to manage it as best I could. Even so, after five laps, the goal became simply to bring the bike home. Unfortunately, this is the situation, and I have to accept it. There are three Grands Prix left in the season, and we'll try to give it our all in every session."
Luigi Dall'Igna - Ducati Corse General Manager: "Today's race wasn't easy, because it was necessary to keep an eye on rear-tyre wear. Marc did an incredible job, and the bike worked well. Alex also had a good race, so I'm happy with the results. There are still three races left and a lot to do, so we must stay focused until the end. We're leading the championship, that's true, but we haven't achieved anything yet, so we'll keep both feet on the ground."
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Sixth place for Aprilia Racing in Malaysian Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi sixth, Ai Ogura fourth for SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team.
Aprilia Racing ended the weekend at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit with both RS-GP26s on track finishing in the top six of the long race.
Marco Bezzecchi started fifth on the grid and ran fourth for much of the race. In the closing laps, Ai Ogura of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team attempted to overtake, resulting in contact between the two RS-GP26 bikes. Bezzecchi lost a few metres to the Japanese rider, and shortly afterwards a small mistake took him wide and cost him another place. The Italian crossed the line sixth and holds third in the riders' standings on 332 points.
Ai Ogura of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team finished fourth. A result that sees Aprilia place the only two RS-GP26 bikes on track inside the top six.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: "I struggled badly in the race, but there are still positives to take from the weekend. Now we go to Qatar. I'm not sure what to expect, but there's no shortage of drive and determination. I hope we'll have an easier time, but if not, we'll take the same positive approach we had here at Sepang."
Massimo Rivola - CEO Aprilia Racing: "We knew Sepang would be a difficult track for us. The positive, though, is that the gap was confined to a single sector, which shows us where we need to focus to improve. Marco gave it everything, but by the end of the race he had no tyre left. Jorge tried to work a miracle, but the hard truth is that racing with a fracture of the radius six days earlier was always going to be a tall order. That won't change anyone's approach at Aprilia Racing. We'll keep fighting to the end."
More, from a press release issued by Tech3:
Double points finish for Tech3 as temperatures soar in Sepang.
Enea Bastianini fought until the very end of the Grand Prix of Malaysia to claim a well-earned fifth place, while Maverick Viñales also added to the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team's championship points tally, finishing in P14.
Much like the previous two days, conditions at the Sepang International Circuit for the 19th round of the 2026 MotoGP Championship were among the most challenging of the season. Track temperatures had climbed to 55 degrees come the start time of the race at 15:00 MYT (UTC+8), while the humidity stood at 47%.
The 20-lap race also threw up other challenges. The soaring temperatures meant tyre wear was high and needed careful attention, while the track surface was also far from ideal.
Aware he was let down by his start in Saturday's Sprint, Bastianini worked with his crew ahead of Sunday morning to get a better launch in front of a record-breaking crowd. The hard work paid off as the Italian jumped from seventh to fourth at the first corner before a mistake at Turn 6 dropped him to sixth.
From there, 'La Bestia' was unable to run the pace of the lead group of five. But as the laps passed, he gradually gained on Marco Bezzecchi ahead. When his compatriot ran off track at Turn 14 on the final lap, Bastianini was on hand to claim fifth, his second-best Grand Prix result of the season. A successful points-scoring weekend now moves the Italian into the Top 10 of the Riders' Championship standings.
Starting from a season's best qualifying of twelfth, Viñales had a tricky start and dropped back to P20 on lap one. But 'Top Gun' was determined to make the finish, despite feeling a lack of grip in the hot conditions. The Spaniard continued gaining positions as the race wore on and scored two points from P14 as the chequered flag fell.
There's little rest for Tech3 after a successful Malaysian Grand Prix. The third round in as many weeks kicks off in just five days' time with the Grand Prix of Qatar at the Lusail International Circuit running from 6 - 8 November.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: "We worked during the night to try something different, and this morning my start was already better in the Warm Up, and we demonstrated it during the race. It was a bit risky to brake on the kerb at Turn 1, but it was the only solution to be close to the top at the end of Turn 1. I was in fourth position at Turn 6, but I braked late and went wide, and from there I lost some positions. I tried to stay with them, but it was complicated. I suffered like yesterday with the front, but I fought a lot during this race, I saved the bike probably 20 times. Anyway, we can be satisfied. It's been great work, because yesterday I wasn't confident of doing a great race like that. Turn 14 on the last lap was a bit like Christmas, a small gift. P6 to P5 doesn't change a lot, but anyway, it's better. Now we have Qatar, so I'm looking ahead to that."
Maverick Viñales (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: "We managed to finish today and get some points, so that's a positive. The race was not so bad but overall, I found it hard to get a good feeling on the bike. We just keep trying to analyse, learn and improve with the team. I still haven't figured out how to ride the bike quite right, because I feel very low grip and it's so difficult to make a correct line. Over 20 laps it was tough for sure. After a few laps I started to brake a little bit differently, but the shoulder needs load, so it's what we expected coming into today. I hope I can recover between these two races. Qatar will feel totally different, but maybe it can be a place where I can start to learn a little bit more."
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: "Well, a pretty good result here in Sepang, with a strong P5 in the main race. We knew yesterday, after the disappointing Sprint, that Enea was able to do much better than this, and the work through the night has paid off. Congratulations to Enea, he delivered a solid race with a really great start, where he was already P4 at the first corner, and he fought all through the race with some decent lap times. In the end, it's P5 and Enea is now inside the Top 10 in the championship, which is ultimately his target. So, good job from Enea's side.
"On the other half of the garage, I know it's been a tricky weekend for Maverick. Yesterday he struggled to finish the Sprint, but I'd like to thank him for his effort today. I know he wants more, but at the moment that's all he can get, and in the end it is P14 and we take these two good points for the championship. We hope that Maverick can fight for higher positions in the near future. Now it's time for everyone to pack, and we're going to head to Doha for the next race next week in Qatar."
More, from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Team:
Podium for Alex Marquez, Iker Lecuona scores points again.
- RACEDAY
ALEX MARQUEZ 3º
IKER LECUONA 15º
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
ALEX MARQUEZ 8º (202)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (125)
IKER LECUONA 23º (11)
- TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BK8 GRESINI RACING 5º (333)
Alex Marquez in parc fermé after the MotoGP race at Sepang. Photo courtesy Gresini.
Alex Marquez: "I'm very happy to finish on the podium and, above all, to have finished a race that really tested me, especially physically. Unfortunately, it was extremely difficult to cope with two consecutive races, which is why I've decided to stop and undergo surgery tomorrow. Otherwise, I would arrive in Qatar without the strength needed to even make it through FP1. There were several possible windows for this operation, and I pushed it as far as I could to complete the overseas tour, but the time has come. Now the goal is to return at full strength for the final two races of the season."
Iker Lecuona (right) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Gresini.
Iker Lecuona: "Today, the heat was my biggest rival. This definitely isn't my circuit, but today's race pushed me to my physical limit. Let's say it felt like three normal races in one. I'm not a fan of the humidity and the heat, but I gave it my best today. I learned a lot this weekend and I have to be happy with it: it was a positive weekend in terms of my riding, and we also brought home a point for the team."
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC Castrol:
Motivated Marini turns weekend around for seventh place as Mir's Malaysian GP ends early.
Brutal conditions pushed the riders and their machines to the limit in the 20-lap Malaysian GP, Luca Marini overcoming his physical limitations to earn a solid seventh place.
As ambient temperature pushed towards 40°C from early in the day, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that Sunday in Sepang would be a demanding affair. Ten short minutes of Warm Up allowed the Honda HRC Castrol team to implement their final changes before the main event of the weekend. A tenth place for Joan Mir and 15th for Luca Marini had the pair confident of again fighting for the top ten, even in the demanding conditions.
Having been left drained of his energy after Saturday's Sprint, Luca Marini entered Sunday unsure if he would be able to complete the full Grand Prix. Another incredible first lap thrust him into top ten contention and extra motivation provided by memories of the last three years with the Honda factory team spurred him on. Keeping Zarco as an early benchmark, Marini was able to open up a significant gap over the chasing pack and with others fading, the #10 kept his focus and held Di Giannantonio at bay until the end to secure seventh place and nine points. A welcome return to the top ten after complicated weekends in Indonesia and Australia.
He leaves Malaysia 39-points clear of Diogo Moreira in the battle for top Honda in the World Championship standings.
Joan Mir was able to make a much more aggressive start to Sunday and went side-by-side with his Honda HRC Castrol teammate through the first sector. As strong as ever, Mir battled with the likes of Marini, Moreira and Binder for the first eight laps. Unfortunately, his race would end soon after as he returned to the pits due to a change in his physical condition.
There are now only a few days until the Qatar Grand Prix, the Honda HRC Castrol team traveling directly to Doha to begin preparations for Round 20 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.
Luca Marini (10) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: "Today has been really good when we look at the whole weekend, yesterday after the Sprint I honestly did not know if I would be able to finish this race. I have to say a big thank you to everyone in my crew because they gave me a lot of motivation before the race, thinking about the three years we have spent together - I wanted to give them something to celebrate and match the effort they always show me. Today was a day to remember, even if it is just for seventh place, we did an amazing race in a tough situation. I knew that the first lap would be the most critical, so I went as hard as I could and I found myself with Zarco and kept him as a point of motivation throughout. Now I'll head back to Italy before Qatar to continue to improve my condition as much as possible."
Joan Mir (36) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Joan Mir: "Coming into this weekend we knew that there would be some challenges and had already agreed that if I started to feel different, I would stop. On lap nine I started to not feel at my 100% and decided to stop to avoid making anything worse. We need to double check everything now and understand our situation because the weekend until Sunday has been really good - even better than we were expecting. It's a big shame and of course I am frustrated, but I remain focused to work with the team to understand and overcome this situation."
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Battle Heat in Sweltering Sepang Race.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins pushed in today's dry and hot Grand Prix of Malaysia Race. The duo completed the 20-lap contest in 11th and 12th place respectively.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins had to strike a balance between pushing and tyre management in the 20-lap Grand Prix of Malaysia Race. They negotiated the Sepang International Circuit in 36°C and ultimately took 11th and 12th place respectively.
Quartararo started from P18, held the position in the opening corner to then overtake Jack Miller and Maverick Viñales. Though Iker Lecuona had got through on him on lap 1, he retaliated on lap 2. With Joan Mir retiring, the number 20 next found a way past Francesco Bagnaia on lap 9 and then chased his teammate, who was 1.5s ahead of him. With nobody closely behind, the Frenchman focused on his rhythm and gradually closed the gap to Rins, and a battle between the teammates ensued with two laps to go. Quartararo came out victorious. As two more rivals failed to reach the chequered flag, he secured P11, 25.826s from the winner.
Launching from P17, Rins had a good start. He went around the outside in the first corner and wrapped up the opening lap in P15. He continued his charge on the next lap, overtaking Bagnaia. It allowed the number 42 to latch onto the back of Franco Morbidelli for a while, but he ultimately couldn't stay with him. As Mir retired, Diogo Moreira crashed on lap 13, and Johann Zarco later also retired from the race, Rins was riding in P11 when he entered a battle with his charging teammate with two laps remaining. Rins finished in P12, 27.063s from first.
Following today's Race, Quartararo moves up to 14th in the MotoGP World Championship standings with 79 points, while Rins keeps 20th place with 29 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP stay 10th in the Team Championship with 108 points, and Yamaha remain fifth in the Constructor Championship with 105 points.
Alex Rins (42) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Alex Rins: "It was really tough, but I gave it my best effort, as always. I started really well, and I recovered some positions. But then I was seeing on the pit board 'Quartararo 1.6', then 1 second… I started to ride smoothly, but he caught me. I had a brief chat with him later, and he saw that I was on the limit with the front. I had a big drop of the tyre with 12 laps to go, but I had good fun. It was a tough and physical race, but we did it."
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: "I gave it my maximum, and the race went like expected. I think I improved my feeling a bit compared to Friday, but we were still not quite where we wanted to be."
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP faces another difficult Sunday in Malaysia.
Jack Miller finished the Malaysian Grand Prix in 16th position after tyre wear and grip issues affected his race, while Augusto Fernandez crashed out on the second lap.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP endured another difficult Sunday at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with both riders unable to achieve the results they had hoped for in the sweltering heat of Sepang. In a season that has proved more demanding than expected, the team faced another race in which the challenges encountered throughout the weekend continued to limit its potential.
Augusto Fernandez, standing in for the injured Toprak Razgatlıoğlu for the remainder of the season, saw his race come to an early end after crashing on the second lap. The Yamaha test rider had been looking to gain further valuable experience in race conditions, but the incident brought his Malaysian Grand Prix to a premature conclusion.
Jack Miller, meanwhile, battled in the midfield for much of the 20-lap race. However, the grip issues that had troubled him throughout the weekend, combined with increasing tyre wear in the closing stages, made it difficult to maintain his position. The Australian lost ground over the final laps and eventually crossed the finish line in 16th place.
Jack Miller (43) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: "It was a long, tough race. From start to finish, it was more about surviving than thriving. There's not a huge amount to say, really. I had a couple of moments early on, and by around lap ten, when I saw the riders ahead pulling away, I could already feel that I was struggling a little more than them. I tried to manage things as best I could, both with my riding and the engine maps, but towards the end I was pretty much a sitting duck and couldn't do much more. Tyre wear was definitely a factor. The conditions were among the toughest we've faced, and Turn 1 felt like an ice rink on every lap. The biggest issue for me was the huge difference in grip between the track surface and the kerbs, so you were constantly trying to use the kerbs to your advantage wherever possible. It was a really difficult situation out there."
Augusto Fernandez (47) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Augusto Fernandez: "I made a mistake, and it was my fault. At the beginning, I was close to the other Yamahas, and after the pace we showed yesterday, I knew I could stay with them and try to make some passes. I was behind Iker Lecuona, and because of the engine difference, I was losing time in the corners and then he was able to pull away again on the straight. I wanted to get past him, but it was too early, and I made a mistake. Despite that, I think it was a positive weekend in terms of my riding. I'm recovering my pace and feeling more comfortable on the bike, so I'm making good progress. Physically, I felt okay during the race, and I was happy with how I managed the heat throughout the weekend. It's a shame I couldn't finish the Grand Prix, because completing the full race distance would have been important for rebuilding my physical condition, but I feel I'm getting there, both physically and mentally, as well as in terms of my riding. I was happy with the Sprint and with the overall progress we made."
More, from a press release issued by Castrol Honda HRC:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco was unable to finish Sunday's race at Sepang.
- Starting from 8th on the grid after a positive weekend, Zarco was determined to fight for a strong result.
- The Frenchman made a good start and quickly gained positions, finding his rhythm and battling with his rivals for a place in the top five.
- Unfortunately, in the closing stages of the race, Zarco encountered a technical issue with his bike, which is currently under investigation. He was forced to return to the pits and retire from the race.
- Despite the unfortunate outcome, Zarco had shown strong potential throughout the race and was on course for a solid result, which would have been a fitting end to a weekend marked by consistency and good pace.
Johann Zarco (5) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco DNF: "I'm fine. I was having a good race, and we've shown strong pace throughout the weekend. Unfortunately, we had to retire due to a technical issue, but these things can happen. Overall, I'm happy with the work we've done here in Malaysia. We've made some solid improvements, and the goal now is to keep this positive momentum going."
More, from a press release issued by Pro Honda HRC:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira crashed during Sunday's race at Sepang.
- Starting from 14th on the grid, Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira made a strong start and immediately began gaining positions.
- While battling for a top-ten finish, Moreira crashed at the last corner, some laps to the end. He managed to pick up his bike and rejoin the race but was eventually forced to retire due to the damage sustained to the bike.
- On a positive note, Moreira had been showing consistent pace and was on course for a strong result. Despite the unfortunate outcome, the rider and the team will take the positives from the weekend and aim to bounce back at the next race!
Diogo Moreira (11) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira DNF: "I'm fine. I managed to save a few crashes throughout the weekend, but unfortunately, I couldn't save this one during the race. It's a shame, but we'll keep working and try to make some adjustments ahead of the next races to see if we can take another step forward."
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Following its latest assessment of the situation in the Middle East, Yamaha has not identified sufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide travel restrictions.
As a result, Yamaha has informed MotoGP Group about its decision not to participate in the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix. This decision reflects Yamaha's assessment of the information currently available and is independent of the measures implemented by MotoGP Group and the event organizer. Yamaha remains fully committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning to competition at the Portuguese Grand Prix.More from a statement from MotoGP Group:
MotoGP is disappointed by Yamaha's decision not to participate in the Qatar Grand Prix. While we recognise the team is subject to a broader corporate policy restricting travel to the Middle East, we do not believe this decision reflects the extensive assurances provided to all championship stakeholders.
Following consultation with the State of Qatar, Lusail International Circuit, independent safety advisers and MotoGP's own ongoing risk assessment process, MotoGP has not received any information that would warrant a change to the current plans for the event.
We communicated that position, together with the latest available information, to all Manufacturers and Teams today and welcome the confirmation from the remainder of the grid that they will compete in Qatar, and we thank them for that commitment.
In addition to the contractual implications of Yamaha's decision for its agreements with MotoGP and IRTA, Yamaha's non-participation also carries sporting implications, with any sporting consequences to be managed by the FIM in accordance with the Championship regulations.
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Marc Marquez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 4.172 seconds.
The win extended his lead in the MotoGP World Championship point standings to 44.
Pedro Acosta was the runner-up on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Alex Marquez placed third on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Ai Ogura crossed the finish line fourth on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Enea Bastianini took fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 399 points, 44 ahead of Jorge Martin who has 355 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 332 points.
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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Masterclass: Marc Marquez marches to Malaysia victory to earn 2026 match point. The #93, in the absence of Martin, inflicts maximum championship damage to take a giant stride towards the title as Acosta and Alex Marquez complete the Sepang rostrum.
We are watching a master at work. 80 MotoGP victories. A third at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia. And now, staring down the barrel of a first match point at the Lusail International Circuit next weekend. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), by a dominant 4.1s, marched to a seventh win of 2026 to take one giant leap towards sticking another plaque on the famous Tower of Champions.
It's now a healthy 44-point lead the seven-time MotoGP King has over injured rival Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, and a 67-point advantage over the #89's teammate Marco Bezzecchi after the Italian finished P6 in Malaysia. Joining the reigning World Champion on the Sepang rostrum was second-place Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), the KTM star completing a brilliant weekend at the office, and polesitter Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).
THE START: MM93 GETS THE HOLESHOT
Nailing the start was your championship leader Marc Marquez, who gobbled up the holeshot ahead of Alex Marquez. Biting back at Turn 4 was the latter, though, but the blue corner in the Marquez scrap ran wide to allow the red corner to keep hold of the lead.
It was a right old fight for P3 on the opening lap between the rapid-starting Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Acosta, and after a sluggish start, it was the Tissot Sprint winner who climbed back into P3 by the end of the lap. Bezzecchi, meanwhile, was soon fourth after the Italian muscled his way past Ogura at Turn 14 on Lap 2.
ACOSTA SHADOWS THE MARQUEZ'S
A fastest lap of the Grand Prix saw Acosta quickly reel in the Marquez brothers. With tyre wear crucial, the Grand Prix then settled down in the early exchanges as Marc Marquez led Alex Marquez by 0.5s, with Acosta lingering just under fourth tenths away from the Gresini star. Bezzecchi was a further seven tenths adrift in fourth, while Ogura lapped the same distance behind his Aprilia stablemate.
David Alonso won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Colombian rider won the 17-lap race by 1.932 seconds.
His teammate, Daniel Holgado was the runner-up.
Angel Piqueras was third on his QJMOTOR - MSI Kalex.
Izan Guevara finished fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Championship point leader Manuel Gonzalez took fifth on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday's race 18th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 276.5 points, 3.5 ahead of Izan Guevara who has 273 points. Ivan Ortola is third with 199.5 points.
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Maximo Quiles won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Using his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, the Spaniard won the 15-lap race by 3.734 seconds.
Veda Pratama was the runner-up on his Honda Team Asia machine.
Red Bull KTM Ajo's Alvaro Carpe was third, 4.184 seconds behind race winner Quiles.
Home hero Hakim Danish crossed the finish line fourth on his AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI KTM.
David Almansa got fifth on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.
Maximo Quiles leads the championship with 376 points, 148 ahead of David Almansa who has 228 points. Brian Uriarte is third with 205 points.
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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Quiles takes 11th win of 2026, Danish denied home podium in fourth. A commanding victory for the World Champion but the big battle for the home crowd was for a podium.
A first win as World Champion for Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) as the #28 sealed the deal for an 11th victory of 2026. However, the big story was behind as the home crowd cheered on their hero Hakim Danish (AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI) who was in the podium battle throughout. Despite his best efforts that went all the way to the last corner, he had to settle for fourth behind Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bill KTM Ajo). David Almansa's (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) P5 sees him extend his gap in P2 in the standings over the chasing pack.
Starting from pole, Quiles snatched the holeshot down to Turn 1 ahead of Carpe and a fast-starting Almansa, who was soon into P2 at Turn 2. He didn't waste any time hitting the front, leading by Turn 4 from P4 on the grid. Further back, Jesus Rios' (Rivacold Snipers Team) GP was done with a crash at Turn 2; he remounted and was OK. At the front, it was Almansa led the first lap whilst home star Danish was P4. On Lap 2, he took advantage of Carpe and Quiles' battling and stormed into P2, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Behind, Pratama was close in P5 whilst Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo), third in the standings, was battling further back in the pack, aiming to crack the top ten.
At Turn 9 on Lap 3, Matteo Bertelle's (LEVELUP-MTA) GP ended with a crash whereas at the front, the top five were all covered by half a second with the pack closing up. Two laps later and a change in the lead as Quiles took over at the front from Almansa at the final corner. On Lap 7, Carpe started battling with Almansa, allowing Quiles to break free and Danish to come through at the final corner for third; the #22 was back to fifth soon enough with Pratama in P4 and then third when he cleared the Malaysian. More crashes came; on Lap 8 for Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) at Turn 1 and then at Turn 15 for Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Ogden then crashed at the same corner two laps later, ending the Brit's GP.
With four to go, Danish pounced on Pratama at Turn 1 to move up into second place whilst Almansa was likewise back in the hunt and dispatched of Pratama; it all changed again a lap later though as the Indonesia and the Spaniard battled hard and pushed home-hero Danish back to fourth. The battle was very much for P2 though as Quiles was three seconds up the road and cruising to victory 11 of the year.
Onto the last lap and Danish got his elbows out to briefly go P2, although he soon found himself back in fifth and with work to do to try and get a home podium. Danish was strong to take fourth from Almansa, pushing him out at Turn 5 and leaving the #22 in P5. He was then into third by Turn 11, getting ahead of Carpe but the #83 retaliated at Turn 14. Throwing everything at it in a last-ditch attempt, Danish went for P3 at the final corner but went wide, allowing Carpe to come back through and break Malaysian hearts.
Quiles made it an 11th win of the year ahead of Pratama, Carpe, Malaysia's Danish and Almansa - the latter of which extends his lead over third in the standings to 23 with two GPs to go. Joel Esteban (LEVELUP-MTA) rode a solid GP to P6 ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Eddie O'Shea (Gryd Racing) who rounded out the top ten. Elsewhere, first career points for Zen Mitani (Honda Team Asia) in P13 whilst a difficult weekend for Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) gave him a point in P15.
Next time out, we're under the lights at Lusail for the Grand Prix of Qatar! Don't miss out!
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Marc Marquez was fastest in the MotoGP warmup session Sunday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard led the 20-rider field with a time of 1:58.902 around the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) circuit.
Alex Marquez was second-best with a 1:59.388 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26, and Pedro Acosta jumped up the order to third with a time of 1:59.405 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Ai Ogura, riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 finished fourth with a time of 1:59.571 and Johann Zarco got fifth on his Castrol Honda LCR RC213V with a lap time of 1:59.630.
The full-length MotoGP race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. Local Time.
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Irvine, CA — MotoAmerica, North Americas premier motorcycle road racing series, is excited to announce a return to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) in 2027, with tickets officially on sale now for the September 10-12 weekend in Millville, New Jersey.
Fans can now lock in their plans for a weekend of premier-class racing at one of the most beloved circuits on the MotoAmerica calendar. The flowing Thunderbolt layout — fast, technical, and relentlessly entertaining — has a reputation as a track that simply never fails to deliver a show. With heavy braking zones and corners that reward commitment, Thunderbolt breeds the kind of close, bar-to-bar Superbike racing that keeps grandstands on their feet from green flag to checkered.
NJMP has become a late-season tradition for the series, and this year's Superbike visit produced one of the most dramatic weekends in MotoAmerica history. Former championship rivals and newly minted OrangeCat Racing teammates Bobby Fong and Sean Dylan Kelly rolled into Millville last year as rivals. Fong aboard a Yamaha trailing the BMW-mounted Kelly while both were locked in a super-close championship fight. The Nor'easter dampened weekend came down to a hold-your-breath Superbike finish that decided the title in the rain. When the spray finally settled, Fong had stormed to the 2026 championship crown while Kelly faltered in the final race — a finale that had the paddock buzzing long after the last bike rolled back into pit lane.
Bobby Fong (#50) mastered the wet conditions at NJMP in 2026, taking two of the three victories on the weekend and locking down this year's Superbike Title in the final race of the season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
It's that kind of theater that has made NJMP a can't-miss stop on the calendar. The track's flowing character produces last-lap Superbike battles from the front of the field to the back, and the passionate New Jersey crowd brings an energy that riders say they can feel from the moment they roll out of pit lane.
Three days, one flowing circuit, and a crowd that never sits down — September at NJMP is appointment viewing for American motorcycle racing.
Tickets for the September 10-12, 2027, weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to purchase early to secure the best seats for three days of Superbike racing at the Garden State's home of motorcycle road racing.
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Pedro Acosta won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 10-lap race by 0.578 second.
Seven-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was the runner-up on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi finished third on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Ai Ogura crossed the finish line fourth on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26,
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 374 points, 19 ahead of Jorge Martin who has 355 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 322 points.
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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Acosta denies Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi in tense Sprint showdown at Sepang. Gold goes to the Shark as wet-dry conditions in Malaysia see the front group get their elbows out - and Ogura just lose out.
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) is back on top! In a tense dry-wet showdown at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, the #37 got his elbows out at the front to fend off a three-strong group and take the spoils with half a second in hand. Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) takes second and increases his points lead after duking it out in the group, with key rival Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) locking out the Saturday rostrum.
Early leader Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed out in the flag-to-flag encounter, which saw some riders gamble on a switch but the front group stay the course on dry tyres.
As the lights went out, it was a drag race in the first few metres but Alex Marquez managed to arrive into Turn 1 with some breathing space, taking the lead as instead, Ai Ogura(SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) attacked Marc Marquez and made it stick - sticky as it was around Turns 2 and 3 between the duo. Marc Marquez was shuffled down to third and before the end of Lap 1, front row starter Acosta had also barged his way past the #93. Bezzecchi, meanwhile, tailed his Championship-leading quarry.
Drama was in the air on Lap 2. As the field headed round the final sector, the white flag came out - indicating spots of rain on track and signifying that riders were allowed to pit to change bikes to their second machines - with wet setups.
Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team) headed in to do just that - but when the Australian arrived at the box the machine wasn't prepped yet. Much more drama then hit as Alex Marquez, who had been holding a clear lead despite the spits of rain, suddenly slid out at Turn 14 - rider perfectly ok but bike cartwheeling across the gravel. His Sprint was over, and Ogura led.
The #79 had Acosta hot on his heels, with marc Marquez next up behind the duo. The rain was increasing around Turns 4, 5 and 6, but the rest of the track remained pretty dry. With the limited laps of a Sprint - and only six remaining - was it worthwhile to pit?
Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), Iker Lecuona (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) took the gamble at the end of their Lap 4, as the lead trio continued onto Lap 5. Ogura leading Acosta, gaining metres where it was dry then losing a couple in the damp, with Marc Marquez maintaining a watching brief - and Bezzecchi gaining.
Daniel Holgado earned pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard turned a 2:02.875 to top the field of 28 riders.
Angel Piqueras was second-best with a 2:03.416 on his QJMOTOR - MSI Kalex.
Izan Guevara claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 2:03.486 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Row-two qualifiers included Aspar Team's David Alonso (2:03.491), ITALJET Gresini's Alonso Lopez (2:03.516) and Red Bull KTM Ajo's Collin Veijer (2:03.560).
American Joe Roberts finished the qualifying session 14th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex with a time of 2:04.133.
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Holgado soars to stunning Sepang pole with Gonzalez P9. Over half a second was the gap between the Aspar star and second-place Piqueras as Guevara earns P3 to head into Sunday with the upper hand in the title battle.
Pole position by 0.541s? That's unheard of when the topic is Moto2, but that's exactly the margin Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) clinched pole by at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia after notching up a blistering 2:02.875 in a Q2 session that saw rookie Angel Piqueras (QJMOTOR - MSI) claim a career-best P2, and title-hunting Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) stick it on the front row.
How significant that P3 will be for Guevara is unknown, but with World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) riding wounded after his Friday crash and now starting from P9, the onus is on the rider 5.5 points away in the championship to pounce on Sunday.
Fronting the second row after coming through the jungle of Q1 is Colombia's David Alonso (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team), with Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) and Dutchman Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completing a rapid Row 2.
Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team) was another of the Q1 graduates; the Spaniard claimed P7 in Q2, as he and Daniel Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) sit ahead of Gonzalez on the third row. Right behind the title race leader on the grid? Third in the championship Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR - MSI).
Moto2 qualifying results from Malaysia!
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Maximo Quiles earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard topped the 25-rider field with a lap time of 2:10.396.
Red Bull KTM Ajo's Brian Uriarte was the best of the rest with a 2:10.480, and home hero Hakim Danish claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 2:10.529 on his AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI KTM.
Row-two qualifiers included IntactGP's David Almansa (2:10.571), Red Bull KTM Ajo's Carpe (2:10.604) and LEVEL UP - MTA's Matteo Bertelle (2:10.844).
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Quiles grabs pole at Sepang while Danish takes Malaysia's first front row since 2012 in P3. The reigning Champion takes P1 at Sepang as Uriarte and Danish compete the front row.
Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) remains the rider to beat in Moto3 as he secured pole on a sweltering Saturday afternoon at the Malaysian Grand Prix, edging out Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Hakim Danish (AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI) for the top spot. Danish takes the front row on home turf, however, becoming the first Malaysian rider to do so since 2012.
Q1
Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) led Q1 early with a 2'11.614s lap before a 2'11.4s from Adrian Cruces (CIP Green Power) rang in early to send the Italian to P2. Replacement rider Leo Rammerstorfer (SIC58 Squadra Corse) was on the receiving end of contact from Kiattisak Singhapong (Rivacold Snipers Team), earning a warning from the FIM MotoGP Stewards for the incident.
Farther up the order, Pini didn't improve his time in the session, but as it turned out, he didn't need to. Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI) took a spot in Q2 with the third fastest lap, just five hundredths behind the Italian's time. Snagging the final ticket into Q2, Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) set a very late 2'11.708s, punching in just ahead of a pack of riders, including Valentin Perrone, who mistimed their final stint and didn't cross the lap in time to set a final lap.
Q2
Riders began throwing darts at pole position straight out the gate in Q2. Looking for his seventh top ten in a row, Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP - MTA) continued his shining form in qualifying sessions to sit pole early.
Moments later, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took P1 from Bertelle, before the #83's countryman David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) further raised the bar to 2'10.571s for first position on his third lap.
As the session ticked down to below two minutes, riders began their final stint, led by a three-rider convoy with 2026 World Champion Quiles, who set his eventual pole-winning time of 2'10.396 with his fifth lap. Pole position arrives as his first qualifying-leading time since Assen back in June.
Chasing the Champion across the line, Uriarte took P2, benefitting from the slipstream of both home hero Danish and the #28 ahead of them. Danish is forced to settled for third but it's an impressive front row start on home turf, his country's first since Zulfahmi Khairuddin back in 2012.
Despite earning P2 with his fifth lap, Uriarte crashed at Turn 2 on the subsequent lap, moments before Almansa saw his session ended similarly early as he ran wide at Turn 4 on his final run. His prior 2'10.571s time held, however, for P4 to lead row 2. Carpe will set off behind him, his time just three hundredths slower than the seven-time 2926 pole sitter, with Bertelle to close row two tenths farther back.
Australian Joel Kelso (GRYD Racing) clinched P7 just a hundredth behind the Italian, while Indonesian rider Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) will start eighth due to a 2'10.861s time only six thousandths behind the #66.
Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) and David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) closed out the top ten with the best pair of times in the session within the 2'11s range. Fernandez led the pair of Spaniards home on Saturday with just three hundredths separating Muñoz from the #31.
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Alex Marquez claimed pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, Marquez turned a 1:56.493 to top the 20-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:56.563 on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26, and Pedro Acosta claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:56.577 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Row-two qualifiers included SuperFile Trackhouse's Ai Ogura (1:56.617), Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi (1:56.668) and Pertamina Enduro VR46's Fabio Di Giannantonio (1:56.842).
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Alex Marquez snatches Sepang pole from Marc Marquez by 0.070s. Acosta joins the Ducati duo on the front row in Malaysia as Bezzecchi gears up for a second-row start in the absence of teammate Martin.
Better late than never, hey Alex? It's the younger Marquez brother who will start from pole position at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia after Alex Marquez (Bk8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) lands a glorious 1:56.493 to snatch Saturday morning P1 honours away from World Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). The gap between the top two in a blistering Q2 was a mere 0.070s, while only a further 0.014s in arrears is third-place Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
It wasn't the morning Aprilia Racing were searching for in Malaysia, though. The headline news is that heroic Jorge Martin has withdrawn from the remainder of the weekend, with title-chasing Marco Bezzecchi fifth on the grid at the Sepang International Circuit.
It was a heroic attempt, but the Aprilia Racing rider won't be able to race at Sepang.
He made a superhuman effort, but it's official: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) will not be able to race in the Malaysian GP. Just six days after breaking his wrist in Australia, the 2024 Champion and 2026 title contender returned to the track on Friday at Sepang, doing 12 laps in the morning session and then a few more in the afternoon before ending his day early, intending to recharge for more on Saturday.
Unfortunately, after more time on track in FP2 ahead of qualifying, it was confirmed: Martin has withdrawn from the event. The #89 will remain on the sidelines, targeting next time out for another shot at his return.
The title fight, however, remains open. Currently at 10 points off the lead held by Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), Martin's worst case scenario if he misses this race weekend would be a 47-point deficit should Marc Marquez do the double at Sepang - and 111 will still be on the table.
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Enea Bastianini led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:58.516 to lead the 21-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:58.804 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi was third at 1:58.929 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Ai Ogura finished the session fourth with a 1:58.973 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 and Pedro Acosta got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 with a lap time of 1:59.009.
Marc Marquez was 8th on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:59.097.
MOTOGP FP2
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Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:03.567 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Barry Baltus was the best of the rest with a 2:04.120 on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex.
David Alonso was third-fastest with a 2:04.181 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex.
Filip Salac got fourth on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex with a lap time of 2:04.218 and Alonso's teammate, Daniel Holgado finished the session fourth with a time of 2:04.337.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning's practice session 22nd with a best time of 2:05.056 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
MOTO2 FP2
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David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track in 2:10.985 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Maximo Quiles was second-best with a time of 2:11.126 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Almansa's teammate, David Muñoz claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:11.176.
Red Bull KTM Ajo's Alvaro Carpe finished the FP2 fourth with a time of 2:11.322 and Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, got fifth at 2:11.398.
MOTO3 FP2
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Motozoo Bringing Suzuki Back To WorldSSP With Mattia Casadei In 2027
A brand that has written important chapters in motorcycle racing history is returning to the FIM Supersport World Championship. In 2027, Motozoo Racing will bring Suzuki back to the WorldSSP grid with the GSX-R750, launching an ambitious project that will see Mattia Casadei aboard the number 40 machine.
For Motozoo, this marks the beginning of a new chapter in its Supersport World Championship history, with the goal of bringing back to the highest international level a brand with deep roots in motorcycle racing and production-based competition.
A comeback of great sporting and historical significance.
Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Suzuki was one of the leading manufacturers in the Supersport category. In 1998, Fabrizio Pirovano won the Supersport World Series aboard the Suzuki GSX-R600, while in 1999 Stéphane Chambon, also riding for Suzuki, won the first edition held under the FIM Supersport World Championship name. That history continued in the following years and, in the premier production-based class, also included the 2005 Superbike World Championship title won by Troy Corser aboard the Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In 2027, Motozoo Racing will have the honour and responsibility of bringing the Japanese brand back to the Supersport World Championship with the GSX-R750, taking on a challenge that combines the prestige of Suzuki's racing heritage with a project entirely focused on the future.
Motozoo enters this new chapter backed by experience built directly in the Supersport World Championship. The team led by Fabio Uccelli has competed in WorldSSP since 2021 and over the years has worked with different riders and manufacturers, progressively strengthening its presence in the World Championship paddock. Its most significant achievement came in 2023, when Motozoo won the World Supersport Challenge with British rider Tom Booth-Amos and the Kawasaki ZX-6R. During that season, the British rider was also able to regularly compete with the leading World Championship contenders, finishing inside the overall Top 10 on several occasions. A success that represents one of the most important milestones in the team's sporting development.
Following its experience with Kawasaki and the subsequent project with MV Agusta, Motozoo is now preparing to take on a new technical challenge, putting the experience gained over the years at the service of the development of the Suzuki GSX-R750.
Making the programme even more ambitious is the rider chosen to race the number 40 Suzuki: Mattia Casadei. For Motozoo, this is an important reunion. Casadei already raced with the Merate-based team in the 2025 Supersport World Championship, when, aboard the MV Agusta, he immediately demonstrated his speed and adaptability, claiming two pole positions in the six rounds he contested. That experience created a strong relationship between rider and team and today provides an important foundation for taking on a completely new challenge together. Casadei also brings an outstanding international résumé to the project. A MotoE World Champion, as well as a World Championship runner-up, the Italian rider has demonstrated speed, experience and the ability to adapt to different technical projects. The strong understanding between Motozoo and Casadei, combined with the rider's experience in WorldSSP, will be a key element in the development work on the GSX-R750.
The 2027 season will therefore represent much more than a technical change for Motozoo Racing: It will mark the beginning of a project aimed at bringing Suzuki firmly back among the leading manufacturers in the world of production-based motorcycle racing.
Fabio Uccelli, Team Manager Motozoo Racing. Motozoo photo.
Fabio Uccelli - Team Manager Motozoo Racing: "For us, this is much more than simply changing bikes. It is the beginning of a project we strongly believe in, and we are proud to have the opportunity to bring a brand like Suzuki back to the Supersport World Championship. We are talking about a manufacturer that has written extraordinary chapters in motorcycle racing history and achieved some hugely important results in Supersport. Motozoo has been competing in this championship for several years, and we have grown as a team in this paddock. In 2023, we had the satisfaction of winning the World Supersport Challenge with Tom Booth-Amos, and since then we have continued to invest and gain experience. Today, being able to put everything we have learned at the service of a project like the Suzuki GSX-R750 represents both an opportunity and a major responsibility for us. We know there is a lot of work ahead because taking on a new project requires development and a huge commitment from the entire team, but that is precisely what makes this challenge even more exciting. Having Mattia with us is another key element. We know him well, we already worked together in 2025, and we know how fast he is and how important he can be in developing the bike. Together we claimed two pole positions and saw just how much potential he has. Starting again with him, with Suzuki and with such an important project allows us to look towards 2027 with great enthusiasm and ambition. We want to respect and honour the history of this brand, but above all we want to start writing a new chapter of it."
Motozoo rider Mattia Casadei. Motozoo photo.
Mattia Casadei (#40): "I am really happy to be back with Motozoo and to do so as part of such an important project. I already had a great experience with Fabio and the team in 2025, and from the very first races we were able to be competitive, also claiming two pole positions. Returning to an environment and to people I already know will definitely be important, especially because we have a completely new challenge ahead of us. Bringing the Suzuki GSX-R750 back to the Supersport World Championship is a major responsibility, but also a huge source of motivation. Suzuki is a brand with an incredible history in motorcycle racing, and knowing that I am the rider chosen for this comeback makes me very proud. There will be a lot of work to do, and we will have to get to know and develop the bike step by step, but that is exactly what makes this project so interesting. I know how Motozoo works and I know how much passion there is within the team. I can't wait to start working with the team and to bring the number 40 bike onto the track. The goal will be to develop quickly, be competitive and try to bring Suzuki back to the positions it deserves."
Motozoo will race using the Suzuki GSX-R750 fitted with ride-by-wire designed and developed by Team Hammer and Bike Sport Developments. A longstanding racing enterprise in the United States, Team Hammer has been racing 46 consecutive seasons and manages the Next Generation program for the Suzuki GSX-R750. In addition to the supplying the ride-by-wire system, Team Hammer will assist Motozoo with technical support and high-performance parts developed racing in the MotoAmerica series.
Chris Ulrich - Team Hammer Vice President: "I initiated the design and development of the ride-by-wire system and convinced Suzuki to homologate the bike in 2022. The GSX-R750 has had a lot of success in MotoAmerica, British Supersport, the Isle of Man, and the International Dutch Championship. I'm very proud to finally see a Suzuki GSX-R750 Powered by Team Hammer on the grid in the Supersport World Championship!"
With this new project, Motozoo Racing, Suzuki and Mattia Casadei are now preparing to take on the 2027 FIM Supersport World Championship together.
On one side is a manufacturer that has written important chapters in the history of the Supersport World Championship; on the other, a team that has built its experience in this category all the way to winning the 2023 WorldSSP Challenge. At the heart of the project is a World Champion rider like Mattia Casadei and a Suzuki GSX-R750 to learn, develop and refine with one shared objective: Turning a major comeback into a new winning project.
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ASBK: Cameron Dunker Set For Dual-Class Campaign [ 30-Oct-26 6:53pm ]Addicted to Track are excited to announce the signing of former Australian Supersport Champion Cameron Dunker, who will contest the full 2026-2027 ASBK summer season in the Next Gen Supersport category aboard the team's Yamaha R6.
In a unique arrangement, Dunker will simultaneously continue his existing Superbike campaign with Blue Marlin Pools East Racing, competing across both categories with two independently operated teams.
The ambitious dual-class campaign marks an exciting return to the Supersport category for Dunker, who claimed the 2023 title on his 16th birthday following an impressive rookie season that included four race victories and three overall round wins.
As dual Supersport 300 and Yamaha R3 Cup champion in 2022, Supersport 600 champion in 2023, and now an Australian Superbike race winner in 2026 after a maiden victory at The Bend in May, Dunker has continued to establish himself as one of Australia's leading competitors, finishing fourth in both the 2025 and 2026 Superbike championships.
The South Australian circuit will now provide the setting for another significant milestone in Dunker's career, beginning his campaign with Addicted to Track when the Next Gen Supersport championship kicks off on November 13-15.
Competing in both categories will present a considerable challenge, with Jamie Stauffer being the last rider to have achieved the double championship victory in 2006 aboard Yamaha machinery.
For Addicted to Track, the signing brings an accomplished rider into its Supersport program as the team continues to strengthen its presence across multiple ASBK categories.
Cameron Dunker (left) with Mark McGregor, Team Principal of Addicted to Track. Photo courtesy Addicted to Track Team.
Quote from Team Principal, Mark McGregor: "We spoke with Cam about the opportunity to return to Supersport alongside his Superbike commitments, and we fully believe that he has what it takes to do well across both classes. We're expecting him to do well on our R6 with the support of our team and sponsors, and look forward to helping him showcase his talent. We're really pleased to have reached a direct agreement with Cam, and we're ready for an exciting season together."
The Australian Superbike Championship's summer season continues at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia on November 13-15.
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AHRMA Announces 2027 Road Race Schedule [ 30-Oct-26 2:34pm ](October 30, Knoxville, Tennessee) - The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2027 National Roadracing series presented by VIB-ISO will unfold over 10 weekends at a variety of racetracks throughout the United States.
"AHRMA is ready to hit the gas in 2027 with a schedule that delivers a fantastic mix of iconic venues from coast to coast. While many of our favorite annual stops return, I'm especially excited to see AHRMA heading back to Inde Motorsports Ranch and making long-awaited returns to Thunderhill Raceway and West Desert, formerly Utah Motorsports Campus. These additions bring even more variety to an already strong lineup, creating a well-rounded season that racers and fans alike are going to love," said Leasha Overturf, AHRMA's Road Race Director.
The season kicks off on February 11 with an AHRMA-run track day open to members of all organizations at Roebling Road Raceway and moves into the race weekend from February 12-14, in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 7, during the 22nd Annual Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL.
This season includes a western back-to-back with a weekend at Thunderhill Raceway, CA, followed by West Desert Raceway, UT.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world's best classic motorcycle racing events with AHRMA.
2027 AHRMA National Roadracing Series Schedule*
2/11-14 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/26-28 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/23-25 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/21-23 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
6/11-6/13 Autobahn, Joliet, IL (dates pending)
6/25-27 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
7/30-8/1 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/27-29 Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
9/3-5 West Desert Raceway, Grantsville, UT
10/8-11 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL**
*Preliminary Schedule as of 10/30/2026, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
"I'm super excited about the 2027 AHRMA Road Racing schedule. We've got a terrific mix of venues that promise our racers a diverse and challenging season. Putting a schedule together is about more than selecting tracks, it's about creating a great experience for our members and giving them something to look forward to all season long, Leasha has nailed it! Before you know it, February will be here, and we'll be back on the grid. So, now's the time to get those machines ready," shared Greg "GT" Tomlinson, AHRMA Chairman of the Board.
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
Registration for these events will be opening soon at ahrma.motorsportreg.com.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
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The biennial FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) returns this season for its second edition, with the 2026 Goiás FIM Intercontinental Games scheduled for 11-13 December at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, Brazil.
The prestigious event will bring together teams from the six FIM Continental Unions (CONUs) - Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania - to compete across circuit racing and motocross. Each CONU will field twelve riders, split evenly between Supersport (SSP), Supersport 300 (SSP300) and MX2. The two circuit racing classes featured at the inaugural ICG at Jerez, Spain, in 2024, while MX2 joins the programme for 2026, extending the competition to off-road racing.
Each CONU may select one 'specialist' rider with a permanent place in an FIM World Championshipin 2026. Teams must also include at least one female rider per category, who may likewise be a permanent FIM World Championship rider this season. All other selected riders must be considered 'rising talents' and must not have competed in an FIM World Championship as permanent riders during 2026.
Yamaha will provide machinery for both circuit racing classes, with a fleet of YZF-R7 and YZF-R3 models available. Motocross competitors will race on locally supplied motorcycles, according to each rider's requested brand and model and in compliance with FIM regulations.
In the run-up to the event, we will take a closer look at each CONU's selection. This week, FIM North America takes the spotlight.
FIM North America's efforts in Brazil will be overseen by Circuit Racing Team Manager Michael Martin who returns to his 2024 role alongside Steve Westfall who is the Motocross Team Manager.
Kensei Matsudaira at San Juan Villicum. Photo courtesy of Kensei Matsudaira.
Captaining the team's SSP300 riders, Kensei Matsudaira only turned sixteen in October, but the Californian already has a wealth of experience across a variety of disciplines including Flat Track, SuperMoto and Speedway. A multi-time champion in the MotoAmerica Mini Cup, he finished a close second in both the MotoAmerica Talent Cup and the FIM Moto4 Latin Cup this season.
Ella Dreher on her MP13 Racing/One Cure Racing MotoAmerica MV Agusta Supersport racebike. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
He is joined by Ella Dreher in an SSP300 squad that is filled with young, talented riders. A fighting fifth in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup, the sixteen-year-old Floridian represented Melissa Paris' team in the first three rounds of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport championship before a crash in May sidelined her, although she returned for the final two rounds and will be fighting fit for the ICG.
Avery Dreher (on the left) and Hayden Schults (on the right) at the 2024 FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo by Gpagency / courtesy FIM.
The team's third SSP300 rider is sixteen-year-old Hank Vossberg who has dominated the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup, claiming eight race wins on his way to the national title. Last season the rider from Minnesota placed third overall - with three race wins - in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup series and also made appearances in the Twins Cup on his way to fourth overall.
Hank Vossberg (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Completing FIM North America's all-teenaged line-up in the SSP300 category, sixteen-year-old Texan Michael 'Mikey Lou' Sanchez was eighteenth in this year's FIM Moto4 European Cup. A former champion in the 110cc and 160cc classes of the MotoAmerica Mini Cup, he has had a base in Europe in recent seasons.
Mikey Lou Sanchez at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Texas Motorcycle Academy.
FIM North America's effort in the SSP category is Captained by twenty-year-old Californian Max Toth. Another rider who competed in Jerez in 2024, Toth was fourth in the opening SSP300 race two years ago before his early exit from race two. A MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and Twins Cup podium finisher, Toth competed in the 2024 FIM Europe Moto2 European Championship and after injury marred his 2025 season he bounced back this year, racing in selected rounds of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup and the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series and finished twenty-second in the FIM JuniorGP Moto2 World Championship.
Max Toth (27) at Magny-Cours, in France. Photo courtesy Cardoso Racing Team.
Toth is joined on the SSP team by eighteen-year-old Maryland racer Matthew Chapin who achieved SSP300 finishes of seventh and twelfth at Jerez in 2024. This season he has continued to show his huge promise and was just two points away from an overall podium finish in the seven-round MotoAmerica Twins Cup after finishing second on his series debut in 2025.
Matthew Chapin (95) at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
A veteran of the 2024 ICG when she recorded a pair of thirteenth-placed finishes in the SSP class, thirty-two-year-old Mallory Dobbs from Washington State works as a civil engineer when she is not racing. A late convert to motorcycling having only learned to ride at the age of twenty-two, Dobbs raced at amateur level until making her MotoAmerica debut in 2022 and has competed in all three editions of the FIM WorldWCR series with end-of-season rankings of eleventh in 2024, fourteenth in 2025 and twenty-third this year.
Mallory Dobbs at 2024 FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo by Gpagency / courtesy FIM.
Completing the FIM North America SSP line-up, twenty-year-old Blake Davis was fifth in this season's MotoAmerica Supersport championship after finishing third in 2024 and 2025. A two-time MotoAmerica Twins Cup champion, the Virginian - winner of the AMA Youth Road Racer of the Year award in 2018 and AMA Nicky Hayden Road Racing Horizon Award in 2019 - competed in the inaugural ICG when he recorded an eleventh in the second SSP race after retiring on the opening lap of race one.
Blake Davis (22) at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Canadian Dylan Rempel is Captain of the MX2 squad and the nineteen-year-old from Ontario will be aiming to lead by example having already forged a hard-earned reputation for his determination and commitment. With experience of running near the front in both the AMA Pro Motocross Championship SMX Next and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Futuresclasses, this season Rempel was crowned 250cc Pro Class champion in the national Canadian Triple Crown series.
Aged just seventeen and hailing from Colorado, Mayla Herrick had to wait until round three of the 2026 AMA Women's Motocross Championship until she was old enough to compete and she immediately claimed a moto win before crashing out of the second race. Despite this she still finished the season ranked eighth with overall podiums at Unadilla and Ironman Raceway and she was the youngest member of the Team USA squad that won the FIM Oceania Women's Motocross Cup in early 2026.
The third member of the MX2 team, twenty-four-year-old Preston Kilroy won the 250 Pro class of the national 2025 Triple Crown Series before graduating to the 450 Pro division this season where he finished fourth and claimed the overall win at the final round. The rider from Wyoming made his professional Motocross debut in 2020 and his professional Supercross debut two years later and has competed in both the 250 and 450 classes of the AMA Pro Motocross Nationals as well as the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship.
Hailing from Manitoba in Canada, twenty-one-year-old Ryder McNabb is a two-time 250 Pro Canadian Motocross Champion who was tenth in this season's 450 Pro class in the Triple Crown Series after finishing seventh in the 250 Pro class in 2025. Making his professional debut in the 250cc class in 2024, he has achieved three top-twenty finishes in the 250cc class of the AMA Pro Motocross Nationals and also has a top-twenty finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Futures class on his racing résumé.
Rob Dingman, President of FIM North America, said: "The FIM Intercontinental Games brings the spirit of competition on two wheels under the international spotlight, and we are eager to showcase the collective talent of the riders from our continent. As we celebrate the second running of this event later this year, we anticipate a strong showing from our twelve riders in Brazil."
Mike Pelletier, FIM North America Delegate, stated: "We have built a competitive team with a collection of skilled Circuit and Motocross riders that we feel very confident in for this year's FIM Intercontinental Games. Team managers Michael Martin and Steve Westfall bring plenty of experience to their respective roles. I look forward to watching our team compete at this prestigious event, with a chance to bring international glory to North America."
Michael Martin, FIM North America's Circuit Racing Manager, commented: "I'm very honoured [to be Manager]. It's a pleasure for me to do it and I certainly enjoy it. It's been very rewarding so far and, hopefully, we're going to go down there now that we have our feet underneath us and get a good result."
Steve Westfall, FIM North America's Motocross Manager, added: "To be asked to be a Team Manager for such a cool event is an honour. The fact that they considered me means a lot! The team is going to be great. Mike [Pelletier] and I went with what we thought would be the best team to win the FIM Intercontinental Games. Good luck to all the other CONUs competing in this event."
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Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the seven-time World Champion turned a lap time of 1:57.000 to lead the 21-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:57.109 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Ai Ogura was third at 1:57.167 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:57.380 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:57.442.
Marco Bezzecchi was 6th on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a lap time of 1:57.475 and his injured teammate Jorge Martin got 21st with a time of 1:59.670.
MOTOGP PRACTICE
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Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) road course in 2:03.737, topping the field of 28 riders.
Alonso Lopez was second-best with a time of 2:03.881 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 2:03.943 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex.
Izan Guevara crossed the finish line fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha boscoscuro with a lap time of 2:03.971 and Tony Arbolino got fifth on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex with a time of 2:04.448.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon's practice session 12th with a best time of 2:04.685 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
MOTO2 PRACTICE
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Gonzalez collects Friday P1 as big hitters miss Q2 cut in Sepang. A crash in FP1 was backed up by an impressive Practice top spot display from the Moto2 title race leader in Malaysia, with title rival Guevara fourth fastest.
After a fast crash in Free Practice 1, World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) bounced back in style in the all-important Moto2 Practice session to top the timesheets on Friday at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia. Gonzalez's 2:03.737 was good enough to see off the Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) threat by 0.144s, with Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) completing the top three.
Holgado was another rider to crash this morning, but like Gonzalez, didn't show any ill effects from the tip-off in the afternoon stint. Fourth place went to Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), who was the only other rider to get below 0.7s away from his title rival's table-topping time. The exact gap between the title-chasing duo? 0.234s.
2022 Moto2 Malaysian GP winner Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) rounded out the top five ahead of the rider third in the overall standings, Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR - MSI). And it was double delight in the MSI box because Ortola's teammate Angel Piqueras finished P7 to front the rookie charge in Moto2 Practice.
Some of the big headlines came further down the order, though. Two of our 2025 Moto2 Malaysian GP podium finishers, David Alonso (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) and Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing), ended the session in P18 and P19 to face Q1, and they'll be joined in Q1 by British GP winner Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) after the Czech star missed out on the top 14 because his second fastest lap was slower than Adrian Huertas' (Italtrans Racing Team) - the duo both setting 2:04.735.
Moto2 Practice results from Malaysia!
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David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track in 2:11.427 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Rico Salmela was second-best with a time of 2:11.496 on his Red Bull KTM Tech 3 machine.
Veda Pratama, piloting his Honda Team Asia machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:11.519.
Home hero Hakim Danish was fourth on his AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI KTM with a lap time of 2:11.573 and Adrian Fernandez finished the practice session fifth on his Leopard Racing Honda with a time of 2:11.589.
MOTO3 PRACTICE
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Almansa soars to Sepang P1 on Friday, home star Danish fourth. It was business as usual on Friday for the rider currently P2 in the standings whilst the home crowd will be cheering on Danish's strong start.
After a tricky start to the day, David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) paved his way to P1 to draw first blood in Moto3 in Malaysia. Aiming to consolidate P2 overall in the standings, the #22 set the fastest time of the day to head the field whilst the homecoming tour is well underway for Hakim Danish (AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI) with the Malaysian fourth at the chequered flag.
A 2'11.427 saw the Spaniard clear by less than a tenth of a second from rookie star Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3), taking to Sepang for the first time. 0.069s split the top two whilst less than a tenth covered the top three with Phillip Island polesitter Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) continuing his form in third and taking top Honda honours. Danish was a star in fourth ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) whilst, like Almansa, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) turned around a tricky FP1 to round out the top six in Practice.
Heavyweight names are scattered further back with the likes of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in P7, teammate Brian Uriarte in P9 and David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in P10. 2026 World Champion Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) was only 11th whereas big names missed the cut all together. US GP winner Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) will face the Q1 music in 15th, along with Argentinean pairing Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).
Moto3 Practice results from Sepang
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The #25 won't be taking part in the rest of the Malaysian GP as he continues to suffer with his fingers, broken in Lombok.
Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP team) put in a superhuman ride at the Indonesian GP to take a podium despite having fractured fingers, but the #25 was then forced to withdraw from the Australian GP as his recovery continues.
Arriving in Sepang for the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, Fernandez got the ok to take part in FP1 and headed out in the session. However, in a review thereafter he was declared officially unfit and is now sidelined from the event, instead focusing on making a full recovery.
Get well soon, Raul!
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Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:58.912 around the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Marco Bezzecchi was second-best with a 1:59.386 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Pedro Acosta was third with a lap of 1:59.386 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Enea Bastianini finished the first session fourth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16 with a time of 1:59.688.
Acosta's teammate, Brad Binder got fifth with a time of 1:59.737.
MOTOGP FP1
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Marc Marquez leads Bezzecchi and Acosta in FP1, injured Martin completes 12 laps. The championship leader heads into Practice 0.4s clear of the Aprilia and KTM stars, while the #89 finishes 1.8s off the pace in a promising start to the Malaysian GP.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) enjoyed a perfect start to his PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia after the World Championship leader set the only 1:58 lap of the session to lead Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) by 0.474s. The duo set the exact same time to finish FP1 just under half a second away from the #93's 1:58.912, but that wasn't the biggest story of the opening session in Sepang.
The main focus? Jorge Martin's (Aprilia Racing) progress. Team Manager Paolo Bonora explained the 2024 World Champion, "expected to feel worse", with the plan being not to push too much and save energy for Practice later this afternoon. It's early doors, of course, but that's great news going into this afternoon for the rider just 10 points off Marc Marquez in the title chase. At the end of play in FP1, Martin completed 12 laps and sits 1.8s off the summit heading into this afternoon's one-hour Practice stint, six days after suffering a non-displaced fracture of the distal radius. Incredible.
Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha boscoscuro on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:04.005 to lead the field of 28 riders.
David Alonso was the best of the rest with a 2:04.568 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex and his teammate Daniel Holgado got third with exactly the same lap time of 2:04.568.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in fourth with a 2:04.758 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Red Bull KTM Ajo's Collin Veijer got fifth with a time of 2:04.800.
MOTO2 FP1
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Alvaro Carpe was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) road course in 2:11.585, topping the field of 25 riders.
Maximo Quiles was the best of the rest with a 2:11.714 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM and his teammate Marco Morelli was third with a lap time of 2:11.720.
Veda Pratama got fourth with a lap time of 2:11.819 on his Honda Team Asia machine and home hero Hakim Danish was fifth with a time of 2:11.834 on his AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI KTM.
MOTO3 FP1
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