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THE MOTOCROSS OF EUROPEAN NATIONS RETURNS IN 2027 AT MX VINOHRAD IN SLOVAKIA
Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce the return of the Motocross of European Nations (MXoEN) and Women’s Motocross of European Nations (WMXoEN) in 2027. The event will take place on 11-12 September 2027 at MX Vinohrad in Veľké Uherce, Slovakia, a circuit built by renowned track builder Greg Atkins.
Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error
KTM rider Pedro Acosta has criticised Alex Marquez after the Gresini Ducati rider took out both Acosta and Fabio Di Giannantonio on the first lap of the Motegi sprint on Saturday. The incident brought a swift end to another promising day for Acosta, who had started the sprint on the front row after scoring his first grand prix win in Austria last month.
Alpinestars Unveils The 2027 Racing Sport Collection
Race-developed protection from the track to performance riding on the road. LOS ANGELES, CA, and ASOLO, Italy — Alpinestars advances the 2027 Racing Sport Collection with a new generation of protective […] The post Alpinestars Unveils The 2027 Racing Sport Collection appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.
Video: Gate Pick Selections for Saturday's MXoN Qualifying Races - Where Did USA, Spain, France, Belgium Fall?
Gate pick selections for Saturday's qualifying race at the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.
Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour gets factory-fitted touring kit
Ducati has given its Multistrada V4 S a touring-focused makeover, adding a stack of factory-fitted accessories to create the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour. You may also like to read our Ducati Multistrada V4 S review. It isn't an all-new Multistrada, but rather a more comprehensively equipped version of the existing V4 S, aimed at riders who want their bike ready for long-distance travel straight out of the showroom.
Ducati claims Marc Marquez’s Austria brakes issue “won’t happen again”
Ducati says the brake issue that Marc Marquez had in Austria has been fixed
European launch: LiveWire S4 Honcho Trail tested in France
THE PACK attended the HONCHO Field Day at La Ferme du Prieuré, near Versailles, for the European launch of the LiveWire S4 Honcho Trail. Around the farm, the LiveWire team had laid out a set of light off-road trails through the surrounding fields, giving us a realistic setting to test this compact electric two-wheeler.
CFMOTO 1000MT-X put through its paces at 2026 MT Challenge Global Final
The 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge Global Final brought 80 riders from 20 teams to Spain for two days of technical challenges and adventure riding aboard the 1000MT-X. Team Guatemala emerged victorious ahead of Spain and France. The post CFMOTO 1000MT-X put through its paces at 2026 MT Challenge Global Final appeared first on MCNews.
Canepa’s Comments: Round 10 – Cremona
Round 10 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Champiohship took place at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, this past weekend and there was cause for celebration for Yamaha with the first victory of the 2026 [...] The post Canepa’s Comments: Round 10 – Cremona appeared first on Total Motorcycle.
Italian Bike Week 2026: Italy’s Late-Summer Rally
Each May, the Adriatic beach town of Lignano Sabbiadoro, in northeastern Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region, hosts Biker Fest International, which held its 40th edition earlier this year. Four months later, the same organization returns with Italian Bike Week.
Official: Webb joins Tedder Racing on a Husqvarna!
Husqvarna Mobility is pleased to announce a newly-formed partnership with Team Tedder that formally commences with the 2027 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, welcoming three-time 450SX Champion Cooper Webb in a collaboration set to debut when he represents Team USA at the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Ernée, France, from October...
Robert Lambert is crowned Britain's ninth World Speedway Champion in a nail biting finale
British rider Robert Lambert has become the ninth British World Speedway Champion after a spellbinding performance in the latter rounds of the Grand Prix. The 28-year-old pipped the Polish-born, four-year reigning champion Bartosz Zmarzlik to the post by two points, securing victory with 162 points.
Seven Nations. Thousands Of Votes. One Winner. Spain Wins Triumph Originals 2026
Its Scrambler 400 XC impressed both judges and voters with its original interpretation of the competition’s Time Capsule brief and exceptional build quality. Bringing together custom builders from Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the USA, Triumph Originals 2026 challenged each team to create a one-off ‘Time Capsule’ Scrambler inspired by a defining era from the model’s rich history.
Super Stats: 2026 Motocross of Nations Preview and Stats Breakdown
The best race of the year is here! I absolutely love the Motocross of Nations and can’t wait to watch despite the USA not sending their best team. This year France hosts and the race is in Ernee. This is the 4th time Ernee has hosted the MXoN as a venue.
FOR SALE: 1969 Egli-Vincent Cafe Racer by Godet
Few motorcycles combine British V-twin heritage and specialist chassis engineering as convincingly as the Egli-Vincent. Currently offered on Bring a Trailer, this café racer was built by Godet Motorcycles of Malaunay, France, in 2002, pairing a newly assembled 998cc Vincent-based V-twin with a nickel-plated Egli frame produced under license from Swiss engineer Fritz Egli.
Vespa Shape Trademark Approved in EU — Copycat Scooters on Notice
The iconic Vespa shape now enjoys exclusive legal protection across the entire European Union, marking a major victory for the Italian brand in its long-running battle against copycat designs. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has officially registered the three-dimensional shape of the Vespa Primavera as a trademark, ruling that its distinctive body lines […] The post Vespa Shape Trademark Approved in EU — Copycat Scooters on Notice appeared first on BikesRepublic.com.
Julien Beaumer Joins 2026 AMA U.S. Motocross Team
Beaumer replaces injured Chance Hymas and will compete in MXGP class PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 27, 2026) — As the United States gears up for the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations, which is set to run Oct. 2-4 in Ernée, France, the American Motorcyclist Association announced that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer will join […] The post Julien Beaumer Joins 2026 AMA U.S.
Woolacombe Scooter Rally – are you going too?
This weekend it is the turn of Woolacombe on the north Devon coast to host the BSRA nation scooter rally and we know we are not the only ones looking forward to it! Organised by the South West Scooter Clubs, Woolacombe is favourite among many scooterists throughout Great Britain as well as those from overseas … Continue reading Woolacombe Scooter Rally – are you going too?
Portugal set to stay on MotoGP calendar until 2029
MotoGP has extended its agreement with Portugal, which will continue to host a grand prix until at least 2029 at the Portimao circuit. Portimao first appeared on the MotoGP calendar in 2020 and has featured in every season since. In 2026 it is due to host the penultimate round of the season on 20-22 November.
Vespa Just Trademarked Its Shape, So How Vespa-Like Is Too Vespa-Like Now?
There are scooters, there are retro scooters, and then there are scooters that make you squint for half a second before realizing, nope, that isn't a Vespa. Piaggio has spent decades watching that last category multiply, and it just picked up a potentially useful new tool.
Austria MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results (News) (Race Results)
An interesting weekend at KTM’s home track in Austria. Starting from the front row, KTM’s Pedro Acosta led both the Sprint and the Sunday GP with good gaps over second place. He crashed from the lead in the Sprint with less than 3 laps remaining,…
THE ANTIQUE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS—for September 17th, 2026
Hey, It wasn’t an easy Sunday. But, at 6:00 I rode my Indian to Mike Kane’s house in Sturgis for Dinner. He had about a dozen AMCA guys and girls there some from France. Jerry, his wife cooks an amazing dinner. Mike is the Fuckin’ Asshole and Jerry the dream girl and metal artist.
Born Airborne: The Highly Anticipated Flying Flea C6 Has Landed
Hardcoded to be agile, visceral and resilient, the FF.C6 will be available at the Flying Flea stores in Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin and London with deliveries set to begin by October 2026. Speaking on the Flying Flea’s entry into Europe & the UK, B.
Oostend, Rain and Glory: Robin Quartermain reports from Vespisti Week 2026
Four decades after his first European Vespa adventure, Robin Quartermain headed to Oostend for a wet, sociable, and superbly organised Vespisti Week. Time flies, as they say, when you’re having fun, and where have the 40 years gone since my first European Vespa adventure happened in 1986, when we headed off to EuroVespa 1986 in Barcelona?
CALENDAR UPDATE: MÉRIDA JOINS THE FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AS THE NEW HOME OF THE MXGP OF SPAIN
Infront Moto Racing is proud to announce that Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, will join the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2027 as the new home of the MXGP of Spain on 17-18 April. Alongside the MXGP and MX2 World Championship classes, the weekend will also host rounds of the EMX250 and EMX125 European Championships, bringing the full spectrum of international motocross to one of Spain’s most historic destinations.
Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole
Pedro Acosta has a familiar good feeling aboard his KTM RC16, as he looks to back up his breakthrough victory with another at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. The 22-year-old, who finally broke his grand prix duck last time out in Austria, says Friday at Motegi felt similar to the 2024 Japanese weekend, when he famously scored his first pole position.
MotoMINI Canadian Nationals: Molnar & Tanasic Clinch Titles
Molnar and Tanasic Clinch Titles; Lead Team Canada to Spain. The final two races of the 2026 FIM MotoMINI National Series took place on the infield Go Kart track at […] The post MotoMINI Canadian Nationals: Molnar & Tanasic Clinch Titles appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.
Watch: Friday at MXoN First Thoughts Interviews with Team USA, Prado, Beaton, Coenens, and More
Tom Journet is our boots on the ground guy this weekend at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, for the 79th edition of the event. We had our gate pick ballot today and other pre-race press conferences and team presentations.
Updated Kawasaki Ninja 650 confirmed for Europe
Kawasaki has announced major updates to its middleweight Ninja 650, and unlike many models within its two-wheel range, it gains more than a new set of colours. ‘ The 2027 model will be available in three colour options, including Lime Green and Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black, which carry over from 2026, as well as the new Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Carbon Gray variant.
Jorge Martin surprised by Aprilia’s unwanted Motegi MotoGP stat
Jorge Martin says Aprilia’s lack of a Motegi MotoGP podium surprised him, but Austria gives the championship leader confidence for this weekend.
EV Experience 2026: THE PACK Plaza returns to Zandvoort for a third edition
From 24 to 26 September, THE PACK organised THE PACK Plaza at EV Experience for the third consecutive year. The event at Circuit Zandvoort is the largest electric mobility event in the Netherlands, and the main stage belongs to the car manufacturers.
Ride Italy and experience MotoGP at Mugello with Travelrite and MCNews
MCNews.com.au and Travelrite International have teamed up for a 16-night escorted motorcycle tour through Italy, combining MotoGP at Mugello with Ducati, Lake Garda, Tavullia, San Marino and the roads of Tuscany. The post Ride Italy and experience MotoGP at Mugello with Travelrite and MCNews appeared first on MCNews.
120 Riders Set to Take on 2026 FIM YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Ernée
The 2026 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale will take place from October 2-4 alongside one of the biggest events on the motocross calendar – the prestigious 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations [...] The post 120 Riders Set to Take on 2026 FIM YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Ernée appeared first on Total Motorcycle.
2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica First Look: 9 Fast Facts; 18 Photos
KTM is selling its Dakar race bike to American customers for the first time. The 2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica is a competition-only machine assembled by KTM’s Motorsports department in Austria, and will be available from authorized US dealers this fall with a price of $42,499.
EXCL: Meuwissen Motorsports to make the switch to GASGAS machinery for 2027
Meuwissen Motorsports are set to make a change in machinery for the 2027 season. We are able to exclusively confirm that the team will make the switch from Honda to GASGAS. The team entered the MXGP paddock for the 2026 season, competing across the European and World Motocross Championship paddock.
First 100 Colls France crowns Kove duo after 48-hour strategy challenge in the Alps
Between September 11 and 13 the French Alps held host to the first 100 Colls France challenge. The Colls 100 is a unique event in which participants have 48 hours to navigate their own route with the aim being to score the most points before time is up.
MotoGP to race in Portugal until 2029
The spectacular Portimão circuit made its debut on the MotoGP calendar in 2020, marking the return of MotoGP to Portugal for the first time since 2012. In 2021, MotoGP returned to the venue and the event subsequently secured a longer-term place in the championship from 2023 onwards, with ever-growing crowds and increasing international visibility.
Top 20 Most Expensive Café Racers Ever Sold at Auction
Café racers started as stripped-down, performance-focused motorcycles built by enthusiasts who wanted to travel quickly between cafés. Lightweight chassis, low handlebars, rear-set controls and tuned engines defined the movement, which emerged in Britain during the 1950s and 1960s.
120 Riders Set to Take on 2026 FIM YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Ernée
The post 120 Riders Set to Take on 2026 FIM YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Ernée appeared first on MX Vice.
Marc Marquez denies anger on Austrian sprint podium: he was just 'saving energy'
Marc Marquez has explained his sour demeanour following the recent MotoGP sprint race in Austria as energy-saving. There was much speculation about Marquez's reluctance to celebrate after the Saturday sprint at Spielberg, which he finished second behind Aprilia's Jorge Martin.
Yamaha R3 BLU CRU: American Clark Sets Cremona Lap Record
Chris leaves Cremona with the lap record after another front running weekend in Italy! Chris Clark once again showed he is one of the leading contenders in the 2026 Yamaha R3 […] The post Yamaha R3 BLU CRU: American Clark Sets Cremona Lap Record appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.
Watch Live: Motocross of Nations Teams Presentation Friday at 10:30 a.m. Eastern/7:30 a.m. Pacific
Watch the teams presentation on Friday morning, live Ernée, France, for the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. The teams presentation starts at 10:30 a.m. Eastern/7:30 a.m. Pacific.
Triumph Originals 2026 won by Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles
Triumph Originals 2026 has drawn to a close, and it’s Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles that have taken the crown. You may also like to read our Triumph Scrambler 400 X review. Competing alongside them in this year’s competition were teams from Canada, China, France, Italy, the UK and the USA.
Motegi tyre allocation poses fresh concern for Marc Marquez and Ducati
The stiffer Michelin rear tyre that Ducati struggled with in Austria returns as part of this weekend’s expanded allocation for the Japanese MotoGP.
Scuter gets an update: new features, a bigger fleet and wider coverage in Milan
Source: THE PACK Italia | © Marco Ghezzi – Fabrizio Tiriolo | Italy’s most original two-wheel sharing service – built around a protective, roomy, three-wheeled electric scooter that can be ridden without a helmet – keeps growing its user base. But Scuter isn’t resting on its success.
Australian podiums as Pawelec seals Moto2 European title at Aragon
Jacob Roulstone claimed his first Moto2 podium and Harrison Voight finished just 0.137 seconds from victory at Aragon, where Milan Pawelec secured the European title. Race reports, results and championship standings across all four MotoJunior classes.
Manzi and Gardner Secure Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona Race 1
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, for the first race day of the weekend. Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner pushed hard throughout Race 1, eventually securing [...] The post Manzi and Gardner Secure Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona Race 1 appeared first on Total Motorcycle.
Alpinestars Stella Grace Jacket Review: Oscar Spiral, Urban Armor
The urban-focused, ultra-stylish Grace is another winner from Alpinestars, and this Alpinestars Stella Grace jacket review will tell you why. This mid-season jacket pairs effortlessly with a wide range of motorcycles. Its versatile styling made it my first choice when I headed to Spain to test two of Triumph’s latest modern classics: the Thruxton 400 […] The post Alpinestars Stella Grace Jacket Review: Oscar Spiral, Urban Armor appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
Farres, Haarup and McLellan look ahead to MXoN
Fresh from securing the 2026 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship, Triumph Factory Racing’s Guillem Farres will lead a strong line-up of Triumph riders at the upcoming FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, this weekend. The newly crowned world champion will represent Team Spain, MX2 World Championship runner-up Camden McLellan competes for Team South Africa,...
Portugal's 'Mugen' Hornet crowned winner of Honda's 2026 Battle of the Twins build-off
A forest-green CB750 Hornet named ‘Mugen’ has won Honda’s 2026 Customs ‘Battle of the Twins’ competition, beating nine rival one-offs to take both the On Road category and the overall crown. Built by Portuguese dealer Mototrofa, the streetfighter took 10,092 of the 42,119 votes cast – almost 24% of the total, and 36% of the On Road vote.
Portugal’s ‘Mugen’ Wins Honda Customs’ 2026 Battle of the Twins
Portugal’s ‘Mugen’ streetfighter named as winner of the 2026 Honda Customs ‘Battle of the Twins’ customisation competition
Alberto Forato replaces Andrea Bonacorsi in Team Italy
The Italian federation announced today that Alberto Forato will replace the injured Andrea Bonacorsi in Team Italy for the Motocross of Nations. Bonacorsi was injured during the Grand Prix of Arnhem and has not yet recovered from his injury. Forato has continued training hard following the World Championship season and is ready to step in for Bonacorsi as part of Team Italy!
Francesco Bagnaia credits Dani Pedrosa TV comment for progress at Austrian GP
On a tough weekend for Ducati in Austria, one of the few positives was a mild return to form for factory rider Francesco Bagnaia. The Italian has struggled in MotoGP since the summer break, awakening memories of his dramatic difficulties throughout most of 2025.
WorldSBK: Race Two Results From Cremona
Iker Lecuona won the World Superbike Race Two Sunday afternoon at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, Lecuona won the 23-lap race by 8.590 seconds. […] The post WorldSBK: Race Two Results From Cremona appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.
How to Watch: Motocross of Nations and Mason-Dixon GNCC Broadcast/Streaming Information
The 2027 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will take place this weekend in Ernée, France. The 79th edition of MXoN will kick off with today's pre-race activities, followed by Saturday's qualifying races and then Sunday's motos. You can tune into www.mxgp-tv.com all weekend long to watch the action live.
Harley-Davidson crowns first-ever Bagger World Cup champion in Austria
Harley-Davidson has crowned Archie McDonald as the first-ever FIM Bagger World Cup Champion in Austria. The Joe Rascal Racing rider headed the championship going into the season-finale at the Red Bull Ring, and after title rivals Andrea Iannone and Eric Granado both retired from race one, McDonald’s path to clinching the title became a lot clearer.
2026 Cremona WorldSBK, Race 2 Results: Lecuona wins as Bulega takes the title
Results from Race 2 at the 2026 Italian WorldSBK at Cremona Circuit, the final race of 2026's round 10. Iker Lecuona took victory in Race 2 at Cremona, securing his first hat-trick in WorldSBK. Behind, Nicolo Bulega cruised to second, eight seconds behind his team-mate and four seconds ahead of Yari Montella in third.
Slow Burn: 7,000 hours of heavy metal inspired by Hetfield’s Auburn
Game Over Cycles’ Slow Burn brings James Hetfield’s Auburn styling to two wheels. The 3.3-metre custom took 7,000 hours to build and has collected three more awards at European Bike Week. We take a closer look at the details. The post Slow Burn: 7,000 hours of heavy metal inspired by Hetfield’s Auburn appeared first on MCNews.
Arenas Takes One Step Closer to Championship Glory with Cremona Podium
Albert Arenas took one step closer to becoming 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion with second place in the opening race of Round 10 of the championship at the Cremona Circuit, Italy. Starting from [...] The post Arenas Takes One Step Closer to Championship Glory with Cremona Podium appeared first on Total Motorcycle.
Moto Guzzi Factory and Museum Open in Mandello: 32 Photos
Moto Guzzi opened a new factory and museum at its home in Mandello del Lario, Italy, this month, capping almost five years of construction and an investment the Piaggio Group puts at over €50 million. The opening came in the brand’s 105th year and one day before the start of Moto Guzzi World Days.