Xavi Artigas seals the 2026 Sportbike world title at Jerez
Eighth place in the final race was enough for Artigas to finish eight points clear of David Salvador. Carter Thompson won the race.
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Scooters outpace motorcycles in Italy’s growing two-wheeler market
Italy registered 313,032 new powered two-wheelers over 50 cc in the first nine months of 2026, up 10.88% year on year. Scooter registrations rose much faster than motorcycle registrations.
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Winter motorcycle storage: why a brief start does not help
Starting a stored motorcycle every few weeks and letting it idle for a few minutes may seem careful. A cold engine can retain moisture, while a short idle may not recharge the battery.
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Sweden’s Wilderness Road: plan the motorcycle loop for next summer
The roughly 500-kilometre circuit crosses the Stekenjokk plateau, but its highest section closes for winter. Dates, fuel stops and care for the landscape matter as much as the route itself.
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Moto2 in 2027: the new Triumph engine also demands a new chassis
The next race engine promises roughly 6% more peak power and weighs two kilograms less, while chassis builders must redesign their machines around it.
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A low-mileage used motorcycle still needs a storage check
A polished body and a small odometer reading say little about how a motorcycle was stored. Inspect tyres, brakes, fuel system and electrics before buying.
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Mathilde Martinez takes her sand-racing debut to Italy
After winning both races at the season opener in Morocco, the French rider heads to the Bibione Sand Storm on 24–25 October.
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Flat track world championship finale heads to Argentina for the first time
The final two rounds of the 2026 season are set for Totoras on 24 and 25 October, first on a TT track and then on a conventional oval.
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Tartu to Otepää: a short motorcycle ride through South Estonia’s hills
A route of about 50 kilometres links Tartu and Otepää through a landscape of South Estonian woodland, lakes and hills.
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Yamaha MT-125 for 2027: a new look for an urban motorcycle
The next MT-125 brings a revised seat, tank and front lighting. Its appearance changes while the practical 125cc city-bike brief remains.
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