Taikayöntie: a relaxed motorcycle route through rural Finland
Finland’s Taikayöntie runs 52 kilometres from Urjala through Punkalaidun to Huittinen. Two branches expand the route network to 86 kilometres.
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UK motorcycle registrations rise in September 2026
New motorcycle registrations in the UK rose 6.4% in September 2026 and 14.8% over the first nine months, while electric L-category registrations moved the other way.
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MotoGP bikes to lap Austin during Formula 1 weekend
Four MotoGP motorcycles are due to make demonstration laps at Circuit of The Americas on 24 October, ahead of Formula 1 practice at the United States Grand Prix.
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Willie G. Davidson: from the sketchbook to Super Glide
The grandson of a Harley-Davidson co-founder brought together riding experience and transportation design. His 1971 Super Glide helped define the factory-custom motorcycle.
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Yamaha YE-01 pairs electric motocross with a mechanical clutch
The YE-01 concept combines Yamaha’s motocross chassis experience with an electric power unit developed with Electric Motion. A mechanical clutch lets the rider meter drive in a familiar way.
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Iker Lecuona: from first win to WorldSBK runner-up
In his first season with the factory Ducati team, the Spanish rider took four wins and 32 podiums in 36 races. He closed the championship as runner-up at Jerez.
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BMW Motorrad deliveries fall 12.5% in the third quarter
BMW Motorrad delivered 46,605 motorcycles and scooters to customers from July to September, down 12.5% year on year. Deliveries over the first nine months fell 6.1%.
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Hells Canyon BDR-X: a motorcycle loop around the gorge
An 837-kilometre backcountry loop connects Oregon and Idaho around Hells Canyon. Fuel range, changing weather and current route conditions deserve particular attention.
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BSA County: when a motorcycle became a taxi
The 1924 BSA 6/7HP County carried two paying passengers in an enclosed sidecar. It recalls a period when motorcycles also served as urban taxis.
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Ducati displayed design beside engineering at Autostyle
At the Autostyle Design Competition, Ducati showed the Superleggera V4 Centenario alongside its mechanical base. The pairing reveals how a motorcycle’s visible form relates to its structure.
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