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A recovery truck could have your damaged motorcycle aboard before you’ve spotted every injury, while passing tires crush small pieces of debris. When deciding what to do after a motorcycle accident, put your safety ahead of the machine lying in the road. Let the bike wait. Standi…
Lane filtering is practically a global motorcycle tradition. Italy’s lawmakers have apparently just discovered it exists.
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola says his view on the Marquez/Bezzecchi clash is unchanged
Four-time WorldSBK race winner Alex Lowes has finally completed his motorcycle licence training.
VIDEO - Fabio explains to Marc what he should have done to avoid contact with Bezzecchi: "He was way, way up the inside, he gave him a knock"
Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has picked up two fractures in his right foot following his frightening accident during the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. The injury will prevent him from taking part in Sunday's Qatar GP at the very least, with the rem…
“The pass was a bit aggressive, but anyone can make a mistake: Fermin has been out for a lot of races, and it’s not easy to get used to the aerodynamics again. I’m happy that my weekend turned around, but not with the result.”
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The Qatar Sprint race has been red-flagged after a collision between Fermin Aldeguer and Pecco Bagnaia.
For a few years now, Honda has been talking about an anti-crashing electronics system it’s developing for motorcycles. They’ve revealed the latest generation of this at EICMA this week. They call the new system SENSING RIDE. Leaving aside the awkwardness of that name, not to ment…
“I didn’t brake late; in fact, on that lap, Acosta and I actually braked even earlier. But Pecco took a wide line, and unfortunately, I touched him.”
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Electric brand, Zero Motorcycles used their stand at the EICMA trade show in Milan to unveil ‘Project Ventura’ – a new supermoto-inspired machine for A1 licence holders from as young as...
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Bikers with a motorcycle producing more than 95dB of noise could face further riding bans on roads in the Tyrolean Alps.
Marco Bezzecchi was one of three riders who did not sign a letter to MotoGP about racing in Qatar
A scraped tank can be repainted. A bent rearset can be replaced. But once a motorcycle has been stripped, repaired, or sold for salvage, the marks that help explain a crash may be much harder to examine. For a café racer owner, the record also needs to show what the bike was befo…
MotoGP teams have reportedly been given emergency guidelines for this weekend's Qatar round.
Jorge Martin must wait until Friday for a medical review before attempting a Qatar MotoGP return.
The majority of the MotoGP grid has reported severe asphalt deterioration at the Sepang International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Several riders revealed being struck by loose pieces of tarmac during the opening two practice sessions on Friday, with at l…
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Nearly all of them signed the document sent to the MotoGP Group, which, in a meeting with the team managers, confirmed that the race will go ahead. Alex Márquez will undergo surgery on his collarbone.
Most of the riders are reluctant to race in Doha, yet the organiser is pressing ahead and warning of hefty penalties for any no-shows. Carlos Ezpeleta points to safety guarantees and a general evacuation plan, although no public documentation has been released. Should the World C…
Joan Mir was forced to retire from the Malaysian MotoGP after dizziness returned.
Ai Ogura accepts most of the blame for a late Malaysian MotoGP clash with fellow Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi.
“Raul Fernandez breaks a finger at Mandalika, races the next day, and is then pulled from the race. But Martin isn’t, because he’s in the running for the World Championship? The show must go on”
The Trackhouse Racing rider attempted to take part in FP1, But after completing five laps, he was forced to stop due to pain. The circuit's medical team subsequently declared him unfit to continue.
Marco Melandri has taken issue with MotoGP doctors’ decision to let Martin ride at Sepang
The Spanish rider consulted with Dr. Charte. After a thorough assessment, they decided to end his track activity for the day. Further check-ups are scheduled prior to FP3.
"At the moment we have no power at all. I think 70% of the Paddock don’t want to go, but I’m calmer than the top three. The race weekend? I’m aiming to survive."
"All the riders understand that we would benefit from it. United, we can have more say in certain decisions. For Qatar, we expect concrete answers by this weekend."
Jose Antonio Rueda reflects on his horrible warm-up lap crash at the 2025 Malaysian Moto3 race.
Enea Bastianini thinks MotoGP’s Qatar situation is “uniting” riders to discuss about broader subjects, and suggests a riders’ association could be in the future.
The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG), the championship's commercial rights holder, remains fully committed to staging the Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled for next weekend after being postponed by almost six months from its original date. The conflict that broke out in Febru…
The family of jailed motorcyclists Lindsay and Craig Foreman believe they are edging closer to freeing the couple, who have been detained since January 2025.
Raul Fernandez admits he “feels worse” now than he did three weeks ago when he first broke two fingers at the Indonesian MotoGP.
Jorge Martin says he is pressing ahead with the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend despite expecting it to be “really difficult” and “really painful” to ride a MotoGP bike with a broken arm. The factory Aprilia rider followed an intensive recovery programme with his physiotherapist in …
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Dutch motocross rider Ivano van Erp has announced his retirement from professional racing. Earlier this year, Van Erp suffered a devastating crash during a Dutch pre-season race in Oss, an accident that nearly cost him his life. After months of recovery and reflection, he has mad…
This week’s poll follows news that special road markings and signage have been installed in Derbyshire to help keep riders safer and better informed on the road. The system uses broken...
Maverick Vinales says he has to keep racing with an injury or else he doesn’t get paid
ASBK leader Harrison Voight is believed to have suffered a serious leg fracture in a vicious testing highside at One Raceway. With The Bend just over two weeks away, the setback threatens the defending champion’s summer campaign. The post ASBK champ injured while testing at One R…
Planning on touring Italy in 2027? Changes to roads with crash barriers are taking place from April, and here’s what you need to know.
Toprak Razgatlioglu has issued a first update after his season-ending crash at the Indonesian MotoGP.
Malaysia’s teenage motorcycle problem comes with a rather inconvenient plot twist.
A rider’s neck is something that’s not often thought about until its presence is felt, either because it’s uncovered and getting cold and wet, or because an ‘unintentional dismount’ has caused an...
At Phillip Island, they had requested safety guarantees and are expected to receive a response in Malaysia. Meanwhile, an emergency evacuation plan is being prepared.
VIDEO - Carlo Pernat criticises the Sprints and the MotoGP calendar: too many injuries, Martín risks the championship and leaving Phillip Island is a disgrace
A motorcyclist from Herefordshire has launched a petition to replace give way signs with stop signs at thousands of junctions across Britain.
I want fewer distractions, not more.
A motorcyclist has been caught by police after reaching speeds of up to 140mph on a major road in Essex.
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi revealed that the MotoGP riders met to discuss and vote on whether they'd like to go ahead with the Qatar GP amid safety concerns.
In 2000, Carl Fogarty fractured his left humerus at Phillip Island. Twenty-six years later, on the same track, Jorge Martín is dealing with another serious fracture.
“I told the guys: I’ve already lost a rider here; this is where Fogarty’s career came to an end. Ducati wasted an opportunity today, but 10 points are nothing.”
Jorge Martin receives an encouraging scan result after Saturday's MotoGP title blow.
Maverick Vinales has criticised the nature of the contracts governing MotoGP riders, which can lead to situations such as his own this weekend in Australia, where he is racing despite being far from fully fit because KTM will not pay him the agreed salary if he does not compete. …
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix after breaking his forearm in a high-speed crash in the sprint. In a statement released less than two hours after the sprint, Aprilia revealed that the Spaniard has suffered a fracture to his radius, one…
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A battle for a few points has escalated into a very serious injury, raising the prospect that the championship could lose one of its leading protagonists. The incident revives a familiar debate: aren’t 44 races a year too many?
Jorge Martin has given his first thoughts on the crash that has ended his Australian GP
A second Aprilia MotoGP rider faces injury concerns at Phillip Island
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling two motorcycle models because the fuel pump may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or fire. Up to 4,206 Honda VT 1300 CX and VT750 motorcycles in total may be affected by this recall. Honda’s detailed, if not ove…
Marco Bezzecchi escaped punishment after a scar incident in Australian GP Practice
“We need to stand united. It’s important for our protection and to have a stronger voice in certain decisions. Now we just need to find someone to represent us. Who? I’d prefer someone from outside this world, someone who works in safety.”
“I didn’t do a proper time attack, but I'm fortunately in Q2,” he explained. About the riders meeting: “Now everyone recognizes the need for a riders association.”
Rush hour on Wilshire, 6 p.m. The sedans aren’t going anywhere, and you’re already three blocks ahead on two wheels. That freedom is real. So is the trade-off. You get no doors and no airbags, and from an SUV driver’s seat, you’re an easy shape to overlook. In the city, safety ru…
New road markings and signage have been installed in Derbyshire to help keep riders safer and better informed on the road. Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment...
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This year marks the Canadian Motorcycle Association’s 80th anniversary. For eight decades, the CMA has been advocating for riders, supporting competition, promoting safety, and bringing together... The post More Than A Logo: Sharing The Story of Canadian Motorcycling appeared fir…
There’s a bit of a battle going in British motorcycling. No, I’m not talking about aging ex-MotoGPer Scott Redding trying to reclaim former glory by stealing the British Superbike championship... The post Impact Protection or Abrasion Resistance? appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo…
Owners of 2020 through 2026 KTM 1290 and 1390 Super Duke Rs and Super Duke R Evos might want to know about this KTM PowerParts recall.
Swiss company Aegis Rider have released a new heads-up helmet display that aims to transform the road ahead, displaying sat-nav directions, speed and warnings in real time with a pair of very clever...
“It’s fine to create heroes, but they need to be long-term, not short-term. More spectacle means more risks; they should at least cut the number of Sprints in half.”
GoPros recorded Amin Belechguer as he fled from the police. He later scampered through hedge rows after officers disabled his bike.
Deterioration of seals on the unit could allow moisture to collect inside, corroding electrical contacts and causing a fire risk.
The Dainese Smart GO motorcycle airbag vest weighs 780g and offers Level 2 chest and back protection, with smartphone power and optional backpack integration.
Following the FIM International Court of Appeal's ruling in the Leopard case, the disqualification from the first six Grands Prix has been overturned, Adrián Fernández regains his points and the standings change
