The key traits that make Luca Marini right ‘mix’ for Tech3 MotoGP team
Guenther Steiner says Luca Marini brings the experience and temperament Tech3 needs alongside rookie Senna Agius for the new MotoGP era.
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Benda Rock 707: China Continues To Up Its Game
China, for a long time, was known as a country that made budget-friendly bikes and that was pretty much it. The machines were mechanically crude, with styling borrowed from the West (often, multiple different Euro or Japanese machines’ styling went into one China bike). This is t…
The Monday Gate Drop Presented By Yamaha Motor Canada
Greetings! Welcome to this Fall edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column, which as always is brought to you by the fine people at Yamaha Motor Canada. This is a big week for Blu Cru riders as this weekend is the Yamaha Rider Appreciation Day at Sand Del Lee. On Saturday, Blu Cru ri…
Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Red Bull Ring 2026
By Mat Oxley: When most people picture the landlocked mountains of Austria, the last thing they think of is shark attacks. So imagine our surprise when we saw the Shark gobble up the competition this week at Red Bull Ring, even devouring Jorge Martin whole. The Shark in question …
The Yamaha RD350: Cult Classic Two-Stroke History and Why It’s Still Collectible
There are motorcycles you remember because they were beautiful. Others stick with you because they were fast, or because they scared the hell out of you, or because somebody you knew had one and spent an unreasonable amount of time explaining why his was better than everybody els…
the girlypops take the championship lead
Is the title Marc’s to lose? How big was Bezzecchi’s fumble? And is Pedro Acosta currently the best rider on the grid? In this episode of the MotoGirlyPops podcast, self-proclaimed girlypops Daxa and TVRoomRaccoon go through all the MotoGP action from Misano. Plus Raccoon defendi…
Maxxis Tires’ – Classic Steel #69 “1982 Suzuki Off-Road”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at ads for Suzuki’s awesome 1982 lineup of off-road machines. In 1982, I would have absolutely died to have this all-new Full Floating RM80. Hell, I would still love to have one in this condition to rip around on n…
Give Us This Cheap As Hell Retro Honda Motorcycle Now!
An actual whole motorcycle for under $3,000? Give it to us.
MXA RETRO TEST: THE WEIRD & WILD 2010 YAMAHA YZ450F
The 2010 Yamaha YZ450F is not a bike that was released into a vacuum. There was more pre-release publicity about the 2010 Yamaha YZ450F than about any other bike in the history of the sport up to that time. If you don’t know what Yamaha changed for 2010, then you aren’t getting v…
Why KTM must stay humble after Acosta’s win and learn lessons from the past
Until this weekend, KTM's last MotoGP victory had come courtesy of Miguel Oliveira, in the 2022 Thai Grand Prix - a race heavily affected by rain. That same Sunday at Buriram, Pedro Acosta finished 16th in the Moto2 race. It was his first season in the intermediate class, before …
Dixon: “I’m not going through hell for nothing—this MotoGP burns young riders out”
“Riders start so early that by the time they’re 30, they’re already burned out. My wife’s illness has given me motivation and makes me believe that one day we’ll be champions. Redding? You have to build your own path.”
My Kids Are Going To Love These New Triumph Electric Dirt Bikes
Designed to get kids hooked on motorcycles, these new dirt bikes from Triumph look like a huge win.
BEST OF JODY’S BOX: MOTOCROSS IS 25% MACHINE, 75% MAN & 100% MONEY
BY JODY WEISEL Motocross is 25 percent machine and 75 percent man. In admiration of that old saw of information I feel that I have given short shrift to the widgets of the rich and famous; the Maltese Falcons; the Holy Grails; the stuff of dreams. In other words—hard parts. Here …
The Pirelli test row shows why MotoGP riders need a stronger voice
There are still eight races remaining in the 2026 season, with uncertainty surrounding the Qatar round, but much of the MotoGP grid is already looking ahead to next year. That is hardly surprising, not only because several riders will change teams and take their careers in new di…
Pirro: “Bulega the favorite in the MotoGP? It’s just pre-race tactics. Testing isn’t the same as racing.”
“It’s too early to judge. We’ll see how things stand once we have some solid data. Ducati was expected to struggle at Misano but dominated. At Spielberg, it was expected to win easily but struggled. There’s no logic to it. We’re taking it one day at a time.”
BEST OF JODY’S BOX: THE TRUE TEST OF MOTOCHISMO
By Jody Weisel Face it, motocross is a status sport. I don’t mean that it has a lot of status : I mean that it is a sport where everybody ranks, rates and judges everyone else by the bikes they ride, clothes they wear and who paints their helmets. Motocrossers are very insecure, …
Why KTM's Red Bull Ring advantage is looking particularly potent in 2026
Pedro Acosta’s chart-topping time in Practice for the Austrian Grand Prix has raised hopes of KTM ending a four-year winless streak in MotoGP. The RC16 has always gone well around the Red Bull Ring, and star Acosta is in the midst of a purple patch in MotoGP, meaning expectations…
Bassani: “Bulega’s Lamborghini? I had to pay for my car”
“Nicolò deserves that car; if they don’t give it to him, who should they give it to? Ducati has done an incredible job this year. The 2027 Bimota is a little different.”
2027 Superbike slows all down, especially Ducati: Cremona offers first clue
THE ANALYSIS – Iker lapped just two seconds off the track record for the 2027 configuration on the Panigale V4, expressing amazement at the Rossa's character. It might be premature to draw conclusions, but there are certainly signs pointing in that direction.
Ducati and the Bulega case: He’s done 10 more days of testing than anyone else! Is that fair?
ANALYSIS – Pol Espargaró and other riders have raised the issue, but the rules are clear—or almost clear. Yet there’s already a precedent that puts Nicolò in the eye of the storm. It seems they decided to close the gate after the horses had already bolted.
Fast By Prosecco Austria, Pernat: “Thieves broke into Ducati's home”
VIDEO - Our Carletto's take on the weekend at the Red Bull Ring: "Aprilia swept the board! Now Rivola will have to keep an eye on Martín and Bezzecchi, but Ducati got its comeuppance on the home turf."
Austrian Grand Prix: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Acosta the Shark on the KTM Bull: this zoological pairing has finally paid off. And, just like in fairy tales, there was a happy ending.
Full of nostalgia, we find out which modern retro takes the cake | Triumph T100 vs Moto-Guzzi V7
Triumph’s ‘junior’ Bonneville, the 900cc T100, is the softer, more affordable, ‘entry-level’ version of the marque’s definitive retro, the 1200cc T120, and has sometimes been considered its poor...
Why Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
This weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix could produce the closest Ducati-Aprilia battle of the 2026 MotoGP season, with neither manufacturer able to establish a clear advantage after Practice. The competitive balance has swung back and forth a number of times this year, with both Du…
How Motorcycle Manuals Make Maintenance Easier for Riders
There’s a particular kind of frustration every rider knows: something feels off, but not dramatically wrong. Maybe the idle has become uneven. Maybe the clutch engagement point has shifted. Maybe a warning light appears just long enough to make you suspicious, then disappears aga…
Stark’s rugged smartphone dash kit is uniquely implemented tech and beats your regular TFT display
As someone who prefers the simplicity of a Scitsu race tacho over a widescreen, rally-mounted TFT, the fact that I’ve become rather fond of the Varg’s Arkenstone dash has come as a surprise. And...
This AAA certified suit is incredible value for money!
Oxford has built its reputation on producing affordable kit across multiple levels, from true entry-level beginner gear to more premium offerings. The Nexus range arrived with a bang, shocking plenty...
The more time I spend riding other bikes, the appeal of the Scrambler 900's wanes... is it just me?
2500 miles in and picking any major faults with the Triumph Scrambler 900 is becoming increasingly difficult. Six months into ownership, this is usually when a bike starts revealing those little...
Why Are 44 States Banning the One Law That Stops Rear-End Truck Hits?
Sit in traffic long enough on two wheels and you start doing math nobody wants to do. You’re stopped. The car behind you is stopped. The truck behind that car might be checking a phone, might be following too close, or might just be moving too fast for how quickly everyone in fro…
Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Raging Against the Machines
Motorcycle riders are not the king of the jungle. Yes, putting on a heavy motorcycle jacket, strapping on a helmet and gloves, and firing up our bike can generate an intoxicating blend of confidence, endorphins, and the perception of invincibility. But the fact is that any pimply…
People Over Politics
People around the world are friendly, and those south of the border are no different. When a friend visits you from Belize and says let’s go for a ride, you don’t refuse. Not really. Not even... The post People Over Politics appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Well, I’m glad that’s over. Or at least almost over.
What I’m referring to is Michelin’s time as the sole supplier of tires for MotoGP. It ends this year, the French tire-maker to be replaced by Italian giant Pirelli for 2027. I won’t miss them.... The post Well, I’m glad that’s over. Or at least almost over. appeared first on Moto…
Respect for the Moto Mentors
As riders, whether we realize it or not, we rely heavily on the previous generation to help guide us through our motorcycle journey. I call them our Moto Mentors: Those unsuspecting characters who... The post Respect for the Moto Mentors appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Palawan Paradise
Appreciating the small things on a Honda XR150L. It’s important to remind oneself that life isn’t always about the big and shiny, the opulent and fashionable, or perhaps in the case of... The post Palawan Paradise appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Do the vast tank range, high seat and big weight make sense on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid?
With more than 3000 miles under my belt, I feel I’ve got a pretty good handle on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid. Most of those have been on the road, where I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how...
Home sweet home | Riding Suzuki’s GSX-R1000R is like a trip back through time
You know that feeling when you get home and slip on that perfect set of pyjamas? That’s the feeling Suzuki’s new (okay, ‘new’ is doing a bit of heavy lifting here) GSX-R1000R gives when jumping...
The Veloce Aperion Is an Engineering Masterclass on Two Wheels
The Veloce Aperion is an ambitious exercise in motorcycle engineering, combining an unusual eight-cylinder powertrain with a chassis and drivetrain developed almost entirely from first principles. According to Veloce Automotive, virtually every major mechanical system—from the en…
The 50 year old donor bike problem. Why a café racer build starts with paperwork, not parts
You found it. A Honda CB750 sitting in someone’s shed under a tarp, or an XS650 on a classifieds site with the classic line: ran when parked. The price is right, the frame looks straight, and your head is already full of clip-ons, a hump seat and reverse cone mufflers. The tempta…
Brave Enough to Try: A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was not a motorcyclist. But somehow, she taught us a lot about riding. She taught us about courage, choosing our own road, and having the nerve to chase a dream even when the odds, or the people around us, said otherwise. Dolly died yesterday, leaving behind a legacy…
Squids and cows...
So, after posting the video of my near miss with the calf, another YouTuber asked if it was ok to include it in one of his compilation videos. I said yes, thinking that maybe it could show others that it pays not to fixate on just one hazard when another might leap out of you.Any…
the girlypops overcome technical difficulties to climb aboard the Ogura shinkansen
Note! We had some internet issues, and it affected the audio. Recommend watching with subtitles :) Why does everyone insist on losing this championship? How many races will Ogura win in 2026? And why is Daxa recording from a garage at Sepang? In this episode of the MotoGirlyPops …