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Harley-Davidson announced a series of changes to its executive team. The executive turnover is one of the first public changes the company has made since Artie Starrs stepped into the chief executive officer role on October 1.

Backcountry Discovery Routes is introducing a new four-day 550-mile loop in Northern California. Dubbed the Lost Coast BDR-X, the route is designed for a wide range of skill levels, taking them through dramatic ocean vistas, mountain towns, and redwood groves.

Harley-Davidson announced more than $600,000 in contingency program cash awards supporting MotoAmerica and American Flat Track racers in the 2026 season.

The fifth generation of Ducati Monsters is officially here, with the first production models now rolling off the assembly line at Borno Panigale, Italy.

Dainese is donating a special Demone GP D-air 3X racing leather and AGV Pista GP RR helmet customized for Valentino Rossi to raise money for the UNICEF Road Safety Program. The custom kit is the first in a limited run of 46 featuring a special black and gold graphic scheme with the nine-time World Champion's iconic "Soleluna" sun and moon graphic in celebration of Rossi's 46th birthday.

Indian Motorcycle announced a new multi-year partnership with the Vance & Hines Motorsports team to compete in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series.

Triumph announced its entry into the inaurgural World Sportbike Championship, providing factory support to the PHR Performance team and the Daytona 660.

Friend of MO and photog extraordinaire, Olivier de Vaulx has produced his second adventure motorcycle-focused photobook, and this time it's all about The North. Replete with world-class photography aimed at inspiring riders to get out and explore, Olivier brings the feeling of adventure off the pages and to another level through his work after spending 9,000+ miles riding solo through Canada and Alaska. Pre-orders are open now, just in time for the holidays.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced that its in-house Kawasaki Performance Oils brand will be bringing a new 4-stroke synthetic racing oil to market. The KPO Full Synthetic SAE 10W-40 4-Stroke Racing Oil is a triple-synthetic blend designed for high-performance applications and said to offer enhanced thermal efficiency, improved component longevity, and provide greater sheer resistance under extreme loads. As we round the bend toward the Thanksgiving holiday, we'd like to remind everyone that oil-related opinions shouldn't be discussed at the table, as the holidays should be a joyous occasion instead of one filled with strife.

Arai revealed its latest Isle of Man TT-themed helmet, the 17th special edition helmet from its partnership with the legendary island race.

Schuberth has announced two new helmets: The Schuberth S3 Carbon and Schuberth C5 ANC.

With the YZF-R7 getting updated for 2026, it comes as no surprise, then, that Yamaha Motor Europe will be entering the R7 into the inaugural FIM World Sportbike World Championship.

The new World Superbike class debuts in the 2026 season, offering a new entry-level class to the World Superbike Championship, replacing the previous 300 class and slotting in below the World Supersport class.

Nolan Helmets has partnered with Minnesota-based safety tech company Quin to introduce the X-904 UC intelligent helmet.

EICMA 2025 has come to a close, and we were able to get a glimpse at plenty of exciting motorcycles for the coming 2026 season. Among the more interesting reveals during the show, MV Agusta announced a concept for its all-new 5-cylinder "quadrato" engine platform, developed at the Italian firm's R&D headquarters in Schiranna, Italy.

Jonathan Rea is set to join Honda HRC as its official test rider, marking the next chapter in the career of World Superbike's most successful rider. More details can be found below.

Harley-Davidson announced it is donating $1 million to a number of military, veteran, and first responder support groups after riders successfully surpassed the 50-million mile barrier for the Let's Ride Challenge – Ride for Heroes campaign.

Givi introduced a new pannier mount designed to retract when not in use, and blend in with a motorcycle's lines. Designed to support soft side cases, the Givi Stealth rack will hit the market in April 2026.

The trend of armor getting lighter, thinner, and more breathable is one we can get behind – especially while maintaining or exceeding current safety standards.

Öhlins announced a new brand identity, including a new logo, and plans to expand beyond being a component supplier to an integrated solutions provider.

We've tested a few helmets made by communication system manufacturers in the past, and it can be a mixed bag. That said, the Cardo Beyond series has still piqued our interest. Hopefully, we'll get some hands on experience with this high-tech lid in the near future.

Harley-Davidson announced the first three teams and the official championship logo for the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup during a press conference at EICMA.

Stay tuned for a full to review to come this December.

When you live in a category of one like the KTM 450 SMR, there's not really a need to make anything better. But KTM went ahead and made some improvements to the 450 SMR anyway. They're not sweeping changes, but this continual refining raises the bar for the supermoto category.

EICMA, the world's top motorcycle show, is just around the corner, but there was at time when the Milan show shared some of the spotlight with Intermot in Cologne, Germany.

Ducati announced its official North American off-road racing team, partnering with Troy Lee Designs and Red Bull for the 2026 AMA Supecross and AMA Pro Motocross championships with the Desmo450 MX.

In September, BMW announced it donated an R18 Transcontinental to be blessed by Pope Leo XIV and auctioned off to benefit children in Madagascar.

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members as part of its 2025 class: industry advocate Dana Bell, racer and Motion Pro's Chris Carter, the "Texas Tornado" Colin Edwards, Dirt Track Grand Slam winner Joe Kopp, motocross star Chad Reed, and AMA/NATC trials champion Ryan Young.

GasGas announced it is pulling its Factory Team out of the World and Spanish Trial Championships as part of KTM's global restructuring process.

Norton Motorcycles has unveiled the first design sketch of its upcoming flagship superbike, scheduled to be manufactured at the brand's Solihull, UK-based facilities. marking the beginning of a new design era guided by Professor Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer at JLR.

Entering a new motorcycle segment is a daunting task, especially when entering the off-road racing sphere for a manufacturer primarily known for its street bikes. For Triumph, the inaugural racing season for the TF 250-E is worthy of celebrating.

Rachel Gutish of Terre Haute, Indiana, has made history, becoming the first American rider to win an FIM EnduroGP championship.

Hiplok is introducing two new products to its brake disc lock range. The MDX is a compact disc lock made of hardened steel, while the MD1000 adds an extra level of protection with Hiplok's anti-angle grinder technology.

Metzeler announced it will debut three new tires at its booth at EICMA, the Karoo 4 Street dual sport tire, and the Sportec 01 and Sportec 01 RS supersport tires.

American Honda announced its 2026 Rebel line-up, including the Rebel 300 receiving E-Clutch as standard equipment. It joins the returning Rebel 500 and 1100 models, with new color options.

Last month, Aprilia announced the RSV4 X-GP, a new limited edition model featuring MotoGP-derived aerodynamics, a 238 horsepower engine, a (claimed) 364 pound dry weight. The price tag for this level of exotica? A whopping €90,000 (or about US$104,000 with today's exchange rate) for each of the 30 units to be produced. That, of course, led us to this exchange in our comments:

It's not every day a MotoGP bike goes up for sale, let alone a race-winning Ducati. Come November 9, however, that's going to change. Iconic Auctioneers will be auctioning off Andrea Dovizioso's 2019 Ducati GP19 Desmosedici — the same one he took to victory at Losail and the Red Bull Ring that year — at the NEC Classic Motor Show. To read more about the details, check out the full press release below — and be sure to click the link to see all 123 photos in the gallery, including a series of shots without the bodywork.

WP Suspension is introducing suspension upgrades for KTM's 390 Adventure R and Enduro R models. The upgraded parts are from the brand's Pro Components range, developed through Rally, Dakar, and FIM Enduro World Championship racing.

Congrats to Chucky and KTM!

At long last, the team at Buell has taken the Super Cruiser concept, finished the necessary steps to turn it into a viable, road-going production bike, and started pumping out the final product. See the press release below for more information.

Marc Marquez has clinched the 2025 MotoGP World Championship this past weekend in Motegi with five rounds still remaining, capping off one of the sport's most remarkable comeback stories. This title is Marquez's ninth overall, seventh in the premier class, and, of course, his first with Ducati. It also marks the longest time span between world titles for any MotoGP champion. See the full press release below for thoughts and remarks from Ducati brass and Marc Marquez himself.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and co-founder of air filter brand K&N Norm McDonald has passed away at the age of 93. Inducted to the Hall in 2013, McDonald contributed to the industry as a racer, tuner, and businessman.

Florida native R.J. Hampshire has been selected to represent the United States at the 2025 Motocross of Nations. Hampshire will replace Chase Sexton, who withdrew due to injuries suffered at the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. Hampshire will compete in the Open Class

Indian Wrecking Crew Rider and two-time MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara has a new feather in his cap, this time at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. O'Hara and the Indian Motorcycle team set out to see just how fast a KOTB machine could go, which saw the S&S-built Indian Challenger race bike achieve an impressive 194.384 mph.

Aprilia is hosting a three-day adventure ride in Moab, Utah, on the Tuareg 660 Rally. The event is designed for intermediate-level riders, in four groups, running from October 24 to November 2. Aprilia will provide the bike and arrangements for lodging and meals, while participants will need to provide their own riding gear, make their own travel arrangements, and health insurance provisions. The event costs $1,250 per participant.

The Quail Motofest announced it will be adopting a biennial schedule and will return in 2027 instead of 2026 as previously announced.

Triumph continues its investment into the off-road space.

After spending some short rips and long trips in the Airoh Commander 2, we're looking forward to testing more of the Italian firm's line-up in the future.

MotoAmerica has released its schedule for 2026, and while the number of rounds, and their locations, don't vary much from this year, there is one notable change to the schedule. Starting next year, the Daytona 200 will be the opening round of the series for the Supersport championship, which means championship points will again be awarded after several years of it being a standalone race. For more details on the schedule and which classes will be competing where, see the full press release below.

Honda announced the official technical details for its first full-sized production motorcycle, along with its name: the Honda WN7. More notably, Honda is now accepting pre-orders in Europe, which means we have an idea about its price. The MSRP will vary by market, but in the U.K., pricing is set at £12,999 (US$17,999).