Fermin Aldeguer eyes factory Ducati future amid Acosta signing and Marquez uncertainty Fermín Aldeguer is confident of his chances of joining the factory Ducati team, despite the Italian manufacturer’s high-profile decision to sign Pedro Acosta and extend Marc Marquez’s contract, creating new intrigue over MotoGP’s most coveted seats. Aldeguer, widely considered Ducati’s next big hope,
Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP campaign has taken a dramatic downturn, with a series of disastrous races threatening to derail his title ambitions. After a rocky start to the season, Bezecchi now faces a mountain to climb, having suffered a string of crashes, penalties and serious injuries that have reduced his points tally and confidence. The Italian
Unfortunately for Richard Hammond, whom I respect, whenever I see his name come up in my reporting, I can only think of one phrase: “Hammond, you idiot!” The charming satire on his fellow presenter came from none other than Jeremy Clarkson in the OG Top Gear days, which was honestly the pinnacle of automotive journalism.
If you spend a lot of time riding your dirt bike or dual-sport in the desert like me, this new body armor from Acerbis might be worth a look. It was created to provide complete protection and maximum ventilation simultaneously. And when your weekday ride is in the dry high deserts of California, or the
KTM’s Q2 rebound gives clearest sign yet of real recovery After nearly two years of declining revenues, excess inventory, production halts, lender talks and restructuring, the latest preliminary figures from KTM’s parent company, Bajaj Mobility AG, provide the clearest evidence yet that the group’s recovery is starting to happen at an operational level. Bajaj Mobility
For years, motorcycle companies behaved as if every rider secretly wanted a day off from signing a factory racing contract. Each launch promised more horsepower, sharper aerodynamics and lap times that mattered to maybe six people outside the MotoAmerica paddock. Meanwhile, the average owner was using his or her bike for commuting, escaping the suburbs
A few weeks ago, Stanley Poffal of Wisconsin pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after his Ponzi scheme was discovered. The would-be broker took millions of dollars from average investors and instead of investing said dollars, purchased snowmobiles, motorcycles, used cars, and more to satisfy his desire for a luxurious lifestyle. It all came crashing
Jude Bellingham sparks controversy after blaming Pickford for Argentina’s equalizer in World Cup semi-final Jude Bellingham has sparked debate among fans and pundits by criticizing England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after Enzo Fernandez’s stunning equalizer for Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. The Real Madrid midfielder was caught on camera expressing his frustration to teammates, suggesting
The Benelli Tornado 550 enters the competitive middleweight sportbike segment with a combination of 554 cc twin-cylinder engine, premium components, advanced technology and everyday usability. With 56 hp, Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension, it aims to provide an option for riders looking for a sporty machine without compromising comfort and versatility. A sportbike designed to
The new 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood is the latest addition to Motor Company’s softail lineup of cruisers. Closely related to the Heritage Classic, the new Deadwood is largely based on Denim Black, positioning itself as a back-to-basics motorcycle priced at $17,999. Let’s find out what deadwood is. We will let Bjorn, the design chief of Harley-Davidson,