Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit | MotoGP
Aprilia has signed current Ducati star Francesco Bagnaia to replace the outgoing Jorge Martin for the start of MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027. Bagnaia will team up with the previously announced Marco Bezzecchi as part of a multi-year deal, forming an all-Italian line-up at Noale. The two-time MotoGP champion’s move to Aprilia was announced on Thursday morning, one day after…
LAST 5 MINS: Late red flag creates historic high-stakes Friday | MotoGP
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Minto-Brown Island Park hit-and-run leaves Salem man hospitalized | Electric
June 26, 2026, 10:31 a.m. PT A Salem man riding his e-bike at Minto-Brown Island Park was struck by an electric motorcycle-style bike and hospitalized June 21, police say. A Salem Police officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run at the park at approximately 4:53 p.m. that day. A 33-year-old man was riding with two other men and a…
Aprilia boss details why he chose Bagnaia for MotoGP 850cc era | MotoGP
Aprilia has officially announced it signed Francesco Bagnaia on a four-year deal to replace Jorge Martin, who is poised to move to Yamaha in 2027. With Bagnaia’s arrival next year, Aprilia will have an all-Italian line-up in 2027, with Marco Bezzecchi already committed to the team for the long term. With three-time world champion Bagnaia, Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola saw a major…
Harley-Davidson Enters Urban Electric Era with LiveWire S4 Honcho Minibikes: Lightweight, Affordable, 85 km Range, Priced Around $5,000 | Electric
Electric mini bikes from LiveWire, a branch of Harley-Davidson, have a global launch in 2026, but arrival in Brazil is still uncertain despite possible import channels. LiveWire, the electric mobility division of Harley-Davidson, is advancing in the global market with the launch of the S4 Honcho mini bikes. The models combine lightness, urban performance, and removable batteries, reinforcing the brand’s…
“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders split over holeshot device ban | MotoGP
The MotoGP grid remains divided over the impact of banning front holeshot devices, with riders warning that first-corner incidents will not be eliminated. Ahead of this weekend’s Dutch GP, the championship announced that it is outlawing front ride-height devices at the start of races with immediate effect, although riders will still be allowed to deploy the rear device. This is…
Tardozzi discusses 2027 line-up: We never had any doubts about him | MotoGP
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E-bike vs e-moto: How new state laws are redefining electric bicycle classifications | Electric
Photo: Screenshot from Spartanburg (SC) Parks Facebook page In the past few years, social media and local news outlets have been flooded with videos and images of apparent “e-bikes” on roads, streets, and in parks around the country. While we have seen municipalities take action at the local level, in 2026, we are now seeing state laws passed to address…
Vinales: ‘If I’m not in MotoGP next year, KTM will be to blame’ | MotoGP
Tech3 rider Maverick Vinales says KTM will be solely responsible if he is forced out of MotoGP next season, claiming the manufacturer failed to communicate its plans while limiting his options elsewhere. The 10-time grand prix winner is still in the dark about his future in MotoGP, with KTM having made it clear that it would like to see how…
The EV Motorcycle Revolution Isn’t Stalling. It’s Booming With The Kids | Electric
If you’ve consumed motorcycling content in recent months or years, you’ll likely have read two main headlines parroted by everyone ad nauseam. First, motorcycling is dying and the youths don’t care. Second, EV motorcycles have failed. Sometimes, these are even combined into a single, stunningly bad headline, usually talking about LiveWire’s woes. And if you noted a strained vein of…
Bagnaia to officially leave Ducati at end of MotoGP 2026 | MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia will officially leave the factory Ducati squad at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season and join rival Aprilia next year. The two-time series champion is expected to be replaced by KTM star Pedro Acosta, who is set to be announced as Marc Marquez’s team-mate at Ducati for 2027. But this is no surprise, having been anticipated for some time…
Stark Future rolls out ‘Traction Control’ to VARG Alpha riders via OTA update – thepack.news | Electric
Stark Future has pushed a free over-the-air software update to all VARG Alpha riders, delivering ‘Traction Control’ across the MX, EX, and SM Alpha models. The update went live on 21 June 2026. The system monitors wheelspin continuously across all surfaces – from slick tarmac and painted road markings to gravel, wet roots, and mud – and adjusts power delivery…