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You Will Never, Ever Beat Aprilia's MotoGP Renewal Vows With Marco Bezzecchi

MotoGP teams are making rider signing announcements left and right, in a move many refer to as "silly season." Aprilia leaned all the way in.

Feb 3 -

An American Side-By-Side Racer Finished Second at the Dakar Rally on His First Try

In only his second ever rally race, Kyle Chaney managed to finish in second place in the UTV category of the Dakar Rally. Here’s why that matters.

Jan 29 -

Every 2026 MotoGP Livery So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best

Eight out of the 11 2026 MotoGP liveries have been revealed. To no one's surprise, some are almost identical to last year's paint schemes, but a couple have taken risks.

Jan 28 -

Yamaha Is Officially Entering Its V4 Era. Is The MotoGP Grid Ready?

After years of sticking with an inline four, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 points at a serious shift in its MotoGP future.

Jan 26 -

Risk, Reward, and Reality: Are MotoGP Athletes Compensated Fairly?

Why are elite motorcycle racers paid less than the danger riders face on the track? We look into the realities of one of the most dangerous motorsports around.

Jan 26 -

This Yamaha R1 Is A Replica Factory WorldSBK Bike, And It's Looking For A New Home

This ultra-rare Yamaha YZF-R1 WorldSBK replica costs around $76,000, and only 21 examples exist worldwide.

Jan 23 -

Aprilia Is Done Playing Nice In MotoGP, Unveils Badass RS-GP26 Race Bike

After its best MotoGP season ever, Aprilia reveals the RS-GP26 with a new look and serious title ambitions for 2026.

Jan 22 -

Cops Bust a Wild Ducati Thief Who Stole MotoGP and WSBK Parts for Seemingly No Reason

A Romanian person stole upwards of $230,000 worth of MotoGP and WSBK parts and apparel from Ducati's Borgo Panigale HQ, and was caught by Italian Police.

Jan 17 -

The New Motorcycle Helmet Standard Is Here And Big Brands Are Scrambling

The FIM's new FRHPhe-02 racing helmet standard goes live this year, and some of the biggest brands are still missing.

Jan 16 -

Ducati Turned Its Already Badass MX Bike Up To 11 With The Desmo450 MX Factory

The Factory model adds titanium Akrapovič exhaust, race suspension, and significant weight savings over the standard Desmo450 MX.

Jan 13 -

Here's How Dakar's Motorcycle Racers Read Maps At 100 MPH Across the Desert

Not only do you need to go fast across the desert at the Dakar Rally, but you need to know where you're going. Reading a Dakar Road Book is essential. Even at 100mph.

Jan 10 -

MotoGP Stars Won't Be At Suzuka 8 Hours Race, Supposedly Because Of Heavy Workload

A scheduling clash means that the MotoGP summer break will take place after the Suzuka 8 Hours race, meaning there's a slim chance premier class riders will take part.

Jan 9 -

Liberty Media’s New MotoGP Edict Incentivizes Any Rider Who’s Not Italian or Spanish

Liberty Media is offering €200,000 to any team that signs a non-Spanish and/or Italian rider and wins Moto3, among a large list of other financial incentives.

Jan 8 -

Red Bull Needs to Bring MotoSkijorring to the United States

A wild winter motorsport born in Europe called Motoskijoring and sponsored by Red Bull offers the kind of mayhem and pure spectacle that America’s risk-averse landscape desperately needs.

Jan 7 -

Pro Watercraft Racing Is Making a Comeback Thanks to a Big Cash Injection

The IHRA is launching a pro watercraft racing series with $250,000 in the prize pool, and intends to create meaningful opportunities for pro PWC racers.

Jan 4 -

Watch 30 Years of Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Racing For Free!

Three decades of the historic Isle of Man TT motorcycle road racing moments are now easier than ever to explore, no passport required.

Jan 2 -

Here's How MotoGP Brakes Work, As Told By Brembo Racing's Engineers

I chatted with one of Brembo Racing's dedicated MotoGP racing engineers about what goes into making sure every racer has top brakes.

Dec 31 2025 -

'Interest Remains Overwhelming:' In Buying a MotoGP Team, Says Chief Sporting Officer

In a wide-ranging interview, Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP's chief sporting director, gave to Motorsport, the executive said there's 'overwhelming' interest in new team owners, as well as more tracks for the calendar.

Dec 29 2025 -

MotoGP Was Huge This Year, Likely Thanks to Its Brother Vs. Brother Title Fight

MotoGP has a truly massive year, both in terms of viewers and in racing. And hot on the heels of its acquisition, it's primed for an even greater 2026.

Dec 29 2025 -

Stark Varg Allowed To Race Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. But Can It Even Finish?

The Red Bull Erzbergrodeo regulations have been amended to allow electric motorcycles, namely the Stark Varg, to run in all events. Here are the details.

Dec 22 2025 -

After Nearly Dying This Year, Arctic Cat Already Won Its First Snowmobile Race

At the Ironwood ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross race, Arctic Cat returned to the podium's top spot after the company nearly went under.

Dec 19 2025 -

Not Everyone's Happy With Liberty Media's MotoGP Takeover. Just Ask Simoncelli Senior

Marco Simoncelli's dad, Paolo, is also the owner of the Sic58 Squadra Corse team, and he's not a fan of Liberty Media's proposed changes.

Dec 19 2025 -

You—Yes, You—Can Win Big Money Racing a Rally Motorcycle in Baja This Year

The Baja Rally is awarding $10,000 to the top Rally Pro racer, and a chance for amateur racers to win a custom-built rally bike from ChampADV.

Dec 12 2025 -

CFMoto Is Probably Entering WSBK With a Savage Race Motorcycle Very Soon

CFMoto has hired a chief chassis designer from Ducati and a WorldSSP rider to further develop its V4 SR-RR prototype. All signs point to WSBK entry soon.

Dec 8 2025 -