Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has announced the inaugural Himalayan Base Camp – Ladakh Edition. Transcending the traditional format of festivals or events, this is a convergence of riders, seekers, climbers, overlanders, and those for whom adventure is not a weekend escape but a way of moving through the world.

Set at 11,480 feet in Leh, Ladakh, Royal Enfield returns to its spiritual ground to curate something that belongs to this terrain by moving beyond the handlebars, and building a sanctuary for the Adventure mindset.

A three-day immersive community confluence, the Himalayan Base Camp is set to host the largest migration of adventure seekers through curated expeditions, skill-based workshops, expert-led sessions and hands-on challenges across adventure travel, adventure sport and adventure lifestyle — participants don’t watch. They do.

Built around the spirit of accessible adventure, where people will shape the experience: not as an audience, but as active co-creators of what adventure looks like in this place and at this altitude. From motorcycling and overlanding to cycling, kayaking, bouldering and mountaineering and more, there is something unique as well as familiar for every adventure aficionado.

Then post-festival, riders from around the globe will be able to join for the ultimate week-long ride, covering over 1500km on Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycles, with Moto Himalaya 2026. Riders will pass through some of the highest motorable passes in the world, traverse alongside pristine lakes and stunning valleys, experience rich local culture and gaze upon starlit skies all on the very roof of the world. The ride flags off immediately after the Himalayan Basecamp Festival – providing a true Bucket List opportunity for a truly unbeatable two-wheeled adventure.

Mohit Dhar Jayal, Chief Brand Officer, Royal Enfield, said: The Himalayan Base Camp is a rendezvous point for all adventurers, regardless of whether they are driven by horsepower, willpower or their own two feet. The program combines action, instruction and a variety of expeditions that will take adventurers out of their comfort zone – and bring them back to base with a whole new set of skills and experiences.

The Himalayan Base Camp’s Ladakh edition is more than just a celebration, it’s a calling! Whether you are crawling at 10 km/h over a boulder or flying at 100 km/h across a valley, riding at 500 MASL or ascending to 8,000 — it is a shared space where every aficionado helps shape the action, fuel the subcultures, and defines the very spirit of adventure.

Registrations for Himalayan Basecamp Festival are now open. Details available at:

https://www.district.in/events/royal-enfield-himalayan-basecamp-ladakh-sep-2026-buy-tickets?disableSSR=true

Registrations for Moto Himalaya 2026 (Batch 3) are now open. Details available at:

https://www.royalenfield.com/uk/en/rides/marquee-rides/moto-himalaya-ladakh-2026/

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MotoGP: The reigning Champion arrives as the most recent winner as his rivals reload to reassert their speed.

After his performance on his return at Mugello, there was expectation around Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) as MotoGP went back to Balaton – a venue where the #93 was a double winner in 2025 – and the seven-time MotoGP Champion proved that expectation right. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) certainly made him fight for it, but the #93 sent some warning shots with his pace after dispatching the #37. But that was Balaton, and this is Brno.

THE DUEL
In 2025, Marquez did the double in Brno, but the victory margins weren’t quite domination. It’s not a legacy track, nor an anti-clockwise one. It’s a place where the lay of the land could become a little clearer, and a place where Acosta also shone in 2025 – coming up short in the Sprint by less than a second last year. So at a different venue, with a different run of luck for some of his key rivals, will Marquez be the rider with the target on his back in Czechia? Can Acosta make it a rematch where he comes out on top? Or will another force at the front be back in action?

POINTS TO PROVE
There are fewer things tougher than a teammate, second in the championship, taking out his teammate the championship leader at Turn 1, and Aprilia will want to come out swinging at Brno to reassert their position after Marc Marquez’s win. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), with four Sunday victories so far in 2026, never got to show his pace in Hungary and Jorge Martin will want to make amends. He’ll also have those two Long Laps to serve, given for his role in that Turn 1 crash, as an extra hurdle.

Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) will want his luck to turn to get a chance to show off his form, and teammate Ai Ogura did take P4 but he’ll want more, not just in terms of podiums but in terms of distance to the winner too as he puts together an increasingly impressive sophomore season.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) will have plenty to prove too. He was taken out in that T1 crash and dropped right to the back, handcuffing the points he was able to take home. Similarly Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was down in that incident and after having shown some serious speed, he’ll be looking to hit back.

ON A ROLL
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is on a quiet but real roll. From a late podium promotion in Barcelona to a stunner in Mugello to lead and take third, and then a quietly solid third place again in Hungary, it’s good run of form. He was on pole at Brno last year too, although he was just off the podium on Sunday. Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), meanwhile, will be buoyed by fifth at Balaton and coming home as top Honda. He duelled rookie Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) for fastest HRC machine and was then able to pull away from the Brazilian. Moreira, though, is only gaining momentum as he really starts to settle in. The new challenge of Brno, where he didn’t complete the Moto2 race last year after a penalty to serve and when struggling with injury, will be interesting.

TAKING STOCK
Yamaha had a more solid weekend in Hungary after a tough one at Mugello. On Sunday, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) put on quite a show in the fight at the front and was able to hold on to take P8, with his teammate Toprak Razgatliouglu also taking P11, only half a second off the top ten. Another new venue is now another new challenge for the new V4-powered YZR-M1, and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and his teammate Fabio Quartararo, who didn’t finish in Hungary after some shortcuts and Long Laps too, will want to join Pramac in that top ten fight.

SEEKING MORE
Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) is looking for a finish after that crash – although it did follow on from a stunning save after he’d had an incident with Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) as the #23 rejoined, made contact with Mir, got a Long Lap, and then got another for a shortcut. Bastianini will want a calmer race day in Brno, and he was on the Sprint podium last year here too. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) wants to find some speed and direction, and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) remains on the comeback from injury, gaining strength.

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) took a top ten at Balaton but it was a tough weekend, and he’ll hope the awesome memories from Brno, when he won as a rookie in 2020, will help him find some form. One of his two iconic wins, it could prove a good omen.

10 YEARS ON
Cal Crutchlow’s return to MotoGP, standing in for the injured Johann Zarco at Castrol Honda LCR, has been popular already. Now it’s a fitting weekend too as it marks ten years since the Brit won at the venue in 2016, becoming the first British winner in MotoGP since Barry Sheene in 1981. Whether we’ll have Alex Marquez back – or who will be replacing him at BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – remain pending questions to be answered soon. Iker Lecuona’s performance in Hungary was impressive, so would we see him back again?

A classic venue now firmly back on the calendar, Brno is ready to welcome MotoGP back to Czechia. Get ready for a memorable weekend where much could become clearer in form book – and momentum is most definitely on the line!

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The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will return to the Yamaha Racing Experience at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli from June 18-19, with Giacomo Agostini, Carlos Lavado and Luca Cadalora joining a special lineup of historic Yamaha racing machinery across the two-day event.

The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) was founded in 2021 to protect and celebrate Yamaha’s racing history, bringing together owners of historic Yamaha race bikes from across the world and helping to preserve the machines, knowledge and stories from past generations.

After becoming a key part of the Yamaha Racing Experience in recent years, the YRHC will once again bring that history to life at Misano, where participants will be able to see the bikes up close, hear them running and watch them return to the track during dedicated sessions.

Among those joining the YRHC at Misano will be 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini, the most successful Grand Prix rider of all time. His move to Yamaha for the 1974 season was one of the stories that shocked racing fans at the time, as the Italian left MV Agusta to join the Japanese manufacturer during a period when two-stroke machinery was beginning to change the face of Grand Prix racing.

Agostini won the 1974 350cc World Championship with Yamaha before making history again the following season on the YZR500 0W23. In 1975, he secured Yamaha’s first riders’ title in the premier 500cc class, with the 0W23 also becoming the first two-stroke machine to win the 500cc World Championship.

Recently restored by the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club with support from the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team, the YZR500 0W23 will run at Misano, giving Yamaha Racing Experience participants the chance to see and hear one of the most important machines in Yamaha’s Grand Prix history.

Carlos Lavado brings another major Yamaha championship story to Misano, as Yamaha marks 40 years since the Venezuelan claimed his second 250cc World Championship with the manufacturer. A two-time 250cc World Champion with Yamaha, Lavado remains one of the brand’s defining riders from that era, and the YZR250 0W82 he rode to the 1986 title will also feature at Misano as part of the YRHC lineup.

Luca Cadalora adds another direct link to Yamaha’s Grand Prix past. A three-time World Champion, Cadalora raced Yamaha machinery in both the 250cc and 500cc classes, taking Grand Prix victories for the manufacturer and finishing second in the 1994 500cc World Championship. At Misano, the YZR250 0WB9 he rode to third in the 1990 250cc World Championship will feature as part of the YRHC lineup, while Cadalora is also set to return to the track on the YZR500 0WK1, a machine he rode during the 1998 season.

The Grand Prix lineup will also include two important Yamaha 500cc machines from the Eddie Lawson era. The YZR500 0W81 that carried Lawson to the 1986 500cc World Championship, while the 1987 YZR500 0W86 represents the following season of Yamaha premier-class Grand Prix machinery, which he rode to third in the championship standings.

Completing the Grand Prix lineup, Norifumi “Norick” Abe’s 2002 YZR500 0WL9 will be present at Misano. One of Yamaha’s final 500cc two-strokes before the full move to four-stroke MotoGP machinery, the 0WL9 represents the closing chapter of an era that shaped Grand Prix racing for decades.

Yamaha’s WorldSBK heritage will be represented by Noriyuki “Nitro Nori” Haga’s YZF-R7 OW02, one of the most iconic production-based race bikes in the manufacturer’s history and a machine set to run during the event. Its place in Yamaha’s story has only grown in the brand’s 70th anniversary year, with Yamaha’s 2025 anniversary colours taking inspiration from the 1999 YZF-R7 OW02 made famous by Haga in WorldSBK. Haga’s 1998 YZF750 0WJ6 and 2008 YZF-R1 will also feature, tracing his Yamaha story across three landmark machines from the brand’s production-based racing history.

Alongside the YRHC activity, the Yamaha Racing Experience will bring together current Yamaha racing talent from the FIM Superbike World Championship and the FIM Endurance World Championship. Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team riders Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge will be joined by GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK’s Remy Gardner and 2025 FIM Supersport World Champion Stefano Manzi, alongside reigning FIM Endurance World Champions Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Leandro Mercado from the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team.

Their presence will add a present-day link to the YRHC garage, allowing current Yamaha riders to experience older Grand Prix machinery up close alongside Agostini, Lavado, Cadalora, and the Yamaha Racing Experience participants, bringing together different generations of Yamaha riders, bikes and racing history in the same paddock.

Alongside the track activity and YRHC garage, the event will also include the official Yamaha Racing Experience dinner, bringing riders, customers and Yamaha representatives together away from the circuit.

Across the two days at Misano, the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will bring the manufacturer’s rich racing history to life for Yamaha Racing Experience participants, with some of the brand’s most significant machines running again in front of the people who continue to celebrate them.

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Kawasaki UK is pleased to announce that it will be attending the inaugural Moto Fest event at Anglesey, bringing with it a range of its 2026 lineup for festival attendees to test ride on the road demo loop, as well as a number of KLE500s for those interested in experiencing the off-road trail.

The Kawasaki-powered James Whitham Track Days will also be at the festival, giving bikers the chance to ride the circuit, with several spaces available exclusively for Club Kawasaki members.

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Road fans will be able to take on the demo loop with a choice of machines alongside Kawasaki partner Focused Events, while the all-new KLE500, Kawasaki’s first entry back into the adventure world since the 1990s, will also be available for those looking to take on the off-road trail. For track fans, the James Whitham Track Days will be running sessions throughout the weekend, with a number of dedicated sessions available exclusively for Club Kawasaki members to experience the circuit on their own bike and under the expert guidance of Whitham and his instructors. Places are limited and available here.

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Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK: “We are really excited to be attending this brand new event and are pleased to be able to offer a number of different riding experiences throughout the three days. Anglesey is a stunning venue for an event such as this, and I am sure those visiting will have a fantastic time. We look forward to welcoming as many people as possible onto the Kawasaki stand and to experience our range of 2026 machines.”

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An unforgettable first win for Ramadhipa in the Moto3 Junior World Championship as Lucas continues to set the standard in the Momoven Moto4 European Cup.

The MotoJunior FIM World Championship promised, and on Sunday, it didn’t disappoint. First-time winners relished the limelight on a fantastic day of racing in Estoril, with maiden podiums claimed throughout proceedings on the Portuguese Riviera.

Moto3 Junior World Championship
– Indonesia’s Kiandra Ramadhipa (Honda Asia-Dream Racing Junior Team) claimed a sensational win in an electrifying sole race in the Moto3 Junior World Championship, deservedly stepping onto the top of the rostrum for the very first time.

– Taking it right down to the wire were Travis Borg (Team Monlau Motul) and Carlos Cano (CFMoto Aspar Junior Team), who joined the #32 on the podium. It was a second P2 finish for the Maltese rider this year, while Cano finally got a taste of the podium in Moto3 Junior after missing out by the narrowest of margins in the opening round in Barcelona.

Moto2 European Championship
– Milan Pawelec (AGR Team) took the opening win of the weekend in the Moto2 ECh, extending his Championship advantage after displaying impressive late race pace.

– Eric Fernandez (Fau55teyRacing) and Unai Orradre (Momoven Racing) completed the podium following an epic battle as Orradre recovered from P24 on the grid.

– Dennis Foggia (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) was another rider who scored solid points despite penalties, working his way to P6 after starting from P25.

– In Race 2, Fernandez wrote the headlines, defeating Orradre in an epic final lap duel. Orradre finished just 0.074 seconds behind, adding to Sunday’s spectacle as Foggia completed the podium.

– There was drama for Pawelec, who crashed from the lead with seven laps remaining – crossing the line in P9 and handing Orradre the Championship lead.

Moto4 European Cup
-Both Momoven Moto4 European Cup races in Estoril delivered excitement from start to finish, as we’ve come to expect from the competition. In Race 1, Alvaro Lucas (CFMoto Aspar Junior Team) continued as he left off at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, adding to his exploits in the season opener with a win. He was joined on the podium by Edoardo Savino (Leopard Junior) who made it back-to-back P2 finishes. Filipino rider Alfonsi Daquigan (Honda Asia-Dream Racing Junior Team) completed the podium after holding off Mateo Marulanda (AC Racing Team).

– Race 2 saw early drama with a technical issue on the grid ending Edoardo Savino’s dreams of a third consecutive podium. Alvaro Lucas displayed awe-inspiring class once again to make it 75 points from a possible 75 this season, with Lorenzo Pritelli (Team Echovit Pasini Racing) coming in P2 and a maiden podium for Victor Cubeles (Team Impala Honda) to round off the weekend in the Moto4 European Cup.

Stock European Championship
– The Stock ECh provided one of the highlights of the weekend as Yeray Ruiz (Team Honda Laglisse FPS) took victory by 0.001 seconds in yet another Estoril photo finish.

– Ruiz was challenged by polesitter Miguel Bernal (MDR Competicion) as the rookie showed his talent once again – narrowly missing out.

– Blai Trias (GV Tamoil Racing) rounded out the top three finishers, adding to his podium tally, with the #62 holding just a four-point advantage in the Championship standings.

Next up: Jerez. You don’t want to miss a moment of the MotoJunior action in 2026, we’ll see you there on the 5th of July. Until then!

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WorldSBK: Nicolo Bulega capped off a perfect weekend at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli with a hat-trick of victories where he led every lap and set a new lap record.

With a bumper crowd of 76,170 the Italian fans were treated to a trio of Ducati riders on the podium in all three Superbike races.

Race 2 Highlights
Bulega, starting from pole position, was attacked at the opening corner by his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati teammate Iker Lecuona. The Spanish rider led for half a lap before Bulega came through at Turn 8. Lecuona immediately answered back at Turn 10 before running wide at the next corner. Once Bulega hit the front he applied the pressure on Bulega and set the fastest lap on Lap 5. At the same time Lecuona ran off track at Turn 12 and the battle for the win was settled.

The scrap for the final step of the podium lasted for most of the 21 laps. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ran in third position but under constant pressure from Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team). Bassani made a mistake at Turn 8 on Lap 17 and slid off the track. It allowed Montella through to complete a perfect set of home podiums.

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) started from tenth on the grid but by the third tour he had moved into fifth position. He held that position until he was able to take advantage of his teammate’s misfortune to lead home Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) for fourth position.

The race saw attrition in the early stages with crashes for Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) before a technical issue for Miguel Oliveira sidelined the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider.

Championship Highlights

• Bulega now holds a championship lead of 121 points over Lecuona following their eighteenth consecutive one-two finish. Montella has retaken third in the standings following the seventh round of the campaign. The Italian is now 14 points clear of Alex Lowes in their fight.
• Ducati are now 242 points ahead of bimota in the Manufacturers Championship. The Italian brand can wrap up the title at the next round

P1 – Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“It was an incredible weekend that I’ll remember for a long time. To take a hat-trick of wins here in Misano in front of all the Ducati fans is incredible. I’m really happy. This has been my best weekend since I came to WorldSBK. I don’t normally think about records, I always think about the next race instead, but now I know I’m the Italian rider with the most podiums in WorldSBK. To achieve this record here in Misano makes it even more special. We’ll go to Donington next and this is a track where half of the circuit suits my riding style and half doesn’t but last year I finished second. We have a new bike now so I hope to be fast there too.”

P2 – Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“It was similar to yesterday but the Superpole Race was a bit better this morning. Before the race we changed a lot on the bike and we tried things that we had never tried before. In the Superpole Race I found something with the bike and I felt good and comfortable. To finish 1 second behind Nicolo wasn’t bad. Maybe we are starting to see a little bit of light. I also need to be happy because we are second in the championship. That is our situation right now. I struggled all weekend so we have to learn from this and work to see what we can do at the next round.”

P3 – Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team)
“Today was amazing! It was a really strong Sunday because this afternoon’s race was completely different from yesterday. I struggled a bit more because the conditions changed today. There was more wind and the temperature was much hotter. I kept pushing all day and I tried to put some pressure on Bassani and he made a mistake. I’m really sorry for him because I know what it means to lose a podium at your home race but I’m happy with the work we have done. We deserved this result, we were fast, and I’m so proud of the job we are doing with the team.”

Race 2 Results
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +5.101s
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +14.016s
4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +15.959s
5. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) 18.733s
6. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +20.258s

Championship standings
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 434 points
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 313
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 170
4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 156
5. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 148
6. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 128

Superpole Race Highlights
Bulega converted his pole position into an early lead and he refused to yield an inch to Lecuona throughout the course of the ten lap duration. The Ducati man set a new lap record on Lap 4 before opening a margin of one second at the flag.

Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) made a strong start and quickly picked off Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) to move into the podium positions. When Lowes retired with a technical issue it allowed Montella to enjoy a comfortable outing en route to his seventh podium of the campaign.

A race long battle saw Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) battling with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team). A mistake by Surra at Turn 14 allowed Bassani through for fourth position but Surra was adjudged to have rejoined the track in an irresponsible manner. The penalty to be served was to drop one position to Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team). When Surra did not complete this during the race he was later handed a Long Lap Penalty that dropped him to seventh at the flag with Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team Goeleven) having moved ahead of Oliveira for fifth position.

Andrea Locatelli was a fast starter for (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and spent the duration of the race inside the points-paying position. The Italian rider held off Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) at the flag.

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.133s
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +7.422s

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WorldSSP: Having started from the middle of the front row of the grid Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) led every lap on his way to the third win of his rookie Supersport campaign.

The Spaniard was challenged by his teammate, Aldi Mahendra, in the early stages but when the Indonesian rider ran off the track at Turn 12 it allowed Arenas to consolidate his lead. At the chequered flag the margin of victory was almost two seconds.

Midway through the race Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) edged ahead of Mahendra with the duo spending the final nine laps in each other’s company. It was Booth-Amos’ third podium of the season while it was the second of the year for Mahendra.

Pole sitter Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) dropped through the field throughout the race. The Frenchman, winner of Race 1, struggled throughout the race and with a group of ten riders for much of the race he was vulnerable. He crossed the line in eighth position but was later hit with a penalty for exceeding track limits and dropped to tenth position.

Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) finished in fifth position having won a three way battle in the closing stages with home riders Matteo Casadei (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) and Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing).

Championship Highlights

• With his third win of the campaign Arenas now holds a commanding 56 point over Valentin Debise. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) is a further 16 points adrift.
• Yamaha extended their Manufacturer Standings advantage to 27 points over Ducati.

P1 – Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team)
“I’m super happy with this result because we have had a few races where I had to settle for second place. Today I was back on top. The conditions were different today and there was no headwind so I could be faster on the straights and take advantage of it. I was happy with the opening laps but then it became a really tough race. It was super hot and it was hard to stop the bike but in the end I was able to stay consistent and to take the victory. I’m super happy for the team, for Yamaha and also for my teammate Aldi because it was an incredible podium for him.”

Race 2 Results
1. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team)
2. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +1.976
3. Aldi Mahendra (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +3.160s
4. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +5.167s
5. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +8.513s
6. Mattia Casadei (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) +8.559s

Championship standings
1. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) 251 points
2. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) 195
3. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 179
4. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 159
5. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) 122
6. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) 115

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WorldSPB: David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) led half of the twelve laps but having been forced down the order in Race 1 yesterday he was out to learn from that in Race 2.

The Spanish rider spent every lap in first or second position as he maintained track position and the ability to attack at any moment. On the final lap he picked his moment and came past Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) who lost another position to Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse).

Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) started from the fourth row of the grid but made progress through the group and finished in fourth position. The Italian wildcard spent the final laps inside the top five and challenged for the podium but ultimately came away with a fourth place finish ahead of Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki).
Championship Highlights

Salvador holds a 27 point advantage from his teammate Antonio Torres. Xavi Artigas is third in the standings with all three riders racing the Kawasaki ZX-6R machine.

After claiming their sixth victory of the season Kawasaki extended their lead in the Manufacturer Standings to 70 points over Triumph.

P1 – David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI)
“The race was difficult because I tried to push my pace at the beginning but the other bikes kept overtaking me on the straights. It’s been the same situation all year because every time I overtake them again in braking because that’s where I’m stronger than them. The strategy worked well though and I overtook them before the final straight and then defended my position through the remaining corners. This is one of my favourite circuits of the year and I’m really enjoying the moment because I feel great riding this bike. We’re already focused on preparing as well as possible for the final three rounds because they’re going to be very important.”

Race 2 Results
1. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI)
2. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) +0.039s
3. Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) +0.148s
4. Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) +0.772s
5. Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) +0.942s
6. Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) +1.055s
Full Results

Championship standings
1. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) 164 points
2. Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) 137
3. Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) 128
4. Jeffrey Buis (Track & Trades Wixx Racing) 106
5. Matteo Vannucci (Revo-M2) 98
6. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) 93

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WorldWCR: Championship contenders Herrera and Neila battle it out for victory in Sunday’s race, joined on the podium for the first time by Thai rookie Sarapuech.

Race 2 Highlights:
Championship leader Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) rounds out this fourth WorldWCR round with another convincing win to leave Misano with an additional 50 championship points.

Straight into the lead through Turn 1 in a repeat of Saturday’s race, Maria soon built a gap, with only Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) able to pose a threat. A dominant performance by the two Spaniards, who crossed the line more than 13 seconds clear of the rest of the field.

Already a force to be reckoned with in her rookie WorldWCR season, Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) fought tooth and nail for a top three finish, battling her rivals all the way to the line to secure third. The Thai rookie celebrates her first podium of the season and becomes the first Thai rider to achieve such a result in the WorldWCR championship.

Polesitter Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing), for whom this was a home round, held third for the best part of this 12-lap race but just missed out on a podium by 0.1 of a second, placing P4 today.

Third in the championship and eager for points after crashing in Race 1, an impressive Paola Ramos (Klint Racing) worked her way up the field to final fifth position after losing significant ground early on.

Fourth in Race 1, 2026 rookie Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) boosted her points tally with a solid sixth place finish in Race 2.

A confident Sara Sanchez (Hadden Racing Team) went one better than her Race 1 result, crossing the line in seventh position today.

A positive eighth place finish for Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR), while wildcard Josephine Bruno (Team Trasimeno) did well to place P9 after having to serve a long lap penalty for her involvement in a Race 1 incident.

On the podium in Race 1, Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) was running a solid sixth but unfortunately received a long lap penalty for a jump start, which meant she ultimately crossed the line tenth.

Championship Standings:

• The Misano double win sees Herrera’s points total climb to 181
• Now separated from Herrera by 24 points, Neila maintains second position with a tally of 157
• Rookie Ramos continues to hold third position (97 points)
• Ponziani clings on to fourth place (89), now just 6 points ahead of Sarapuech (83)

Key Points:

• Tissot Superpole: Paola Ramos – 1’52.264
• Race 1 winner: Maria Herrera
• Race 2 winner: Maria Herrera
• Race fastest lap: Roberta Ponziani – 1’47.564 (Race 1)

P1 | Maria Herrera | Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR
“I’m really pleased to win today as it’s the first time I’ve won Race 2 for a long while. I prepared a lot for this round, even losing 2 kgs in order to be faster along the straight. It was a difficult race, in very hot conditions, and I pushed from the start, because I expected more of a group. In the end, only Beatriz stuck with me. I expected her to try and pass me, which she did, but I was able to get back in front and take the win. I felt a lot of pressure from the team to do well this weekend, so we can be happy with the results, I think! And we can head to Donington feeling confident, though we will also keep working hard to carry on like this.”

P2 | Beatriz Neila | Ampito Crescent Yamaha
“Today’s race was similar to Race 1, a battle between me and Maria. I tried my hardest until the end and am happy but of course I wanted the win. We finished P2 anyway, which goes some way to repay the team for all their hard work this weekend. We will keep working hard in preparation for Donington and do our best to improve, as the championship is still open.”

P3 | Muklada Sarapuech | EEST NJT Racing Team
“I am super happy to be on the podium for the first time today; I’m the first Thai rider to finish top three in WorldWCR! In Race 1 I was unlucky, finishing third but then receiving a penalty. So today I knew I had the potential to do well and did my best to stay focused. I worked hard from start to finish, analysing my closest rivals and pushing at the end to be sure of third. I’m really, really happy and want to thank the EEST NJT Racing Team, my family, my fans and everyone who supports me.”

Race 2 Results
1. Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR)
2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.075s
3. Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) +13.072s
4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) +13.223s
5. Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) +13.427s
6. Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) +13.530s

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WorldSBK: The sun shone on Ducati at their home round with Nicolo Bulega delivering Aruba.it Racing – Ducati their 19th win of the season from pole position.

The Italian refused to yield his vice like grip on WorldSBK as he led every lap of 21 at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli.

Race 1 Highlights
Starting from pole position Bulega lost the lead at the start when his teammate, Iker Lecuona, swept past him through the slow right hander of Turn 2. Bulega quickly made amends by outbraking his rival at Turn 8. The slow right hander, taken at 75 km/h, is preceded by a long braking zone where Bulega had edged past Lecuona. From that point onwards he opened a gap of over six seconds. His perfect day, which was his first victory at his home circuit, was capped off by breaking the lap record on Lap 5.

Lecuona followed his teammate home but pushed hard. This was shown when he ran off track at Turn 12 on Lap 9 but otherwise it was a solid performance with a comfortable margin to Yari Montella in third position. Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) guaranteed a podium lockout for Ducati Panigale V4R riders.

Axel Bassani and Alex Lowes both finished inside the top five aboard their bimota KB998 Rimini machines. The duo traded places at one third distance before Bassani, from seventh on the grid, settled the duel in his favour.

Miguel Oliviera (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) returned to racing action after an injury lay off. The Portuguese rider ended the day with an eighth place finish having been able to take advantage of crashes for Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team Goeleven) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in the early stages of the race. Both riders crashed at Turn 5 while Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) also suffered a late race crash.

Andrea Locatelli celebrated his 200th start in WorldSBK by leading home the Yamaha challenge in seventh position while rookie Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) matched his season-best finish of tenth position.

P1 – Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“Today was incredible and I’m really happy. We had a very good pace in the race and I added another lap record to my collection during the Superpole session. It’s been a fantastic day. I really wanted to win here in Italy because I had never won here in WorldSBK, and just one race here in WorldSSP. To do it in front of all my fans and supporters is incredible. It’s special to have them here in Italy and I want to dedicate this win to all of them. Winning on an Italian bike with an Italian team in Italy makes it even more special.”

P2 – Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“I missed a little bit in terms of lap time. My best lap was still two tenths under Nicolo’s lap record from last year. During the race after five laps I realised it wasn’t my day. I struggled because I don’t have the extra speed that Nicolo has. I’m frustrated with my performance during the race so after lap five I started to back off a little bit. The bike and the team have the potential but it’s down to me. I need to understand what I need to do and where I need to improve.”

P3 – Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team)
“It has been a solid weekend so far. We needed a result like this after Aragon and to take a podium in Misano in front of my family and friends is really nice. I pushed from the beginning to the end of the race but we need to analyse everything and try to improve because tomorrow is another day. We still have two races in what will probably be even hotter conditions. We need to improve my feeling with the bike because I struggled a bit with the front tyre in the closing stages.”

Race 1 Results
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +6.117s
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +13.823s
4. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +17.626s
5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +20.746s
6. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +24.702s

Fastest lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati) – 1’32.552, new lap record

Superpole Highlights
Bulega topped the times in the 15 minute Tissot Superpole session to claim his seventh pole position of the campaign. The championship leader maintained his perfect qualifying from the season with a new lap record of the Misano Circuit Sic 58 with a time of 1’31.343s.

Lecuona qualified second for his fifth front row of the season while Alex Lowes celebrated news of his contract extension with his first row start of the season for bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.

The session saw an early Turn 13 crash for Garrett Gerloff with the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team rider unable to set a laptime. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) also crashed in midway through the session and the British rider qualified tenth fastest. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) crashed at Turn 2 just moments after setting the ninth fastest time. The rookie has back to back starts from the third row.

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’31.343s
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.227s
3. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.657s

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WorldSSP: The battle for the race victory lasted all 18 laps with it distilled into a race to the line between Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) and Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team).

Debise led only two laps of the race but critically he led across the line having battled to the front at Turn 11 while Arenas came back to attack at the final corner. The championship leader ran in deep and Debise was able to retake the lead on the switchback and win the drag race to the line by 0.107s.

The battle for the podium lost contact with the leaders in the final third of the race with Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) over five seconds back from the race leader. The Turkish rider held off the challenge of a host of riders throughout with Tom Booth-Amos finishing fourth having started on the third of the grid for PTR Triumph Factory Racing. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team), a race winner at the previous was the leading Italian rider home in fifth position.

Race winner Debise set the fastest lap and will start from pole position ahead of Arenas and Booth-Amos. Jaume Masia, who crashed at the final corner of the race, will lead off the second row of the grid with Phillip Oettl joining him courtesy of his fastest lap having rejoined the race following an early crash with Matteo Ferrari.

P1 – Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory)
“It was a good race today! I wasn’t expecting to be as fast as I was at the beginning because I had to push very hard to stay with Can and Albert. I managed to stay with them but when Albert took the lead he started doing some very fast laps. I was struggling to stay with him but with three laps to go I realised I had a bit more pace. I didn’t want to take the risk of him passing me back on the last lap so waited for an opportunity. I’m very pleased that I was able to take the win.”

Race 1 Results
1. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory)
2. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +0.107s
3. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +5.049s
4. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +5.934s
5. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +7.607s
6. Mattia Casadei (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) +10.450s

Fastest Lap: Valentin Debise (ZXMOTO): 1’37.216s

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WorldSPB: After 12 laps of Sportbike action it was Bruno Ieraci who claimed his first victory in WorldSPB.

The CM Triumph Factory Racing rider, the reigning Italian Sportbike champion, led eleven laps to lead home Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) by just over five tenths of a second. Bianchi, making his World Championship debut, has impressed to qualify on the front row and finish on the podium.

Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) claimed back to back podium finishes and made it three different manufacturers on the rostrum. The Australian was challenging for the victory throughout but on the final lap he had a big slide on the exit of Turn 10 and that opened a gap to Ieraci at the front of the field. Thompson claimed the podium from Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) in a drag race to the line.

Championship leader David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) extended his title advantage to 14 points but the Kawasaki rider could only finish in fifth position. The Spaniard had spent all but two laps of the race in the podium positions but was shuffled backwards in the closing stages.

Seabright will start from pole position for Race 2 courtesy of his fastest lap. Thompson and Salavador will join him on the front row.

P1 – Bruno Ieracci (CM Triumph Factory Racing)
“The race was amazing! I’m really happy because I injured my left shoulder in Aragon and I lost points in the championship. It’s amazing to win again at home and to do this just two weeks after the injury makes this really special. I’m really happy and I’m really emotional after this. I want to thank my team because the bike worked really well. I’ll do my best again tomorrow and we’ll see what happens. I didn’t feel any pressure because I came here thinking I wouldn’t even be able to ride.”

Race 1 Results
1. Bruno Ieraci (CM Triumph Factory Racing)
2. Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) +0.555s
3. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) +0.632s
4. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) +1.163s
5. Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) +1.257s
6. Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) +1.400s

Fastest lap: Fenton Seabright (Triumph) – 1’42.822s

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WorldSBK: The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will continue racing at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” until 2031, following a new agreement between WorldSBK and Santa Monica SpA.

Announced during the 2026 Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round, the extension confirms the long-term future of one of the Championship’s most established venues. Misano has been part of WorldSBK history since 1991 and has hosted 33 rounds to date, placing it among the Championship’s longest-serving circuits.

The Emilia-Romagna Round has become a key event on the WorldSBK calendar, combining close racing with a strong fan presence and a circuit layout that has consistently delivered memorable moments. Last year’s event welcomed 76,063 spectators, while the round also recorded an average television audience of around 10 million viewers.

The event also plays an important role for the local area. According to a 2024 study conducted by Trademark Italia, the WorldSBK round at Misano generated more than 154,000 tourist overnight stays and an economic impact exceeding €28 million.

The renewed agreement further strengthens the relationship between WorldSBK, Misano World Circuit, the Emilia-Romagna Region and the local institutions, ensuring continuity for an event that continues to deliver value for all stakeholders involved.

Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director:
“Misano World Circuit has played an important role in the history and growth of WorldSBK, and we are very pleased to confirm that it will remain part of the Championship until 2031. The Emilia-Romagna Round is one of the key events of the season, combining a passionate fanbase, a strong motorsport culture and a venue that continues to evolve with the needs of the Championship. This long-term agreement reflects the strength of our relationship with Misano World Circuit, the Emilia-Romagna Region and the local institutions, and gives us a solid platform to keep developing the event for fans, teams and partners.”

Luca Colaiacovo, President of Santa Monica SpA:
“We are delighted to strengthen the relationship between Misano World Circuit and one of the most spectacular championships in motorsport. WorldSBK is one of the flagship events on our calendar and also the one that allows fans to fully experience our venue, which in recent years has progressively evolved into a major motorsport park. This event is made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Emilia-Romagna Region and local institutions, whom we sincerely thank.”

Andrea Albani, Managing Director of Misano World Circuit:
“WorldSBK is an outstanding event that anticipated the latest trends in motorsport entertainment, increasingly focused on fan engagement and immersive experiences. It is a format that perfectly matches the multifunctional nature of Misano World Circuit. Equally important, it is an event that delivers significant benefits for the entire region, generating an economic impact of nearly €30 million and more than 154,000 tourist overnight stays.”

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There was no stopping reigning champion Herrera in Saturday’s first WorldWCR race, an action-packed 12-lapper that saw the Spaniard cross the line first ahead of Neila and Jones.

Race 1 Highlights:
Championship leader Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) proved unbeatable today, despite the best efforts of closest rival Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha). Leading from start to finish, Maria defended herself well from a tenacious Beatriz, who chased her all the way to the line.

Winning the race by just 0.1 of a second, Herrera celebrates her fourth success of the season, while runner-up Neila takes her twenty-first consecutive podium.

The race was more complicated for the rest of the WorldWCR field, with several incidents for riders who had qualified well causing a large gap to open up behind the leading pair.

Lap five brought an incident for Klint Racing’s Paola Ramos and wildcard Josephine Bruno (Team Trasimeno) while they were battling for fourth, an unfortunate outcome considering that both riders had clear podium pace.

Local rider Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) was also on target for a podium until lap nine, when an innocuous crash ruled the Italian out of the running.

Third spot on the podium ultimately went to a very worthy Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha), the Brit coming out on top in a five-way fight to the line to achieve her first top three finish of the 2026 season.

Thai rider Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) ran a very strong race and moved into third following Ponziani’s incident. Despite holding this position to the line, the result did not stand, as the rookie subsequently received a 3-second penalty that saw her demoted to seventh.

Rookie Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) kept a cool head as she battled fellow rookie Karolina Danak (Prata Motor Sport) for a top five finish. The Spaniard just pipped the Polish rider to the post, with both riders scoring their strongest result of the season so far.

Bringing up the pack of this tightly packed chasing group, Spain’s Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) took a solid P6 to boost her championship points tally.

Returning from injury this weekend, Sara Sanchez (Hadden Racing Team) can be satisfied with eighth place but will go all out for more in Race 2.

Full Throttle Racing’s Tayla Relph finished P9 ahead of FT Racing Academy’s Emily Bondi, who celebrates her first top ten finish of the season.

Having set the fast lap of Race 1 on lap seven (1’47.564), it is local hero Ponziani who will start Sunday’s Race 2 from pole, ahead of Neila and Herrera.

Italian riders Arianna Barale (Hadden Racing Team) and Denise Dal Zotto (PATA AG Motorsport Italia) just missed out on points at their home track, crossing the line P16 and P17.

Championship Standings:

• Now holding 156 points, Herrera extends her championship lead
• Neila follows close behind, having scored 137 points to date
• Despite today’s DNF, Ramos retains third position (86 points)
• Ponziani holds fourth (76), ahead of Sarapuech, fifth with a tally of 67

Key Points:

• Pole position: Paola Ramos – 1’52.264
• Race 1 winner: Maria Herrera
• Race fastest lap: Roberta Ponziani (lap 7)

P1 | Maria Herrera | Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR
“I’m really happy to win today because it was difficult with the high temperatures. I expected Paola and other riders to be with me, so I pushed from the beginning to try and build something of a gap. I saw Bea there with me, so that added some pressure as I kept expecting her to try and pass me, but in the end, I was able to hold her off and cross the line first. I’m really pleased, also because I think we can take another step tomorrow. Everyone usually improves in Race 2, so I’ll see if there are any details we need to change to prepare for the next one.”

P2 | Beatriz Neila | Ampito Crescent Yamaha
“It was a good race, in which I pushed until the end and did my best as always. I’m happy, because second place means important points for the championship of course. And tomorrow we get another opportunity. Lap after lap, I tried to see if it was possible to make a move on Maria. In the final sector we were super close, but it was difficult to manage an overtake and, in the end, I finished P2. But I’m starting tomorrow’s race on the front row, which is important at this track. I’ll see if we need to make any changes to the bike, but I felt good today honestly; let’s see what we can do in Race 2.”

P3 | Chloe Jones | Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha
“A really great race. I didn’t make a good start but told myself that I wasn’t going home without a fight. I think I was lying around fifteenth at one point, but I worked my way back up and was a bit more aggressive than I have been. I’m enjoying my riding a lot more now, which is important, as you go faster when you’re having fun. The season start was difficult, mentally and physically, but today we made a step, both with the bike and in myself. Hopefully from here we can keep moving forward. We’ve got work to do to run with the leaders, but rest assured I’ll give it my all again in Race 2.”

Race 1 Results
1. Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR)
2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.125s
3. Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) +21.753s
4. Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) +21.761s
5. Karolina Danak (Prata Motor Sport) +22.984s
6. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) +22.096s

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The Southern 100 Road Races committee is pleased to confirm the timetable for the 2026 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races.

The 2026 meeting will begin on Monday 6th July with newcomer familiarisation laps followed by qualifying sessions for all solo and sidecar classes. Roads will close from 6:00pm until 9:40pm.

Qualifying continues on Tuesday evening, with competitors receiving further track time ahead of racing getting underway on Wednesday morning. Roads will again close from 6:00pm until 9:40pm.

A new addition to the 2026 programme is a Wednesday morning session, with roads scheduled to close from 9:45am until 11:50am. The session will feature the opening race of the meeting, the Peel Holdings Senior Race, along with a dedicated classic sidecar practice session.

“The addition of the Wednesday morning session is a positive development for competitors, fans and organisers alike. It provides valuable extra track time ahead of the races and gives us greater flexibility should we face any disruption during the week. We are extremely grateful to our marshals, medics, officials, residents and landowners for their continued support in making this possible.”

Rachel Palmer, Race Secretary

Racing will continue on Wednesday evening with four further races, including the Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race, the JCK Ltd 600cc B Race, the H&H Motorcycles 600cc Race and the Ace Hire Sidecar Classic Race.

Championship Day will take place on Thursday 9th July, with roads closed from 9:30am until approximately 4:45pm. A scheduled lunch break will allow roads to reopen between 12:45pm and 1:30pm.

Thursday’s programme will feature a full day of racing, including the JCK Ltd 600cc B Race, S&S Motors 600cc Race, GH Solo Founders Race, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Senior Race, Station Garage Lightweight Consolation Race, Bettridges of Foxdale Car Sales 600cc Challenge Race, Bushy’s Brewery Lightweight/Sportbike Race and the Ellan Vannin Fuels Solo Championship Race.

The 2026 Southern 100 Road Races will conclude with the Daryl Blake Construction Classic Sidecar Race 2 before competitors, officials and supporters gather for the traditional open-air prize presentation in Market Square, Castletown, commencing at 8:30pm.

Grandstand tickets for the 2026 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races are currently on sale exclusively to Southern 100 Club members. Remaining tickets will go on general sale from 7:00pm on Monday 16th June, with full details available via the Southern 100 Road Races website and social media channels.

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The 2026 World Ducati Week programme is revealed: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion

There could be no more symbolic place than Misano Adriatico for the unveiling of the 2026 World Ducati Week programme. The same circuit that hosts the Superbike World Championship this weekend is gearing up for the 2026 World Ducati Week from 3-5 July, which will welcome the Ducati community once again to celebrate a unique and unrepeatable milestone: the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s 100th anniversary.

The curtain was raised on the Centenary edition with a press conference held today at the Misano World Circuit, moderated by Edoardo Vercellesi and Michael Hill, among the most recognizable voices in the SBK World Championship; together with Patrizia Cianetti – Ducati Global Marketing and Communication Director – they presented on stage the main events of an edition that will showcase the best of the Ducati universe: racing events, riding experiences, life stories, product innovations, motorcycle parades, rider meet-and-greet sessions, evening entertainment, and many other activities. Joining them were several Ducati riders, including Pecco Bagnaia, Franco Morbidelli, Nicolò Bulega, Iker Lecuona, and Michele Pirro, who competed in a team challenge dedicated to the history and curiosities of the motorcycle manufacturer, offering the public a first taste of the unique and fun atmosphere of WDW.

The Centenary Edition of World Ducati Week comes to life under the motto “Live the Legend – Celebrate 100 Years Together”, an invitation to every Ducatista to experience the legend firsthand and celebrate, together, a milestone that comes only once in a lifetime.

On one hand, it marks a century of passion that has shaped the world of two wheels, and a legacy built on innovation, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to performance. A story that belongs not only to the past but continues to be written today on the biggest stages of motorsport, where Ducati remains a benchmark for the entire industry.

On the other hand, it celebrates the people who have built this story: Ducatisti from around the world and the Champions who have written its most memorable chapters. At Misano, motorcycle racing legends such as Casey Stoner, Loris Capirossi, Troy Bayliss and Carl Fogarty, and the global Ducati community will come together to celebrate a truly unique anniversary.

More than just an event, World Ducati Week is the ultimate gathering of the Ducati family. The event attracts enthusiasts from around the world, united by the same passion for two wheels and the red bikes from Borgo Panigale. For many, the journey to Misano is a fundamental part of the experience: each edition sees Ducatisti travel hundreds and thousands of miles just to be there. This year, too, there’s no shortage of extraordinary examples, with groups setting out from China and India on their Ducati bikes to reach WDW!

An intense programme of entertainment awaits them, one that has been designed to engage motorcyclists, families, and enthusiasts of all ages and nationalities. 

RACING: DUCATI CHAMPIONS PROTAGONISTS ON THE TRACK AND AMONG THE FANS

Racing has always been one of the cornerstones of World Ducati Week. For three days, attendees will have the opportunity to get up close to the riders who represent the Borgo Panigale manufacturer on circuits around the world, across MotoGP, WorldSBK and national championships, and to enjoy exclusive experiences that are simply not possible during a regular race weekend.

One of the most spectacular events – the Lenovo Race of Champions – returns, ready to provide intense duels down to the very last overtake. Free practice and qualifying will take place on Saturday 4 July, while the official race is scheduled for Sunday 5 July at 12:00 PM.

Competing on track will be Ducati’s MotoGP riders – Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), alongside Ducati MotoGP Test Rider Michele Pirro, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), and Álex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing Team). They will be joined by WorldSBK stars Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team), Álvaro Bautista and Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), Lorenzo Baldassarri (Pata Go Eleven), Alberto Surra (Team Motocorsa Racing), Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Performance), and Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates Racing).

Completing the grid will be Hafizh Syahrin (Asia Superbike Championship), Josh Waters (Australian Superbike Championship), and Lukas Tulovic (IDM – International German Motorcycle Championship).

The press conference also revealed the winning project of the creative contest promoted by Ducati and Lenovo – Title Partner of the competition, Title and Technology Partner of the Ducati Lenovo Team in MotoGP, and main sponsor of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team in WSBK – for the official logo of the 2026 Lenovo Race of Champions. The selected logo will become part of the visual identity of the event, appearing on the livery of the featured bikes and on all related materials. The author, Giulia Fiumana, will have the unique experience of stepping onto the podium to award the winner of the race on Sunday 5 July.

To extend the excitement of the racing world of World Ducati Week, FantaWDW has been created: the game that allows Ducatisti to challenge themselves with predictions and contests dedicated to the Lenovo Race of Champions and the V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy.

The game is already live, and players can start building their own team to compete with the community and win exclusive Ducati-branded prizes.

Great excitement will also surround the Lap of Honour, the traditional parade lap dedicated to Ducati champions of the past and present. A truly unique moment that will bring an unparalleled palmarès onto the track: in front of the fans, riders representing a total of 48 world titles will take part, a legacy of success that tells the story and greatness of Ducati in racing better than any words could. For the 2026 edition, the event will be held twice, with separate sessions scheduled for Friday and Saturday featuring different champions.

As always, autograph sessions will give fans the opportunity to meet some of the most beloved riders in the history of the motorcycle manufacturer and its racing heritage.

FROM THE CHAMPIONS OF TODAY TO THOSE OF TOMORROW

WDW26 will also host one of the race weekends of the V4 Elite Cup, dedicated to amateur riders who own a Panigale V4, and, most importantly, the V2 Future Champ Academy, the sporting project designed to discover and develop young talents and prepare them for the racing competitions of tomorrow. For both categories, the programme includes qualifying on Friday, Race 1 on Saturday and Race 2 on Sunday. These events are promoted and organized by Garage 51 in collaboration with Michele Pirro (Ducati MotoGP Test Rider) and Ducati.

THE FRIDAY PARADE AND THE DUCATI BEACH PARTY

The traditional parade of Ducatisti, one of the unmissable rituals of WDW, is scheduled for the late afternoon of Friday 3 July. An impressive parade of motorcycles will begin with a lap of the circuit and then wind through the streets of the Riviera Romagnola before arriving at the Samsara Beach Club in Riccione. The Ducati Beach Party will kick off here, with the traditional Rustida served by Ducati management and an evening of music and entertainment hosted by Federico Russo and Francesco Mandelli with the SHAZAMI format, followed by a DJ set from the Samsara Beach Club.

SATURDAY SHOW: THE BIG PARTY FOR DUCATI’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

On Saturday evening, the track will be transformed into the stage for a spectacular show celebrating Ducati’s 100th anniversary. Champions, legends, and the entire Ducati community will come together to mark a century of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s history in an evening filled with excitement and emotion.

Guiding the audience through the event will be the unmistakable voice of Francesco Pannofino, one of the most recognizable narrators in the film industry. He will lead spectators on a journey through Ducati’s values, vision, and heritage, on the very day that marks the anniversary of the Company’s foundation.

A WORLD PREMIERE

Among the exclusive experiences available to World Ducati Week 2026 participants will be the opportunity to discover a brand-new Ducati model in its world premiere, explore its features up close, and meet the technicians and engineers who were involved in its development.

THE DUCATI RANGE AND THE CENTENARY MOTORCYCLES

World Ducati Week 2026 will also offer the opportunity to explore the entire Ducati lineup and discover the models that embody the different spirits of the motorcycle manufacturer today. Within the Ducati Worlds, the dedicated exhibition area, visitors will be able to get up close to the motorcycles, learn more about their features and innovations, and take part in talks and meet-and-greet sessions with the engineers, designers, and Ducati experts responsible for their design and development.

In an edition dedicated to 100 years of Ducati, a special role will of course be reserved for the Centenary motorcycles. Among these is the Collezione 100, presented recently on the Mugello straight: ten models from the 2026 range that, through dedicated liveries, reinterpret ten iconic moments in Ducati history. Each version is produced in a numbered edition, limited to just 100 units worldwide.

The spotlight will also be on the Superleggera V4 Centenario, which will be displayed to the public for the very first time. Produced in just 500 numbered units, it is the most extreme road-legal motorcycle ever developed by Ducati and the ultimate expression of the company’s technological research. A limited-edition collector’s model and a true object of desire for enthusiasts around the world, it reinforces Ducati’s unique position as the only motorcycle manufacturer capable of creating machines of this kind. Alongside it will be the Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore, produced in only 100 units and featuring a special commemorative livery inspired by the 1980s 750 F1, combining cutting-edge technology with the colors of Ducati’s heritage.

Among the interactive experiences, an augmented reality headset will allow visitors to view a full-scale 1:1 Multistrada V4 S and customise it through a simple interface, experimenting with different options available through Ducati Factory Made, the program that enables clients to personalise their dream motorcycle directly on the production line in Borgo Panigale.

The Sound Experience by Garvan Acoustic Wellness will also return, giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the distinctive sounds that define Ducati motorcycles.

RIDING & DRIVING EXPERIENCES

At World Ducati Week, passion isn’t there just to be observed: it’s experienced firsthand. Three-day pass holders will be able to hop in the saddle and experience the thrill of riding a Ducati on the track, on the road and off-road.

At the Misano World Circuit, you can test ride the Panigale V4 S, the iconic superbike from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, or take to the track with your own Ducati during dedicated Track Sessions. Adventure enthusiasts can participate in the DRE Adventure Academy mini-sessions and try out the Multistrada and DesertX, with the presence of Antoine Meo and Charly Sinewan.

The programme also includes road test rides of the entire Ducati range, allowing you to experience the motorcycle manufacturer’s most iconic models up close along specially designed routes.

Further enhancing the event will be activities dedicated to four-wheel enthusiasts including on-road test drives of the Lamborghini Urus SE, offering guests a firsthand experience of the performance and driving thrill that define the brand from Sant’Agata Bolognese.

It will also be possible to immerse oneself in the world of Audi Sport thanks to a dedicated exhibition area and a photo booth featuring the seats used by Audi drivers in competitions.

HERITAGE VILLAGE

Borgo Panigale’s historic past will be showcased at the Heritage Village, a space dedicated to the brand’s memory. Here, passion, collecting and Ducati culture come together, creating a journey through time.

The area will also host the Ducati Heritage Contest 2026, the official competition dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts, created to recognise the historical significance and technical authenticity of the motorcycles that have helped shape the brand’s legacy. The contest is open to road Ducati bikes produced up to the year 2000 and will take place in three stages: an initial selection of the bikes on Friday, July 3; a final round involving both experts and the WDW audience on Saturday, July 4; and the award ceremony for the winners on Sunday, July 5.

The Heritage Village will also host “The Hundred Episodes of the Centenary,” an exhibition that guides enthusiasts through 100 key moments in Ducati’s history: from unforgettable exploits on the track and roads around the world, to the innovations that have transformed motorcycle design, to the iconic design that has made the motorcycle manufacturer a globally recognised icon.

Reserved parking will also be available for participants arriving at the event on their historic Ducati bikes produced up to 2000. This dedicated space will transform their arrival at WDW into a true open-air exhibition.

DUCATI GARAGE CONTEST

Speaking of exhibitions, World Ducati Week also hosts the Ducati Garage Contest, a competition that celebrates the creativity of customizers and enthusiasts who transform Ducati bikes into unique models. The contest recognises the best Ducati-based custom builds submitted by participants from around the world. The ten finalists, selected by a panel of experts from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, will be displayed throughout the event, while the five best projects will be awarded on Sunday morning in front of the Ducati community.

SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT FOR THREE DAYS OF SPECTACLE

Throughout the weekend, the Misano World Circuit paddock will be livened up with shows and entertainment, designed to engage the public both on and off the track.

Emilio Zamora will perform his spectacular stunt riding shows, while Massimo Bianconcini, Corey Creed, and Diego Manenti will bring all the excitement of freestyle motocross, performing for the first time aboard the new Desmo450 MX.

For all three days, Virgin Radio hosts Ringo, Alteria and Ketty Passa will entertain the audience with talks, interviews and special guests. Along with them, the energy-filled DJ sets will thrill the entire paddock.

There will also be the traditional concert by the Ducati Band, the musical group formed within the company over 20 years ago on the initiative of some Ducati employees.

AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Ducati passion knows no age. For 2026, WDW will dedicate a series of activities designed for younger riders to introduce them to the world of two wheels in a safe and fun way.

With Ducati First Experience, children aged 6 to 14 can take their first steps on electric motorcycles, mini trial bikes and electric bicycles thanks to the support of certified Federal Technicians, as part of a program developed in collaboration with the Italian Motorcycling Federation.

Making the experience even more special is Riders Meet Kids, an event that will allow younger riders to meet the riders, share their passion for two wheels and experience the thrill of meeting one of the most beloved figures in the Ducati world.

ITALIAN AIR FORCE

Thanks to the presence of the Italian Air Force, aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to climb into the cockpit of the Frecce Tricolori aircraft and enjoy an immersive flight experience through two Oculus virtual reality stations.

WDW ALWAYS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

The passion for World Ducati Week 2026 is already online. Through the official WebApp, enthusiasts can start experiencing the event before even arriving in Misano, accessing the complete programme, an interactive map of activities and points of interest and all real-time updates. To install it, simply visit the dedicated section on Ducati.com.

D.O.C. – DUCATI OFFICIAL CLUBS

World Ducati Week is becoming increasingly international, thanks in part to the direct involvement of the 375 Ducati Official Clubs, a perfect example of community belonging. With over 52,000 members in 67 countries worldwide, the D.O.C. are a fundamental component of WDW, bringing together people who share the same passion and experience the emotions that only a Ducati motorcycle can evoke.

A dedicated space for them – the DOC Village – is enlivened by entertainment activities, games and quizzes, alternating with interviews, presentations and talks, allowing you to experience the most authentic soul of the Ducati world together.

THE BOND WITH THE TERRITORY

Once again, World Ducati Week can count on the active support of local municipalities and authorities, working together with Visit Romagna to transform the entire Riviera into a large-scale stage dedicated to Ducati passion.

Rimini will pay homage to WDW by illuminating some of its most iconic locations in red, including Castel Sismondo and the Arch of Augustus. In Riccione the exhibition “Forma – Feelings Designed by Ducati in Borgo Panigale” – presented at Milan Design Week 2024 and dedicated to the creative process that brings Ducati motorcycles to life – will be hosted at The Box Hotel. The city will also be the arrival point for the traditional parade of Ducatisti and the setting for the Ducati Beach Party at Samsara.

Misano Adriatico will accompany the weekend with a comprehensive program of street art, themed lighting and spaces reserved for souvenir photos. Events open to the public also include the Roxy Bar concert in Piazza della Repubblica and the fireworks display over the sea scheduled for Saturday evening.

Cattolica will celebrate the Ducati Centenary with a photography exhibition at the Palazzo del Turismo, dedicated to the bond between the Borgo Panigale manufacturer and the historic Moto Temporada Romagnola – the motorcycle races held on the Cattolica city circuit between 1945 and 1971 – through photographs, archive images, memorabilia and vintage motorcycles.

Rimini will pay tribute to WDW by lighting up some of its most iconic landmarks in red, including Castel Sismondo and the Arch of Augustus.

The WDW is also part of the many activities of the Emilia-Romagna Region Tourist Board (APT) promoting the Motor Valley brand. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli plays a key role, having hosted every edition of the event since its inception.

THE GOAL OF A SUSTAINABLE EVENT

Since the 2016 edition, World Ducati Week has been certified as a sustainable event according to the ISO 20121 standard, and for this 2026 edition Ducati intends to involve enthusiasts, partners, suppliers and employees in an unforgettable experience, created with social responsibility, environmental sustainability and brand enhancement in mind. The company’s goal is to achieve certification as a sustainable event for the fifth consecutive year.

CELEBRATING TOGETHER, BUILDING TOGETHER

Social responsibility, environmental sustainability and brand enhancement are the values ​​of this WDW 2026: part of the contribution requested from participants for use of the gear check service will be donated to the CHIAMA chiAMA Anti-Violence Centre of the MondoDonna Onlus Association, a women’s association and anti-violence centre committed to combating all forms of gender-based violence.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

A large number of companies have chosen to take an active role in World Ducati Week. Alongside long-standing partner Lenovo, MotoProtection will once again be present as the official Ducati insurance provider in collaboration with Ducati dealerships across Italy. Among the new additions, international partner GoPro will attend with its own dedicated stand.

Ducati-licensed product partners will also be on hand, using the occasion not only to showcase their latest collections but also special editions created to celebrate the motorcycle manufacturer’s 100th anniversary. These include Safilo and Piquadro, with their limited-edition eyewear and backpacks launched as part of the Collezione 100 at Mugello; PittaRosso, with a dedicated apparel and footwear capsule collection; and Locman, the historic Official Timekeeper of the Lenovo Race of Champions, which will unveil a new limited-edition watch produced in just 100 pieces and powered by an OISA movement.

They will be joined by Italpreziosi, presenting a limited-edition silver bullion bar with a production run of 500 units, and Poste Italiane, which will showcase a collector’s box featuring the commemorative stamp unveiled a few months ago at the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, together with the official Ducati100 logo pin.

Depot will introduce a men’s grooming product line developed in collaboration with Scrambler Ducati and will operate a dedicated grooming station for attendees, while Quad Lock will display its range of Ducati- and WDW-branded smartphone accessories.

Historic suppliers involved in the development of Ducati production motorcycles will also be present, including Shell, Termignoni, Pirelli, Akrapovič, WRS, Bosch, Brembo, and STM. Each partner will offer presentations, insights, and activities designed to further engage the Ducati community throughout the event.

Within the Tech Village, visitors will also find GIVI, Dainese, Arai Helmet, Ilmberger Carbon Parts, Nolan, NGK Spark Plugs, and SPIDI, showcasing products developed in collaboration with Ducati and sharing their technical expertise with attendees.

Also taking part will be 3DBeta and Andreani Group, supporting Ducati Service operations with workshop equipment and suspension setup services respectively. In addition, the official Ducati Service mechanics are ready to step in, offering technical support to all Ducatisti. A true extension of Borgo Panigale directly in the Misano paddock.

Additional partners for this edition include Contadi Castaldi, Summertrade, DHL (Logistics Partner), and Edelweiss Bike Travel (Travel Partner).

Tickets for World Ducati Week 2026 are available on the Ducati website. The Biker Pass (participant with motorcycle) and Visitor Pass (passenger or pedestrian) are valid for one or all three days of the event. Both types of Pass grant access to all public areas of the event and free participation in numerous activities. Tickets can also be purchased at all dealerships within the Ducati network, where a discounted rate is available.

During the event, participants will also be able to visit the Ducati Museum and Factory in Borgo Panigale at discounted rates: an unmissable opportunity to discover the beating heart of the brand up close, retrace its history, and see where the motorcycles that inspire entire generations of dreams are created. Find all the information here.

To explore the packed programme of World Ducati Week 2026 and plan your experience, visit the dedicated website or download the WDW App.

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WorldSBK: The second half of the WorldSBK season kicks off with the Emilia Romagna Round at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

The Italian venue has been one of the most iconic venues in the history of the championship and on Friday, with near perfect conditions, it was Nicolo Bulega who continued his strong season by topping the times.
Bulega led the way for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati with a time of 1’32.235. The championship leader completed 41 laps today and was comfortably the pace setter for much of the day. Bulega finished the day with a 12 lap stint where his consistency was clear to see with almost every lap within half a second of each other.

Once again Iker Lecuona was the nearest challenger to his teammate. The Spaniard crashed at Turn 8 in the afternoon session but it was a slow speed crash. The slow right hander, usually attacked at 80 kmp/h, led to minimal damage and Lecuona rejoined the action and set his personal best time immediately.

The home riders enjoyed their day aboard Independent Ducati’s with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team Goeleven) all ending the day inside the top eight times.

The bimota duo of Axel Bassaniel Bassani and Alex Lowes ended the day fifth and seventh fastest to join Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) as the only non Ducati runners inside the top ten positions.

Miguel Oliveira returned to action following his injury layoff for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The Portuguese rookie completed 36 laps of 4.226km circuit as he ended the day 17th fastest.

P1 – Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“This morning wasn’t very good because the feeling with the bike wasn’t what I wanted. We tried something with the setup but it wasn’t the right direction for the setting. This afternoon we went back to our base setting and it improved a lot. I enjoyed it much more with our standard setting and the feeling was what I needed. I was able to have a good pace. There is a bit more pressure this weekend because we are racing at home but it’s the pressure that gives you extra motivation. It’s good pressure to be here.”

P2 – Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“It was a bit tricky this morning and the bike was difficult to ride. Coming here after being on the MotoGP bike last weekend meant that I maybe arrived with a different feeling to usual. We needed to change the bike a little compared to the test here but I felt comfortable. I was fast and very consistent. We had an issue with one tyre that didn’t perform as expected and we need to understand what happened because the difference to Nicolo was too big. It will be tricky to fight with Nicolo because I know that he is the best here and he’s racing at home but overall we’re happy because we’re close.”

P3 – Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team)
“We tested here three weeks ago and I felt good on the bike. We started this morning with the setup we used during the test and it worked well. This afternoon we did a long run to understand how the tyres work because every year it’s difficult to manage the tyre here. This track puts a lot of stress on both the front and rear tyres and in these conditions it’s always hard to understand it all. It was important to see how the bike works for my riding style and whether the setup we used was the right one. I don’t know if tomorrow will be different, but we’ll try to do our best.”

Combined Results after FP2
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’32.235s
2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.166s
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.576s
4. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.669s
5. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.768s
6. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +0.779s

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WorldSSP: A late red flag delayed the confirmation of Can Oncu’s third pole position of the campaign.

Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing set a time of 1’36.755 to lead a Yamaha one-two ahead of Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team). Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) rounded out the front row of the grid.

The second row of the grid sees a trio of Ducati Panigale V2 machines led by Phillip Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) ahead of Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) and Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team). At the previous round Zaccone claimed his first WorldSSP victory while Ferrari had a podium to give the Italian pair momentum ahead of their home round.

The red flag, with just under three minutes remaining, was brought out after a heavy crash for Hector Garzo at Turn 11. The Spaniard, making his debut for Renzi Corse, set the 21st fastest time of the session. Oliver Konig crashed in the early moments of the session while Corentin Perolari and Lucas Mahias also crashed.

Championship contender Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) set his fastest lap at the chequered flag but it was only good enough to improve to tenth fastest.

P1 – Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)
“I’m very happy today because after the Aragon race, to be honest, it was a little bit difficult. I expect it to be a nice race because Debise and his bike are working very well and he is much stronger than last year. Arenas is also doing a very good job, so I expect a great battle.”

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1. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’36.755s
2. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +0.100s
3. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) +0.114s
4. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.267s
5. Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) +0.294s
6. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +0.349s

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WorldSPB: A lap time of 1’42.280 was enough to secure a third consecutive pole position for David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) in the Sportbike class.

The Spaniard, who holds a 13 point advantage in the championship, claimed the pole by just over one tenth of a second.

Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) was the closest challenger. The local wildcard crashed at Turn 4 midway through the 25 minute session but looks set to be a contender this weekend having also topped the practice times this morning. Fellow Aprilia rider Matteo Vannucci rounded out the front row starts with his fourth top three Superpole performance of the campaign.

Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) crashed at Turn 16 in the closing minutes but the Australian had done enough to qualify fourth fastest for his best Superpole performance of the season.

Taiyo Aksu delivered his best Superpole performance of the season in 14th position. The Australian’s PATA AG Motorsport Italia team has switched bikes to the Honda CBR600RR this weekend.

P1 – David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI)
“This is my third pole position in a row which is an incredible performance for us. I think I did a great job today because I didn’t feel comfortable this morning. We made some setup changes for Superpole and, immediately, I felt great. It was just like in Aragon and I’m super happy because it’s a good way to start the weekend. It’s nice to start tomorrow from pole position because this is my team’s home round. Today was all about qualifying and I was focused on putting together one fast lap. Tomorrow I’ll use warm-up to prepare for the race.”

Superpole Results
1. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) 1’42.280s
2. Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) +0.137s
3. Matteo Vannucci (Revo-M2) +0.380s
4. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) +0.433s
5. Bruno Ieraci (CM Triumph Factory Racing) +0.478s
6. Jeffrey Buis (Track&Trades Wixx Racing) +0.499s

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WorldWCR: Spanish rookie Ramos sets a new lap record to secure pole position for the first time this season ahead of title contenders Herrera and Neila

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Klint Racing’s Paola Ramos snatched pole at a track she is competing at for the first time. The only rider to duck under 1’48 today, the Spanish rookie also set a new lap record (1’47.718).

Championship leader Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) was forced to settle for second today after a string of pole positions but is confident as to her race pace heading into the weekend.

Title contender Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) pushed hard to secure her second front row start of the season, closing just 0.038 from fellow Spaniard Herrera.

Already fast in practice and hungry for results at her home track, Italian Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) snatched fourth in the final moments of this brief qualifying session.

Italian wildcard entry Josephine Bruno (Team Trasimeno) made an immediate impact in front of her home crowd on Friday, placing fourth in practice and an impressive fifth in Superpole, coming within a fraction of a second of Ponziani.

Representing Poland, 2026 rookie Karolina Danak (Prata Motor Sport) put together an impressive lap to qualify sixth, which represents her best Superpole performance of the season so far.

Fellow rookie Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) followed close behind, for a spot on the third row of Saturday’s race grid (seventh).

Cerpa will be joined on row three by Thai rider Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) and Britain’s Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha).

Rounding out the top ten with an impressive debut performance is Justine Pedemonte (GMT94 Yamaha), who stands in for the injured Lucie Boudesseul this weekend.

P1 | Paola Ramos | Klint Racing Team | 1’47.718
“Qualifying was a little chaotic, as I had to overtake some riders on my fast lap. But I’m so happy with this result. My first pole and it’s even more special that I’ve done it here, at the ‘Marco Simoncelli’ circuit, because I race with the same number as SuperSic, #58. I’ve never raced at Misano before, but I came here to train a couple of months ago. I like the track, but it’s easy to lose valuable tenths if you don’t execute each turn perfectly; it’s fun but quite technical. I think tomorrow’s race will be hard fought, with quite a big group of us battling. I think it’s going to be a good one for the fans!”

P2 | Maria Herrera | Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR | 1’48.007
“The day’s gone well. The track was a little dirty in FP1 and so I didn’t push too much. Then in Superpole I knew Paola or one of the other girls would be coming for me. I stopped and restarted but found myself in traffic, and then in the final stages it was very windy along the straight and so I couldn’t do more than I did. But my pace is good and very consistent so I’m confident ahead of the races.”

P3 | Beatriz Neila| Ampito Crescent Yamaha | 1’48.045
“I’ve had a good Friday. I quickly found good feeling my bike and I’m happy with how the day’s gone. I found some traffic while trying to make my last lap in Superpole but I’m nevertheless on the front row, which is important. There’s a big group of us, so the goal in tomorrow’s race will be to make a good start and run at the front; I’ll do my best as always. I love Misano, it’s one of my favourites, so I really want to do well here for that reason too.”

Superpole Results
1. Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) 1’47.718s
2. Maria Herrera (Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) +0.289s
3. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.327s
4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) +0.423s
5. Joy Bruno (Team Trasimeno) +0.441s
6. Karolina Danak (Prata Motor Sport) +1.336s

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The 2026 British Superbike season sees long-term campaigners, True Heroes Racing, return for their fourteenth season within the BSB paddock.

2026 sees the team lineup with a five-rider team, with Charlie White and Paul Cunvin entered aboard Honda CBR Fireblades in the National Superstock class, and Leon Wilton, Kenny Macleod and Chris Duggan all riding for the team in the BMW F900R Cup.

Although they are there to compete and do the very best that they can, the purpose of True Heroes Racing’s presence extends far, far beyond just what happens on track.

Whilst the team and behind-the-scenes staff are an essential part of any race team, for True Heroes Racing, they are integral to the reason why the team even exists and goes racing. And whilst important, unlike in other teams, the riders are not the sole focal point of why they go racing. The team is made up of UK Armed Forces beneficiaries, who are the backbone of the squad. With UK Military Veterans forming the largest part of the team make up, many with significant physical and mental health challenges.

Unlike other teams in the paddock, none of those making up the essential parts of the team gets paid for what they do, meaning that the team is made up of individuals who are there purely through passion and a love of being there. In turn, the team offers an incredible opportunity to those who want to join it, finding camaraderie and purpose that they may not find elsewhere either in a military-based environment or “Civilian Street” for those in the Veteran space. Their achievements also prove routinely what is still possible post Military Service, even with challenges on a physical front.

Without these dedicated team members, there would be no team at all. This ethos is the foundation of the team, which is itself a Not-For-Profit organisation operating within the charitable space, and, despite some potential misconceptions, the team receives no financial backing from the UK military or large-scale Armed Forces Charities. Rather, they rely on sponsorship and donations to keep them returning to the paddock each year and providing their unique beneficiary opportunities for those they support.

The team was set up in 2012 and from day one has been run by Phil Spencer, a still-serving member of the Royal Navy, and Lisette Taylor, who also has full-time responsibilities outside the team. Like the other members of the team, neither gets paid for being there or the time and effort they put in behind the scenes keeping the organisation running.

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Despite not competing in the blue-ribbon Superbike class, True Heroes Racing still draws a large number of supporters to each venue, and you will routinely see large groups of people either outside the team awning or members of the BSB fanbase walking around and spectating in True Heroes Racing branded merchandise.

If you are to go into the team’s awning, you will likely see the team motto, ‘Engage, Empower, Inspire’ and none could be truer for an outfit that has been breaking the mould of what you would expect to find in a ‘typical’ race team for over a decade now.

Team principal and founder, Phil Spencer, had the following to say about their 2026 season:

”2026 signifies a return to a 5 rider line up at the prestigious British Superbike Championships for us, but alongside that we have an enhanced line up in our Grassroots and Club racing programs with the North Gloucester Road Racing Club, with whom we have partnered since day one back in 2012. BUT True Heroes Racing exists for more than just the on-track activity, as our slogan says we are ‘More Than Just A Race Team’ and every member benefits in some way from their involvement with us…some considerable more than others and by being involved in a high adrenaline activity that gives them respite from their daily challenges we are able to help them deal with their demons.

Suicide within the UK Armed Forces Veteran community is the biggest killer, especially among males who are infamously closed when it comes to talking about their feelings. We are also able to inspire both our beneficiaries and the wider audience with the physical challenges we overcome as a team. Showing in a very public forum just what is still possible post injury and retirement from the UK Military.

We’re extremely grateful to all those companies and supporters who make our activities a reality and enable us to support those we do. Even after almost 15 years there is still a strong misconception that we are funded by the Government, which is just not the case. Maybe our strong presence, size and good presentation make people assume we are well funded, but that’s probably more down to the classic Military mentality and routine of portraying ourselves in the best light in the public eye. We fight hard every year to secure every penny of sponsorship and every year this is more of challenge as costs go up and my aspirations to do more and support more people increase!!!

2026 will hopefully be a good year for us and we have some real achievements on the horizon, none more so than the culmination of our inaugural Grassroots Rider Development Program where our first ever beneficiary of this activity, Chris Duggan, completes his journey by stepping up to race at a National level in the BMW F900R Cup at the British Superbike Championships. No small achievement when you consider 5 years ago, he’d never taken to the track or owned an ACU race licence, added to which the physical challenges he faces every day as a single leg amputee from his service in the British Army.

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The ladies’ RST S-1* Textile jacket is targeted for the summer riders, designed to keep you cool in the rising temperatures yet still protected. We all know how easily the temptation is to shed layers and protective gear when the heat is soaring. We all love to ride in the summer glow but all this gear can get you incredibly hot, and it is easy to overheat. This jacket combats that notion and provides you with a cooler option to stay safe but cool.

This textile jacket has a cleverly designed mesh layer that means when you are riding, whether you are on or off the bike, the air flow outside passes through the jacket and circulates more freely to allow for a cooler experience on the road. There is a removal inner lining that is also water-resistant, meaning the jacket is also capable, should the British weather do its usual thing and throw showers at you or take a turn for the worse and shed a downpour. After all, we can only go so long with brilliant gorgeous weather in this country!

Rated a CE A, the jacket has level 1 shoulder and elbow armour for protection and there is a back pocket should you wish to want to add back armour as well. The jacket is waterproof on the whole enabling this to be used in all weathers should you so desire, but I would recommend layering for further warmth if so.

The main material is Maxtex and K540 mesh, with a fixed mesh lining and the previous mentioned removal sinaqua waterproof lining internally. There are clever little details on the jacket that give it its edge, with reflective detail down the front and along the arms. There are adjustable cuffs on the wrists and upper arms, as well as the hips, which are perfect for tailoring the jacket to your shape. There are two outer zip pockets and two internal pockets, all great sizes for your everyday carry items or accessories.

Overall, with the RST brand, you know you are getting high quality and this jacket meets expectations. Well fitted, comfortable and flexible in its uses – this jacket can do it all for the warmer temperatures and unpredictable rain showers.‘

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent ventilation for warm-weather riding.
• Tailored fit specifically for women enhances comfort and style.
• Adjustability allows for a customised fit.
• Reflective elements improve visibility in low-light conditions.

Cons

• Not suitable for colder weather without additional layers.
• Limited colour options may not suit everyone’s taste.
• Some users may find the fit snug if they prefer a looser style.

RRP Price: 134.99

*Note the RST S-1 textile jacket has since been superseded by the Ladies S1 Mesh D3O Textile Jacket we have been unable to source a newer version in time, so the links to buy are for the newer model

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Material	Mesh/Textile
Armor	D3O
Gender	Ladies
Size Availability	S to XL

The RST Ladies S1 Mesh Jacket combines comfort and safety for female riders. Featuring advanced D3O armour, it offers excellent protection in a lightweight mesh design for warm-weather rides.

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Top 10 Cruiser-Style Motorcycles Available in the UK in 2026

Cruiser motorcycles have evolved dramatically over the past decade, and the 2026 UK market proves the category is now broader, more exciting, and more technologically advanced than ever before.

Once dominated purely by heavyweight V-twins and laid-back chrome-laden machines, today’s cruiser segment now includes everything from affordable beginner-friendly middleweights to high-performance muscle bikes capable of rivalling sports motorcycles in outright acceleration. Manufacturers are blending classic low-slung styling with modern electronics, improved handling, premium suspension, and more practical ergonomics, creating cruisers that appeal to both traditional riders and a new generation of motorcyclists.

One of the biggest strengths of the modern cruiser market is variety. Riders looking for relaxed weekend touring and classic retro charm can choose bikes like the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or Triumph Speedmaster, while those wanting something more aggressive and performance-focused can opt for machines such as the Ducati XDiavel V4 or Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R. There are also highly versatile options like the Honda CMX1100 Rebel and Kawasaki Vulcan S, which successfully blend cruiser comfort with everyday usability, sporty handling, and modern technology.

The UK cruiser scene has also become more accessible than ever before. Smaller-capacity cruisers like the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 offer approachable power delivery, low seat heights, and manageable weight, making them ideal for newer riders or anyone looking for a relaxed and confidence-inspiring riding experience. At the opposite end of the scale, heavyweight cruisers such as the BMW R 18 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S deliver serious road presence, premium build quality, and massive torque for riders wanting a more commanding machine.

Whether your ideal cruiser is a stripped-back urban bobber, a long-distance touring machine, or a fire-breathing muscle cruiser with arm-stretching acceleration, there’s now a bike perfectly suited to your riding style and budget.

Here are ten of the very best cruiser-style motorcycles available in the UK in 2026.

1. Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £5,999

The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is one of the most approachable cruisers available for newer riders or those downsizing from larger bikes. Powered by Kawasaki’s smooth 451cc parallel twin engine, it delivers enough punch for motorway use while remaining light and easy to manage around town. Its minimalist styling, low seat height, and modern feel make it a perfect urban cruiser with genuine everyday usability.

Key Features

• 451cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine
• Lightweight chassis and easy handling
• Low seat height for rider confidence
• Modern stripped-back cruiser styling

Why It’s Special

The Eliminator 500 successfully modernises the entry-level cruiser segment. It combines beginner-friendly manners with enough performance and style to keep experienced riders interested too.

2. Kawasaki Vulcan S

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £7,199

The Kawasaki Vulcan S remains one of the smartest middleweight cruisers on the UK market. Using the lively 649cc engine derived from the Ninja 650, it delivers sporty acceleration and surprisingly agile handling for a cruiser. Unlike many traditional cruisers, the Vulcan S feels modern, practical, and versatile enough for commuting, touring, and weekend rides alike.

Key Features

• 649cc parallel twin engine
• Adjustable Ergo-Fit riding position
• Sporty chassis dynamics
• Relaxed foot-forward ergonomics

Why It’s Special

The Vulcan S appeals to riders who want cruiser comfort without giving up sporty handling. It’s one of the few cruisers that genuinely feels entertaining on twisty roads.

3. Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £23,495

The Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R is the ultimate power cruiser and remains one of the most outrageous production motorcycles ever built. Its enormous 2,458cc triple engine produces immense torque and astonishing acceleration, making overtakes feel effortless. Despite its intimidating size, premium suspension and sophisticated electronics help the Rocket feel surprisingly refined and manageable.

Key Features

• Massive 2,458cc inline triple engine
• Incredible torque and acceleration
• Brembo Stylema braking system
• Advanced electronics package

Why It’s Special

No other cruiser delivers the sheer presence and brute force of the Rocket 3. It combines muscle-bike aggression with luxury-level refinement and comfort.

4. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £6,799

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 offers classic cruiser charm at an affordable price point. Powered by Royal Enfield’s smooth and characterful 648cc twin-cylinder engine, it focuses on relaxed riding, comfort, and timeless styling rather than outright performance. It’s an ideal machine for riders who simply want to enjoy the journey at a laid-back pace.

Key Features

• 648cc parallel twin engine
• Comfortable touring ergonomics
• Retro-inspired styling
• Excellent value for money

Why It’s Special

The Super Meteor 650 proves that cruising doesn’t need huge horsepower or a huge budget. It delivers genuine character and classic style at a very accessible price.

5. Honda CMX1100 Rebel

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £10,399

Honda’s CMX1100 Rebel is one of the most user-friendly large-capacity cruisers available in Britain. Its torquey 1,084cc parallel twin engine delivers smooth, usable power, while modern rider aids and the optional DCT automatic gearbox make it incredibly easy to ride. The Rebel also blends custom bobber styling with everyday practicality better than almost any rival.

Key Features

• 1,084cc parallel twin engine
• Optional DCT automatic transmission
• Multiple riding modes
• Low-slung bobber-inspired styling

Why It’s Special

The Rebel 1100 combines modern technology with authentic cruiser attitude. It’s easy to ride, comfortable, practical, and still manages to look seriously cool.

6. Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £15,995

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S redefined what a Sportster could be. Powered by the high-performance Revolution Max engine, it offers dramatically more power and sharper handling than previous Sportster models while still maintaining unmistakable Harley-Davidson styling. Aggressive looks and modern electronics help position it as a genuine modern performance cruiser.

Key Features

• Revolution Max 1250 engine
• TFT display and rider aids
• Aggressive power cruiser styling
• Strong acceleration and handling

Why It’s Special

The Sportster S represents Harley-Davidson’s bold step into the future. It keeps the brand’s iconic character while finally delivering genuinely modern performance.

7. Indian Sport Scout RT

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £16,995

The Indian Sport Scout RT blends classic American cruiser style with modern touring comfort. Its liquid-cooled V-twin engine offers smooth, effortless torque while the RT trim adds practical touring equipment including luggage and wind protection. Comfortable ergonomics and premium styling make it ideal for longer UK road trips.

Key Features

• Powerful liquid-cooled V-twin engine
• Touring-oriented RT equipment
• Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
• Premium American cruiser styling

Why It’s Special

The Sport Scout RT balances classic cruiser aesthetics with genuine touring capability. It feels equally at home cruising through town or covering serious motorway miles.

8. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £13,195

The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster offers a refined British interpretation of the modern cruiser. Sharing its 1,200cc Bonneville twin engine with other bikes in Triumph’s modern classic range, it delivers smooth torque and effortless relaxed performance. Chrome detailing, comfortable ergonomics, and premium finish quality give it a classy, timeless feel.

Key Features

• 1,200cc Bonneville twin engine
• Standard cruise control
• Relaxed cruiser ergonomics
• Beautiful classic styling

Why It’s Special

The Speedmaster delivers classic cruiser comfort with British elegance and refinement. It’s relaxed, stylish, and packed with character without ever feeling excessive.

9. BMW R 18

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £17,390

BMW’s R 18 takes a completely different approach to the heavyweight cruiser segment. Its enormous exposed boxer twin engine gives it a unique personality and distinctive appearance unlike any American rival. With shaft drive, premium engineering, and heritage-inspired styling, the R 18 combines classic cruiser presence with unmistakable BMW DNA.

Key Features

• 1,802cc boxer twin engine
• Shaft-drive transmission
• Heritage-inspired styling
• Premium BMW build quality

Why It’s Special

The R 18 stands out because it doesn’t try to imitate traditional American cruisers. It offers a uniquely European interpretation of heavyweight cruising.

10. Ducati XDiavel V4

Estimated UK Price: From approximately £24,995

The Ducati XDiavel V4 is arguably the most exotic cruiser currently available in the UK. Combining Ducati’s high-performance V4 engine with stretched cruiser ergonomics creates a machine that feels brutally fast yet surprisingly comfortable. It’s packed with cutting-edge electronics, aggressive styling, and unmistakable Italian flair.

Key Features

• High-performance V4 engine
• Sportbike-inspired chassis
• Advanced rider electronics
• Aggressive Italian styling

Why It’s Special

The XDiavel V4 completely redefines the cruiser category. It combines superbike performance with cruiser attitude in a way no other manufacturer has managed.

Final Thoughts

The UK cruiser market in 2026 is more diverse than ever before. Riders can choose affordable and approachable machines like the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, versatile all-rounders such as the Honda Rebel 1100 and Kawasaki Vulcan S, or extreme muscle cruisers like the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Ducati XDiavel V4.

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The 2027 KTM EXC and EXC-F range builds on KTM’s long-standing success at the highest level of enduro competition.

Developed through years of championship-winning racing, the latest lineup delivers proven performance, precise control, and rider-focused ergonomics across all terrain.

For 2027, the KTM EXC range receives a fresh graphics update, reinforcing its distinctive READY TO RACE identity while maintaining the established technical platforms that define KTM’s position at the forefront of enduro.

The range continues with KTM’s advanced chassis concept, proven WP XACT suspension, and refined engine packages across both two-stroke and four-stroke models – ensuring a consistent and competitive performance base for riders at every level.

In addition, the KTM enduro range offers access to KTM’s Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty, available in certain territories and subject to servicing and maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines through authorised KTM dealers.

Spanning a broad displacement range, the 2027 KTM enduro lineup caters to riders of all levels and disciplines. From lightweight two-stroke machines such as the KTM 125 XC-W to the powerful KTM 500 EXC-F, each model is built to deliver precise handling, controllable power and confidence in demanding offroad conditions.

Across the two-stroke lineup, KTM’s Throttle Body Injection (TBI) system ensures consistent fuelling, crisp throttle response and smooth, controllable power delivery – from low-speed technical terrain to high-revving special tests.

On the four-stroke side, the KTM 250 EXC-F provides an accessible entry into race-proven performance, while the KTM 350 EXC-F remains a benchmark for versatility, balancing agility with increased power. At the top of the range, the KTM 450 EXC-F and KTM 500 EXC-F deliver strong, reliable performance for demanding terrain and extended race conditions.

Supported by KTM’s global dealer network, riders benefit from expert servicing, widespread parts availability and a full range of KTM PowerParts and KTM PowerWear to customise performance, protection and comfort.

Built on decades of racing success and continuous development, the 2027 KTM EXC range remains a reference point in enduro – combining proven performance, modern technology and long-term reliability for riders worldwide. Full UK pricing and availability can be found below.

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KTM 350 EXC-F 2027 – £10,549
KTM 450 EXC-F 2027 – £10,899
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The release showcases an elevated experiment in colour and complexity, pushing the boundaries of helmet finishing through an intensive, hand-applied gold treatment.

Gold Chrome is the result of years of development and a refined eight-stage nano-painting process. Unlike standard production finishes, each Gold Chrome shell is meticulously hand-sprayed by in-house technicians to create a mirror-like liquid gold finish. Achieving this level of authentic chrome on a non-metal surface is a rare feat for a motorcycle helmet, requiring talent, patience and the perfect painting conditions.

The complexity of the finish means we are limiting this model to 200 helmets globally. To celebrate this, every helmet will feature an individually numbered gold tag hand-stitched into the premium liner and a commemorative holofoil authentication sticker on the back of the shell.

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• Limited to 200 helmets globally and individually numbered
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