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What MV Agusta’s Production Halt Means for Riders

MV Agusta’s factory in Varese, Italy has been sitting idle since April 2026. That is not a rumor passed around industry forums but the direct account of a dealer speaking to GPOne, who told the outlet plainly: “MV isn’t producing or delivering anything.”

The numbers back that up. MV Agusta has sold just 1,238 motorcycles through July of this year, according to reporting from paultan.org, a 54.3 percent decline since the brand separated from KTM’s umbrella in early 2025.

The Case for High-Viz Gear (Even If You Hate How It Looks)

Nobody gets into motorcycling because they want to look like a traffic cone. But the case for high-visibility gear is harder to dismiss than most riders want to admit.

This isn’t about lecturing anyone on safety. It’s about laying out the actual argument and letting you decide.

Suzuki SV650 Confirmed for 2027 With SV-7GX Engine

A California Air Resources Board executive order has confirmed what SV650 fans have been hoping for: the bike lives on.

The filing, published September 9, lists a new model under the code SV650RQM7. That “M7” suffix follows Suzuki’s convention for 2027 model year machines.

Can Triumph’s Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer Beat a 23-Year Record?

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland left London at 3:30 AM on September 5 aboard a motorcycle nobody had seen. He is trying to circumnavigate the globe in under 19 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes.

That mark has stood since Kevin and Julia Sanders set it in 2002 on a BMW R1150GS. Nobody has broken it under the same rules since.

Why Aston Martin’s AMB 002 Roadster Matters for Luxury Bikes

Aston Martin and Brough Superior are making their first street-legal motorcycle together, and it arrives with the kind of spec sheet that makes you check the price tag twice.

The AMB 002 Roadster pairs a 1,083cc V-twin with a titanium frame in a 418-pound package. Only 300 will be built, with deliveries starting late next year.

Moto Guzzi Reveals 105th Anniversary Editions and New Factory

Moto Guzzi turned 105 this month and marked the occasion with special-edition versions of four models, revealed during the opening of its redeveloped factory in Mandello del Lario.

The 105th Anniversary editions cover the Stelvio, V100 Mandello, V85 Strada, and V7 Stone, with a fifth variant added through the Stelvio PFF Rider Assistance Solution package.

Bonnell’s 805 RX Packs 56 HP Into a 218-Lb Electric Dirt Bike

A new electric dirt bike brand called Bonnell just launched its first model, the 805 RX. The bike debuted on September 1, 2026, with a price tag of $8,250.

The 805 RX produces 56 horsepower and 594 lb-ft of rear-wheel torque from a proprietary powertrain designed entirely in-house. At 218 pounds fully fueled, the power-to-weight ratio puts it squarely between a Surron and a Stark VARG.

What ZXMoto’s 500RR Means for Small Sportbikes

ZXMoto’s 500RR just cleared EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval, opening the door for legal sale of the 470cc inline-four sportbike across European Union markets.

The Chinese manufacturer launched the bike in China last year and says it has already delivered the first 100 units to customers. Now Europe gets a turn, while American riders are left waiting.

How to Tell When Motorcycle Gear Needs to Be Replaced

Gear doesn’t come with an expiration date stamped on the side. That’s part of the problem. Most riders have no idea when their stuff stopped actually protecting them. It still looks fine, so it must still work. That’s not always how it goes.

Here’s a category-by-category breakdown of what to look for.

Stark Future’s Electric VARG Bikes Enter Australian Supercross

Stark Future announced it will send its factory World Supercross team to contest the full 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship in Australia starting in October.

The Barcelona-based electric manufacturer becomes the first all-electric brand to take the start gate in the series, racing its VARG machines in both SX1 and SX2 classes across all five rounds.