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What Norton’s Manx R Means for Modern Superbikes

Norton’s Manx R has won Bronze in the Automotive and Transportation category at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards. The result gives the new superbike a design honor from the Industrial Designers Society of America before it reaches U.S. dealers this fall.

Motorcycle.com reports that the Manx R is the first production combustion-engined motorcycle to receive an IDEA award. Norton collected the award at the ceremony and gala in Pasadena, California, on August 20.

Bajaj Launches 2026 Pulsar 125 With More Power and Tech

Bajaj Auto has launched the 2026 Pulsar 125 in India with a larger equipment list and a small increase in engine output. Prices start at Rs 92,900 for the single-seat LCD version and reach Rs 1,04,318 for the split-seat model with a TFT display and connected features.

The update gives Bajaj’s entry-level Pulsar a 124.58cc engine making 12.1 horsepower and 11.4 Nm of torque. The outgoing bike produced 11.8 horsepower and 10.8 Nm, so the change is modest, but the hardware story is bigger.

What Makes a Motorcycle Helmet Worth the Money

The gap between a $150 helmet and a $500 helmet is real, but it’s not where most people assume it is. Here’s what you’re actually paying for.

The gap between a $150 helmet and a $500 helmet is real. But it’s not always where people assume it is.

Understanding what you’re actually paying for makes the decision a lot more straightforward. You need to know for sure what makes a motorcycle helmet worth the money so you don’t waste your hard-earned dollars. Here’s your guide.

Why GASGAS and Husqvarna Riders Need to Check Their Brakes

KTM North America is recalling about 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the United States because a rear brake caliper can crack or break. The recall was announced August 20, 2026, and the affected bikes cover model years 2021 through 2024.

Owners should stop riding the motorcycles and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair. No incidents or injuries had been reported when the recall notice was issued.

LiveWire Starts U.S. Deliveries of 2027 S4 Honcho Trail

LiveWire has started sending the 2027 S4 Honcho Trail to dealers across the United States, giving the electric motorcycle brand a new entry point below its larger S2 models.

The off-road mini-moto starts at $4,999, while the street-legal S4 Honcho Street is priced at $5,499. European deliveries are expected to follow this fall.

Could BMW’s 10-Unit R 1300 GS Adventure Be Brazil’s Rarest GS?

BMW Motorrad has marked ten years of motorcycle production in Manaus, Brazil, with a very small run of special R 1300 GS Adventure models. Only 10 examples are planned, matching the number of years the factory has been building BMW motorcycles.

The anniversary bikes use green bodywork with yellow striping, giving the large adventure machine a look that is separate from BMW’s regular catalog colors. Each one also gets a top case with a black-and-green pattern on its rear panel.

Could Yamaha’s 2027 XSR155 Be the Small Retro Roadster America Has Been Missing?

Yamaha appears ready to bring the XSR155 to the United States for 2027, giving American riders a small retro-styled roadster with the proportions of a full-size motorcycle. The model surfaced in Yamaha Motor Corp. USA vehicle identification data submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The filing also suggests the XSR155 could replace the V-Star 250 as Yamaha’s road-only entry-level motorcycle here. There is no official U.S. price or launch date yet, but the model’s appearance in the 2027 data makes this more than a typical rumor.

Custom 1976 Bultaco 340 TSS by Jets Forever

Bultaco’s TSS racers were built for the sharp end of road racing, pairing light weight with increasingly potent two-stroke singles. Jets Forever’s latest machine takes that competition lineage and stretches it toward the dry-lake racer tradition, using a 340 TSS engine as the center of the design.

Built by Jeff Duval, the Montjuich Class 340 TSS Competition Client carries the name of Barcelona’s famous circuit and the spirit of Bultaco’s racing history. It looks part Grand Prix machine, part straight-line special, with a long stance that makes the polished engine and huge expansion chamber impossible to miss.

Could Zero’s XE and XB Black Bodywork Kits Make Electric Trail Bikes Look Better?

Zero Motorcycles has added a darker look to its smallest electric off-road bikes. The new black bodywork kits for the XE and XB are now listed through Zero’s accessories network, giving owners a way to replace the standard plastics without changing the bikes themselves.

The timing is interesting because the X-Line is still a relatively young branch of Zero’s lineup. These are license-free, no-shift machines aimed at dirt, gravel, and muddy trails, so a cosmetic update has to do its work through customization rather than extra performance.

Could the 2027 Can-Am Ryker Be the Three-Wheeler to Watch?

Can-Am has given the Ryker a substantial update for 2027, with changes aimed at the three-wheeler’s engine, chassis, electronics, and bodywork. The revised range keeps the format approachable while adding more equipment to the standard package.

The 2027 lineup includes the regular Ryker, the Ryker Sport, and a one-year Special Series package. That gives Can-Am a way to keep the base model near its entry point while offering a more heavily equipped version for buyers who want the extra hardware.