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MotoGP

MotoGP teams and riders organize for the trip to Qatar

Meetings at Sepang on Sunday set the stage for the MotoGP paddock's move to Qatar, according to Motorsport.com.

MotoGP

Ogura Takes Blame After Turn 1 Contact With Bezzecchi in Malaysia

Ai Ogura admitted fault after his Trackhouse Aprilia brushed fairings with factory rider Marco Bezzecchi at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

MotoGP

Marquez Closes In on MotoGP Crown After Commanding Malaysia Win

Marc Marquez left Sepang with a 67-point lead over Marco Bezzecchi and could be crowned world champion as early as this week.

MotoGP

Malaysian MotoGP: track wear, Qatar fallout and an Aprilia-Ducati split

Motorsport.com reports that the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang offered plenty of talking points, including track wear, a Qatar controversy and Jorge Martin's comeback attempt.

Electric

Electric Bikes Are Starting to Challenge Honda's Long Grip on Motorcycles

According to Electrek, Honda's decades-long hold on the motorcycle market faces new pressure as electric bikes and scooters become easier to buy in some regions.

New Bikes

Honda's Street-Leaning Africa Twin Adventure Sports: What the 2024 Spec Changes

A buyer's guide to the 2024 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT looks at its road-focused setup, smaller front wheel, and touring comfort.

MotoGP

Bagnaia Hints at Lost Ducati Setup After Tough Sepang Outing

Pecco Bagnaia had a difficult MotoGP race at Sepang and suggested a former Ducati technical solution is no longer available, according to Crash.net.

MotoGP

Joan Mir Retires From Malaysian GP Citing Dizziness After Health Absence

Honda rider Joan Mir confirmed dizziness forced his Malaysian Grand Prix retirement, his first race back after a four-race absence.

New Bikes

Beta Previews 2027 RS Dual-Sport Range With Four Engine Sizes

Ultimate Motorcycling reports that Beta's 2027 RS dual-sport lineup spans four engine sizes on one shared chassis, with updates borrowed from the X-Pro.

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Yamaha Skips Qatar GP and Sets Off a MotoGP Standoff

Yamaha has withdrawn from next week's Qatar Grand Prix, citing a clause in its employee contracts, and MotoGP has warned of possible sporting consequences.

MotoGP

Yamaha Pulls Factory and Pramac Teams From Qatar MotoGP Round

Yamaha will skip next week's Qatar Grand Prix at Losail, with its factory and Pramac teams staying home amid the Middle East conflict.

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Alex Marquez Takes Sepang Pole as Jorge Martin Sits Out

Alex Marquez starts the Malaysian MotoGP from pole after Jorge Martin withdrew, with Marc Marquez alongside him on the front row.

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Marquez Dominates Sepang and Heads to Qatar With a Title Chance

Marc Marquez controlled the Malaysian MotoGP from the start, leaving him a chance to clinch the 2026 championship in Qatar.

New Bikes

Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival Marks 75 Years of the Telescopic Fork

Ultimate Motorcycling's buyer's guide profiles the limited 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival, a Softail honoring the fork that replaced springers in 1949.

MotoGP

Marquez Plays It Safe at Sepang and Stretches His MotoGP Points Lead

Marc Marquez extended his MotoGP points lead after a rain-affected sprint in Malaysia, finishing second behind KTM's Pedro Acosta.

MotoGP

VR46 and Ducati Probe Unexplained Straight-Line Speed Gap in Malaysia

VR46 and Ducati are investigating an unexplained straight-line speed deficit for Fabio di Giannantonio at the Malaysian MotoGP, according to Crash.net.

MotoGP

MotoGP Rider Opposition to Qatar Trip Shifts Sharply in One Week

Motorsport.com reports that MotoGP rider opinion on travelling to the Qatar Grand Prix has shifted sharply in recent days, amid the Iran war.

MotoGP

Bagnaia Vents Frustration After Windscreen Breaks in Malaysian Qualifying

Francesco Bagnaia smashed his windscreen during Saturday qualifying at the Malaysian Grand Prix after nearly losing control of his factory Ducati while braking.

MotoGP

Ogura Explains Malaysian Sprint Clash With Marquez and Rejects Aprilia Order Claims

Ai Ogura describes his tight sprint battle with Marc Marquez at the Malaysian Grand Prix and denies acting on any Aprilia team orders.

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Alex Marquez weighs collarbone surgery that could sideline him from Qatar

Alex Marquez is considering an early operation on his injured collarbone, a move that could keep him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix.

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