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Ducati Chief Defends Phillip Island MotoGP Cancellation

Ducati's Davide Tardozzi says calling off the Australian MotoGP was the safest choice, even though the track was considered raceable.

MotoGP

Phillip Island Sunday cancelled as Jack Miller voices fan frustration

Crash.net reports Jack Miller became emotional as the Australian MotoGP ended without Sunday action, after thousands of fans turned out despite the weather.

New Bikes

Aprilia Unveils Limited RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute for 2027

Aprilia has revealed a limited 2027 RS 660 tribute to Phillip Island, the Australian circuit leaving the MotoGP calendar, priced at $11,999 in the US.

MotoGP

Zarco Out of Phillip Island Sprint After Electronics Fault Made Riding Unsafe

Johann Zarco retired from the Australian Grand Prix sprint at Phillip Island after an electronic fault, saying it became unsafe to keep riding.

MotoGP

Jorge Martín's long road back after the Aprilia move

Motorsport.com traces a run of injury setbacks for Jorge Martín since his move to Aprilia, from a Portugal crash to his return in Barcelona.

MotoGP

Poor visibility delays the last-ever MotoGP race at Phillip Island

According to Motorsport.com, the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island has been pushed back by at least an hour because of poor visibility caused by the weather.

RacingReported by 2 outlets

Jorge Martin Plans Malaysian GP Return After Phillip Island Crash

Jorge Martin is aiming to race at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a fractured radius from a Phillip Island sprint crash during a fight for the lead.

MotoGP

Marquez Opens Up About a Tough First Half of 2026 Despite Sprint Form

Marc Marquez reflects on a draining first half of 2026, even as he kept winning and scoring sprint podiums, according to Motorsport.com.

MotoGP

Vinales Says MotoGP Pay Rules Force Injured Riders to Race

Maverick Vinales criticized MotoGP rider contracts after racing in Australia while far from fit, with KTM salary tied to competing.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Marquez on Pole at Phillip Island as Four Riders Miss Australian MotoGP

Marc Marquez starts from pole at Phillip Island with 18 riders on the grid after four withdrawals, including Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez.

MotoGP

Alex Marquez Explains Why He Held Back on Brother Marc at Phillip Island

Alex Marquez says he judged a pass on title contender Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint to be too risky, according to Motorsport.com.

MotoGP

Phillip Island Grid Thins as Fernandez Sits Out Australian MotoGP

Raul Fernandez is out of the Australian Grand Prix, leaving 18 of 22 riders to start Sunday at Phillip Island, with both factory Honda HRC riders among the absentees.

MotoGP

Martin Ruled Out of Australian MotoGP After Sprint Crash

Title contender Jorge Martin will miss Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after a high-speed sprint crash left him with a forearm fracture, his team said.

Culture

A Honda City Turbo II and Motocompo Pairing Is Up for Sale

RideApart reports that a Honda City Turbo II and its Motocompo companion scooter are being offered together, a rare chance for collectors.

New Bikes

Harley-Davidson's 2024 Road Glide Gets a Major Overhaul

According to Ultimate Motorcycling, the 2024 Road Glide brings a new engine, a shark-nose fairing, a TFT display, and revised suspension to a long-running bagger.

MotoGP

Honda Without Factory Bikes at Phillip Island as Marini Sits Out

Luca Marini will miss the Australian Grand Prix after an illness left him unable to ride through Friday's practice, leaving Honda without factory machines.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Marquez Rises From Early Crash to Claim Wet Pole at Phillip Island

Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to take pole for the wet Australian MotoGP, beating brother Alex by 1.493 seconds, according to Motorsport.com.

Electric

Shipping an Electric Car: The Details That Can Derail a Pickup

A webBikeWorld writer outlines the electric-vehicle shipping details that can delay or reschedule a pickup, starting with battery charge levels.

MotoGP

Marquez and Bezzecchi Trade Blame After Bizarre Australian GP Practice Crash

Alex Marquez says Marco Bezzecchi miscalculated a move that led to a collision in Australian Grand Prix practice, according to Motorsport.com.

New Bikes

BMW Pushes Its RR Sportbike Line Down to 420cc With the 2027 F 450 RR

BMW is extending its RR supersport line to 420cc with the 2027 F 450 RR, a parallel-twin model priced at $7,815 and due at U.S. dealers in summer 2027.

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