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New Bikes

2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro Drops 21-Inch Front Wheel for 19-Inch Setup

Triumph's 2027 Tiger 1200 Rally Pro moves to the GT's 19- and 17-inch wheels and 7.9 inches of travel, according to Ultimate Motorcycling.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Acosta Takes Rain-Hit Sepang Sprint as Marquez Extends Lead

Pedro Acosta won a wet Malaysian MotoGP sprint at Sepang, with Marc Marquez second and extending his championship lead after an Alex Marquez crash.

MotoGP

Ducati Swingarm Fins Draw an Aprilia Answer as MotoGP Aero Race Heats Up

Motorsport.com reports Ducati has copied swingarm fins and Aprilia has answered with an upgraded version, as MotoGP prepares to curb aerodynamics.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Martin Sidelined at Sepang as Marquez Eyes Maximum Points

Jorge Martin has withdrawn from the Malaysian MotoGP after a wrist injury, leaving his title hopes in doubt as rival Marc Marquez looks to gain ground.

RacingReported by 2 outlets

Alex Marquez edges brother Marc for Sepang MotoGP pole by 0.070 seconds

Alex Marquez took pole for the Malaysian MotoGP ahead of his brother Marc, with Pedro Acosta alongside them on the front row.

MotoGP

Vinales Links Malaysian Practice Gains to Less Shoulder Pain

Maverick Vinales credits reduced shoulder pain for a stronger showing in Malaysian MotoGP practice, after a difficult return from a 2025 injury.

MotoGP

Quartararo Struggles at Sepang as Practice Times Slip Badly

Fabio Quartararo finished 19th and third-slowest in Malaysian Grand Prix practice, and said he has not struggled this much at Sepang in a long time.

MotoGP

Bagnaia Frustrated as Bike Struggles Outside Straight Lines at Malaysia

Francesco Bagnaia missed a direct path into Q2 at the Malaysian GP and called the situation "ridiculous," despite a strong history at the track.

MotoGP

Bezzecchi Upbeat After Friday at Sepang Despite Half-Second Gap

Marco Bezzecchi called his Friday at the Sepang MotoGP a positive day, even though he was almost half a second off the pace in practice.

New BikesReported by 2 outlets

Triumph's 2027 Tiger 1200 Points to a Shift in Adventure Bikes

Coverage of the 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 highlights a split in adventure bikes: big-bores sharpening on pavement while smaller models handle rough terrain.

MotoGP

Acosta Quick in Sepang Practice but Says He Felt Terrible on the KTM

Pedro Acosta set the fourth-fastest time in Malaysian Grand Prix practice, but he said he felt poorly on the KTM RC16 while KTM riders made a strong start at Sepang.

MotoGP

Marquez Rejects Martin Comparison as Injured Aprilia Rider Targets Sepang

Marc Marquez has downplayed comparisons between Jorge Martin's bid to race in Malaysia with an injured arm and his own 2020 Jerez comeback.

MotoGP

Riders Report Sepang Tarmac Breaking Up Ahead of Malaysian GP

According to Motorsport.com, most of the MotoGP grid has reported badly deteriorated asphalt at Sepang, with loose tarmac striking riders during Friday practice.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Marquez Fastest at Sepang as Martin Ends Friday Practice Early

Marc Marquez topped Friday practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a fall, while injured title rival Jorge Martin cut his running short.

Industry

LiveWire Warns of Going-Concern Doubt as Shares Fall and Guidance Is Pulled

Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire warns of substantial doubt about continuing operations, withdraws full-year guidance, and sees shares drop over 40%, per Electrek.

MotoGP

Jorge Martin Plans to Ride in Malaysia Despite a Broken Wrist

Jorge Martin says he will attempt to race at the Malaysian MotoGP despite a broken wrist that would normally need four to five weeks of recovery.

Gear

Bridgestone Unveils BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 Tire for 2027 Touring Bikes

Bridgestone has revealed its new BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, an on-road-leaning adventure tire for 2027 aimed at long-distance touring riders.

New Bikes

Honda Teases New Adventure Bike, Full Reveal Set for November 2

Honda UK says it has a new adventure motorcycle coming, with full details due November 2, according to RideApart.

MotoGP

MotoGP Riders Push Toward a Collective Voice Amid Qatar Talks

Enea Bastianini says MotoGP's Qatar situation is drawing riders together, and a riders' association may be on the horizon.

MotoGP

Aprilia's Raul Fernandez Says His Finger Injury Feels Worse Ahead of Malaysia

Raul Fernandez says his injured fingers feel worse than they did three weeks ago, even though he has been cleared to race at the Malaysian MotoGP.

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