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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.

MotoGP

Miller Apologizes After Pitlane Frustration Over Wet-Weather Bike Call

Pramac Yamaha's Jack Miller says he apologized to his team after a visible pitlane outburst when his wet-weather bike was not ready during the Sepang sprint.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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