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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.

MotoGP

Joan Mir Explains Illness as He Returns to MotoGP in Malaysia

Honda rider Joan Mir says his rocky 2026 season makes more sense now, after an illness that kept him out of four events.

MotoGP

Bagnaia Sees Sepang as a Final Chance to Push Harder Before Ducati

Francesco Bagnaia says he will take more risks at the Malaysian Grand Prix, which he calls his best chance for a strong result before leaving Ducati.

MotoGP

Jorge Martin Cleared to Ride in Malaysian GP Friday Practice

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin has been cleared to take part in Friday's opening practice in Malaysia, with further checks due after that session.

Racing

Jorge Martin Plans to Race Malaysia Despite a Broken Arm

Jorge Martin says he will ride at the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend despite expecting it to be physically painful after a fracture from the Australian crash.

MotoGP

Marquez says Qatar MotoGP round is on as riders seek assurances

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez says the Qatar Grand Prix will go ahead as planned, even as riders sought assurances before travelling to Doha.

MotoGP

Michelin Adds Extra Rear Tire Option for MotoGP's Sepang Round

Michelin will give MotoGP riders an additional rear tire option at Sepang this weekend, following a reported change tied to the track's resurfacing.

Industry

Indian Motorcycle Cuts 70 Jobs, Then Adds 70 in Iowa

Indian Motorcycle is hiring 70 workers after cutting 70, with most new roles in manufacturing at its Spirit Lake, Iowa, home.

Culture

A 1972 Kawasaki Brochure, a Bold Pitch and the Triple Behind It

According to webBikeWorld, Kawasaki's 1972 H2 Mach IV was sold with cocky claims, and its drag-strip times were presented as proof.

New BikesReported by 2 outlets

Moto Guzzi's New Parallel-Twin Trip 500 Departs From the Brand's V-Twin Past

Moto Guzzi has revealed The Trip 500, a modern-styled model with a parallel-twin engine, a layout the brand rarely uses.

New Bikes

Zontes Develops Three-Cylinder Streetfighter as Chinese Makers Climb

RideApart reports Zontes is developing a bigger three-cylinder streetfighter, a sign of growing ambition from China's motorcycle industry.

Culture

Why the Sonoran Desert Belongs on Every Off-Road Rider's Map

RideApart urges readers to rediscover the Sonoran Desert's public lands, encouraging a visit by any means that suits them.

Electric

British Firm Plans Two-Speed Electric Retro Bike at EICMA

A British company will show a retro electric motorcycle with a two-speed gearbox at EICMA in Milan, breaking from the single-speed norm.

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