Special edition for tough terrain: KTM launches the 300 EXC Hard Enduro for 2027
KTM described the 300 EXC Hard Enduro upon its launch as a ‘tribute to the world’s most challenging hard enduro races’. The top-of-the-range version of the two-stroke is set to be updated for 2027.
New twin-cylinder sports bikes announced: KTM is working on more RC models
The 990 RC R kicked things off, with further RC models to follow: KTM is working on a range of mid-range sports bikes. We take a look at the plans and what MotoGP has to do with them.
KTM launches new model range: 490 Duke takes on the mid-range
KTM is working flat out on a new model range featuring an in-line twin for the lower mid-range – kicking things off is the 490 Duke, a naked bike. SPEEDWEEK.com brings you the latest updates.
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister is delighted: “We’re growing faster than the market!”
Following the publication of the key figures for the first half of 2026, KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister paints a positive picture for the Mattighofen-based manufacturer.
New CP3 models: Yamaha launches a three-cylinder Ténéré and a sporty XSR900
Yamaha is working on its new models for 2027. This autumn, the Japanese manufacturer plans to add a bigger sister model with a CP3 triple engine to its best-selling Ténéré 700 range, and there are also developments in the retro segment.
KTM reports encouraging figures: half-year forecast was even exceeded
The Bajaj Mobility Group, the parent company of motorbike manufacturer KTM, confirmed or even exceeded the key group figures for the first half of 2026 across all areas on 27 August.
Power Triple: What the new Moto2 engine means for Triumph’s road models
The current Triumph Street Triple provides the power unit for the Moto2 World Championship. We examine the implications of the new three-cylinder engine for the British manufacturer’s future road models from next season onwards.
Failed KTM theft in Vienna: the hunt for the culprit was successful
In the Austrian capital, Vienna, a teenager had a KTM Supermoto – which he’d saved up hard for – stolen; by a stroke of luck, he and his friends were able to track the bike down again.
Between the F 450 GS and the F 900 GS: BMW’s new mid-range GS is coming in 2028
Following the entry-level class comes the mid-range segment: a 600-cc touring enduro bearing the legendary ‘GS’ designation and featuring an in-line twin engine will enable BMW to target new customer groups.
Special anniversary exhibition: Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne showcases Ducati’s history
Eleven exhibits span more than seventy years of Ducati history. Until March, Switzerland’s largest museum is showcasing the brand’s history through various models from every era.
10,000 PS and 500 km/h: 3 days of drag racing action at the Hockenheimring
More than 250 teams, nearly 20 racing classes and dragsters with over 10,000 PS: from 21 to 23 August 2026, the European drag racing elite will gather at the Hockenheimring for ‘NitrOlympX’.
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