Marc Márquez continues his preparations for the upcoming 2026 MotoGP season and, as scheduled, resumes track activities following the injury of the last October. The World Champion lapped at the Aspar Circuit (Valencia) with the Ducati Panigale V2 and V4.
This is Marc’s first real non-off-road training session since the parade at Campioni In Festa, where he was among the protagonists riding his Desmosedici GP in front of Ducati employees. In Valencia together with the Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi, Marc ends two intense days of work with more than positive feelings. Considering also the upcoming events — Campioni in Pista, the official team presentation on January 19th and the first MotoGP tests at the Sepang International Circuit from February 3rd to 5th — the Spanish rider’s track activities will continue for returning at the top.
Marc Márquez rides a Ducati Panigale (for the first time since his most recent injury), at the Aspar Circuit, in Valencia. Photo courtesy Ducati.
In these days, Marc used two exceptional Panigale bikes: the V2 MM93, presented last November, with his personal customization, and the new V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica, the collector’s bike celebrating his 2025 title.
The Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track event promoted by Cory Texter is coming back to Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida on January 15-17, 2026 with 800 pre-entries.
We have some new things planned, new sponsors, more pit parking, new track equipment including a brand new grader and a lot more. This will be an AMA Major Event. Come join us for the biggest amateur event weekend of the season!
Road racer Eli Block racing at a Winter Throwdown event. Photo courtesy Cory Texter Promotions.
More, from a press release issued by Phillip Gouker:
Nathan Gouker Competing in Winter Throwdown Flat Track
Lexington, NC — Rising American motorcycle racer Nathan Gouker will take on a new challenge this winter as he competes in the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown Flat Track event at Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida on January 15-17, one of the most respected and competitive flat track events in the country.
Nathan will contest the event aboard a 2015 Honda CRF250R, generously provided by Shane Fox of After Hours Garage. The opportunity marks an exciting step outside of Nathan’s primary road racing discipline and offers valuable seat time in a high-intensity flat track environment.
While flat track is not Nathan’s primary background, the Winter Throwdown represents a unique chance to expand his skill set, race craft, and adaptability as a developing athlete. Competing in flat track has long been recognized as an important tool for rider development, and this opportunity allows Nathan to gain experience against strong competition in a demanding format.
“Flat track isn’t my main background, but I’m excited for the challenge,” said Gouker. “Getting to race Winter Throwdown on a bike from After Hours Garage is an awesome opportunity, and I’m thankful to everyone who believed in me enough to make it happen. I’m ready to learn and give it everything I’ve got.”
The opportunity was made possible through the support of Dale Quarterley, who helped bring the right people together and played a key role in making this project happen. In preparation for the event, Nathan has also been working closely with Aaron Stevenson, who has been coaching and guiding him as he transitions into flat track racing.
“We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity,” said Nathan’s family. “For a rider who doesn’t have extensive flat track experience, being trusted with a bike like this and invited to compete at Winter Throwdown means a lot. We’re especially grateful to Shane Fox and After Hours Garage for their generosity, to Dale Quarterley for helping make this possible, and to Aaron Stevenson for his coaching and support leading into the event.”
Nathan Gouker during a flat track practice session. Photo courtesy Phillip Gouker
Nathan and his team view the Winter Throwdown not only as a race, but as an important learning experience that contributes to his long-term development as a professional racer. The event adds another chapter to an already strong season and reflects the support of individuals who believe in investing in young talent.
Nathan looks forward to representing everyone involved with professionalism, gratitude, and determination both on and off the track.
125 Years Strong, America’s First Motorcycle Company Continues to Push American V-Twin Motorcycles Forward with Timeless Designs, Leading Innovation & Proven Performance.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Since its first motorcycle rolled off the line in 1901 in Springfield, Mass., Indian Motorcycle has embodied American craftsmanship, proven performance, unwavering reliability, and trailblazing innovation. More than a century later, those same qualities fuel America’s First Motorcycle Company to keep pushing American V-Twins forward with purpose and precision.
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Indian Motorcycle today announced Never Finished, a year-long campaign that pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of founders George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom, while declaring that Indian Motorcycle will never stop challenging limits. Never Finished is a reflection of the Indian Motorcycle brand, which has been driven by progress and innovation since 1901.
“The pursuit of innovation that drove our founders continues to drive us today,”Nate Secor, Director of Marketing for Indian Motorcycle.“Whether through design, engineering, or marketing, we push ourselves every day to honor that legacy. The Never Finished campaign isn’t just a celebration of our 125-year history, it’s a commitment to our riders that we are always innovating, always competing, and will always be pushing forward.”
Following successful careers as bicycle racers in the late 19th century, Hendee and Hedstrom joined forces to engineer gasoline-powered bicycles to pace competitive races. At the time, early motorized pacers were notoriously unreliable, often sputtering to a stop and drawing laughs from spectators as racers pedaled past. Hendee and Hedstrom, however, built machines that performed flawlessly, earning respect and attention. Recognizing the potential, they set out to produce motor-assisted bicycles for mass production.
In 1901, Hendee and Hedstrom introduced America’s first motorcycle, marking the birth of Indian Motorcycle. By 1913, the company had become the market leader, producing 30,000 units annually in what was then the world’s largest motorcycle factory. Indian Motorcycle’s rise was fueled by its reputation for reliability, innovation, and technology.
As America’s First Motorcycle Company, Indian Motorcycle continues to push boundaries and move forward. Across its entire lineup, each motorcycle is built with purpose and precision, crafted with no shortcuts to take on every mile ahead. The brand empowers riders to forge their own path with machines that stand apart for those who refuse to blend in. Reaching 125 years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders who refused to let the spirit of Indian Motorcycle fade through a 60-year hiatus and to those who helped fuel the brand’s return more than a decade ago. With 125 years of road behind it, Indian Motorcycle’s legacy serves as a launchpad, shaped by its rich history and driven forward by competitive spirit, grit, and determination.
Throughout 2026, Indian Motorcycle will celebrate its 125th anniversary through a variety of products, programs, and rider promotions. More information will be shared throughout the year. To stay informed, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE:
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Stage six success for Monster Energy Honda HRC as Brabec wins in Riyadh.
Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Ricky Brabec claimed his first stage victory of this year’s Dakar Rally, leading a one-two finish alongside teammate Tosha Schareina.
Stage six took the riders into the vast dunes of the Qassim region on the longest day of the rally so far, with an early start from Hail towards Riyadh.The challenge began with a 322 km liaison section before the competitors reached the sand, where 326 km of demanding special stage awaited across spectacular dunes.A further 267 km liaison then followed to bring the riders into the Saudi capital.
With the first week of racing drawing to a close, Brabec needed to apply pressure in the overall standings.Despite enduring more than 12 hours in the saddle and a physically demanding stage, the American secured his 12th Dakar stage win upon arrival in Riyadh – the same city where he claimed victory on stage six in 2020.The result moves him to within just 45 seconds of overall leader Daniel Sanders.
After receiving a 10-minute penalty the previous day, Schareina was determined to recover as much time as possible before the rest day.Finishing 1’14” behind Brabec, the Spaniard retains fourth place overall and remains firmly in contention as he targets a push towards the podium in the second week.
Following a challenging marathon stage yesterday, where Skyler Howes focused on tyre management and was not feeling at his best physically, the American welcomed a more manageable day aboard his Honda CRF450 RALLY.Despite a minor fall, he finished fourth, four minutes off the lead, and continues to regain ground in sixth overall.
Adrien Van Beveren has endured a difficult start to his Dakar campaign, but stage six’s dune-heavy terrain suited the three-time Le Touquet beach race winner.Although an early navigation error cost him time, a top-five result marked a positive step forward as he found his rhythm in the sand ahead of the final week.
After an exhausting 900 km day on the bike, the riders will enjoy a well-earned rest day in Riyadh tomorrow before turning their attention to the second week of the rally.On Sunday, the Dakar resumes with another demanding stage towards Wadi Ad Dawasir, where 876 km lie in wait.
Ruben Faria – General Manager:
“The final stage before the rest day was a stage full of dunes. After the penalty yesterday, Tosha, naturally was affected by it, but like with everything, we need to think about the coming days. Today he didn’t feel comfortable on the bike and in my opinion he can do better, although he did recover some time. I believe he can catch up to Daniel Sanders and Ricky next week. A penalty for Sanders today changed the final stage result and because of this Ricky won the stage. The battle for the lead overall is really close, less than one minute separates them. The race is completely open at this halfway point and we believe we can win this race as we are in a strong position. Skyler rode a strong stage finishing in fourth, that is a good result for him and the team. I also believe he can push more and fight with the front runners. Adrien had a better day after his previous stages, today he had a strong stage too and we came away with four riders in the top five. I think that’s a good result. Now, we need to focus on the second week as we have a long way still to go and we need strong results to fight for the win.”
Ricky Brabec (9) – Stage: 1ST Overall: 2ND:
“It’s cool to win the stage. The day after rest day is a big day so hopefully we get a good opening bonus. It was a long day in the saddle, we left the bivouac at 4am so I’m a little bit tired, my eyes are heavy, however, the body is good. I’m definitely looking forrward to sleeping tonight. The team is looking good, we’re all riding really well, the mechanics are doing a good job. We’ll enjoy our rest day and make a solid push for the second week.”
More Superbikes, more race winners, more race-winning teams – MotoAmerica’s Superbike grid is set for one of its biggest shuffles in recent years as the 2026 season gets closer. While a few seats remain unfilled, some of the highest profile moves already are set. In this installment, we’ll focus on the top level of the MotoAmerica Superbike grid, which will see dramatic changes among the front runners and Championship contenders in recent seasons. You have to go back to 2021 – five years ago, already! – to find the last season where the reigning Superbike Champion did not return to defend his title with the same team and brand he won the Championship with.
Cameron Beaubier (6) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
That Superbike Champion is none other than Cameron Beaubier, who earned five Superbike titles in six seasons from 2015 to 2020 before departing for the Moto2 World Championship. Beaubier won his sixth MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in 2025 aboard the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, and then made the highest-profile shift in the off-season. Shortly after the 2025 season ended, Beaubier announced that he would join the Warhorse HSBK team and ride a new 2026-spec Ducati Panigale V4 R in the MotoAmerica Superbike class. Warhorse is stepping up to a two-rider Superbike program for 2026, but Josh Herrin, the 2024 Superbike Champion on a Warhorse Ducati, will no longer be in the Warhorse camp. The second Warhorse seat will go to Benjamin Smith, a seasoned MotoAmerica rider who raced a Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike for Flo4Law Racing in 2025. Flo4Law also will join Warhorse HSBK as a sponsor. Tytlers is not expected to compete in MotoAmerica in 2026.
Benjamin Smith (78) in 2025. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Ducati is slated to have four machines on the Superbike grid, all of them full Superbike-spec machines built in the Ducati Corse racing shop in Italy. Rahal Ducati Moto, which fielded PJ Jacobsen on Panigale V2 racebikes in Supersport, will move Jacobsen into Superbike, and the team has intimated that the move is a precursor to running a multi-rider Superbike team in the class in the future. The new 2026 Panigale features, among other things, a shift to a double-sided swingarm, and in World Superbike testing, 2025 Championship runner-up Nicolo Bulega already was under the race lap record at Jerez on the new and still-developing racebike.
PJ Jacobsen (15) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
One good thing about a stable rules package is that last season’s well-sorted and fast racebikes tend to remain competitive, especially at the start to the season. And last year’s Ducati Panigale V4 R racebikes ridden by Herrin to multiple victories will be back on the grid. Wrench Racing, which ran the satellite Yamaha YZF-R1s Bobby Fong took to two Superbike wins and eight podiums in 2024, will run the ex-Warhorse machines in 2026. Wrench’s rider will be Cameron Petersen, who is a MotoAmerica race winner across multiple classes and the 2020 Stock 1000 Champion. Petersen’s crew chief will be his dad, Robbie Petersen, who has had a stellar career as a racer internationally and in the U.S.A., and as a successful crew chief in MotoAmerica.
Cameron Peterson (45) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
The BMW landscape has shifted to OrangeCat Racing, which won the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 title with Andrew Lee on Alpha Racing-built BMW M 1000 RR racebikes. OrangeCat dipped a toe into the Superbike waters at the final 2025 round at New Jersey with Lee and Jayson Uribe, running upgraded Stock 1000 machines in the Superbike class with positive results – Uribe took fifth in the final Superbike race of the season, 4.325 seconds off the race win. OrangeCat’s 2026 plan is to field Uribe and Sean Dylan Kelly, who is moving over from the Team Hammer/Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team. Kelly was a race winner in his last appearance in MotoAmerica on a BMW and was a consistent threat for the podium last year. Three-time Stock 1000 Champion Lee is no longer with the team.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Noteworthy about the two makes mentioned above: This means that there will be at least six Superbikes on the grid that were built overseas in either factory racing shops (Ducati Corse) or by the official factory racing partner (Alpha Racing). Both of those operations have had significant success across the globe in International and National level Superbike racing. It’s a big commitment for a team to run such a bike, especially the Ducati – if you want to race one, you have to commit to sending mechanics to Italy to spend weeks learning the machine prior to the start of the season. For a fee, Alpha will send technicians to support a BMW effort, and they have access to a pool of information gathered by teams racing the identical machine around the world.
Jayson Uribe (36) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Attack Racing will field Bobby Fong on its Progressive Insurance-backed Yamaha YZF-R1 for another crack at the Superbike title that slipped through Fong’s fingers in 2025. Attack Racing, which has fielded two riders for the past several seasons, has not yet announced its second rider. Three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne, who has ridden for Attack’s Superbike program since 2020, struggled with injuries in 2024 and 2025 and his future plans were unknown at this time. Attack’s track record in MotoAmerica Superbike competition demonstrates that its machines are front-runners (and sometimes runaway winners) year after year and there’s little reason to expect them to not continue running at the front.
Bobby Fong (50) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Strack Racing, which won the 2025 Supersport title with Mathew Scholtz on a Yamaha YZF-R9, announced plans to move up to the Superbike class in 2025 but has made no further official announcements. The only thing that is official is that Motoamerica.com reported that Scholtz tested an YZF-R1 Superbike at The Podium Club in Arizona along with Fong, and on MotoAmerica’s Facebook page there are photos of Scholtz in his Strack leathers with the Attack squad at the Podium Club in November. Scholtz is a multi-time MotoAmerica Champion, as is Strack, and Scholtz notched race wins in Superbike before moving to Supersport with Strack, where he won titles on Yamaha’s YZF-R6 and YZF-R9.
Mathew Scholtz (1) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Team Hammer will once again field Richie Escalante and a second rider, as yet unannounced. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R was competitive in 2025, and both Kelly and Escalante had podium finishes, including a 2-3 finish in a race at VIR. A wild card here is the new 2026 GSX-R1000R, which brings to the table internal engine modifications that Suzuki says increase both power and durability in stock trim. That may bode well for the power of the machine in race trim. And Suzuki has finally incorporated fairing-mounted winglets on the production GSX-R1000R, meaning they will be allowed on the racebikes as well.
Richie Escalante (54) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Honda’s plans are as yet unannounced. But last year the company stepped up its involvement in Superbike and the Stock 1000 class, with JD Beach and Hayden Gillim both standing on the Superbike podium. HRC representatives from Japan visited the MotoAmerica round at The Ridge last year, and Honda’s results went on an upward spike for the rest of the season. If Honda keeps increasing its commitment to the series, it’s reasonable to expect a more competitive effort in 2026.
Hayden Gillim (69) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
So, looking at the announcements to date, the MotoAmerica Superbike grid will have at least eight MotoAmerica National Champions from various classes and at least six riders who have won in the Superbike class in recent seasons, all of whom are on bikes and/or teams that were on the podium last season. And all of the rider announcements have not been completed, so when the green flag drops at Road Atlanta in April, there could be even more former Superbike race winners and National Champions fighting for the win. Stay tuned.
Day 2 at AlMExpo brought the full scope of the industry into focus. Education sessions filled early and show floor conversations stretched from booth to booth. Thursday reflected the scale of the event and the collective energy that comes from having the entire industry in one place. Here’s a closer look at what unfolded across the show floor.
Today on the show floor:
Motocross racer Malcolm Stewart met fans during a signing session at the ProTaper/Turn 14 Distribution booth. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Yamaha continues to draw attention with its Ténéré 700. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, it brought out a livery of bikes in its iconic white and red colors. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Can-Am showcased its 2026 Outlander Electric ATV among its new product lineup. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Colin Miller of Honda displays three Cycle World Ten Best Bikes 2025 awards, honoring the CRF450RWE (Best Motocrosser), Gold Wing Tour DCT (Best Touring Bike), and CB750 Hornet (Best Middleweight Streetbike). Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Suzuki, which has proudly attended every AlMExpo since the show’s launch, returned in 2026 with a selection of its lineup on display, including the GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
At the Kawasaki booth, the Teryx4 H2 attracted a curious crowd. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Education highlights:
Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
During a Dealer Excellence session on electric motorcycles, David Baker, MIC board member and BRP’s Vice President and General Manager, Powersports North America, emphasized MIC’s advocacy efforts as the electric motorcycle segment
continues to grow.
“When we look at the purpose of the MIC, it’s creating that advocacy, making sure we protect the riders of tomorrow,”Baker said.
Jennifer Haskins and Jean-Marc Couffin of Results Guru in St. Thomas, Canada, attended “Fixed Ops – Advice for Beyond the Showroom” on the Dealer Excellence Stage, hosted by MPN. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“We utilize (VisionAST’s) dashboards to help give dealers the metrics they need in order to then use our training and understand how they can run their dealerships better. We are totally here to listen and absorb information, and their insights are spot-on.”
Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
The MIC Member Lunch & Learn offered a more personal look at the industry through conversations with members of MIC’s Board of Directors. Attendees heard firsthand perspectives on leadership, career journeys, and the experiences that continue
to shape the powersports community.
“I came to AlMExpo for all the new and innovative ways to help dealers grow their business. Each speaker y’all have put on the panels this year is so valuable to the dealer partners because of their knowledge of the industry.”
Irina Demina, left, Thomas Cribbs, and their daughter Abigail Cribbs, 6, of Cribbs Customs, a dealer in Savannah, Georgia, attended the presentation. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“Do You Have a Mindset for Change,” on adjusting business practices to engage younger generations. “Don’t use the old fashioned communications,” Demina said. “Go to social media, that’s number one. It’s what we are doing.”
Coming Up tomorrow:
AIMExpo Day 2. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Friday is the final push — and it doesn’t let up. The day dives into leadership, collaboration, and the future of powersports with high- impact sessions and final moments to connect on the show floor. Then, it all heads trackside: The A1 VIP Track Walk at Angel Stadium closes out the week with exclusive access, special guests, and one last chance to celebrate together.
See everything planned for Friday in the full show schedule, available
online or in the show app.
Double The Money: 2026 Daytona 200 Winner To Pocket $50,000
The Points-Paying 2026 Daytona 200 Will Feature A Purse Of $250,000 For “The Great American Motorcycle Race” On March 7
IRVINE, CA (January 8, 2025) – Daytona International Speedway and MotoAmerica have joined forces to elevate the 2026 Daytona 200 to new heights, making it one of the richest motorcycle races in the event’s storied history. With a total purse of $250,000, a 43 percent increase over last year, the stakes are high, with the winner of the 84th running of the “Great American Motorcycle Race” taking home a $50,000 payday.
And the money doesn’t stop at the top as the three who ultimately stand on Victory Lane following the March 7 running of the Daytona 200 will earn $100,000 collectively. In addition to the $50,000 for finishing first, second place will take home $30,000, with the third-place finisher third pocketing $20,000.
The purse will pay out to 30th position, with 21st through 30th earning $2500.
In addition to the increased purse, the 2026 Daytona 200 will also be the first 200 since 2014 to pay AMA National Championship points, making the already prestigious race even more so.
Dunlop has also jumped in to add to the program with MotoAmerica’s spec-tire company to supply MotoAmerica Premier entries with 10 tires per rider. Additionally, the Speedway will pick up the Dunlop tire bill for the first international finisher in the 200.
“The Daytona 200 has always been one of the most prestigious motorcycle races in the world, and with the increase in purse to $250,000 the importance of the race just took another step forward,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “This year our fans will see some of the best racers and teams in the world battling for the $50,000 winner’s check with the additional incentive of earning valuable MotoAmerica championship points. We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of racing, March 5-7.”
In addition, the winner of the 84th running of the Daytona 200 will continue the tradition of receiving the much sought-after Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch.
“The Daytona 200 has always held a special place in the history of both Daytona International Speedway and in motorcycle racing as a whole,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. “By significantly increasing the purse and the return of AMA National Championship points, we’re making a clear statement about how much this race matters. The Daytona 200 deserves to be a race that rewards excellence, attracts the very best riders in the world, and carries real weight for everyone who lines up on the grid. We’re proud to work with MotoAmerica to continue elevating this iconic event and ensuring it remains a career-defining win for the competitors.”
Additional prize money will be handed out pre-race as MotoAmerica has announced that it will host the fifth annual Pit Stop Challenge at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, March 5. The Pit Stop Challenge features the top teams in the Daytona 200 showcasing who has the fastest pit crew.
One of the newest traditions for winners of the Daytona 200 in recent years is participation in the Daytona Champions Program during the DAYTONA 500 weekend. The winners of some of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world across multiple disciplines, including the Rolex 24 At Daytona, DAYTONA Supercross, American Flat Track, and Mission King Of The Baggers, take part in a VIP experience and media opportunities for “The Great American Race.”
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts such as Welcome to Rockville, sporting events including CLASH DAYTONA, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com, and MotoAmerica’s social platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on-demand service, MotoAmerica Live+
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Day 1 at AIMExpo hit the ground running. The show floor filled quickly, conversations sparked everywhere, and the energy never let up.
From packed education sessions and product demos to the buzz around New Product Central, the return of the NPA Charity Auction, and a packed Industry Party powered by Turn 14 Distribution, the day delivered the kind of energy that only happens when the industry comes together in person. Below, a closer look at the moments that set the tone for the week ahead.
Education Highlights:
Today’s Dealer Evolution sessions opened with a data-driven look at where the market has been and where it’s headed. Later discussions explored shifting consumer expectations, how policy is shaping the powersports ecosystem, and what sets top-performing dealerships apart.
Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America (second from left), spoke on the “Selling the Dream” panel at the Dealer Evolution Stage. He said his brand is heavily invested in racing and motorsports because those activities create heroes that can help attract new riders and customers. “It is an opportunity to inspire riders,” he said. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
The Dealer Excellence track, developed in partnership with MPN, focused on practical applications dealers can take home right away — from profit margins and e-commerce to adding value through emerging technologies.
Dealer Excellence. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Over in the Digital & Tech Sector, Tech Talks focused on real-world use cases, showing how technology can streamline daily operations, improve response times, and support smarter decision-making without overcomplicating the customer experience.
The day also included an MIC Member Lunch & Learn, where attendees dug into industry data and trends shaping rider behavior, market opportunities, and long-term strategy.
Today on the show floor:
Fourteen OEMs and brands gave journalists a look at what’s ahead for 2026 during the AIMExpo media tour.
Moto Morini amped up excitement before their presentation with a live drumline and awarded Jason Bach of Flip My Cycle with their Dealer of the Year award. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Jess Stone and her dog Whimsy were at the Triumph booth, sharing their around-the-world journey on a Triumph Tiger 900. The pair crossed North and South America and is headed to Africa. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
KTM Group showcased their newest models, including the KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, which was flown in from Mattighofen, Austria. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Look for more highlights from OEMs in tomorrow’s Show Daily.
Maxwell Materne, Ownex. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“I’m here because I want to see what’s changing across the industry. I just want to see who’s got their finger on the pulse and how I can be a part of that too. It’s been awesome.” – Maxwell Materne.
More photos from opening day.
Greg Tada (on the left) of Piaggio with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
New product central:
New Product Central Presentations allowed attendees to explore the latest launches from SBS Brakes, Alpinestars, Denago, Rabaconda, Gbrakes, Euro Grip, Cardo, Brembo, and RFN USA. Representatives provided demos, product walk-throughs, and exclusive first looks at what’s next across the industry.
AIMExpo – new product central. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
A standout moment was the launch of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids All For One Challenge, uniting the powersports community to raise critical funds for childhood brain tumor research and family support. With a goal of raising $1 million by December 31, 2026, the initiative invites participation in many forms — legacy rides and personal fundraisers to dealership activations and individual giving — ensuring anyone can be part of the effort. Learn more at curethekids.org/allforone.
Other show highlights:
The Women in Powersports Lunch, hosted by Synchrony, created space for connection, conversation, and shared perspective among the women shaping the future of the industry.
MIC board members Ashmore Ellis (left) and Teri Lynn (right) at the Women in Powersports Lunch, hosted by Synchrony. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
As the day continued, the AIMExpo Industry Party powered by Turn 14Distribution gave attendees a chance to reconnect, unwind, and celebrate the community that keeps powersports moving forward.
This year’s auction raised nearly $26,000, with the top bid going toward the Malcolm Smith Legend Painting for $6,000. Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
Coming up tomorrow:
Thursday promises a full-throttle mix of education, innovation, and connection across the show floor. With forward-looking conversations on electrification, customer behavior, and smarter operations, there’s something happening at every turn.
Expect meaningful education sessions, lively Tech Talks, and nonstop opportunities to connect with brands, peers, and industry leaders.
E-Clutch enables shifting with or without the clutch lever
Four models now offered with the innovative technology
New more competitive pricing, including reduced MSRPs on six models
— ALPHARETTA, Georgia –Honda today announced 15 on-road motorcycle models for 2026, highlighted by the expansion of the company’s groundbreaking E-Clutch technology to the popular CB750 Hornet naked bike. With this move, Honda now offers a total of four E-Clutch-equipped motorcycles—including the CB650R, CBR650R and the recently announced Rebel 300 E-Clutch cruiser—underscoring the brand’s commitment to combining innovation with rider accessibility and control.
This latest new-model announcement encompasses a full range of categories—from adventure and sport to touring and standard—demonstrating the company’s continued leadership and breadth in the motorcycle market. Also of note is a renewed focus on the sport bike segment, with MSRP reductions introduced to improve value and competitiveness while maintaining the same Honda quality and performance. MSRP reductions include $1,000 on the CB500 Hornet and CBR500R, $700 on the CB650R E-Clutch and CBR650R E-Clutch and $650 on the CB300R. In addition, the NX500 gets a $500 price reduction.
“Honda’s E-Clutch system represents a major step forward in motorcycle technology, offering riders the freedom to enjoy seamless shifting without sacrificing engagement or performance,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Public Relations at American Honda. “Expanding this technology to the CB750 Hornet for 2026—and offering an extensive lineup of fun, practical, value-conscious on-road models—reflects our ongoing goal of making the joy of motorcycling more approachable, intuitive and enjoyable for riders of all experience levels. On a related note, we’re pleased to confirm our commitment to sport bike customers, with new lower pricing for multiple CB and CBR models that makes them more accessible and creates a natural path for current Honda riders—like miniMOTO owners—to step up to a sport bike. Importantly, these changes come without sacrificing technology, style or performance.”
Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch Matte Nightshade Blue RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB750 Hornet E-Clutch
Honda’s CB750 Hornet has quickly earned a reputation for delivering an ideal balance of performance, agility and everyday usability. For 2026, that formula evolves with the addition of Honda’s innovative E-Clutch system—an industry-first technology that brings a new level of convenience and control to the middleweight naked segment. The CB750 Hornet is also the first Honda E-Clutch model with throttle-by-wire, which offers enhanced electronic control. The result is a machine that retains the CB750 Hornet’s thrilling character and sharp handling, but with a new level of versatility that benefits riders across a wide range of situations.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Matte Black Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB1000 Hornet SP
Honda’s CB1000 Hornet SP channels decades of naked-bike heritage into a bold, modern performance statement. Delivering liter-class power in a streetfighter package, this premium Hornet model combines precision engineering and a raw street presence. The CBR1000RR-derived engine, premium components and aggressive stance make it equally at home slicing through canyon roads and ruling city streets. True to the Hornet name, the model is a perfect mix of refinement and rebellion—Honda’s vision of performance stripped to a pure form.
Honda CB650R E-Clutch Matte Black Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB650R E-Clutch
Honda’s CB650R brings modern performance and timeless style together in one accessible, enjoyable package. Offering the thrill of a sport bike without sacrificing everyday comfort, it blends the precision of a naked machine with Honda’s signature refinement. The inline-four powerplant and advanced chassis deliver a uniquely balanced riding experience—spirited on winding roads yet composed in city traffic. With its minimalist design and innovative Honda E-Clutch technology, the CB650R proves that performance can be both practical and emotional.
Honda CBR650R Grand Prix Red RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR650R E-Clutch
Few motorcycles capture the thrill of sport riding while remaining practical for everyday use like Honda’s CBR650R E-Clutch. Developed to deliver performance without sacrificing day-to-day usability, this mid-displacement sportbike strikes an ideal balance between track-inspired excitement and real-world versatility. With its inline-four engine, refined handling and innovative Honda E-Clutch technology, the CBR650R combines passion and engineering in a way that makes every ride as effortless as it is exhilarating.
Honda CB500 Hornet Black RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB500 Hornet
For 2026, Honda’s middleweight naked offering proudly joins the brand’s iconic Hornet family. The newly named CB500 Hornet combines the proven performance and versatility of its parallel-twin platform with a streetfighter aesthetic, resulting in a motorcycle that blends precision engineering, everyday usability and pure riding enjoyment.
Honda CBR500R Grand Prix Red RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR500R
With its blend of sharp styling, real-world performance and rider-friendly versatility, Honda’s CBR500R brings supersport attitude to an approachable middleweight platform. Whether carving through twisty backroads or navigating city traffic, the model enhances the riding experience with smooth, responsive performance and the thrilling character that has long defined the CBR lineup.
Honda NX500 Pearl White RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NX500
Honda’s adventure-ready NX500 boasts a proven combination of a responsive twin-cylinder engine, agile handling and adventure-touring versatility. The result is a motorcycle that blends rugged capability with effortless operation, ensuring that every ride is a memorable journey—from the daily commute to weekend exploration.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP RR34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
For riders who see every corner, straightaway and braking zone as an opportunity to push the limits of precision, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP delivers excellence. Drawing directly from HRC’s MotoGP development program, this flagship supersport model represents the purest expression of Honda’s racing DNA brought to the street. Every component—from the aerodynamics to the advanced electronics—serves a singular purpose: delivering uncompromising performance and absolute control. When success is measured in hundredths of a second, the Fireblade SP is not just a motorcycle—it’s a statement of intent.
Honda CB300R Pearl Dusk Yellow RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB300R
Delivering pure riding enjoyment through minimalist design and responsive performance, Honda’s CB300R proves that less can be more. Ideal for new and returning riders who prioritize value, approachability, style and performance, this naked bike pairs Honda’s Neo Sports Café aesthetic with lightweight agility and real-world versatility. Simple, refined and confident, the CB300R captures the essence of motorcycling in its most elemental form.
Honda NT1100 DCT Gray Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Delivering long-distance comfort without sacrificing agility or everyday usability, Honda’s NT1100 DCT is born from the same engineering DNA as the Africa Twin but with a sportier focus, blending touring practicality with a nimble, confidence-inspiring character. Developed for those who view motorcycling as both a means of covering distance and an experience to savor, the NT1100 DCT is equally at home on weekday commutes or cross-country adventures. Its proven DCT technology, modern electronics package and all-day comfort make it a sport-tourer that delivers more with every mile.
Honda SCL500 Matte Black Metallic RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
SCL500
Blending modern engineering with nostalgic design, Honda’s SCL500 captures the freedom and simplicity of the original scramblers that helped define motorcycling’s golden era. Built around Honda’s proven 471cc parallel-twin engine, it delivers approachable power and agile handling for riders who want equal parts style and substance. With its upright ergonomics, lightweight chassis and unmistakable scrambler silhouette, the SCL500 turns every commute or backroad into an easygoing adventure—proof that timeless design still has a place in the modern world.
Honda NC750X DCT Matte Pearl White RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NC750X DCT
Few motorcycles handle everyday practicality and weekend adventure in one package quite like Honda’s NC750X DCT. Developed for riders who value versatility, efficiency and real-world usability, this midsize adventure model blends commuter-friendly comfort with genuine touring capability. Its smooth parallel-twin engine, seamless Dual Clutch Transmission and signature built-in storage compartment make it as enjoyable in daily traffic as it is on a winding backroad. Year after year, the NC750X DCT continues to stand out as a forward-thinking machine that embodies Honda’s belief that performance and practicality can coexist in perfect balance.
Honda XR150L White RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
XR150L
Built with practicality, reliability and everyday adventure in mind, Honda’s XR150L continues to define accessibility in the dual-sport world. Prioritizing value and simplicity, the model bridges the gap between daily transportation and off-road exploration. Whether navigating city streets, traversing farm roads or exploring forest trails, the XR150L delivers dependable performance and approachable handling that inspire confidence. Backed by the legendary toughness of Honda’s XR lineage, Honda’s smallest dual-sport machine is the ultimate gateway to two-wheeled freedom.
Honda Gold Wing Deep Pearl Gray. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Gold Wing
For over half a century, Honda’s iconic Gold Wing has defined the art of long-distance motorcycle touring. Developed for riders who measure journeys in memories as much as miles, the platform blends comfort, technology and performance in a way only Honda can achieve. With its legendary six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, refined chassis and advanced technology, the Gold Wing continues to elevate the touring experience, setting the benchmark for two-wheel luxury and adventure. Available in Gold Wing or Gold Wing Tour trims—each offered with an Automatic DCT option—plus a Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT version, the Gold Wing lineup gives riders choices tailored to how they travel.
Colors
Gold Wing: Matte Silver
Gold Wing Automatic DCT: Matte Silver
Gold Wing Tour: Deep Pearl Gray; Metallic Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT: Deep Pearl Gray; Metallic Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT: Metallic Black
Honda NT1100 Police RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NT1100 Police
Built on the capable foundation of Honda’s popular sport-touring model, the NT1100 Police was developed to meet the unique demands of law-enforcement professionals. Combining proven reliability, balanced performance and long-distance comfort, the model provides motor officers with a versatile, efficient platform for patrol duty. With refined ergonomics, specialized equipment and Honda’s signature quality, the NT1100 Police provides the tools and comfort motor officers need to perform their duties across a wide range of environments—from urban streets to open highways.
Marc Márquez returns on the Ducati Panigale for the first time since the injury at the Aspar Circuit, in Valencia. Photo courtesy Ducati
Marc Márquez continues his preparations for the upcoming 2026 MotoGP season and, as scheduled, resumes track activities following the injury of the last October. The World Champion lapped at the Aspar Circuit (Valencia) with the Ducati Panigale V2 and V4.
This is Marc’s first real non-off-road training session since the parade at Campioni In Festa, where he was among the protagonists riding his Desmosedici GP in front of Ducati employees. In Valencia together with the Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi, Marc ends two intense days of work with more than positive feelings. Considering also the upcoming events — Campioni in Pista, the official team presentation on January 19th and the first MotoGP tests at the Sepang International Circuit from February 3rd to 5th — the Spanish rider’s track activities will continue for returning at the top.
Marc Márquez rides a Ducati Panigale (for the first time since his most recent injury), at the Aspar Circuit, in Valencia. Photo courtesy Ducati.
In these days, Marc used two exceptional Panigale bikes: the V2 MM93, presented last November, with his personal customization, and the new V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica, the collector’s bike celebrating his 2025 title.
Morgen Mischler in action at a past Winter Throwdown event. Photo courtesy Cory Texter Promotions.
The Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track event promoted by Cory Texter is coming back to Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida on January 15-17, 2026 with 800 pre-entries.
We have some new things planned, new sponsors, more pit parking, new track equipment including a brand new grader and a lot more. This will be an AMA Major Event. Come join us for the biggest amateur event weekend of the season!
Road racer Eli Block racing at a Winter Throwdown event. Photo courtesy Cory Texter Promotions.
More, from a press release issued by Phillip Gouker:
Nathan Gouker Competing in Winter Throwdown Flat Track
Lexington, NC — Rising American motorcycle racer Nathan Gouker will take on a new challenge this winter as he competes in the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown Flat Track event at Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida on January 15-17, one of the most respected and competitive flat track events in the country.
Nathan will contest the event aboard a 2015 Honda CRF250R, generously provided by Shane Fox of After Hours Garage. The opportunity marks an exciting step outside of Nathan’s primary road racing discipline and offers valuable seat time in a high-intensity flat track environment.
While flat track is not Nathan’s primary background, the Winter Throwdown represents a unique chance to expand his skill set, race craft, and adaptability as a developing athlete. Competing in flat track has long been recognized as an important tool for rider development, and this opportunity allows Nathan to gain experience against strong competition in a demanding format.
“Flat track isn’t my main background, but I’m excited for the challenge,” said Gouker. “Getting to race Winter Throwdown on a bike from After Hours Garage is an awesome opportunity, and I’m thankful to everyone who believed in me enough to make it happen. I’m ready to learn and give it everything I’ve got.”
The opportunity was made possible through the support of Dale Quarterley, who helped bring the right people together and played a key role in making this project happen. In preparation for the event, Nathan has also been working closely with Aaron Stevenson, who has been coaching and guiding him as he transitions into flat track racing.
“We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity,” said Nathan’s family. “For a rider who doesn’t have extensive flat track experience, being trusted with a bike like this and invited to compete at Winter Throwdown means a lot. We’re especially grateful to Shane Fox and After Hours Garage for their generosity, to Dale Quarterley for helping make this possible, and to Aaron Stevenson for his coaching and support leading into the event.”
Nathan Gouker during a flat track practice session. Photo courtesy Phillip Gouker
Nathan and his team view the Winter Throwdown not only as a race, but as an important learning experience that contributes to his long-term development as a professional racer. The event adds another chapter to an already strong season and reflects the support of individuals who believe in investing in young talent.
Nathan looks forward to representing everyone involved with professionalism, gratitude, and determination both on and off the track.
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Indian Motorcycle announces Never Finished, a year-long campaign that pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of founders George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
125 Years Strong, America’s First Motorcycle Company Continues to Push American V-Twin Motorcycles Forward with Timeless Designs, Leading Innovation & Proven Performance.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Since its first motorcycle rolled off the line in 1901 in Springfield, Mass., Indian Motorcycle has embodied American craftsmanship, proven performance, unwavering reliability, and trailblazing innovation. More than a century later, those same qualities fuel America’s First Motorcycle Company to keep pushing American V-Twins forward with purpose and precision.
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Indian Motorcycle today announced Never Finished, a year-long campaign that pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of founders George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom, while declaring that Indian Motorcycle will never stop challenging limits. Never Finished is a reflection of the Indian Motorcycle brand, which has been driven by progress and innovation since 1901.
“The pursuit of innovation that drove our founders continues to drive us today,”Nate Secor, Director of Marketing for Indian Motorcycle.“Whether through design, engineering, or marketing, we push ourselves every day to honor that legacy. The Never Finished campaign isn’t just a celebration of our 125-year history, it’s a commitment to our riders that we are always innovating, always competing, and will always be pushing forward.”
Following successful careers as bicycle racers in the late 19th century, Hendee and Hedstrom joined forces to engineer gasoline-powered bicycles to pace competitive races. At the time, early motorized pacers were notoriously unreliable, often sputtering to a stop and drawing laughs from spectators as racers pedaled past. Hendee and Hedstrom, however, built machines that performed flawlessly, earning respect and attention. Recognizing the potential, they set out to produce motor-assisted bicycles for mass production.
In 1901, Hendee and Hedstrom introduced America’s first motorcycle, marking the birth of Indian Motorcycle. By 1913, the company had become the market leader, producing 30,000 units annually in what was then the world’s largest motorcycle factory. Indian Motorcycle’s rise was fueled by its reputation for reliability, innovation, and technology.
As America’s First Motorcycle Company, Indian Motorcycle continues to push boundaries and move forward. Across its entire lineup, each motorcycle is built with purpose and precision, crafted with no shortcuts to take on every mile ahead. The brand empowers riders to forge their own path with machines that stand apart for those who refuse to blend in. Reaching 125 years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders who refused to let the spirit of Indian Motorcycle fade through a 60-year hiatus and to those who helped fuel the brand’s return more than a decade ago. With 125 years of road behind it, Indian Motorcycle’s legacy serves as a launchpad, shaped by its rich history and driven forward by competitive spirit, grit, and determination.
Throughout 2026, Indian Motorcycle will celebrate its 125th anniversary through a variety of products, programs, and rider promotions. More information will be shared throughout the year. To stay informed, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE:
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Ricky Brabec (9) won in Stage 6. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Stage six success for Monster Energy Honda HRC as Brabec wins in Riyadh.
Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Ricky Brabec claimed his first stage victory of this year’s Dakar Rally, leading a one-two finish alongside teammate Tosha Schareina.
Stage six took the riders into the vast dunes of the Qassim region on the longest day of the rally so far, with an early start from Hail towards Riyadh.The challenge began with a 322 km liaison section before the competitors reached the sand, where 326 km of demanding special stage awaited across spectacular dunes.A further 267 km liaison then followed to bring the riders into the Saudi capital.
With the first week of racing drawing to a close, Brabec needed to apply pressure in the overall standings.Despite enduring more than 12 hours in the saddle and a physically demanding stage, the American secured his 12th Dakar stage win upon arrival in Riyadh – the same city where he claimed victory on stage six in 2020.The result moves him to within just 45 seconds of overall leader Daniel Sanders.
After receiving a 10-minute penalty the previous day, Schareina was determined to recover as much time as possible before the rest day.Finishing 1’14” behind Brabec, the Spaniard retains fourth place overall and remains firmly in contention as he targets a push towards the podium in the second week.
Following a challenging marathon stage yesterday, where Skyler Howes focused on tyre management and was not feeling at his best physically, the American welcomed a more manageable day aboard his Honda CRF450 RALLY.Despite a minor fall, he finished fourth, four minutes off the lead, and continues to regain ground in sixth overall.
Adrien Van Beveren has endured a difficult start to his Dakar campaign, but stage six’s dune-heavy terrain suited the three-time Le Touquet beach race winner.Although an early navigation error cost him time, a top-five result marked a positive step forward as he found his rhythm in the sand ahead of the final week.
After an exhausting 900 km day on the bike, the riders will enjoy a well-earned rest day in Riyadh tomorrow before turning their attention to the second week of the rally.On Sunday, the Dakar resumes with another demanding stage towards Wadi Ad Dawasir, where 876 km lie in wait.
Ruben Faria – General Manager:
“The final stage before the rest day was a stage full of dunes. After the penalty yesterday, Tosha, naturally was affected by it, but like with everything, we need to think about the coming days. Today he didn’t feel comfortable on the bike and in my opinion he can do better, although he did recover some time. I believe he can catch up to Daniel Sanders and Ricky next week. A penalty for Sanders today changed the final stage result and because of this Ricky won the stage. The battle for the lead overall is really close, less than one minute separates them. The race is completely open at this halfway point and we believe we can win this race as we are in a strong position. Skyler rode a strong stage finishing in fourth, that is a good result for him and the team. I also believe he can push more and fight with the front runners. Adrien had a better day after his previous stages, today he had a strong stage too and we came away with four riders in the top five. I think that’s a good result. Now, we need to focus on the second week as we have a long way still to go and we need strong results to fight for the win.”
Ricky Brabec (9) – Stage: 1ST Overall: 2ND:
“It’s cool to win the stage. The day after rest day is a big day so hopefully we get a good opening bonus. It was a long day in the saddle, we left the bivouac at 4am so I’m a little bit tired, my eyes are heavy, however, the body is good. I’m definitely looking forrward to sleeping tonight. The team is looking good, we’re all riding really well, the mechanics are doing a good job. We’ll enjoy our rest day and make a solid push for the second week.”
Start of the MotoAmerica Superbike Race One at New Jersey Motorsports Park, 2025. Jake Gagne (32) leads Attack Racing teammate Bobby Fong (50), Josh Herrin (1) and Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo by Michael Gougis.
First Person/Opinion
by Michael Gougis
More Superbikes, more race winners, more race-winning teams – MotoAmerica’s Superbike grid is set for one of its biggest shuffles in recent years as the 2026 season gets closer. While a few seats remain unfilled, some of the highest profile moves already are set. In this installment, we’ll focus on the top level of the MotoAmerica Superbike grid, which will see dramatic changes among the front runners and Championship contenders in recent seasons. You have to go back to 2021 – five years ago, already! – to find the last season where the reigning Superbike Champion did not return to defend his title with the same team and brand he won the Championship with.
Cameron Beaubier (6) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
That Superbike Champion is none other than Cameron Beaubier, who earned five Superbike titles in six seasons from 2015 to 2020 before departing for the Moto2 World Championship. Beaubier won his sixth MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in 2025 aboard the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, and then made the highest-profile shift in the off-season. Shortly after the 2025 season ended, Beaubier announced that he would join the Warhorse HSBK team and ride a new 2026-spec Ducati Panigale V4 R in the MotoAmerica Superbike class. Warhorse is stepping up to a two-rider Superbike program for 2026, but Josh Herrin, the 2024 Superbike Champion on a Warhorse Ducati, will no longer be in the Warhorse camp. The second Warhorse seat will go to Benjamin Smith, a seasoned MotoAmerica rider who raced a Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike for Flo4Law Racing in 2025. Flo4Law also will join Warhorse HSBK as a sponsor. Tytlers is not expected to compete in MotoAmerica in 2026.
Benjamin Smith (78) in 2025. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Ducati is slated to have four machines on the Superbike grid, all of them full Superbike-spec machines built in the Ducati Corse racing shop in Italy. Rahal Ducati Moto, which fielded PJ Jacobsen on Panigale V2 racebikes in Supersport, will move Jacobsen into Superbike, and the team has intimated that the move is a precursor to running a multi-rider Superbike team in the class in the future. The new 2026 Panigale features, among other things, a shift to a double-sided swingarm, and in World Superbike testing, 2025 Championship runner-up Nicolo Bulega already was under the race lap record at Jerez on the new and still-developing racebike.
PJ Jacobsen (15) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
One good thing about a stable rules package is that last season’s well-sorted and fast racebikes tend to remain competitive, especially at the start to the season. And last year’s Ducati Panigale V4 R racebikes ridden by Herrin to multiple victories will be back on the grid. Wrench Racing, which ran the satellite Yamaha YZF-R1s Bobby Fong took to two Superbike wins and eight podiums in 2024, will run the ex-Warhorse machines in 2026. Wrench’s rider will be Cameron Petersen, who is a MotoAmerica race winner across multiple classes and the 2020 Stock 1000 Champion. Petersen’s crew chief will be his dad, Robbie Petersen, who has had a stellar career as a racer internationally and in the U.S.A., and as a successful crew chief in MotoAmerica.
Cameron Peterson (45) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
The BMW landscape has shifted to OrangeCat Racing, which won the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 title with Andrew Lee on Alpha Racing-built BMW M 1000 RR racebikes. OrangeCat dipped a toe into the Superbike waters at the final 2025 round at New Jersey with Lee and Jayson Uribe, running upgraded Stock 1000 machines in the Superbike class with positive results – Uribe took fifth in the final Superbike race of the season, 4.325 seconds off the race win. OrangeCat’s 2026 plan is to field Uribe and Sean Dylan Kelly, who is moving over from the Team Hammer/Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team. Kelly was a race winner in his last appearance in MotoAmerica on a BMW and was a consistent threat for the podium last year. Three-time Stock 1000 Champion Lee is no longer with the team.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Noteworthy about the two makes mentioned above: This means that there will be at least six Superbikes on the grid that were built overseas in either factory racing shops (Ducati Corse) or by the official factory racing partner (Alpha Racing). Both of those operations have had significant success across the globe in International and National level Superbike racing. It’s a big commitment for a team to run such a bike, especially the Ducati – if you want to race one, you have to commit to sending mechanics to Italy to spend weeks learning the machine prior to the start of the season. For a fee, Alpha will send technicians to support a BMW effort, and they have access to a pool of information gathered by teams racing the identical machine around the world.
Jayson Uribe (36) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Attack Racing will field Bobby Fong on its Progressive Insurance-backed Yamaha YZF-R1 for another crack at the Superbike title that slipped through Fong’s fingers in 2025. Attack Racing, which has fielded two riders for the past several seasons, has not yet announced its second rider. Three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne, who has ridden for Attack’s Superbike program since 2020, struggled with injuries in 2024 and 2025 and his future plans were unknown at this time. Attack’s track record in MotoAmerica Superbike competition demonstrates that its machines are front-runners (and sometimes runaway winners) year after year and there’s little reason to expect them to not continue running at the front.
Bobby Fong (50) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Strack Racing, which won the 2025 Supersport title with Mathew Scholtz on a Yamaha YZF-R9, announced plans to move up to the Superbike class in 2025 but has made no further official announcements. The only thing that is official is that Motoamerica.com reported that Scholtz tested an YZF-R1 Superbike at The Podium Club in Arizona along with Fong, and on MotoAmerica’s Facebook page there are photos of Scholtz in his Strack leathers with the Attack squad at the Podium Club in November. Scholtz is a multi-time MotoAmerica Champion, as is Strack, and Scholtz notched race wins in Superbike before moving to Supersport with Strack, where he won titles on Yamaha’s YZF-R6 and YZF-R9.
Mathew Scholtz (1) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Team Hammer will once again field Richie Escalante and a second rider, as yet unannounced. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R was competitive in 2025, and both Kelly and Escalante had podium finishes, including a 2-3 finish in a race at VIR. A wild card here is the new 2026 GSX-R1000R, which brings to the table internal engine modifications that Suzuki says increase both power and durability in stock trim. That may bode well for the power of the machine in race trim. And Suzuki has finally incorporated fairing-mounted winglets on the production GSX-R1000R, meaning they will be allowed on the racebikes as well.
Richie Escalante (54) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Honda’s plans are as yet unannounced. But last year the company stepped up its involvement in Superbike and the Stock 1000 class, with JD Beach and Hayden Gillim both standing on the Superbike podium. HRC representatives from Japan visited the MotoAmerica round at The Ridge last year, and Honda’s results went on an upward spike for the rest of the season. If Honda keeps increasing its commitment to the series, it’s reasonable to expect a more competitive effort in 2026.
Hayden Gillim (69) in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
So, looking at the announcements to date, the MotoAmerica Superbike grid will have at least eight MotoAmerica National Champions from various classes and at least six riders who have won in the Superbike class in recent seasons, all of whom are on bikes and/or teams that were on the podium last season. And all of the rider announcements have not been completed, so when the green flag drops at Road Atlanta in April, there could be even more former Superbike race winners and National Champions fighting for the win. Stay tuned.
Day 2 at AlMExpo brought the full scope of the industry into focus. Education sessions filled early and show floor conversations stretched from booth to booth. Thursday reflected the scale of the event and the collective energy that comes from having the entire industry in one place. Here’s a closer look at what unfolded across the show floor.
Today on the show floor:
Motocross racer Malcolm Stewart met fans during a signing session at the ProTaper/Turn 14 Distribution booth. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Yamaha continues to draw attention with its Ténéré 700. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, it brought out a livery of bikes in its iconic white and red colors. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Can-Am showcased its 2026 Outlander Electric ATV among its new product lineup. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Colin Miller of Honda displays three Cycle World Ten Best Bikes 2025 awards, honoring the CRF450RWE (Best Motocrosser), Gold Wing Tour DCT (Best Touring Bike), and CB750 Hornet (Best Middleweight Streetbike). Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Suzuki, which has proudly attended every AlMExpo since the show’s launch, returned in 2026 with a selection of its lineup on display, including the GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
At the Kawasaki booth, the Teryx4 H2 attracted a curious crowd. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Education highlights:
Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
During a Dealer Excellence session on electric motorcycles, David Baker, MIC board member and BRP’s Vice President and General Manager, Powersports North America, emphasized MIC’s advocacy efforts as the electric motorcycle segment
continues to grow.
“When we look at the purpose of the MIC, it’s creating that advocacy, making sure we protect the riders of tomorrow,”Baker said.
Jennifer Haskins and Jean-Marc Couffin of Results Guru in St. Thomas, Canada, attended “Fixed Ops – Advice for Beyond the Showroom” on the Dealer Excellence Stage, hosted by MPN. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“We utilize (VisionAST’s) dashboards to help give dealers the metrics they need in order to then use our training and understand how they can run their dealerships better. We are totally here to listen and absorb information, and their insights are spot-on.”
Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
The MIC Member Lunch & Learn offered a more personal look at the industry through conversations with members of MIC’s Board of Directors. Attendees heard firsthand perspectives on leadership, career journeys, and the experiences that continue
to shape the powersports community.
“I came to AlMExpo for all the new and innovative ways to help dealers grow their business. Each speaker y’all have put on the panels this year is so valuable to the dealer partners because of their knowledge of the industry.”
Irina Demina, left, Thomas Cribbs, and their daughter Abigail Cribbs, 6, of Cribbs Customs, a dealer in Savannah, Georgia, attended the presentation. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“Do You Have a Mindset for Change,” on adjusting business practices to engage younger generations. “Don’t use the old fashioned communications,” Demina said. “Go to social media, that’s number one. It’s what we are doing.”
Coming Up tomorrow:
AIMExpo Day 2. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Friday is the final push — and it doesn’t let up. The day dives into leadership, collaboration, and the future of powersports with high- impact sessions and final moments to connect on the show floor. Then, it all heads trackside: The A1 VIP Track Walk at Angel Stadium closes out the week with exclusive access, special guests, and one last chance to celebrate together.
See everything planned for Friday in the full show schedule, available
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2025 Daytona 200 action with podium finishers Richie Escalante (54, 2nd), winner Josh Herrin (2, 1st) and Tyler Scott (70, 3rd) battling at the front. Photo credit Brian J Nelson.
Double The Money: 2026 Daytona 200 Winner To Pocket $50,000
The Points-Paying 2026 Daytona 200 Will Feature A Purse Of $250,000 For “The Great American Motorcycle Race” On March 7
IRVINE, CA (January 8, 2025) – Daytona International Speedway and MotoAmerica have joined forces to elevate the 2026 Daytona 200 to new heights, making it one of the richest motorcycle races in the event’s storied history. With a total purse of $250,000, a 43 percent increase over last year, the stakes are high, with the winner of the 84th running of the “Great American Motorcycle Race” taking home a $50,000 payday.
And the money doesn’t stop at the top as the three who ultimately stand on Victory Lane following the March 7 running of the Daytona 200 will earn $100,000 collectively. In addition to the $50,000 for finishing first, second place will take home $30,000, with the third-place finisher third pocketing $20,000.
The purse will pay out to 30th position, with 21st through 30th earning $2500.
In addition to the increased purse, the 2026 Daytona 200 will also be the first 200 since 2014 to pay AMA National Championship points, making the already prestigious race even more so.
Dunlop has also jumped in to add to the program with MotoAmerica’s spec-tire company to supply MotoAmerica Premier entries with 10 tires per rider. Additionally, the Speedway will pick up the Dunlop tire bill for the first international finisher in the 200.
“The Daytona 200 has always been one of the most prestigious motorcycle races in the world, and with the increase in purse to $250,000 the importance of the race just took another step forward,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “This year our fans will see some of the best racers and teams in the world battling for the $50,000 winner’s check with the additional incentive of earning valuable MotoAmerica championship points. We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of racing, March 5-7.”
In addition, the winner of the 84th running of the Daytona 200 will continue the tradition of receiving the much sought-after Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch.
“The Daytona 200 has always held a special place in the history of both Daytona International Speedway and in motorcycle racing as a whole,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. “By significantly increasing the purse and the return of AMA National Championship points, we’re making a clear statement about how much this race matters. The Daytona 200 deserves to be a race that rewards excellence, attracts the very best riders in the world, and carries real weight for everyone who lines up on the grid. We’re proud to work with MotoAmerica to continue elevating this iconic event and ensuring it remains a career-defining win for the competitors.”
Additional prize money will be handed out pre-race as MotoAmerica has announced that it will host the fifth annual Pit Stop Challenge at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, March 5. The Pit Stop Challenge features the top teams in the Daytona 200 showcasing who has the fastest pit crew.
One of the newest traditions for winners of the Daytona 200 in recent years is participation in the Daytona Champions Program during the DAYTONA 500 weekend. The winners of some of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world across multiple disciplines, including the Rolex 24 At Daytona, DAYTONA Supercross, American Flat Track, and Mission King Of The Baggers, take part in a VIP experience and media opportunities for “The Great American Race.”
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts such as Welcome to Rockville, sporting events including CLASH DAYTONA, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
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MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com, and MotoAmerica’s social platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on-demand service, MotoAmerica Live+
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Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
Day 1 at AIMExpo hit the ground running. The show floor filled quickly, conversations sparked everywhere, and the energy never let up.
From packed education sessions and product demos to the buzz around New Product Central, the return of the NPA Charity Auction, and a packed Industry Party powered by Turn 14 Distribution, the day delivered the kind of energy that only happens when the industry comes together in person. Below, a closer look at the moments that set the tone for the week ahead.
Education Highlights:
Today’s Dealer Evolution sessions opened with a data-driven look at where the market has been and where it’s headed. Later discussions explored shifting consumer expectations, how policy is shaping the powersports ecosystem, and what sets top-performing dealerships apart.
Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America (second from left), spoke on the “Selling the Dream” panel at the Dealer Evolution Stage. He said his brand is heavily invested in racing and motorsports because those activities create heroes that can help attract new riders and customers. “It is an opportunity to inspire riders,” he said. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
The Dealer Excellence track, developed in partnership with MPN, focused on practical applications dealers can take home right away — from profit margins and e-commerce to adding value through emerging technologies.
Dealer Excellence. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Over in the Digital & Tech Sector, Tech Talks focused on real-world use cases, showing how technology can streamline daily operations, improve response times, and support smarter decision-making without overcomplicating the customer experience.
The day also included an MIC Member Lunch & Learn, where attendees dug into industry data and trends shaping rider behavior, market opportunities, and long-term strategy.
Today on the show floor:
Fourteen OEMs and brands gave journalists a look at what’s ahead for 2026 during the AIMExpo media tour.
Moto Morini amped up excitement before their presentation with a live drumline and awarded Jason Bach of Flip My Cycle with their Dealer of the Year award. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Jess Stone and her dog Whimsy were at the Triumph booth, sharing their around-the-world journey on a Triumph Tiger 900. The pair crossed North and South America and is headed to Africa. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
KTM Group showcased their newest models, including the KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, which was flown in from Mattighofen, Austria. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Look for more highlights from OEMs in tomorrow’s Show Daily.
Maxwell Materne, Ownex. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
“I’m here because I want to see what’s changing across the industry. I just want to see who’s got their finger on the pulse and how I can be a part of that too. It’s been awesome.” – Maxwell Materne.
More photos from opening day.
Greg Tada (on the left) of Piaggio with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
Seen at the AIMExpo trade show in Anaheim, California. Photos by Anne Barnes.
New product central:
New Product Central Presentations allowed attendees to explore the latest launches from SBS Brakes, Alpinestars, Denago, Rabaconda, Gbrakes, Euro Grip, Cardo, Brembo, and RFN USA. Representatives provided demos, product walk-throughs, and exclusive first looks at what’s next across the industry.
AIMExpo – new product central. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
A standout moment was the launch of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids All For One Challenge, uniting the powersports community to raise critical funds for childhood brain tumor research and family support. With a goal of raising $1 million by December 31, 2026, the initiative invites participation in many forms — legacy rides and personal fundraisers to dealership activations and individual giving — ensuring anyone can be part of the effort. Learn more at curethekids.org/allforone.
Other show highlights:
The Women in Powersports Lunch, hosted by Synchrony, created space for connection, conversation, and shared perspective among the women shaping the future of the industry.
MIC board members Ashmore Ellis (left) and Teri Lynn (right) at the Women in Powersports Lunch, hosted by Synchrony. Photo courtesy AIMExpo
As the day continued, the AIMExpo Industry Party powered by Turn 14Distribution gave attendees a chance to reconnect, unwind, and celebrate the community that keeps powersports moving forward.
This year’s auction raised nearly $26,000, with the top bid going toward the Malcolm Smith Legend Painting for $6,000. Photo courtesy AIMExpo.
Coming up tomorrow:
Thursday promises a full-throttle mix of education, innovation, and connection across the show floor. With forward-looking conversations on electrification, customer behavior, and smarter operations, there’s something happening at every turn.
Expect meaningful education sessions, lively Tech Talks, and nonstop opportunities to connect with brands, peers, and industry leaders.
Honda CBR650R. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
E-Clutch enables shifting with or without the clutch lever
Four models now offered with the innovative technology
New more competitive pricing, including reduced MSRPs on six models
— ALPHARETTA, Georgia –Honda today announced 15 on-road motorcycle models for 2026, highlighted by the expansion of the company’s groundbreaking E-Clutch technology to the popular CB750 Hornet naked bike. With this move, Honda now offers a total of four E-Clutch-equipped motorcycles—including the CB650R, CBR650R and the recently announced Rebel 300 E-Clutch cruiser—underscoring the brand’s commitment to combining innovation with rider accessibility and control.
This latest new-model announcement encompasses a full range of categories—from adventure and sport to touring and standard—demonstrating the company’s continued leadership and breadth in the motorcycle market. Also of note is a renewed focus on the sport bike segment, with MSRP reductions introduced to improve value and competitiveness while maintaining the same Honda quality and performance. MSRP reductions include $1,000 on the CB500 Hornet and CBR500R, $700 on the CB650R E-Clutch and CBR650R E-Clutch and $650 on the CB300R. In addition, the NX500 gets a $500 price reduction.
“Honda’s E-Clutch system represents a major step forward in motorcycle technology, offering riders the freedom to enjoy seamless shifting without sacrificing engagement or performance,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Public Relations at American Honda. “Expanding this technology to the CB750 Hornet for 2026—and offering an extensive lineup of fun, practical, value-conscious on-road models—reflects our ongoing goal of making the joy of motorcycling more approachable, intuitive and enjoyable for riders of all experience levels. On a related note, we’re pleased to confirm our commitment to sport bike customers, with new lower pricing for multiple CB and CBR models that makes them more accessible and creates a natural path for current Honda riders—like miniMOTO owners—to step up to a sport bike. Importantly, these changes come without sacrificing technology, style or performance.”
Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch Matte Nightshade Blue RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB750 Hornet E-Clutch
Honda’s CB750 Hornet has quickly earned a reputation for delivering an ideal balance of performance, agility and everyday usability. For 2026, that formula evolves with the addition of Honda’s innovative E-Clutch system—an industry-first technology that brings a new level of convenience and control to the middleweight naked segment. The CB750 Hornet is also the first Honda E-Clutch model with throttle-by-wire, which offers enhanced electronic control. The result is a machine that retains the CB750 Hornet’s thrilling character and sharp handling, but with a new level of versatility that benefits riders across a wide range of situations.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Matte Black Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB1000 Hornet SP
Honda’s CB1000 Hornet SP channels decades of naked-bike heritage into a bold, modern performance statement. Delivering liter-class power in a streetfighter package, this premium Hornet model combines precision engineering and a raw street presence. The CBR1000RR-derived engine, premium components and aggressive stance make it equally at home slicing through canyon roads and ruling city streets. True to the Hornet name, the model is a perfect mix of refinement and rebellion—Honda’s vision of performance stripped to a pure form.
Honda CB650R E-Clutch Matte Black Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB650R E-Clutch
Honda’s CB650R brings modern performance and timeless style together in one accessible, enjoyable package. Offering the thrill of a sport bike without sacrificing everyday comfort, it blends the precision of a naked machine with Honda’s signature refinement. The inline-four powerplant and advanced chassis deliver a uniquely balanced riding experience—spirited on winding roads yet composed in city traffic. With its minimalist design and innovative Honda E-Clutch technology, the CB650R proves that performance can be both practical and emotional.
Honda CBR650R Grand Prix Red RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR650R E-Clutch
Few motorcycles capture the thrill of sport riding while remaining practical for everyday use like Honda’s CBR650R E-Clutch. Developed to deliver performance without sacrificing day-to-day usability, this mid-displacement sportbike strikes an ideal balance between track-inspired excitement and real-world versatility. With its inline-four engine, refined handling and innovative Honda E-Clutch technology, the CBR650R combines passion and engineering in a way that makes every ride as effortless as it is exhilarating.
Honda CB500 Hornet Black RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB500 Hornet
For 2026, Honda’s middleweight naked offering proudly joins the brand’s iconic Hornet family. The newly named CB500 Hornet combines the proven performance and versatility of its parallel-twin platform with a streetfighter aesthetic, resulting in a motorcycle that blends precision engineering, everyday usability and pure riding enjoyment.
Honda CBR500R Grand Prix Red RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR500R
With its blend of sharp styling, real-world performance and rider-friendly versatility, Honda’s CBR500R brings supersport attitude to an approachable middleweight platform. Whether carving through twisty backroads or navigating city traffic, the model enhances the riding experience with smooth, responsive performance and the thrilling character that has long defined the CBR lineup.
Honda NX500 Pearl White RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NX500
Honda’s adventure-ready NX500 boasts a proven combination of a responsive twin-cylinder engine, agile handling and adventure-touring versatility. The result is a motorcycle that blends rugged capability with effortless operation, ensuring that every ride is a memorable journey—from the daily commute to weekend exploration.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP RR34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
For riders who see every corner, straightaway and braking zone as an opportunity to push the limits of precision, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP delivers excellence. Drawing directly from HRC’s MotoGP development program, this flagship supersport model represents the purest expression of Honda’s racing DNA brought to the street. Every component—from the aerodynamics to the advanced electronics—serves a singular purpose: delivering uncompromising performance and absolute control. When success is measured in hundredths of a second, the Fireblade SP is not just a motorcycle—it’s a statement of intent.
Honda CB300R Pearl Dusk Yellow RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
CB300R
Delivering pure riding enjoyment through minimalist design and responsive performance, Honda’s CB300R proves that less can be more. Ideal for new and returning riders who prioritize value, approachability, style and performance, this naked bike pairs Honda’s Neo Sports Café aesthetic with lightweight agility and real-world versatility. Simple, refined and confident, the CB300R captures the essence of motorcycling in its most elemental form.
Honda NT1100 DCT Gray Metallic RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Delivering long-distance comfort without sacrificing agility or everyday usability, Honda’s NT1100 DCT is born from the same engineering DNA as the Africa Twin but with a sportier focus, blending touring practicality with a nimble, confidence-inspiring character. Developed for those who view motorcycling as both a means of covering distance and an experience to savor, the NT1100 DCT is equally at home on weekday commutes or cross-country adventures. Its proven DCT technology, modern electronics package and all-day comfort make it a sport-tourer that delivers more with every mile.
Honda SCL500 Matte Black Metallic RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
SCL500
Blending modern engineering with nostalgic design, Honda’s SCL500 captures the freedom and simplicity of the original scramblers that helped define motorcycling’s golden era. Built around Honda’s proven 471cc parallel-twin engine, it delivers approachable power and agile handling for riders who want equal parts style and substance. With its upright ergonomics, lightweight chassis and unmistakable scrambler silhouette, the SCL500 turns every commute or backroad into an easygoing adventure—proof that timeless design still has a place in the modern world.
Honda NC750X DCT Matte Pearl White RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NC750X DCT
Few motorcycles handle everyday practicality and weekend adventure in one package quite like Honda’s NC750X DCT. Developed for riders who value versatility, efficiency and real-world usability, this midsize adventure model blends commuter-friendly comfort with genuine touring capability. Its smooth parallel-twin engine, seamless Dual Clutch Transmission and signature built-in storage compartment make it as enjoyable in daily traffic as it is on a winding backroad. Year after year, the NC750X DCT continues to stand out as a forward-thinking machine that embodies Honda’s belief that performance and practicality can coexist in perfect balance.
Honda XR150L White RHP. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
XR150L
Built with practicality, reliability and everyday adventure in mind, Honda’s XR150L continues to define accessibility in the dual-sport world. Prioritizing value and simplicity, the model bridges the gap between daily transportation and off-road exploration. Whether navigating city streets, traversing farm roads or exploring forest trails, the XR150L delivers dependable performance and approachable handling that inspire confidence. Backed by the legendary toughness of Honda’s XR lineage, Honda’s smallest dual-sport machine is the ultimate gateway to two-wheeled freedom.
Honda Gold Wing Deep Pearl Gray. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Gold Wing
For over half a century, Honda’s iconic Gold Wing has defined the art of long-distance motorcycle touring. Developed for riders who measure journeys in memories as much as miles, the platform blends comfort, technology and performance in a way only Honda can achieve. With its legendary six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, refined chassis and advanced technology, the Gold Wing continues to elevate the touring experience, setting the benchmark for two-wheel luxury and adventure. Available in Gold Wing or Gold Wing Tour trims—each offered with an Automatic DCT option—plus a Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT version, the Gold Wing lineup gives riders choices tailored to how they travel.
Colors
Gold Wing: Matte Silver
Gold Wing Automatic DCT: Matte Silver
Gold Wing Tour: Deep Pearl Gray; Metallic Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT: Deep Pearl Gray; Metallic Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT: Metallic Black
Honda NT1100 Police RF34. Photo courtesy American Honda Motor Co., Inc
NT1100 Police
Built on the capable foundation of Honda’s popular sport-touring model, the NT1100 Police was developed to meet the unique demands of law-enforcement professionals. Combining proven reliability, balanced performance and long-distance comfort, the model provides motor officers with a versatile, efficient platform for patrol duty. With refined ergonomics, specialized equipment and Honda’s signature quality, the NT1100 Police provides the tools and comfort motor officers need to perform their duties across a wide range of environments—from urban streets to open highways.
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Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
