Why Can-Am’s Touchscreen Recall Affects 14,000 Riders

BRP is recalling 14,014 Can-Am motorcycles and three-wheelers across the U.S. because their touchscreen displays can freeze, reset, or go permanently blank while riding.

The recall covers five model lines spanning four model years. If you own a 2025 or 2026 Can-Am Origin or Pulse electric motorcycle, a 2025 to 2027 Canyon, or a 2024 to 2027 Spyder RT or F3, your vehicle is included.

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BMW Marks Nürburgring Centenary With 100-Unit M Editions

BMW Motorrad and BMW M are celebrating the Nürburgring’s centenary with three limited-edition motorcycles, each capped at 100 units worldwide.

The M 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and M 1000 XR all carry “100 Jahre Nürburgring” badging, exclusive Nürburgring Green paint, and carbon wheels. They arrive in late 2027 alongside six BMW M cars in the same anniversary collection.

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Why the TT’s Sidecar Overhaul Matters for 2027 Racing

Sidecar racing will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2027 after organizers suspended the entire class following terrifying crashes during qualifying at this year’s event.

The TT confirmed a three-year commitment to the category through 2029, but only with a complete overhaul of the technical regulations that have governed the sport for decades.

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Suzuki Reveals GSX-R1000R Stealth as 10-Unit Italy Exclusive

Suzuki has pulled the wraps off an ultra-exclusive GSX-R1000R Stealth Edition at the Turin Motor Show, and just 10 will ever leave the factory.

The special model is available only through Suzuki Italy’s online ordering system at €21,690 including VAT, roughly $25,000 at current exchange rates.

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Stark’s VARG SM Sköll Hits 272 Lb With Titanium Upgrades

Stark Future has taken its already lightweight VARG SM electric supermoto and shaved another 2.4 pounds off the total. The result is the Sköll, a limited-edition version that weighs just 272 lb.

That figure makes it the lightest VARG SM Stark has built. The weight came off not by drilling holes in the battery or stripping components, but through a targeted titanium diet.

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What Honda’s V3R E-Compressor Means for Naked Bikes

Honda just dropped the first episode of a behind-the-scenes YouTube series documenting the V3R 900 E-Compressor project, and the timing is no accident.

The series launched September 14, less than eight weeks before EICMA opens its doors in Milan on November 5.

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Benda Rock 707 Brings Electronic Clutch to European Cruisers

Benda’s Rock 707 cruiser has arrived at European dealers with a feature set you would not expect at this price point. The Chinese manufacturer is asking €9,999 in Germany for a 692cc V-twin with an electronic clutch and adaptive air suspension.

The Rock 707 produces 73 hp at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. That is a high rev peak for a cruiser, where low-end torque usually does the talking.

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TVS RTX 300 Packs Big-Bike Tech Into a $5,700 ADV

TVS just launched its Apache RTX 300 adventure bike in Europe, and the spec sheet reads like something from a much more expensive motorcycle.

The Indian manufacturer, which owns Norton, priced the RTX 300 at €4,890 for the Essential trim and €5,290 for the Adventurer. That works out to roughly $5,700 and $6,150 at current exchange rates.

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Why Triumph’s TF450 Recall Demands New Cylinder Heads

Triumph has issued a stop-ride recall for every 2025 and 2026 TF450 off-road model sold in the United States and Canada. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on September 10, 2026, covering approximately 1,560 motorcycles in America and another 171 in Canada.

The problem traces to the engine rocker arm, which can seize or stick during operation. That friction can force the exhaust valves to stay open or snap entirely, causing a sudden loss of engine performance or a full stall mid-ride.

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What Yamaha’s Jack Miller Deal Means for the R1’s WorldSBK Future

Jack Miller is leaving MotoGP for the World Superbike Championship, and Yamaha just handed him a factory seat.

The Australian signed a two-year contract covering 2027 and 2028, taking over for Xavi Vierge alongside Andrea Locatelli in the Pata Maxus Yamaha squad.

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