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Janus Switches Halcyon 450 Engine Supplier to Taiwan-Based Hartford

Indiana-based Janus Motorcycles has officially selected Hartford Industrial of Taiwan as its new engine supplier for future production runs of its flagship Halcyon 450, shifting its supply chain away from its previous Chinese-built powerplant.

When Janus originally introduced the Halcyon 450 platform, it sourced a 445cc air-and-oil-cooled single-cylinder motor designed by Italian brand SWM, which produced the engine through manufacturing ties in China via the Shineray Group.

See the New Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Ahead of EICMA Debut

A near-production prototype of Royal Enfield’s long-anticipated Himalayan 750 has been spied testing on roads near the brand’s UK Technology Centre in Leicestershire.

Unlike early test mules, this prototype appears virtually launch-ready, stripped of bulky test equipment and data-logging hardware.

Ducati Secures €121 Million Investment Fund to Drive R&D and Technological Innovation

Ducati has established a massive €121 million ($139.7 million) development program to strengthen its long-term global competitiveness and accelerate technological innovation.

Dubbed “Ducati Raise the Bar,” the comprehensive initiative was formally approved by Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy via the state-owned development agency Invitalia.

It Looks Like BMW Will Build a M 1000 RS in 2027

BMW Motorrad is expanding its high-performance M division with a brand-new model for 2027. Meet the M 1000 RS.

Official regulatory filings submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) confirm that the new sport-touring motorcycle has been certified alongside the track-focused BMW M 1000 RR, signaling a potent fusion of long-distance ergonomics and superbike-level power.

Could the Return of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for 2027 Be Just the Bike You Need?

Kawasaki has officially announced the return of its iconic Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-6R ABS models for the 2027 model year.

Long considered a staple in the middleweight supersport segment, the platform retains its signature 636cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine paired with an Assist & Slipper clutch, offering strong street usability alongside track-focused high-rpm performance.

BMW Prepare to Layoff Some of Workforce

BMW is preparing to reduce its global workforce by up to 5%, cutting roughly 8,000 positions by the end of 2027 following a disappointing first half of its 2026 fiscal year.

The restructuring plan, negotiated alongside its employee Works Council, focuses primarily on voluntary layoffs for white-collar staff to avoid impacting factory floor production capacity.

Ducati Is Not for Sale, According to Italian Firm

The saga surrounding a potential takeover of Ducati Motor Holding has taken a definitive turn, as leaked documents from investment firm Patritalia S.p.A. reveal that the iconic Italian brand is not on the market.

Initial reports suggested Patritalia’s founder, Massimo Ros, had submitted an unsolicited 2.5 billion euro proposal to Volkswagen Group to buy Ducati in its entirety.

It Looks Like Yamaha Will Bring the Retro XSR900 GP to America

American sportbike enthusiasts can finally celebrate: Yamaha is officially bringing the highly anticipated XSR900 GP to the United States as a 2027 model.

Despite being available in European markets since 2024, the retro-inspired machine was long withheld from American shores, to the frustration of local riders. The official confirmation comes via newly published California Air Resources Board (CARB) executive order filings, which explicitly list the model alongside Yamaha’s updated U.S.-bound 890cc inline-triple lineup.

Is Suzuki’s GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Edition Proof That Legends Never Age?

When Suzuki dropped the original GSX-R750 back in 1985, it basically redefined what a middleweight sportbike could be: race-ready performance with a featherweight chassis. The bike dominated the track and inspired an entire category. Four decades on, Suzuki’s celebrating that legacy with the 2026 GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Edition.

The mechanical core is unchanged. You get the same 750cc four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with 12.5:1 compression and a lightweight, compact frame that still punches above its displacement. For 2026, the real story is the commemorative paint and styling cues that remind riders where this bike came from.

Does Honda’s CB1000F Prove Retro Bikes Are Ready to Compete With Modern Sportbikes?

Honda just took the wraps off its newest retro, the CB1000F, with a hillclimb run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s drawing direct inspiration from the legendary CB750F that Freddie Spencer piloted through the American AMA championships in the 1980s, but updated for 2026 riders who want style without sacrificing tech.

Under the skin sits a 1000cc inline-four engine borrowed from the Fireblade and re-worked for real-world punch. The result: 122 horsepower at 9000rpm and 76 lb-ft of torque at 8000 rpm.

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