Yamaha has officially confirmed Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura as its factory MotoGP team for 2027 and 2028 — a reigning World Champion and the rider who won his first MotoGP race at Assen, both signed for MotoGP’s new technical era.
Eiko Kirino has been named President of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. as of July 1, 2026 — 30+ years at Kawasaki including product planning for the Ninja H2 and leadership of Kawasaki Motors Japan — succeeding Tatsuro Kawaguchi after Kawasaki’s No. 1 U.S. market share year.
Malaysia has secured MotoGP at Petronas Sepang International Circuit through 2031, extending the sport’s longest-running Southeast Asian relationship with a new five-year, government-approved contract.
Yamaha has officially confirmed that Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins will leave the factory MotoGP team at the end of 2026, closing an eight-year chapter for the 2021 world champion and clearing the way for Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura in 2027.
ARCH Racing claimed its first MotoAmerica victory at The Ridge — pole position, a new Super Hooligan class lap record, and a Race 1 win for Corey Alexander aboard the ARCH Motorcycle 2s-R, backed up by a Race 2 podium.
Richard Gadson reversed the Bristol final result at the 2026 NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, defeating teammate Gaige Herrera after Herrera’s 0.004-second red light foul in an all-Suzuki final. Gadson extends his championship lead to 83 points.
The AGV Pista GP RR Mono White is a 100% carbon fiber full-face helmet certified to ECE 22.06 and DOT — the MotoGP-replica platform in a clean high-gloss white finish, weighing 1,450g and priced at $1,729 USD.
Ai Ogura won the Dutch TT at Assen for his maiden MotoGP victory — Japan’s first since 2004. Marco Bezzecchi crashed out and lost the championship lead to Jorge Martin. Bagnaia and Acosta both retired.
Royal Enfield has opened its first US flagship dealership at Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa — a dedicated retail and service environment with the full lineup available for demo rides, launched June 20 during the brand’s 125th anniversary year.
Yamaha will become the exclusive Moto3 supplier from 2028 to 2033, replacing KTM and Honda with a full-size CP2-based racing prototype. Announced at the Dutch GP in Assen on June 25, 2026.
