There’s been fairly a little bit of motion in a number of corners of our good trade this week.
Right here’s what’s been occurring amidst the Sturgis hullabaloo:
- KTM is again, and so they’ve simply launched their enduro lineup, with guarantees of the larger-capacity EXC fashions quickly to comply with!
- Harley-Davidson has named Artie Starrs as its new CEO
- Liberty Media has formally acquired Dorna Sports activities, signalling change for the MotoGP household tree.
- Triumph has filed for 2 new Tiger 900 variants: A GT Alpine and A Rally Desert Particular Editions
Let’s begin with motion on the Haus of Mattighofen.
KTM Releases 2026 ENDURO LINEUP
Two-Strokes and 4-Strokes Welcome!
KTM’s enduro lineup. Media sourced from KTM.It’s not been lengthy since KTM has resumed operations at Mattighofen HQ – and due to the bevy of workers returning to work, we’ve now bought the primary lineup to emerge for 2026: KTM’s enduro lineup.
In response to KTM’s press launch, the 2026 XC-W Enduro vary consists of the next fashions:
2-Stroke:
- KTM 125 XC-W
- KTM 250 XC-W
- KTM 300 EXC
4-Stroke:
- KTM 250 EXC-F
- KTM 350 EXC-F
- KTM 450 EXC-F
- KTM 500 EXC-F (all 4-stroke)
The machines which have modified from EXC to XC-W are listed as “bikes crafted for competitors functions,” and KTM’s 300 EXC stands tall as the corporate’s solely EURO5+ homologated 2-stroke machine, increasing on the bike’s potential on this new 12 months of markets.
Perks for this lineup consists of TBI digital gasoline injection system for the 2-strokes, whereas a set of fairly issues like solid triple clamps, Neken bars, Brembo brakes and hydraulic clutch, Keihin throttle physique and ODI lock-on grips gown the vary properly.
The above is complemented by the choice to implement 48 mm WP XACT Closed Cartridge forks with new damping settings, lighter springs, and a reworked strain reservoir. Different sensible updates embrace a brand new safety cap for the CPC gasoline connector, a tweaked radiator cap and the compulsory 2026 styling with vivid orange and pink in-mold graphics and new Dunlop Geomax AT82 rubber.
We’re so glad you’re again, Crew Orange!
For an in depth take a look at the brand new 2026 KTM Enduro lineup, make sure to try the official press launch on KTM’s web site:
Harley-Davidson Names New CEO
Artie Starrs to Take Over from October First
Harley’s had a time of issues these days – and whereas the latest press launch itemizing Jochen Zeitz as Harley’s CEO was a bit tongue-in-cheek, we now perceive why the earlier CEO was introduced up in latest partnership talks.
In response to Harley-Davidson’s press launch, Harley-Davidsonis appointing a man named Artie Starrs as its new President and Chief Government Officer. Starrs, who joins the Motor Firm from his position as CEO of the Topgolf subsidiary, will formally take the helm on October 1, 2025, leaving Zeitz to fade again to a senior advisor position by February 2026 within the coming months.
The corporate’s Presiding Director, Troy Alstead, praised Starrs’ expertise, stating the next:
– Troy Alstead, Presiding Director, Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson) |
As for Starrs himself, we have now commentary on his personal hopes for the place as effectively:
– Artie Starrs, CEO, Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson) |
We’ve beforehand gone over the place the cash is at present sitting with Harley-Davidson, however for these of you who aren’t but within the know, perceive this: Harley’s motorbike division (HDMC) will not be doing effectively, however their monetary companies firm model (HDFS) is doing nice (by way of PRNewswire press launch from Harley). As a result of worth of HDFS, Jochen Zeitz was in a position to purchase funds to supply Harley-Davidson a pleasant cush in anticipation of his bringing on Starrs, with residuals of the deal possible going towards new motion for HDMC within the coming quarters.
Starr’s proficiency in worthwhile scaling – and Jochen’s availability for the handover – has not been misplaced on Harley’s presiding Director, who has commented the next:
– Troy Alstead, Presiding Director, Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson) |
We depart you with parting phrases from Zeitz:
– Jochen Zeitz, earlier CEO, Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson) |
For a full dive into the small print of this main management change, try the official press launch on Harley-Davidson’s investor relations web page:
MotoGP: Liberty Media Completes Acquisition of Dorna Sports activities
New Management and Possession Paves the Manner for a Contemporary Period
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We lined a little bit of Liberty Media’s acquirement settlement in Dorna Sports activities some time in the past, but it surely’s so surreal to formally say that MotoGP is now formally underneath the identical possession umbrella as System 1!
In response to the press launch printed to Liberty Media, €4.2 billion went into the acquirement of Dorna Sports activities, with the outcomes seeing Liberty holding an 84% majority stake within the MotoGP sequence.
Apparently, the wait was because of the European Fee, who wanted to approve the transaction. Now that every part is confirmed, it’s extra clear than ever earlier than that MotoGP’s sequence is about to be put by the identical therapy as System 1, with Liberty anticipating implausible outcomes.
As for Dorna Sports activities, it wouldn’t be the identical with out long-time CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, so he’s staying on the helm because the Liberty Media gang joins the board in renewed ardour to increase MotoGP’s fanbase, deepen the reference to its fan base, and additional commercialize the game internationally.
For the total particulars on Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP and Guenther Steiner’s new enterprise, try the official press launch from Liberty Media and stories from different main information retailers.
Quick Filings: Triumph Preps to Publish Particular Version Tiger 900 Fashions
Get Prepared for GT Alpine and Rally Desert Editions
It’s official: Triumph is on the point of inject some new pleasure into its journey lineup with the addition of two particular version bikes!
In response to Denis Chung over at Bike.com, Triumph’s Tiger 900 vary shall be joined by an Alpine Version and a Desert Version. The information comes by way of homologation filings printed in Switzerland – a transfer that retains faimilarity, given Triumph did one thing related with the Tiger 1200 again in 2020.
Primarily based on the above truth, we are able to count on each these new fashions to characteristic distinctive coloration schemes and some premium upgrades; within the case of the Tiger 900 Rally Desert Version, Chung mentions that the bike shall be based mostly on the off-road-focused Rally Professional, with a 21-inch entrance wheel and a curb weight of 503 kilos becoming a member of the Tiger 900 GT Alpine Version’s GT Professional-esque vibes.
We’re reminded that Triumph’s particular editions have beforehand included a bidirectional quickshifter and a titanium Arrow silencer, and we’re anticipating related upgrades right here. As for the debut date, hold tight, as Triumph sometimes unveils new fashions forward of the autumn launch season. Maintain your eyes peeled for what’s to come back!
For a full dive into the homologation filings of Triumph’s incubating particular version Tiger 900s, make sure to head over to the report on Bike.com:
