This week has much less of a “quantity information” vibe and extra of a “important hits” type; on high of some large strikes within the componentry trade, we’re additionally confronted with updates and festivities from numerous marques:
- Triumph has launched its middleweight duo, the Trident and the Tiger Sport, for 2026, and the updates embrace the most important adjustments since these bikes got here to market.
- WP suspension is nice at what they do, however somebody has to capitalize on their large shopper base, and who higher to get into braking techniques than an organization that at the moment holds a handful of contracts from the world’s most well-known OEMs?
- Harley-Davidson’s World Bagger Cup is now open and out there to buy tickets! We’ve left the main points for you under.
- Apparently, that is the fourth yr in a row that BMW has bought greater than 200,000 bikes in a fiscal yr. Any guesses as to the BMW bike rating high in gross sales for 2025?
Let’s begin with Triumph’s middleweight heavy-hitters.
Triumph Updates Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660
20% Increased Redline, Highly effective Hearts, and Class-Main Energy for 2026
It’s a brand new yr, and with the season’s continued novelties, Triumph has determined to breathe contemporary fireplace into its triple-cylinder sweethearts, the Trident 660 roadster and the Tiger Sport 660 journey tourer. That is the 660 platform’s greatest technical replace but, as Triumph has pulled out a spike in energy and torque to 94 horsepower and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) of torque. For Triumph’s Trident, because of this the 660 roadster is now on the high of its class, whereas the Tiger Sport additionally advantages from a redline that’s been elevated by 20% to 12,650rpm for a livelier high finish and powerful, versatile efficiency throughout the rev vary.
On the technical facet, we’re instructed by Triumph’s press launch that the efficiency bump gifted to Hinckley’s triple coronary heart stems from a shift to a few particular person 44mm throttle our bodies and a bigger, front-mounted airbox that improves airflow whereas sharpening the induction sound. To handle the additional warmth, the cooling system has been upgraded with a bigger, repositioned radiator and fan.
Whereas the Trident will get a extra muscular, chiseled gasoline tank and a revised Showa rear suspension unit, the Tiger Sport 660 focuses on the long term with a bigger, 18.6-litre gasoline tank and up to date radiator cowls for higher wind safety. Each middleweight machines now come commonplace with an IMU-powered tech suite, together with cornering ABS, traction management, and cruise management.
Naturally, Paul Stroud, Triumph’s Chief Industrial Officer, notes the impression of those machines:
– Paul Stroud, Chief Industrial Officer (CCO), Triumph (Triumph) |
To see the complete technical specs and new colorways (like Cosmic Yellow and Interstellar Blue), go to the official Triumph Media Package launch.
WP Suspension Settles In as Brembo’s Latest Competitor
19 New Parts Intention to Deliver “Large-Bike” Stopping Energy to Small Courses
Identical to Brembo’s latest strikes in large water, WP Suspension is formally increasing its empire to incorporate stopping duties.
Lengthy generally known as the go-to for KTM’s suspension techniques, WP (at the moment an acronym to replicate the founder’s initials, Wim Peters) has moved ahead from suspension techniques and launched WP Braking Methods. The transfer unveiled a specialised lineup of 19 elements – all whereas shifting manufacturing to an enormous 6,000 sqm vertically built-in plant to extrude PTFE braided hoses and machine calipers in-house (a good way to go when trying to shave down prices whereas holding high quality constant).
Out of the 19 revealed elements, the spotlight of this entire reveal has acquired to be the ultra-light four-piston radial caliper that purportedly weighs solely 740 grams. Engineered with a stiff central bridge, this caliper is designed to suit narrower profiles – like spoked wheels – whereas sustaining race-spec warmth administration.
In brief, WP’s agenda contains bringing top-tier, “big-bike” braking really feel to smaller engine displacements.
WP’s new techniques characteristic rear-floating calipers with open-bridge cooling and a Radial Grasp Cylinder; up to now, every part appears to prioritize effectivity, specializing in decreasing “drag torque” to reduce pad put on and enhance gasoline consumption.
Very good, certainly.
For a deeper take a look at WP’s new vertical integration and the complete 19-component roadmap, try WP suspension’s press launch.
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Opens Ticket Gross sales
Six-Spherical International Championship Confirms Grid and 186 MPH Speeds
Prepare for the rumble of American V-Twin mania – tickets for Harley-Davidson’s Bagger World Cup are formally right here! For these of you not in on the particulars, MotoGP™ is a accomplice to this World Cup, and key milestones for the 2026 inaugural season are formally out. The grid is increasing with the addition of Indonesia’s Niti Racing, bringing the entry listing to 9 riders throughout 4 skilled groups. The six-round championship kicks off at COTA in Austin, Texas, earlier than heading to iconic European circuits like Assen and Mugello.
If you happen to’ve by no means seen race-prepared Highway Glides, you’re in for a deal with; every race machine is fitted with Milwaukee-Eight 131R race motors, producing over 200 horsepower and reaching high speeds of 186 mph.
Right here’s what Harley-Davidson says that you simply’ll get with every ticket bundle:
- Entry to a Harley-Davidson-branded grandstand
- Devoted motorbike parking
- Helmet and jacket storage (topic to availability)
- Unique Harley-Davidson Fan Pack
- Entry to the paddock and workforce garages
- Entry to the MotoGP™ and all-new Harley-Davidson Fan Zone
Jeffrey Schuessler, International Director of Racing Packages at Harley-Davidson, is greater than a bit excited on the sturdy substances dropped at the entrance for the World Cup’s first yr:
– Jeffrey Schuessler, International Director of Racing Packages at Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson) |
For extra data, you’ll want to head over to Harley-Davidson’s web site, the place you may entry Harley’s latest press releases and upcoming occasions.
BMW Celebrates Fourth Yr of Promoting Over 200,000 Bikes
And the Quantity One BMW Bike in Gross sales for 2025 Is…
Regardless of a moderately ridiculous financial system resulting in a worldwide decline in middleweight and big-bore bike classes, BMW is celebrating holding the road. The road in query? 200,000 bikes, for those who please – and final yr’s bought choices purportedly totaled 202,563 bikes.
As written above, that is the fourth yr that BMW has surpassed its self-induced 200,000-unit milestone, with record-breaking efficiency in Canada, Japan, and Italy, whereas Germany stays the model’s strongest marketplace for singles. Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad, credit a substantial amount of the corporate’s success to a mixture of enterprise savvy, technical methods, and a very good product (not essentially in that order):
– Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad (BMW) |
As for which of BMW’s beauties has taken first place in BMW’s yr of gross sales, two bikes – collectively – took up practically a 3rd of the gross sales pie for 2025, with the R 1300 GS Journey (33,570 items) popping out on high and the usual R 1300 GS (32,555 items) squidging proper alongside into second place. We’re additionally instructed that the four-cylinder S 1000 RR additionally confirmed some vital gross sales, taking the third-place spot with 11,643 items bought.
Backside line, our good Bavarians are heading into 2026 with excessive expectations tied roughly on to the upcoming market launch of their highly-anticipated F 450 GS this spring.
For the complete breakdown of regional gross sales knowledge and the 2026 product roadmap, learn the official launch at BMW Group Press.
