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Luca Marini will continue as a Honda HRC rider in the factory Honda HRC Castrol team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season. 2025 has seen the Italian take a significant step forward on the Honda RC213V, scoring points in every weekend he has started and more than tripling his points haul from 2024 after just 12 rounds. His best result to date is fifth, achieved at the Hungarian GP.
Following the successful launch of the Honda CB750 Hornet in 2024, the new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP joins the lineup as Honda’s flagship naked bike in South Africa. Powered by a four-cylinder engine derived from the 17YM Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade - tuned for increased peak power and torque - the SP delivers exhilarating performance paired with premium components. It features fully adjustable Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, a race-grade Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, and Brembo Stylema radial-mount calipers for precision handling and braking. A standard quickshifter, Throttle By Wire with three preset riding modes and two customisable options, and a six-speed gearbox with assist/slipper clutch offer dynamic control. The aggressive styling is defined by twin LED projector headlights, a minimalist tail section, and a single, exclusive Matt Ballistic Black Metallic colourway. Completing the package is a five-inch full-colour TFT display with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, making the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP a bold evolution of Honda’s legacy.
1. Introduction
Honda Motor Southern Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, a motorcycle that redefines the naked category with its raw power, stripped-back design, and premium engineering. As the big brother to the Honda CB750 Hornet, the CB1000 Hornet SP brings a new level of aggression and performance to the segment.
The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is a true high performance naked bike - with no fairings, no windscreen, and no compromise. Every detail is engineered for riders who demand visceral performance and a bold, unapologetic presence.
2. A Legacy Reborn for South Africa
The Hornet name first made its mark in South Africa with the Honda CB600F Hornet, sold locally between 2008 and 2012. Known for its blend of performance, reliability, and everyday usability, the CB600F quickly earned a loyal following and became a cult favourite among South African riders.
Now, with the Honda CB750 Hornet under Honda Motor Southern Africa’s belt, and the arrival of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, Honda marks it’s return to the 1000cc Naked Segment, joining Honda’s other flagship models in the lineup like the Honda Fireblade and the Honda Africa Twin. These new-generation Hornets are a bold evolution of a nameplate that has always stood for fast, fun, and fearless riding.
3. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Feature Summary:
4. Key Features
17YM Honda Fireblade-Derived Powertrain
Premium Chassis & Braking
Technology & Connectivity
Aggressive Naked Bike Styling
5. Built for South African Roads – The Naked Advantage
The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is purpose-built for the kind of riding South Africans love - spirited, dynamic, and often unpredictable. Its naked bike design offers several key advantages:
Enhanced Agility: With no bulky fairings, the bike is lighter and more responsive, ideal for navigating tight urban environments or carving through twisty mountain passes.
Improved Cooling: The exposed engine benefits from direct airflow, helping maintain optimal performance in South Africa’s warmer climates.
Unfiltered Riding Experience: Without a windscreen or aerodynamic aids, the rider is fully immersed in the ride - feeling every surge of power and every shift in the road.
Ergonomics for Control: The upright riding position and wide handlebars offer excellent control and visibility, whether commuting through city traffic or enjoying a weekend blast.
6. A Global Milestone – 500 Million Motorcycles and Counting
The launch of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP comes as Honda celebrates a historic global milestone: over 500 million motorcycles produced worldwide. This achievement reflects Honda’s enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and rider satisfaction across generations and continents.
7. How We Move You – Honda’s Global Brand Promise
At Honda, we believe in the power of the machines we build. We believe in creating experiences that move people physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP embodies our global brand slogan, “How We Move You”, by delivering a ride that’s not only powerful and precise, but also deeply personal. It’s a motorcycle that connects rider to road, machine to emotion, and performance to passion.
8. International Acclaim – MCN Awards 2025 Winner
The Honda Hornet CB1000SP has already made waves on the global stage, with Honda UK clinching top honours at the 2025 MCN Awards (Motorcycle News Awards). The CB1000SP was named Best Performance Naked and took home the coveted title of Overall Bike of the Year, reinforcing Honda’s reputation for engineering excellence and thrilling performance. This recognition highlights the CB1000SP’s impact not only in South Africa but across the international motorcycling community.
9. See It First – Honda Sunday Brunch Cruise at Zwartkops Raceway
Motorcycle enthusiasts will have the exclusive opportunity to experience the All-New Honda Hornet CB1000SP up close at the Honda Sunday Brunch Cruise, held at Zwartkops Raceway on Sunday, 28 September 2025. This lifestyle event promises a celebration of riding culture, where fans can enjoy good food, great company, and the chance to witness Honda’s latest flagship naked bike in all its glory.
10. Availability & Pricing
The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP will be available exclusively at select Honda Wing dealerships across South Africa.
KTM’s finest competition range of Enduro machinery once again carries the colors and status of the ultimate team event of the international calendar. Leave the rest for roost with the 2026 KTM EXC 6DAYS collection.
THE MISSION: The arrival of the annual 6DAYS means a historic and glorious stage for KTM’s Enduro might. For this year’s gathering of the best riders in the world and the best machinery, KTM is marking the occasion with the special edition KTM EXC 6DAYS for the model year 2026 and five refined bikes that can help make the difference against the chrono. Noumerous updates are in place to optimize performance further and provide distinctive style and aesthetics in honor of the event form the 2026 KTM EXC 6DAYS line-up. READY TO RACE infuses KTM’s Enduro engineering but the KTM 6DAYS is pure expression of the tech and trend necessary to pull away from the pack and look cool while doing so at the oldest FIM offroad contest there is.
THE MOMENT: The 2025 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations (formerly the ISDT or ISDE for International Six Days Enduro) will churn terrain around the northern city of Bergamo, Italy for a week at the end of August and KTM will again have a prominent presence in the 99th incarnation of this famous annual fixture. Italy, the UK, the USA and France have claimed the prestigious World Trophy since the turn of the decade and more KTM-equipped athletes will be probing for personal and team glory come the launch on 24 August.
THE MACHINERY: 2026 KTM EXC 6DAYS editions include the KTM 300 EXC 6DAYS (2-stroke) and KTM 250 EXC-F 6DAYS, KTM 350 EXC-F 6DAYS, KTM 450 EXC-F 6DAYS andKTM 500 EXC-F 6DAYS (4-strokes). The initial platform is the 2026 KTM Enduro range, which features several updates to the tried, tested and unbeatable technical offering across the board. The new bikes benefit from revised material and settings for the 48mm WP XACT closed cartridge forks as well as the WP XPLOR PDS shock: less weight, improved feel, increased stability for faster times. KTM has also reinforced the fueling system for all models with a new protector cap, and bolstered cooling reliability with a more resistant radiator closure. Radiator fans come as standard.
THE MODIFICATIONS: Italian territory for the upcoming 6DAYS is celebrated with a dedicated livery and blue, white, green and red colors across the bodywork, front mask, forkguards, seat (shaded blue but with factory grippy fabric) and swingarm. The 2026 KTM EXC 6DAYS motorcycles will be unmissable and their unique profile is also recognizable thanks to the orange found on the glossy frame, CNC machined triple clamps, front axle puller, chain guide, frame protectors and Supersprox stealth rear sprocket. 6DAYS branding can also be seen on the handlebars (with a specific bend), silencer and wheel rims.
More 2026 highlights include:
Further customization to augment the 2026 KTM EXC 6DAYS range can be found in the treasure trove of the renewed KTM PowerParts and PowerWear catalogs.
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and rider Iker Lecuona will bring their collaboration to a close at the end of the 2025 Superbike World Championship season.
Since joining Honda HRC in 2022, Lecuona has proved his dedication and racing spirit, working closely with his crew to steadily improve on performance and consistently fight inside the top ten. His best WorldSBK results include two podium finishes, at Assen in 2022 and at Estoril in 2024. Committed to his role as a Honda rider, Lecuona also represented the company during several MotoGP rounds, as a replacement rider, and was part of the triumphant Honda line-up at the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in 2022, riding the CBR1000RR-R SP.
Honda HRC wishes to thank Iker Lecuona for his dedication and professionalism throughout these four years together.
A new season, new objectives and new standards. Those seeking utter performance and a comprehensive expression of power, handling, proven competitiveness and an unmissable image need to look no further than the refreshed KTM SX Motocross roster for 2026. Coming to an authorized KTM dealer near you from August 2025, the peerless KTM SX range will entice every rider, every age and every level to soak up the ultimate Motocross experience and the thrill of shredding terrain.
A total of 10 models lie in store. The KTM Sportminicycles:
KTM 50 SX
KTM 50 SX FACTORY EDITION
KTM 65 SX
KTM 85 SX
The full size 2-stroke and 4-stroke spectrum:
KTM 125 SX
KTM 250 SX
KTM 300 SX
KTM 250 SX-F
KTM 350 SX-F
KTM 450 SX-F
FULL-SIZE FIREPOWER: KTM SX & SX-F MODELS LEAD THE PACK
The 2026 lineup remains on top of the podium thanks to KTM's SX philosophy of agile handling and race-winning power. Every model is equipped with class-leading electronics, refined chassis dynamics and explosive power delivery. Riders aiming for factory-level precision can unlock full adjustability with the optional Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO). Paired with the KTMconnect app, it enables fine-tuning of engine behavior, traction control, and suspension settings.
The settings and configuration of the full size KTM SXs and KTM SX-Fs come from the substantial success and learnings of competition in the FIM Motocross World Championship (wins in both MXGP and MX2 classes with the KTM 450 SX-F and KTM 250 SX-F) and the AMA Supercross and Motocross series. Depending on the market there are also options with a default noise decibel limit to adhere to FIM guidelines from the start of the 2025 calendar year. The latest model lineup is easy to detect on all models with a revitalized orange aesthetic, the principal color and graphics now also embracing a shade of purple on the tank spoilers and fork guards. The frame is powder-coated black with a matching black seat.
KTM has tweaked the radiator closure to be more standardized and for easier access on all KTM SXs. Where applicable, all fuel injection units have a new protector cap for the fuel link quick lock system that will beef-up durability and also assist with maintenance. The 2-stroke KTM SXs have an improved wiring harness routing and the adjustments of the fixing points and organization represent another effort for resistance against the elements.
THE NEXT GENERATION OF RACERS STARTS HERE
KTM’s commitment to providing the widest and highest quality platform of progression for young riders is steadfast for 2026. KTM Sportminicycles remain a cornerstone of development, giving young riders the tools to start their journey – from first laps on the electric KTM SX-E models to racing progression with the KTM 50 SX and KTM 85 SX.
Fun or first place? The 2026 KTM Sportminicycles will carry youth on their way. The KTM 50 SX and KTM 65 SX benefit from a new WP XACT AER front fork with a renewed air cartridge and sealing concept for better damping, control and overall performance. The radiator closure has been tweaked to be more standardized and for easier access same as on the bigger KTM SX models. The triple clamps for the KTM 50 SX, KTM 65 SX and KTM 85 SX now have the same 17 mm wrench size and closed screw nut format as the full size KTM SXs to add a further barrier against dirt and water intrusion. On the theme of resistance, the throttle cable assembly is less prone to kinking and deformation thanks to a new stabilization cap.
The 2026 KTM 65 SX takes the next for maximum durability with an overhauled clutch fixation system in place. The pre-coating and increased torque tightening mean a step up in terms of excellence. Running through these KTM SXs, a new laser-cut exhaust flange gasket promotes more reliability and the exhaust valve ventilation emanating from the cylinder has been redesigned in Austria with the same mission in mind. The KTM 85 SX has been given a new rear brake lever with two adjustment options for length to the brake tip. This will help in terms of set-up for different sized kids who are making the transition from the KTM 65 SX to the bigger 85 SX.
The KTM 50 SX FACTORY EDITION is for any child that is already fantasizing of checkered flags and does not tire of watching their racing heroes. The READY TO RACE KTM PowerParts components and factory team replica livery will pull them closer to the dream and create a tight link to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing stars.
KTM is excited to announce the restart of its production operations in Mattighofen on 28 July, returning to a full-time, five-day work week. This marks a significant milestone for the company and its global community of riders, dealers, and employees.
Production will kick off with the Offroad lineup, as announced last week, and will continue to roll out over the coming weeks. For detailed information on the Offroad range, visit KTM.com. Alongside the Offroad segment, KTM will resume production of its LC4 platform models, including the KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R.
KTM AG CEO Gottfried Neumeister expressed his gratitude to the entire KTM family:
“A special thank you goes to our employees, who have made this restart possible through their tremendous dedication, flexibility and team spirit over the past months. Their commitment during one of the most challenging phases has been - and continues to be - a key success factor for the company’s future development,” said Neumeister. “Restarting production gives us the stability we need to fully refocus on quality, customer proximity and further development.”
KTM also extends its sincere thanks to its dealers and partners worldwide for their patience and loyalty during this period.
In celebration of a racing legend, on 11th July, Yamaha Motor Europe has presented a unique custom-built XSR900 GP model to 3-time 500cc World Champion, Wayne Rainey in close collaboration with Yamaha Motor US.
The occasion marked Rainey's third time riding Yamaha machinery since his race career-ending accident in 1993. During that time, the racing legend has remained loyal to the Japanese manufacturer, riding nothing but Yamaha since the time of his accident.
Following the European debut of the XSR900 GP, which featured and celebrated Wayne Rainey in the launch video, Wayne was set to receive one of the first models produced. However, he and the Yamaha Motor Europe team continued to dream, contemplating how to enable Wayne to ride the motorcycle designed in the likeness of the ones he raced in the past.
Crafted with the heartfelt goal of assisting him on his journey back onto two wheels, a custom tribute has been assembled to celebrate Yamaha’s deep and historic bond with the former Grand Prix rider and current MotoAmerica President.
Blending performance with ease of use, the one-of-a-kind purpose-built XSR900 GP model features Yamaha’s all-new and innovative Y-AMT (Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission) technology, meticulously crafted by a team of engineers and designers at Yamaha Motor Europe to ensure a comfortable and confident ride. Besides the application of Y-AMT, the XSR900 GP has also been fitted with several adaptations, serving to support Rainey with a steady planted seating position.
The world-renowned XSR900 GP, inspired by Rainey’s championship-winning machines, has been modified with a black Deltabox-style frame to offer an aggressive and stealth-like aesthetic, with black wheels also added to reinforce a sleek and purposeful look, mimicking in full the aesthetics of Rainey’s trusted YZR500.
The model was officially presented to Rainey during a circuit-organised honorary event at Laguna Seca Raceway on 11–13 July; the weekend that has played host to Round 5 of the 2025 MotoAmerica championship.
A parade lap, led by the 3-time World Champion aboard the XSR900 GP and in conjunction with several riders, legends and the California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Officers, has taken place during this weekend, making for a memorable showcase of Yamaha machinery and technology.
The parade lap has marked Rainey’s first return to the historic Laguna Seca Raceway since the 1991 US Grand Prix, where he secured pole position, dominating the race, and secured victory by 6.9 seconds in front of a passionate home crowd.
A great feeling of nostalgia flooded the circuit as the racing legend returned to the asphalt yet again, at one of the most recognised circuits in not just America, but the world.
Rainey’s last public appearance on two wheels took place in 2022 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where Yamaha Motor modified his 1992 title-winning YZR500, relocating the rear brake and gear shifter to the handlebars to accommodate his individual riding needs.
With another memorable return to two wheels in 2025, the racing world and Laguna Seca crowds awaited with anticipation, eager to get another glimpse of the former 500cc rider in the saddle and back in the place that saw him lay the foundations of a generation-defining reputation.
As Yamaha Motor marks its 70th anniversary in 2025, its racing legacy is defined not just by the machines it has built but by the people and stories that have shaped its history. This is one of those stories: a race bike that links a family across three generations and unites two of Northern Ireland’s greatest sporting legends.
The connection began in the 1970s. Joey Dunlop, a young and fiercely determined Northern Irish rider, was at the beginning of a career that would eventually make him one of the greatest road racers of all time. He had caught the eye of John Rea, a passionate motorcycle racing fan from a working-class background who had built up a successful haulage firm. John saw something special in his compatriot and, keen to support young riders, decided to set up a team and sponsor him. In 1975, Dunlop joined Rea Racing and an iconic partnership was formed.
That belief was soon rewarded. In 1977, Dunlop claimed his first Isle of Man win in the Jubilee TT riding a TZ750, the production racer that dominated the era and allowed privateers to compete against factory machines. Three years later, he rode a TZ750 to a landmark victory at the 1980 Classic TT, famously beating the leading works bikes of the time. From that point, Dunlop’s legend only grew as he went on to win 26 TTs, five Formula TT World Championships, 13 North West 200s, and 24 races at the Ulster Grand Prix to cement himself as one of the all-time greats in road racing.
But Dunlop’s influence extended far beyond the racetrack. His humanitarian work, personally delivering aid to hospitals and orphanages across Eastern Europe, revealed a humble man who left a lasting impression on everyone who met him, including John’s grandson, Jonathan Rea, a future six-time FIM Superbike World Champion....
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