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∟ 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. Image © American Sport Touring.

BMW Recalls Certain 2026 R 1300 RTs

BMW recalls three (yes only 3) 2026 R 1300 RTs to replace cardan shafts that may not have been properly hardened, risking loss of drive power.

∟ The 2026 Kawasaki sport touring lineup is sure to move you. Image courtesy of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Kawasaki refines its sport-touring lineup for 2026 with updated H2 SX SE, 1100 SX, and Versys 650 models blending power, comfort, and technology.

∟ The MD1000 brings Hiplok’s award-winning anti-angle grinder technology to a disc lock for the first time. Image courtesy of Hiplok.

Hiplok expands its motorcycle security lineup with two new compact disc locks, offering top-tier protection for sport touring riders.

∟ Suzuki introduces the 2026 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+. Image © American Sport Touring.

Suzuki updates the 2026 GSX-S1000GT+ with new Pearl Vigor Blue and Pearl Brilliant White colors, while keeping proven sport-touring features.

∟ The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS defines performance touring. Photo courtesy of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

Ducati debuts the 2026 Multistrada V4 RS, blending supersport power with long-distance comfort defining state of the art performance touring.

∟ KTM 1390 Super Duke GT delayed until 2027. Image courtesy of KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH.

KTM delays many next-gen models to 2026, and pushes the 1390 Super Duke GT to 2027 amid reorganization and a renewed focus on readiness.