Motorcycle News Recap: Week Ending 3rd May ’26 – New Bikes, Events & More!

What’s REALLY Happening in the Modern Classic Motorcycle World Right Now – w/e 3rd May 2026

🏍️ Welcome to our weekly motorcycle news recap for the week ending 3rd May ’26, where we cover the latest updates in the motorcycle industry, including new motorcycle models and modern classic motorcycles that are making waves. 🏍️

🏍️ Stay up-to-date with the latest in the world of modern classic motorcycles! In this week’s MCM News roundup, we cover exciting new bikes, upcoming events, and important industry announcements. 🏍️

Catch up on the latest motorcycle news, including updates from Ace Cafe London’s Italian Bike Day and a strategic collaboration between MV Agusta and ABT, impacting the motorcycle industry. We also provide a motovlog look at the DJI Mic Mini 2, perfect for fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. A big thank you to our channel members and donors for supporting our content on motorcycles and the biker community!

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 🏍️ 67% There — Help Me Go the Final Mile
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/the-distinguished-gentlemans-ride-%f0%9f%8f%8d%ef%b8%8f-67-there-help-me-go-the-final-mile/

Ace Cafe London: Italian Bike Day with IMOC
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ace-cafe-london-italian-bike-day-with-imoc/

Harley-Davidson Announces 2026 Events Calendar For UK & Ireland And Beyond
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/harley-davidson-announces-2026-events-calendar-for-uk-ireland-and-beyond

Acerbis Introduces New Urban Mobility Solutions
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/acerbis-introduces-new-urban-mobility-solutions/

Ride for your Mind with Richa
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ride-for-your-mind-with-richa/

MV Agusta Brutale 800 Introduces Nero Carbonio as a New Premium Livery
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/mv-agusta-brutale-800-introduces-nero-carbonio-as-a-new-premium-livery/

Win A Quad Lock Mount, Case & Vibration Dampener

Win a Quad Lock Mount, Case & Vibration Dampener

BMW Motorrad celebrates 50 years of BMW Helmets
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/bmw-motorrad-celebrates-50-years-of-bmw-helmets/

RICHA – When Rain Does Not Stop Play
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/richa-when-rain-does-not-stop-play/

Motovlogging: DJI Mic Mini 2 Delivers Upleveled Audio and All-In-One Storage
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/dji-mic-mini-2-delivers-upleveled-audio-and-all-in-one-storage/

Records Rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic Motorcycle Show
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/records-rewritten-at-bonhams-stafford-sale-at-the-international-classic-motorcycle-show/

Can the DJI Neo 2 Keep Up? | Triumph Bonneville T120 Black First Ride
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QYc5oOBdtLM

Beyond the Bike: Developing the Honda WN7’s Character
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/beyond-the-bike-developing-the-honda-wn7s-character/

Launch of the CHIGEE SR-1 Millimeter-Wave Radar
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/launch-of-the-chigee-sr-1-millimeter-wave-radar/

Indian Motorcycle UK announces Indian Motorcycle Yorkshire
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/indian-motorcycle-uk-announces-indian-motorcycle-yorkshire/

New riderwear from Oxford: Arizona Air 2.0. In stock now!
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/new-riderwear-from-oxford-arizona-air-2-0-in-stock-now/

Our Subjective Top 10 Higher-Capacity Modern Classic Motorcycles (UK – 2026)
Learn More here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/our-subjective-top-10-higher-capacity-modern-classic-motorcycles-uk-2026

Ace Cafe London: BMW Bike Day
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ace-cafe-london-bmw-bike-day/

MV Agusta and ABT Announce Strategic Collaboration
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/mv-agusta-and-abt-announce-strategic-collaboration/

Blacksheep Power One Electric Motorcycle to Star at Bike Shed Moto Show 2026
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/blacksheep-power-one-electric-motorcycle-to-star-at-bike-shed-moto-show-2026/

Mind-Blowing Mini-Classics: Top 10 UK Motorcycles under 650cc for 2026
Learn More here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/our-subjective-top-10-smaller-capacity-modern-classic-motorcycles-uk-2026

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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.

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