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This year saw the new pope, the American Leo XIV, presented with a specially modified R 18 Transcontinental by German manufacturer BMW. In 2012 the German Pope, Benedict XVI, had to settle for a couple of Harley-Davidson gas tanks to launch the MoCo ' s upcoming 110th anniversary. The idea was that he ' d sign them, with Harley then putting them on a pair of bikes that it would auction off. Following Benedict ' s retirement, one of the bikes was subsequently presented to his successor Francis in 2013, so all the German Pope got from the American manufacturer in return for participating in a cheap and cheesy publicity stunt was diddly-squat.
Royal Enfield sold more than 100,000 bikes in September, shattering previous sales records. In total it sold 124,328 motorcycles in September 2025 alone. For context, that was up from 86,978 bikes in September 2024- up by + 43 %. India accounted for 113,573 of those sales, compared to 79,325 in September 2024. Exports also increased dramatically, with 10,755 bikes shipped overseas versus 7,653 the year before.
Co-founded by Joe D ' Ercole, Brisbane, Australia-based electric bike maker Benzina Zero( Italian for ' zero petrol ') has appointed Spanish firm Torrot as its European distributor. For Torrot, CEO Mark Franklin says that " there is considerable synergy between our two companies and by combining the strengths of the two brands we aim to leverage the market power of our extensive dealer network;" www. benzinazero. com, www. torrot. com
AIROH GP 800- FIM Racing # 1 and ECE 2206 approved
After its preview at EICMA last year, AIROH ' s GP 800 FIM Racing # 1 fullface has had more than a year of racing experience. It has been worn in 2025 by the brand ' s official riders – David Alonso, Moto2 rider and reigning Moto3 champion( the title won using this helmet), Andrea Mantovani, the current MotoE leader( as of mid-September 2025), Héctor Garzó, the MotoE reigning champion, Maria Herrera and Alessio Finello. " Designed from the beginning in synergy with technicians working in the racing world and developed with the direct input from AIROH riders who tested and optimised it race after race, the GP 800 FIM Racing # 1 is a helmet that was born from the track with the aim of meeting the needs of professional riders and transferring this experience to the most demanding motorcyclists. " The design is bold, aggressive and aerodynamically accurate in every detail. The shell is made in Carbon UD 12K and is double homologated( FIM Racing # 1 and ECE 2206) and provides a helmet that offers the ultimate in safety and lightness." The rear spoiler increases stability and aerodynamics, the bevelled chin guard improves rider integration in the racing position, and the wide-view visor, both vertical and perimeter, feature a safety lock that helps keep the view stable even at higher speeds. The advanced ventilation system and internal air recirculation ensure comfort even during the most intense moments of the race.
Available in three shells, two colour variants and a wide range of sizes, " GP 800 FIM Racing # 1 is the result of what we mean with the claim ' from the track to the road.' In fact, the helmet was optimized by collecting input from our riders, working with them, sharing feedback and development," says Antonio Locatelli, AIROH founder and CEO. From a technological point of view, GP 800 FIM Racing # 1 " represents AIROH excellence," says Antonio. The AMLS system( AIROH Magnetic Lining System), with magnetic attachment of the crown padding, simplifies daily use without sacrificing lightness. The ASN system( AIROH Sliding Net) improves ventilation and comfort, and the AEFR system( AIROH Emergency Fast Release) allows quick removal of the cheek pads quick removal in case of emergency. " The helmet is also prepared for the installation of AWC 2 and AWC 4 communication systems, a detail that expands its versatility off track." www. airoh. com