Collector Watch – November 2026
November 2026 Collector Watch: Ducati Monster 900, Yamaha SR500, Kawasaki W650, BMW R80 GS, Honda Africa Twin and Ténéré—where originality meets asking-price ambition.
Phil |
Riding Culture
Collector Watch – November 2026
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Motorcycling in Montenegro: Speed Limits, Tolls & Road Rules (2026 Guide)
Motorcycling in Montenegro: speed limits, tolls, road hazards and the now-expired 2026 Kotor–Njeguši/Lovćen seasonal restrictions, with the official June order clarified.
Philippe Hänni |
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Why Historic Racing Motorcycles Still Belong on the Track
The Schottenring Historic Grand Prix returns on 15–16 August 2026. Its real value is not nostalgia: it is the chance to see old racing motorcycles doing the job they were...
Phil |
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Yamaha XT600 Buyer's Guide: Why the XT600 Is Still One of the Greatest Adventure Bikes Ever Built
A complete buyer's guide to the Yamaha XT600 — the adventure bike that defined a generation and still holds its own on any terrain.
Philippe Hänni |
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Built to Race, Not to Gather Dust: Switzerland’s Vintage Motorcycle Revival
Swiss Moto and the FHRM are building a new future for old racing motorcycles. The 2027 Vintage Championship could be exactly what the scene needs.
Philippe Hänni |
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Classic TT 2026: Why Historic Racing Is More Than Nostalgia
The Classic TT puts historic machinery back onto the Isle of Man Mountain Course with some of road racing’s biggest names. In 2026, six classes and a John McGuinness tribute...
Phil |
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The Norton Pavilion: Can Motorcycle Retail Keep Its Soul?
Norton’s new Foster + Partners retail concept treats motorcycles less like stock and more like objects worth staging. The interesting question is whether modern retail can strengthen heritage without turning...
Phil |
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Motorcycling Switzerland in August 2026: Roadworks and Routes to Watch
August is prime riding season in Switzerland — and also peak construction and holiday traffic. These are the roadworks and restrictions riders should know about before heading across the country...
Phil |
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Motorcycling in Slovenia: Speed Limits, E-Vignette, Alcohol Rules & Traffic Laws (2026 Guide)
Motorcycling in Slovenia in 2026: speed limits, class-1 e-vignettes, the H5/H6 exception and Predel–Bovec roadworks near Kluže through December.
Philippe Hänni |
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The FIVA World Motorcycle Rally Is Coming to Switzerland in 2027
After a four-day celebration of historic motorcycles in South Bohemia, FIVA has confirmed that its World Motorcycle Rally will head to the Swiss mountains at the end of August 2027.
Philippe Hänni |
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Horizons Unlimited Switzerland 2026: Where Overland Riders Meet
From 20 to 23 August 2026, the overland community gathers in Meierskappel for four days of travel stories, workshops, ride-outs and practical knowledge.
Philippe Hänni |
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Motor Racing Returns to Switzerland: What the New Rules Mean for Motorcycles
From 1 July 2026, closed-circuit racing can once again be authorised in Switzerland. Here is what changed, what did not, and why motorcycle culture should pay attention.
Philippe Hänni |
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Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled at 60,000 km: What Broke, What Didn’t and the Road to 100,000
An honest 60,000 km update on my Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled after four trips to Morocco, repeated rides through neighbouring countries and one journey to Nordkapp and back—covering reliability, irregular...
Philippe Hänni |
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Older Classics Kemptthal 2026: Thirty Years on the Road
On 9 August 2026, veteran vehicles return to Motorworld Manufaktur Region Zürich for a relaxed gathering open to classics on two, three and more wheels.
Philippe Hänni |
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Collector Watch – August 2026
August 2026 Collector Watch: Ducati Monster 900, Kawasaki W650, Honda Africa Twin and Yamaha XT600 lead a Swiss market where originality matters more than hype.
Phil |
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Swiss Motorcycle Price Index – August 2026
The August 2026 Swiss Motorcycle Price Index tracks current asking prices for the SR400, Monster 900, W650, R1150 GS, XT600, Africa Twin and other modern classics.
Phil |
