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Harley-Davidson doesn’t do small headlines. When Milwaukee sneezes, the entire motorcycle world reaches for a tissue and checks its bank balance. February 2026 brought the latest jolt:

A year and a bit into what was supposed to be a dream motorcycle adventure, British travellers Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been handed 10-year prison sentences in Iran, a development that brings a sobering new chapter to one of the most talked-about overland travel detentions in recent memory.

On paper, the modern era looks faster, safer, and more professional. Lap records fall, machines are more reliable, and riders arrive better prepared than ever. Yet paradoxically, winning the TT today is harder than at any point in its history — and the numbers quietly prove it.

Success at the Isle of Man TT is measured very differently to any other form of motorcycle racing. This is not a championship built on points accumulation or consistency across tidy circuits. The TT rewards memory, nerve, adaptability, mechanical sympathy, and the rare ability to ride at the absolute limit while leaving just enough margin to come home.

Ducati’s centenary message leans into this emotional connection as much as racing — describing unforgettable moments on track, on road, within the company, and among fans worldwide.