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Motorcycles Officially Excluded from Pikes Peak International Hillclimb

After two years of deliberation, motorcycles have been officially excluded from competing in the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb

London ULEZ based motorcycle scrappage scheme receives £5 million boost

Ahead of the ULEZ area expanding in October 2021, the London ULEZ motorcycle scrappage scheme receives a £5 million funding boost.

Andy Carlile takes a Yamaha R1 around a wet Nurburgring for a stonking fast lap

If there’s one thing you need to watch today, it’s this Yamaha R1 flying around the Nurburgring in soaking conditions by Andy Carlile & Bridge To Gantry.

Vehicles sold in EU & UK from 2022 to be fitted with automatic speed limiters

Despite Brexit, UK is to adopt the same EU mandated ‘ISA’ speed limiters in new vehicles sold in 2022 onwards. Are motorcycles exempt from this?

E-bike company Delfast resurrect Soviet era Dnepr motorcycle as electric racer

To be run at Bonneville Speed Week 2021, Delfast resurrect an electric version of Ukrainian DNEPR motorcycle hoping for a new speed record.

New Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special with hand-painted Arctic Blast finish

In a limited 500 run, Harley-Davidson reveals their new handcrafted Street Glide Special Factory Custom with Arctic Blast from Gunslinger Custom Paint.

It’s happened again… e-scooter rider seen cruising along M42 motorway

Reckless e-scooter rider seen riding on the hard shoulder of the M42 motorway near Solihull, Birmingham. This seems to happen a bit too often!

Top 10 A2 motorcycles | The MADDEST motorcycles you can ride with an A2 licence!

They may be restricted to 47bhp, but these A2 compliant motorcycles certainly aren’t restricted on outright fun factor…! Here's our top 10 for 2021.

The Yamaha R9 is (probably) on its way... and maybe an R2 as well

Yamaha has submitted trademark applications for the R9 and the R2 in the clearest indication yet that it is on a mission to broaden its sportsbike range

UK Motorcycle Sales | Dip for July but Triumph, Royal Enfield fly high

Sales of motorcycles in the UK for July 2021 dipped by 11.6%, but there was reason to celebrate for Triumph thanks to the popular Trident 660

Yamaha is working on a noise-generator called ‘Alive’ for its electric vehicles

If there’s one thing that new electric riders may miss from their two wheels, it’s the evocative noise. Yamaha is next to bring their solution out.

Two plucky adventurers ride Lands End to John o’Groats on two Triumph Tiger 900s

Episode 1 of the 1000 mile Lands End to John o’Groats motorcycle adventure, with Toad & Alex riding the Lands End leg and chatting with Victoria Pendleton!

Husqvarna 901 Norden reveals more of itself ahead of official launch

More covers come off the Husqvarna 901 Norden ahead of its launch as the Swedish firm bids for a slice of the lucrative adventure market pie

Scott Redding proposes to girlfriend… on the WorldSBK podium (she said yes)

Scott Redding marks his return to the top of the WorldSBK podium by using it as the stage for proposing to his girlfriend in front of everyone!

Does this Kawasaki Adaptive concept hint at an upcoming dual-sport model?

The Kawasaki Adaptive design study isn't being earmarked for production says Kawasaki... but it could hint at a future design direction for the firm

2022 Yamaha R3 reveals more of its quirky R7-inspired face

Following on from the Yamaha R125, the Yamaha R3 is the latest upcoming pint-size sportsbike to show its R7-inspired face in these spy shots

Dan Linfoot launches motorcycle experience company - Woodcote Events

BSB racer Dan Linfoot and motorcycle events professional Gareth Bright have launched Woodcote Events, a premium motorcycle experience company

Could the Zontes 350GK be yet another important Chinese motorcycle? New renders!

New renders show the upcoming Zontes 350GK as a single-cylinder scrambler that promises to be a serious contender for the KTM & Husqvarna range.

Piaggio Group motorcycles to feature 4D radar by 2022

Future Piaggio Group motorcycles will come quipped with advanced 4D radar assistance, opening the door to radar-guided cruise control and more

Falklands Veteran Simon Weston CBE rides Triumph Trike

The Triumph Bonneville Trike was modified for Simon Weston by Norman Hyde after a crowdfunding appeal was set up for the Falklands hero

Piaggio post record first half results for 2021 - sales are up 36.5%!

With total sales volumes up 36.5% as the first half of 2021 comes to a close, the Piaggio Group are enjoying positive post-lockdown growth.

How are your motorcycle riding skills? The MCIA wants to know with this survey

New survey from the MCIA to find out how you rate your riding skills, and whether you’d consider some additional training. 

Dynamoto Motorcycle Stand allows movement in all directions

Dynamoto Motorcycle Stands feature innovative wheels that move forwards and backwards and side to side

Royal Enfield Himalayan ‘411’ could be a new ‘tour’ edition

A more road oriented version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan has been snapped on the road in India undergoing testing

Fuel rockets to its highest price in UK for eight years

Fuel in the UK is now more expensive than at any other time in the last eight years as the cost per litre moves to within 7p of the all-time record