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Oscar winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Oscar-winning musician and The Commitments actor Glen Hansard has died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
Latest New Bikes News
Honda's new retro single could be headed for Europe, just with a different name
Honda has unveiled its all-new CB500 in India, but all the signs point to the retro roadster eventually becoming a GB500S for European and UK riders.
Latest Industry News
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
The EU has made recycled plastics mandatory for new cars from 2032. Motorcycles are exempt for now, but Honda's early adoption suggests the industry may already know what’s coming.
Latest Viral News
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
Videos
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
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Oscar winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Oscar-winning musician and The Commitments actor Glen Hansard has died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
Royal Enfield confirms electric motorcycle expansion plans
Royal Enfield has revealed more details about its plans going forward, which include a broader range of electric motorcycles, with ICE models remaining the company’s core focus.
The last of the Z50 interceptors... a piece of history!
This Honda Z50J has been transformed into the tiniest Mad Max tribute bike you'll ever see, complete with fairing, police lights and enough attitude to shame bikes 20 times its size.
Maria Costello’s TT recovery “like nothing I’ve faced before”
Maria Costello has provided a heartfelt update as part of her continued recovery from an accident at the 2026 Isle of Man TT.
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
The EU has made recycled plastics mandatory for new cars from 2032. Motorcycles are exempt for now, but Honda's early adoption suggests the industry may already know what’s coming.
Sena's new budget Bluetooth intercom promises 27-hour battery life
Sena has launched the new Vortex Bluetooth intercom, a two-rider system with 1.2km range, wireless charging and prices starting at £139.
MotoGP star evokes childhood memories with special Yamaha R1
Toprak Razgatlioglu has spent a portion of the MotoGP summer break riding a special Yamaha R1, which is a bike he’s kept in memory of his father.
Honda's new retro single could be headed for Europe, just with a different name
Honda has unveiled its all-new CB500 in India, but all the signs point to the retro roadster eventually becoming a GB500S for European and UK riders.
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
The British Motorcyclists Federation has launched a nationwide rider survey to help shape its future campaigning, with one respondent set to win a £200 SportsBikeShop voucher.
Disabled motorcyclist reveals how a Gold Wing kept him riding
75-year-old motorcyclist Max Jones shares his incredible journey, which includes riding a converted Honda Gold Wing trike, complete with a wheelchair, across the UK and Europe.
Honda reveals new colours across three 750cc models
Honda has revealed its first 2027 colour updates to its road-going range, which includes a fresh coat for the NC750X, X-ADV and Forza 750.
Barcelona is making roads work for motorcycles. Britain's councils should take note.
Barcelona is introducing practical measures to improve motorcycle safety and traffic flow, raising the question of why UK cities continue to overlook riders.
Lack of designated motorcycle parking spaces in the UK finally addressed
Local councils have finally taken action after a damning report in 2025 revealed a staggeringly low amount of designated motorcycle parking spaces in the UK.
From oil traps to death threats, Europe's anti-biker problem is getting worse
Police in Germany are investigating after explicit death threats were painted onto popular motorcycle roads, the latest in a worrying string of anti-rider incidents across Europe.
Fit for The King: Elvis Presley's claimed Honda goes under the hammer
A 1964 Honda CL72 Scrambler believed to have been owned by Elvis Presley is heading to auction, complete with Hollywood links and supporting paperwork.
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
The administrators behind SuperBike Factory have revealed why the business collapsed, confirming that attempts to sell the company failed before 273 employees were made redundant.
New lightweight trail bikes land from Honda
Honda India has just pulled the wraps off a new XR300L and XR300 Rally, although there is no mention yet of whether they’ll make it out of Asia.
Honda launches all-new test ride initiative with big prizes
Honda has revealed a new test ride scheme that could see customers win major prizes as long as they buy one of the eligible models before October 5.
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
Ducati sale speculation has taken another twist after unions have reportedly questioned Volkswagen's plans, while an anonymous insider claims a formal offer has already been submitted.
The new S1000 RR has been spotted
Just a few days on from the Concept RR being published in trademark filings, it seems like the actual 2027 BMW S1000 RR has been spotted undergoing track testing.
This new Ruroc helmet FINALLY ditches the one feature nobody likes
Ruroc has revealed its newest addition to the company’s flagship racing range in the form of a limited-edition AT4 Track Verde helmet, which blends premium safety standards with a track-optimised carbon shell.
Ride or hike! Helmet maker LS2 launches new dual-purpose footwear
Whether you’re planning to spend your summer and autumn hiking or motorcycle riding, LS2 has a new boot that can take care of both disciplines.
New Viper V10 owner reveals first thoughts after Allen Millyard sale
Allen Millyard, together with the new owner of his custom-built Viper V10 motorcycle, have been speaking for the first time since the bike’s incredible change of ownership at the National Motorcycle Museum, in Solihull.
Customers can save big on Kawasaki’s world title-winning motocross bike
Customers can now save £500 on any Kawasaki KX450 model, which is the same machine that powered Romain Febvre to the 2025 MXGP world title.