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Another reason to commute by motorcycle? This UK parking tax doesn't apply to PTWs
Motorcycles are exempt from the UK's Workplace Parking Levy, meaning riders avoid a commuter charge affecting workplace car parking. Here's what every biker should know.
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
August is the deadliest month for rural road collisions. Here's why bikers should take notice.
03/08/26
Latest New Bikes News
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
BSA Motorcycles has refreshed its popular Bantam 350 in the lightest way possible with a new Mist Green colourway.
Latest Industry News
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
The European Parliament has launched a new cross-party Motorcycling MEP Club, giving riders a dedicated voice as new transport and environmental laws continue to emerge.
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?
All Motorcycle News
Another reason to commute by motorcycle? This UK parking tax doesn't apply to PTWs
Motorcycles are exempt from the UK's Workplace Parking Levy, meaning riders avoid a commuter charge affecting workplace car parking. Here's what every biker should know.
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
The European Parliament has launched a new cross-party Motorcycling MEP Club, giving riders a dedicated voice as new transport and environmental laws continue to emerge.
Rider seriously injured in suspected targeted attack on M74
A 63-year-old motorcyclist remains in hospital after what Police Scotland believes was a targeted attack on a group of bikers on the M74 near Lesmahagow.
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
BSA Motorcycles has refreshed its popular Bantam 350 in the lightest way possible with a new Mist Green colourway.
Sidecar racer reveals permanent injuries from Isle of Man TT crash
Sidecar racer and passenger, Shaun Parker, has revealed the extent of his Isle of Man TT injuries, which include permanent damage to his left eye.
Stark claims to have the “best-selling enduro motorcycle” as revenue grows
Stark Future has reported huge revenue growth for the first half of 2026, while also claiming to have the “best-selling enduro motorcycle in the world”.
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
Indian Motorcycle is set to reduce its 2027 Scout line-up in a big way, according to reports out of the US.
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
Harley-Davidson-backed LiveWire was warned its shares had slipped below NYSE listing requirements, but within days the stock had climbed back above $2.
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
Patritalia has issued a fresh statement insisting its €2.5bn bid for Ducati is genuine, while sharing AI-generated race bike concepts and promising an all-Italian Ducati racing line-up.
Kawasaki’s first off-road adventure bike since the 1990s gains new offers
For the second time this summer, Kawasaki has revealed fresh offers across the standard KLE500 and SE models, including a new zero per cent finance rate.
August is the deadliest month for rural road collisions. Here's why bikers should take notice.
As August gets underway, Britain's motorcyclists are heading into what statistics suggest is the most dangerous month of the year for crashes on rural roads.
Skyfall tops Britain's best bike movie scenes. We'd argue there's a debate to be had.
New research names Skyfall's Istanbul chase the greatest motorcycle movie scene of the 21st century. But are Bond fans overlooking some true classics?
HJC launches limited-edition helmet inspired by MotoGP star
HJC’s growing collection of Fabio Quartararo replicas has continued with one of the most funky concepts to date.
Touratech launches new adventure-based helmet that focuses on four key areas
Touratech has launched a new £640 adventure-based motorcycle helmet, which focuses on four key areas, including its overall weight and strength.
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
British motorcycle maker AJS has revealed two small-capacity adventure bikes that are set to reach dealerships in September.
UN puts motorcyclists at the heart of new road safety plan
Motorcyclists have become a key part of the United Nations' latest global road safety strategy, with governments urged to improve infrastructure, rider training and protective equipment in a bid to halve road deaths by the end of the decade.
Huge number of BMW S1000 RR superbikes could be faulty
Over 16,000 BMW S1000 RR bikes are being recalled in the US due to a possible fault with the electrical system, with more models potentially suffering the same issue globally.
First Harley-Davidson cafe racer since the 1970s moves closer
Harley-Davidson has filed trademarks for two new models that could represent a huge shift for the company, if they reach production.
Missed out first time? Ruroc's £475 Gold Chrome helmet is back
The hand-finished Ruroc AT4.0 Carbon Gold Chrome helmet sold out on launch, but it's now back on sale for £475.
No Limits Trackdays rider dies after incident at Mugello
No Limits Trackdays has issued a statement after a rider tragically died following an incident at the Mugello circuit, in Italy.
KTM CEO confirms 790 and 490 RC supersport models
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s MotoGP influence will lead to an expanded road-legal supersport line-up.
Research shows seaside motorcycle parking is a postcode lottery
New research claims riders are being left confused by inconsistent parking rules across the UK's favourite seaside towns.
MCL26 Show and Shine puts visitors’ bikes in the spotlight
The new Show and Shine feature will debut at MCL26, giving visitors the chance to show off their wheels, with one bike going on to be crowned MCL Best in Show Trophy.
Global rollout of Royal Enfield Flying Flea edges closer
Royal Enfield has opened several dedicated Flying Flea facilities in India as part of a phased rollout of the company’s first electric motorcycle.