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Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
Volkswagen's biggest-ever restructuring has revived talk of Ducati changing hands, with advisers reportedly urging the German giant to cash in on one of its most valuable brands.
Latest New Bikes News
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
Moto Guzzi is preparing to launch into the lightweight A2 segment, with a bike that marks a significant break in tradition for the Noale brand.
Latest Industry News
Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
Volkswagen's biggest-ever restructuring has revived talk of Ducati changing hands, with advisers reportedly urging the German giant to cash in on one of its most valuable brands.
Latest Viral News
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Videos
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?
The World's First Ever Self-Balancing Bike Is Here.. But Do We Need It?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
One Of These Bikes Clearly Comes Out On Top: Triumph Tracker and Thruxton 400 Tested
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
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Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
Volkswagen's biggest-ever restructuring has revived talk of Ducati changing hands, with advisers reportedly urging the German giant to cash in on one of its most valuable brands.
Custom bike show takes centre stage at Harley’s H.O.G Rally
Harley-Davidson has revealed the award winners from its Custom Motorcycle Show at the European H.O.G Rally in Cascais, Portugal.
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
Moto Guzzi is preparing to launch into the lightweight A2 segment, with a bike that marks a significant break in tradition for the Noale brand.
Supercar, or superbike? Sanrivatti wants to blend the two
A Dutch hypercar start-up is taking inspiration from superbikes, claiming a radical new driving position could transform the way performance cars feel.
Forget aluminium – this breakthrough alloy could reshape the future of motorcycles
A team of engineers has created a world-first alloy with an atomically ordered internal structure, delivering exceptional strength without sacrificing toughness – a breakthrough that could one day influence everything from motorcycle frames to engines.
Extremely rare and still-in-crate: 2021 Aprilia Tuono X goes up for sale
One of the most exclusive hypernaked motorcycles in the world, the Aprilia Tuono X, has popped up for auction in Canada.
Steve McQueen's forgotten Harley-Davidson resurfaces after 46 years
A 1931 Harley-Davidson VL once owned by Steve McQueen has changed hands for $75,000 after attracting strong interest on Bring a Trailer, despite being sold as a non-running restoration project.
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
Vespa has launched the all-new Edizione Ottantesimo in limited numbers, which is based on the company’s GTS 310 scooter.
Brit wins Triumph’s one-off Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition
Triumph has confirmed Michael Swanwick as the winner of its Gentlefolk Prize, which sees him land the company’s special Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition motorcycle.
Motocross bikes are loud – this MX helmet is might be louder
Cardo has unveiled the Venture, a motocross and off-road helmet with fully integrated mesh communication technology, JBL audio, group intercom functionality and Leatt's safety credentials.
Stark introduces traction control to selected models
Stark has revealed a new update for all Varg Alpha owners, who will now benefit from traction control without the need to visit a dealership.
Sena takes aim at bulky helmet comms with new Spider X Slim intercom
Sena has unveiled the new Spider X Slim, a Mesh-equipped motorcycle intercom that uses a separate battery pack to reduce bulk on the side of the helmet while retaining up to 11 hours of talk time.
Maria Costello provides recovery update following TT crash
Maria Costello has provided an update on her recovery, after the former TT podium finisher was left paralysed by an accident at the 2026 Isle of Man TT.
Allen Millyard’s most significant motorcycle goes up for sale
A piece of history could be yours at next month’s H&H auction at the National Motorcycle Museum, with Allen Millyard’s famous Viper V10 motorcycle set to go under the hammer.
Ducati DesertX gains a serious capacity increase
SW-Motech has added a new hard luggage set to its range, which has been made exclusively for Ducati’s DesertX adventure bike.
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
The first Norton Atlas has rolled off the production line at TVS's Hosur factory in India, marking the next step in the brand's return to the adventure bike market ahead of its official launch next month.
£10,000 could be yours for simply test riding any Yamaha
Fancy riding a Yamaha motorcycle of your choice, and winning £10,000? Well, that’s now possible thanks to a new scheme from the Japanese company.
Would you trust your helmet to decide when you're too tired to ride?
A newly published Polaris patent describes a helmet that can monitor a rider's condition and communicate directly with the vehicle, potentially allowing the bike to know when its rider is becoming too tired to carry on.
Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
Riding in hot weather isn't just uncomfortable; it can affect concentration, reactions and decision-making. These simple tips will help keep you safe when the temperature rises.
Richard Hammond reveals special Royal Enfield commemoration
Richard Hammond has teamed up with Royal Enfield by unveiling a special ‘World Origin Site’ plaque to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary.
Harley-Davidson announces 2027 European H.O.G Rally plans
Harley-Davidson is taking the 2027 European H.O.G Rally back to Biograd na Moru, Croatia, for the first time since 2014.
Six custom Harleys, six creators, one winner as Custom Clash goes live
Harley-Davidson has revealed the six motorcycles competing in its new Creators Custom Clash build-off, with creators from across Europe transforming stock bikes into one-off customs.
New Ride Right campaign aims to keep green lanes and off-road riding open
The ACU, TRF, MCIA and NMC have launched Ride Right, a new campaign targeting illegal riding and helping protect the future of legal trail riding and off-road motorcycling in the UK.
UK biker caught doing unthinkable speed
A motorcyclist in the UK was caught doing over 160mph, which is the highest speeding offence recorded by West Mercia Police in the last five years.