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Suzuki celebrates 50 years in Germany with two special edition models
Suzuki has launched a pair of special edition nakeds restricted to just 50 units each, to celebrate the Japanese company’s 50th anniversary in Germany.
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Suzuki celebrates 50 years in Germany with two special edition models
Suzuki has launched a pair of special edition nakeds restricted to just 50 units each, to celebrate the Japanese company’s 50th anniversary in Germany.
Latest Industry News
Big American motorcycles are about to get more expensive in Canada
Canada is introducing a 50 per cent tariff on US-built motorcycles with engines larger than 800cc, affecting Harley-Davidson and Indian.
Latest Viral News
“I did not stamp on him”: Speedway racer clears up confusing video footage
Speedway racer Chris ‘Bomber’ Harris has responded to online allegations suggesting he stamped on a competitor following a post-race scuffle.
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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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Suzuki celebrates 50 years in Germany with two special edition models
Suzuki has launched a pair of special edition nakeds restricted to just 50 units each, to celebrate the Japanese company’s 50th anniversary in Germany.
New Viper V10 owner rides the iconic motorcycle for the first time
Tim Whittaker has ridden the iconic Viper V10 motorcycle for the first time, with the help of the bike’s previous owner, Allen Millyard.
Big American motorcycles are about to get more expensive in Canada
Canada is introducing a 50 per cent tariff on US-built motorcycles with engines larger than 800cc, affecting Harley-Davidson and Indian.
Could Ai help you pass your bike test? Phoenix Motorcycle Training thinks it can
Phoenix Motorcycle Training has launched a new AI coach designed to help learner riders tackle test nerves, confidence issues and common riding worries.
“I’ll come up smiling in February”: Henry Cole reveals gut cancer treatment
The Motorbike Show presenter Henry Cole says he will “come up smiling in February”, after revealing he has gut cancer.
QJ could be gunning for Honda and Yamaha, with new 900cc super-scoot
The adventure scooter segment could have a new challenger in 2027, as QJ Motor is reported to be working on a new adventure scooter.
Customers can now save money on Royal Enfield’s new Guerrilla 450 Apex
Royal Enfield is offering customers a new zero per cent finance offer across its complete Guerrilla 450 range, including the recently introduced Apex variant.
“Think you’ll miss a clutch lever?” KTM AMT Challenge announced
KTM is asking riders to take part in the AMT Challenge, giving you the chance to try out its automated manual transmission for yourself.
New Tiger 1200 is hiding in plain sight, as Dakar legend begins RTW trip on one!
Sam Sunderland has begun his attempt, but the bigger story is the bike he's riding, as it appears to be a new-generation 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200.
DVSA is testing motorcycle helmets already on sale in the UK. Here’s how the new programme works
The DVSA is launching a new motorcycle helmet testing programme alongside SHARP, but the two schemes have very different jobs.
Honda's V3 could soon have a five-cylinder rival from ZXMoto
ZXMoto CEO Zhang Xue is working on a 1,000cc five-cylinder superbike and wants it racing by 2028
BMW teases near-production-ready R20 in new video series
BMW’s R20 Concept appears to be edging closer to production, with a new video revealing revised exhaust, brakes and intake arrangements.
Triumph’s off-road racing story gets four-part documentary series
The new ALL IN series charts Triumph’s move into off-road racing, from its initial plans to championship competition.
Ducati's 2027 cycling range includes the Monoscocca road bike, GraviaX gravel bike and two new e-enduro models.
Ducati is pedalling its new-for-2027 cycling range, with new road, gravel and e-enduro bikes joining its growing bicycle operation.
Indian Pursuit rider covers more than 200,000 miles in 12 months while raising $150,000 for charity
Patrick Cornell rode 201,901 miles on his Indian Pursuit, setting four world records and raising $150,000 for the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation.
Moto Guzzi launches 105th Anniversary editions across four models
Moto Guzzi is celebrating 105 years with special-edition versions of the Stelvio, V100 Mandello, V85 Strada and V7 Stone, available from October 2026.
“Astronauts are better motorcyclists than comedians”: John Bishop speaks out following bike crash
John Bishop has broken his ankle in a motorcycle crash while riding with astronaut Tim Peake, forcing him to pull out of Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity bike ride.
Harley-Davidson has gone from making motorcycles to making music, with a £2,299 turntable.
Harley-Davidson has teamed up with Pro-Ject to make a rather serious turntable, complete with leather, polished metal and enough rotating mass to make a biker feel at home.
After almost five years of work, Moto Guzzi has completed its overhaul of the factory where it has built motorcycles since 1921.
Moto Guzzi has completed a €50m-plus redevelopment of its historic Mandello factory, increasing production capacity and adding a new museum.
Kawasaki’s 2027 naked range receives major colour overhaul
Kawasaki has revealed a long list of colour updates across its middleweight Z650 S and Z900, with both models gaining three new options, two of which are identical.
KTM’s 2027 supermoto range begins to take shape
KTM’s supermoto range now features the new 450 SMR, which gains a sharp new look, fully adjustable WP suspension, and the company’s Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Kawasaki continues its gentle 2027 update across two 'big-bike' line-ups
Kawasaki’s model update heading into 2027 has continued with two staples of its ‘big-bike’ line-up receiving new colours.
Met Police takes crime-fighting fleet of Sur-Ron bikes to 25 across London
The Met Police has increased its fleet of Sur-Ron motorcycles from five to 25, in order to fight crime more efficiently across London.
Liane Langlois breaks land speed record with modified Rocket III
Canada’s first female FIM Land Speed World Record holder has done it again, with Liane Langlois setting a speed of 146.349mph on a Triumph Rocket III-powered sidecar.