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Honda CB500X crowned top A2 bike at Auto Trader Best Bike Awards 2019

Honda lightweight CB500X adventure motorcycle collects top prize in A2 bike category at Auto Trader Best Bike Awards 2019

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ERT Eray: fully-functional student built electric motorcycle

The ERT Eray is an offroad electric motorcycle created from scratch by 12 engineering and design students from Elisava University, Barcelona.

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Teens who crashed a stolen motorcycle will not face theft charges

Three teenagers who crashed a stolen Honda CBR 125 motorcycle on Little Coates Road in July won’t face theft charges

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Marquez, F1 star Hamilton tease ‘Champion vs Champion’ prospect

Five-time MotoGP Champion Marc Marquez in a skill swap showdown with five-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton? We're up for it...

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Watch: Suspected bike thief crashes motorcycle into railing

Watch as suspected motorcycle thief crashes a Kawasaki head-on into a railing; miraculously escaping serious injury

Instagram influencer responds to ‘staged crash’ backlash… gains likes

Instagram influencer hits back at claims she staged a fake motorcycle crash scene after her posts trend heavily for all the wrong reasons...

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Chris Swallow: Kiwi racer dies after Classic TT crash

New Zealand motorcycle racer Chris Swallow has died following a crash during the Classic TT race on the Isle of Man (Manx GP)

Sur Ron to create electric Supermoto

If any motorcycle would be perfect for an electric makeover it’s a Supermoto. And thanks to Sur Ron, it’s happening!

‘Ultimate’ Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 unveiled at British MotoGP

The 2019 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 gets its grand unveiling at the British MotoGP at Silverstone, dubbed the 'ultimate Daytona' in its long, iconic lineage

Jarryd McNeil's doggie goes for an action-packed motorcycle ride

X Games freestyle gold medalist Jarryd McNeil takes his dog for a spin on his competition-spec Yamaha YZ250 dirtbike.

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Will BMW’s S1000 XR be redesigned for 2020?

Visordown has a sneaking suspicion that BMW’s popular S1000XR motorcycle will be completely redesigned for 2020.

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Visordown last minute MotoGP ride shock

Well nearly, we will though be riding a BMW S1000RR in the circuit inspection laps prior to each race at this weekend's British MotoGP round at Silverstone

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Influencer slammed for chasing Instagram likes with staged crash shoot

Tiffany Mitchell, a blogger in Nashville, is being called out on social media for sharing photos of her on the floor, following a motorcycle accident.

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VIDEO: Harley-Davidson Streetfighter

A video has emerged from a US motorcycle show that gives us the first video showing the new Harley-Davidson Streetfighter motorcycle in the flesh

Is a new KTM 890 Duke in the offing?

A keen-eyed photographer has caught a glimpse of what could be the newt generation of KTM Duke being tested on track

Harley-Davidson Pan America spotted – it’s real!

A video posted on YouTube seems to show Harley-Davidson’s latest foray into the Adventure bike sector with the new Pan America

Would you ride a 343hp 2.0L V8 motorcycle?

The PGM 2.0L V8 comes from the land down under, and it’s the most powerful production motorcycle money can buy.

Indian’s FTR1200 proves wheelie good at wheelies!

A standard Indian FTR1200 has broken records at the World Wheelie Championships this week after clocking 145mph!

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Could the BSA marque be getting a revival?

With the long-dead motorcycle brand Yezdi making a reappearance on Instagram this week, Visordown ponders if BSA could too be making a comeback

Is Yamaha about to announce a retro XSR125?

Yamaha Thailand have announced the XSR155 retro naked motorcycle, could we see a 125cc variant unveiled at this winter’s bike shows?

Ulster GP funding to improve safety spent mostly on facilities instead

Government money allocated to the Ulster GP for safety upgrades used only a portion of it for its intended purpose, reveals an investigation by the BBC

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This ‘homemade motorcycle’ was pulled over by police… but it’s legal!

This 'homemade electric motorcycle' was pulled over by police on the M25 but this has registration documents and is in fact a road-legal vehicle!

Curtiss Zeus V8 electric motorcycle production begins

Thanks to an exciting new partnership deal, the production of the 217hp Curtiss Zeus V8 electric motorcycle has now begun.

MV Agusta Brutale 1000RC and 1000RR details leaked

Italian superbike maker MV Agusta has released details about the Brutale 1000RR & Brutale 1000RC supernaked motorcycles.

2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S slides back into UK range

Specifications and styling of the 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S, which returns to the American manufacturer's UK and European line-up