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Triumph and Silverstone join forces for new instructor-led track day programme
Triumph has partnered with Silverstone Bike Track Days to offer instructor-led demonstrations of its latest Street Triple and Speed Triple models throughout the 2026 season.
Latest New Bikes News
Vespa adds more flavour to Primavera line-up in Saint-Tropez
Vespa has partnered with Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto, leading to the production of 100 limited-edition Primavera 125 scooters.
Latest Industry News
SuperBike Factory files for breathing space as administration threat looms
SuperBike Factory has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, despite reporting £83 million in turnover. Here's what it means for riders and the wider motorcycle industry.
Latest Viral News
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
BMW’s incredible K18 Vision concept bike is more than just a show pony, as it proved by taking to the famous Festival of Speed hillclimb.
Videos
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?
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
All Motorcycle News
Triumph and Silverstone join forces for new instructor-led track day programme
Triumph has partnered with Silverstone Bike Track Days to offer instructor-led demonstrations of its latest Street Triple and Speed Triple models throughout the 2026 season.
Vespa adds more flavour to Primavera line-up in Saint-Tropez
Vespa has partnered with Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto, leading to the production of 100 limited-edition Primavera 125 scooters.
Patrick Godet-built Egli-Vincent Sport GT sells for huge sum
A 2016 Egli-Vincent Sport GT, powered by a 1,330cc V-Twin engine capable of producing 99bhp, has sold for £65,550 at Iconic Auctioneers’ latest UK auction.
Spain is Europe's best road trip destination for summer 2026
A new study ranks the best European countries for summer road trips, with Spain taking top spot ahead of Germany, Luxembourg and the UK.
Seven admit role in £240,000 motorbike theft conspiracy that hit Chelmsford riders
Seven people have admitted conspiracy to steal motor vehicles after 54 motorcycles and mopeds worth £240,000 were stolen across Chelmsford over five months.
Dainese's new Ventar Air TX is a sporty mesh jacket built for summer riding
The Dainese Ventar Air TX combines a breathable mesh chassis, Level 2 armour, a removable windproof liner and Smart Air compatibility, with prices starting at £379.
Yamaha icons steal the show with FoS rides and displays
Yamaha used the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed as a way of reuniting iconic race stars with some of their most adored motorcycles, while also staging displays that included the first Kenny Roberts-inspired XSR900 GP.
New CFMoto 800MT-ES packs premium tech into an £8,499 adventure bike
The new CFMoto 800MT-ES lands in the UK with electronic suspension, Bosch rider aids, heated seat and grips, radar technology and a four-year warranty, priced from £8,499 + OTR.
Royal Enfield’s big money-saving offer set to continue
Royal Enfield has extended its zero per cent finance offer through to the end of September, as well as revealing a wave of new model-specific deals.
SuperBike Factory files for breathing space as administration threat looms
SuperBike Factory has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, despite reporting £83 million in turnover. Here's what it means for riders and the wider motorcycle industry.
The Dainese Overyond XT GTX: Mighty morphin’ moto-boots
Dainese's new Overyond XT GTX boots feature an adjustable shin protector that can be extended for off-road riding and lowered for commuting and everyday road use.
Drivers told to expect motorcyclists “at every junction” in new safety campaign
Warwickshire police launches summer campaign aimed at reducing serious motorcycle accidents, after 75 motorcyclists were killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads in 2025.
Volkswagen's latest two-wheeled launch raises an obvious question: is Ducati actually safe?
Volkswagen says its focus is firmly on cars, yet the German giant has just launched a family of connected e-bikes. Does that weaken the case for Ducati staying in the group, or strengthen it?
New Weise one-piece suit inspired by 14-time Isle of Man TT winner
Weise has taken its new Tornado 2.0 two-piece suit and added a new one-piece version designed for sports-focused road riders and trackday enthusiasts.
Two brand-new inline four-cylinder Hondas given 2026 arrival dates
Honda has confirmed the launch date for its new CB400 Super Four E-Clutch and CBR400R Four E-Clutch models, which will be available in selected markets.
Honda reveals strategic reasons behind building a new factory in Turkey
Honda’s new factory in Turkey is expected to build up to 200,000 bikes annually, but the 100,000 square metre production base is about more than just selling new motorcycles.
Bajaj Mobility AG posts Q2 report: It’s good news for KTM
Bajaj Mobility AG has confirmed revenue gains of 80 per cent along with a 71 per cent increase in motorcycle sales during its Q2 report.
Zero gives the LS1 a summer price drop
Zero Motorcycles has slashed the price of its new LS1 electric scooter to £4,200 until September 30, bringing its 70-mile range commuter within easier reach.
Voge adventure bikes get the Touratech treatment
Touratech has released progressive suspension upgrades for the Voge DS 525 X, DS 625 X, DS 800 X Rally and DS 900, with lowering kits also available for selected models.
KTM reveals savings across 2024, 2025 and 2026 models
KTM has revealed a fresh round of PowerDeals that includes something for everyone, as the brand’s street and off-road line-ups are part of the ongoing promotion.
Most bikes are getting smaller. Boss Hoss just stuck an 8.1-litre V8 in another one
While the rest of the motorcycle world worries about emissions, efficiency and weight reduction, Boss Hoss is still asking the important question: "How much V8 engine can we fit in that bike frame?”
Bodyguard to stars including Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton killed in motorcycle crash
Mason Haynes, the former bodyguard of Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton, has died following a crash involving two Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Hampshire.
Royal Enfield begins Flying Flea deliveries as sales surge
Royal Enfield has officially begun delivering the new Flying Flea C6 in India, with global distribution expected soon in what will be a steady roll-out of the new electric motorcycle.
The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
Inspired by the Caliber Royale custom first shown at EICMA, the limited-edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts will be capped at just 100 bikes worldwide.