Blogs

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Metzeler launches Sportec M9RR supersports tyre

Metzeler updates its supersport tyre range with the launch of the new Metzeler Sportec M9 RR

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Royal Enfield global sales slump despite huge European gains

Royal Enfield's 2019 global sales drop 18% despite large growths in almost every motorcycle market outside its Indian heartland

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Mike Hailwood’s 1978 TT comeback to get big budget Hollywood treatment

The story of 'Mike the Bike' Mike Hailwood's stunning 1978 Isle of Man TT comeback is going to be hitting the big screen, starring Eric Bana

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Triumph to shift Speed Triple, Tiger production from UK to Thailand

Production of the Triumph Speed Triple and Tiger 1200 - the last volume models still made in Hinckley - will shift to Thailand this year

Harley-Davidson unveils new entry-level Softail Standard model

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is introduced to give the range a new entry level starting point and appeal to customisers

If you see Troy Bayliss’ stolen Ducati ‘stick a broom in front wheel!'

Three-time WorldSBK Champion Troy Bayliss calls for the return of his two up Ducati Panigale V4 R... by any means possible!

Transport Watchdog launches campaign to sort out road signs

Transport Focus is asking road users to call out improper, obscured or out of date signage to them

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Video of Toni Bou scaling vertical rocks on bike is mind blowing

Superstar Trials rider Toni Bou prepares himself for the 2020 World Trials Championship by showing off his world-famous skills in training

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Donald Trump pressuring India to slash duty on Harley-Davidson bikes

US President Donald Trump reportedly steps in to pressure India into lowering import tariffs on large engine motorcycles, namely Harley-Davidson models

Suzuki set to throw its hat into the electric motorcycle ring

Suzuki's MD reveals the company is working on new electric models as the latest high-profile manufacturer to investigate EV platform

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Here's the new Batbike… but what is Batman riding (and crashing)?

The all-new Batbike (Batcycle) appears during filming in Glasgow for the upcoming DC Comics Batman film... but what exactly is it?

Petition started for government to question Garner on Norton collapse

A petition calling on the government to intervene and question Stuart Garner over the collapse of Norton and his role in using pensions funds is started

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WEEKEND WEIRD: The Honda Tri-Magnum

This weekend’s fix of ‘WTF?!’ is bought to you by the oddity of the 80s that is the Honda-powered Tri-Magnum

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Givi announce adventure luggage for the Yamaha Ténéré 700

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 can now be decked out with hard and soft luggage created by the team at Givi

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Could Coronavirus affect motorcycle production?

With Coronavirus affecting multiple Chinese industrial sectors, could it affect motorcycle production globally?

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Harley-Davidson’s new sportsbike revealed

After design sketches revealed during a promo photo-shoot were spotted, we can now see clearly what the bike could look like

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Flooded UK motorcyclists brave thigh-high water during storm Dennis

A pair of intrepid motorcyclists haven’t let the floods from storm Dennis prevent them from riding

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Thieves cut their way into BSB team Moto Rapido's shop, steal Panigale

Moto Rapido - aka Oxford Racing - are down one Ducati Panigale after thieves break in... and the police aren't terribly interested in it!

Ride on track with Valentino Rossi this April

Join MotoGP royalty on track at Misano with track riding tuition from the man himself, Valentino Rossi

Lazareth launches LM 410 at a similarly wild £84k

The French builder’s latest machine takes its cues from the Maserati powered LM 847 although this bike uses a Yamaha R1 engine

Honda CBR1000RR-R vs Yamaha R1M – Battle of the Japanese Superbikes!

Honda and Yamaha have brought their flagship Superbikes - the CBR1000RR-R and R1M - right up to date for 2020... but which is better?

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Indian snaps at Harley-Davidson in new campaign... and H-D bites back!

Indian launches the 'Challenger Challenge' to drag the Harley-Davidson Road Glide... so H-D bites right back with a bitter response aimed at Polaris

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Harley-Davidson and Hero could join forces

Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle giant Hero Motor Corp could begin building bikes together

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Ex-RAF pilot sells Norton motorcycles to save his church

The owner flew sorties during the Cold War and now is planning a rescue mission of a different kind

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Is the Voltu Rod 1 the ugliest bike ever built?

With a claimed 250-mile range, 150hp, and 155mph top speed, can you forgive the Voltu Rod 1 for looking like it does?