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Kevin Keegan's iconic Newcastle Harley fetches £30,500 at auction
Kevin Keegan's one-off Newcastle United-themed Harley-Davidson has sold for £30,500 at auction, just days after the football legend's death, with part of the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.
Latest New Bikes News
Stark's Varg gets the full factory treatment, but only 500 riders worldwide will get one
Stark Future has revealed limited-edition Varg MX and EX Factory models featuring factory-spec KYB suspension, titanium upgrades and production capped at just 500 bikes worldwide.
Latest Industry News
SuperBike Factory enters administration, all UK operations cease trading
SuperBike Factory has officially entered administration, with the UK's biggest used motorcycle retailer ceasing trading with immediate effect.
Latest Viral News
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
Videos
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
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?
All Motorcycle News
Kevin Keegan's iconic Newcastle Harley fetches £30,500 at auction
Kevin Keegan's one-off Newcastle United-themed Harley-Davidson has sold for £30,500 at auction, just days after the football legend's death, with part of the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.
London's traffic cops don't just catch speeders. They catch criminals too, and bikers could pay the price if they're cut.
Plans to dismantle the Met's dedicated roads policing unit have sparked concern from policing experts, with fears the move could hit road safety, crime fighting and vulnerable road users alike.
Moto Guzzi's biggest celebration yet will unveil its new factory and museum this September
Moto Guzzi will mark its 105th anniversary by opening its all-new factory and museum during the 2026 Moto Guzzi World Days in Mandello del Lario.
Road safety confidence splits opinion between experts and public users
Research carried out by the Economist Enterprise, with support from Brembo, says most people feel safe in their day-to-day travel; however, not all transport experts agree.
Stark's Varg gets the full factory treatment, but only 500 riders worldwide will get one
Stark Future has revealed limited-edition Varg MX and EX Factory models featuring factory-spec KYB suspension, titanium upgrades and production capped at just 500 bikes worldwide.
BMW’s most popular adventure bike receives new money-saving offer
BMW Motorrad UK has revealed a new wave of trade-in and finance offers across different models, including its best-selling R1300 GS Adventure.
Indian has unveiled some fresh-looking heavyweight tourers – no word on a UK expansion
Indian Motorcycle has lifted the covers off a new range of factory-custom Signature Series bikes, but despite looking like perfect showroom stars, they look likely to be reserved for North America.
How a supercar designer's wind-tunnel is helping to hone China’s fastest ever motorcycle
We may already have already heard the news that CFMoto has built China’s fastest ever motorcycle – but the details of how it built the bike are still only just coming to light.
This vintage Ducati collection is full of icons
Tommy Bridewell’s WorldSBK team boss has amassed a collection of Ducati models that will leave you in awe.
Triumph's sold-out retro Arai helmet is finally back on sale
Triumph has brought back its co-branded Arai Concept-XE helmet after the retro-inspired lid disappeared from shelves just a week after launch.
SuperBike Factory enters administration, all UK operations cease trading
SuperBike Factory has officially entered administration, with the UK's biggest used motorcycle retailer ceasing trading with immediate effect.
Harley's turnaround plan is starting to convince dealers, says Wall Street
Wall Street gives Harley a boost after fresh conversations with dealers suggested the firm's Back to Bricks strategy is beginning to gain traction.
If the NC500 is calling this summer, Scotland has a message for you
Road Safety Scotland has launched a new campaign reminding riders heading for routes like the NC500 to prepare properly and stay switched on.
MOT prices under scrutiny as garages demand fee hike
The IGA says the current MOT fee cap is no longer sustainable after 16 years without an increase. Motorcycle MOTs may also be caught up in any future review.
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The return of the UK-Norway ferry could transform Nordic bike trips
Plans to revive a direct ferry between Newcastle and Norway could make riding to Nordkapp far easier, cutting out thousands of motorway miles across mainland Europe.
Europe's biggest renewable petrol trial gets underway
Bosch, BMW, Toyota and Repsol have launched a six-month trial of 100 per cent renewable petrol, aiming to prove existing petrol engines can cut emissions without major changes.
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.