Blogs

Just £5,000 buys you a KTM superbike time machine 

We are a long way from 2012, and so is KTM, but for an acceptable fee you can own a piece of the brand’s history, and its brief foray into sports bikes

Tesla whistleblower says self-driving tech is not ready for public roads

A former Tesla employee has said that the self-driving technology the company uses for its part-autonomous cars is not safe enough for public roads

GTA 6 trailer reveals ‘dirt-bike dirt-bags’

The trailer for the much anticipated videogame GTA 6 has dropped today, seemingly confirming that a dirt bike gang will feature

Here’s how to recover a Suzuki Hayabusa smashed up on a remote trail

Recovering a Suzuki Hayabusa from anywhere is not exactly straightforward, but getting one out of the Moab desert takes that to the extreme

We’re all still being ripped off at the pumps, fuel price analysis shows

The RAC’s latest fuel price analysis indicates that the UK’s motorists are still being forced to pay higher petrol prices than they should

Zero makes electric motorcycle history with Maudes Trophy success

Electric motorcycle history has been made by Zero, which has successfully completed its Maudes Trophy attempt of over 1,000 miles

Kymco RevoNex manual 'box electric bike still happening

Kymco’s chairman Allen Ko told Visordown that the now five-year-old concept series is still under development

New Triumph cafe racer spy shots revealed

A Triumph cafe racer has been spied during testing, reportedly set to be the latest entry in the 400 range, possibly as the Triumph Speed 400 RR

Ducati Diavel for Bentley sells out despite costing up to £71k

The Ducati Diavel for Bentley was probably the most expensive motorcycle of 2023, but that has not stopped it selling out in just over a month

Reports emerge of employers discriminating bike-riding staff

The BMF is asking for the bike-riding UK public to get in touch if they feel like their employer has discriminated against them for riding a motorbike

Car tuner fined for pop-and-bang tuning maps - is this bad news for bikers?

It’s a move that could have big ramifications across the two and four-wheel automotive industry

Government backs down on green lane bike ban

The UK government has avoided enforcing an increase in restrictions for motorcycles on green lanes following a Landscapes Review consultation

New LS2 X-Force motorcycle helmet makes off-road history

The new LS2 X-Force motorcycle helmet has made history as the first off-road helmet to reach a new homologation standard

Honda goes BIG with $3 billion investment in electric

The Japanese giant Honda is pouring $3.4 billion into the electrification of its two-wheeled business, with 30 new electric motorcycles set to launch by 2030

Slick-looking Benelli BKX 300 set to tear up the trails in 2024

The new Benelli BKX 300 and BKX 300 S both arrive for 2024 which benefit from a new version of the Italian brand’s 250cc single-cylinder engine

This £8k Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT is a top-value tourer with heroic mileage

Don’t want to part with nearly £15,000 for the new GSX-S1000 GX? This used GT is only a little over half-price

Solution proposed for shocking amount of bikes rolling on dangerous tyres

Tyres are among the most common “dangerous” causes of motorcycle MOT failure, but the National Motorcyclists Council is after a solution

Watch someone shred a Yamaha R1 rear tyre for 45 seconds at full chat

Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, 180bhp superbikes were the rage. However, the arms of a man are stronger 10 or so years later

Triumph TF 250-X motocross bike finally revealed IN FULL

Triumph has finally made a full reveal of the Triumph TF 250-X motocross bike, just over one month ahead of its full competitive debut

‘Game-changing’ Brembo Hypure brake callipers announced

The new Brembo stoppers are designed for use on high-performance bikes, and its maker is claiming them to boast ‘unparalleled performance and a boundary-breaking design.’

The ultimate hard enduro machine is… a Suzuki Hayabusa

Hard enduro is one of the toughest disciplines in motorcycling, as suggested by its name, so it makes sense to use… a Suzuki Hayabusa

Kymco offering free Datatool security starting in December

The move means all Kymco petrol products (two-wheel and ATV) are to be equipped with two forms of Datatool security products free of charge

Joan Pedrero to take on Africa Eco Race on Pan America 1250

The event takes place across 6,000 miles and will see the Dakar ace racing his Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 from 30 December 2023 until 14 January 2024.

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan pricing revealed

Pricing for the new Himalayan ‘450’ has been revealed, and although it is noticeably more expensive than before, it's still very attainable

Suzuki makes new accessory offer to heat up your winter rides

A new offer from Suzuki for this winter offers a free accessory on new motorcycles, including the new Suzuki GSX-S1000GX sports tourer