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Tiny wheels, big laughs, but is the S4 Honcho Trail more than just an off-road toy?
The LiveWire S4 Honcho Trail is a tiny electric off-roader with 14.6bhp, 30Nm of torque, 73 miles of claimed range and a distinctly mischievous character.
Triumph Originals competition takes a step closer to revealing 2026 winner
One of seven custom creators will be crowned winner of the 2026 Triumph Originals contest, which is nearing its completion after the British manufacturer confirmed voting is now open.
Ducati and Pirelli reveal 1,500bhp speedboat
Ducati has teamed up with Pirelli and SACS Marine to create a 1,500bhp speedboat limited to just 26 examples.
Going touring? These are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive places for petrol
European petrol prices vary by more than €1 per litre. Here are the cheapest and most expensive countries, plus where the UK sits in the rankings.
MV Agusta heads to Wheels and Waves with a celebration of its past and present – but not much in the way of customs
Custom bikes may dominate Wheels and Waves, but MV Agusta is turning up with something different, its history.
BMW’s popular R1300 GS Adventure gets a new Dark Edition
BMW Motorrad has revealed a new R1300 GS Adventure Dark Edition, but sadly, it’s only available for French customers.
UK fuel fight heats up as riders and traders feel the pinch
With calls to cut fuel duty growing louder, the gap widens between what motorists are paying and what the government is saying.
Peugeot is on the verge of a major ownership change
German investment fund Mutares, which currently owns Peugeot Motocycles, is set to hand the company over to its current management.
BMW Motorrad France reveals new F900 special editions
BMW Motorrad France has unveiled two special edition motorcycles, leaving us full of envy.
Bands from the UK can take part in Harley’s 2026 Music Contest
The 2026 Harley-Davidson Music Contest will be open to more bands, including performers from the UK.
Yamaha Challenge 700: Get off your sofa and race!
The Yamaha Challenge 700 is open to any riders aged 15 and over, with races taking place on six French circuits aboard R7 machinery.
Luxury motorcycle maker Midual presents the new Francaise!
Luxury motorcycle maker Midual has revealed its new cafe racer creation, and my word, is it beautiful.
100 Colls 2026: The thinking rider’s endurance challenge returns
With no fixed route, unpredictable spring weather and a new cross-border scoring area, the 2026 100 Colls remains one of Europe’s most demanding non-competitive motorcycle events.
QJMotor reveals SRK 800 Dark Edition, but here’s the catch
QJMotor has revealed a new SRK 800 Dark Edition, but sadly, it’s only coming to France - for now at least!
MotoGP France: Martin Victorious as Marquez Beats Bagnaia on Last Lap
The fifth round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship takes the series to the French GP this weekend, ahead of which Jorge Martin leads the riders' points
French Bikers Take Over the Streets Opposing Technical Inspections
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists took to the streets in France to protest against what are described as ‘restrictive’ mandatory technical inspections
Mystery of Viral Rider-Less Harley-Davidson explained
The viral video showing a rider-less Harley-Davidson in Paris has finally been figured out
Team France wins Motocross of Nations, Team GB takes top 10 finish
Team France delivered the ultimate prize in front of its home crowd in Ernee at the 2023 Motocross of Nations, while Team GB secured the top 10
Crit'Air, the little sticker that could save you from a £150 fine
UK bikers travelling to France this summer need to get a Crit'Air sticker to travel in certain regions, or risk a fine of up to £154
Mash Motorcycles founder Frédéric Fourgeaud has died
Fourgeaud was the man behind Mash Motorcycles and also SIMA which imported Royal Enfield, Moto Morini and Hyosung into France
A UK to Brittany tour - Getting there, and getting the most from it
Visordown takes a theoretical tour to Brittany, outlining the route we would take to get to the pretty northwestern corner of France
Italian police chase lasts two months, ends in France
A police chase which began with a stolen motorcycle in Italy was concluded two months later with a truck in the south of France, it has appeared.
Explore the beautiful region of Brittany by motorcycle in 2023
Here’s our pick of the most beautiful roads Brittany has to offer to help you plan your 2023 motorcycle tour
French motorcyclists protest against mandatory motorcycle testing
French bikers have taken to the streets in an attempt to overturn the governments' U-turn on mandatory motorcycle safety testing