Northern Ireland

The TruCAM II speed camera - image PSNI
General
09/07/26
New handheld speed camera is a mobile speed ticket machine
The PSNI has begun trialling new TruCAM II laser speed cameras capable of operating almost anywhere, and they can issue tickets without ever pulling the vehicle over.
Skerries 100 start-finish straight. Credit: Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club/Facebook.
Road Racing
07/07/26
Motorcycle club names rider killed in Skerries 100 accident
The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club has named the rider that was killed in a crash at the Skerries 100 road race.
A Yamaha Tracer 7
Product News
06/03/26
Yamaha and Focused Events launch new Tracer touring experience
New guided touring programme lets riders tackle routes in Wales, the Highlands and beyond on fully insured 2026 Tracer models.
Adam McLean, 2024 North West 200. - North West 200/Pacemaker
Road Racing
11/12/25
2026 NW200 to host ESR Superbike round in 2026
With the end of IRRC 1000cc racing, a new European Superbike series emerges, and the NW200 will play a central role.
Michael Dunlop - Hawk Racing Suzuki [credit: NW200 Pacemaker Balfast]
Road Racing
15/02/23
Crowdfunding to save road racing in Northern Ireland
A GoFundMe page has been set up by the MCUI to help try and cover the road racing insurance shortfall
Alastair Seeley - IFS Yamaha [credit: Pacemaker Belfast/North West 200]
Road Racing
10/02/23
Motorcycle racing in Northern Ireland cancelled, Ireland at risk too
Motorcycle racing in Northern Ireland has been cancelled for 2023 due to an inability to acquire the necessary public liability insurance to run the events.
Glenn Irwin - Honda Racing CBR1000RR [credit: North West 200 Pacemaker]
General
20/08/22
North West 200 in jeopardy without extra funding, warns race chief
The 2023 North West 200 is at risk from being cancelled if it isn't able to secure extra funding and investment, according to race chief Mervyn Whyte
wire rope barrier is not quite road safety - banned in Northern Ireland
General
04/10/21
Use of wire rope barriers to be terminated in Northern Ireland
The days of wire rope barriers appear to be numbered, as use of the crash barriers acknowledged as a huge risk for motorcyclists and vulnerable road users. 
Jonathan Rea gets his first Kawasaki motorcycle
Viral
19/08/21
Can you guess what Jonathan Rea picks up as his first motorcycle?
After passing his full motorcycle test, WorldSBK legend Jonathan Rea has picked up his first bike - and it’s not a ZX-10R!
Jonathan Rea passes motorcycle test
Viral
15/07/21
Who would have guessed, Jonathan Rea has passed his motorcycle test first time!
Watch out Northern Ireland, 6 time back-to-back WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea has passed his Cat A motorcycle test first time.
Jonathan Rea learning to ride a motorcycle
Viral
02/07/21
Six time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea is learning to ride a motorcycle!
Could Jonathan Rea be the fastest rider in the world without a licence? The six-time WorldSBK champ is hoping to change that, he's taking lessons!
North West 200
Road Racing
17/03/20
The 2020 North West 200 confirmed as postponed
Following on from the cancellation of the Isle of Man TT, organisers have confirmed the 2020 North West 200 will now be postponed due to coronavirus too
General
12/11/13
William Dunlop joins Guy Martin at Tyco Suzuki
Ballymoney man signs with Northern Ireland based team