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The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
Inspired by the Caliber Royale custom first shown at EICMA, the limited-edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts will be capped at just 100 bikes worldwide.
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The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
Inspired by the Caliber Royale custom first shown at EICMA, the limited-edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts will be capped at just 100 bikes worldwide.
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Latest Industry News
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
Rumblings surrounding a potential sale of Ducati remain large, and Volkswagen’s latest comments suggest this could be a growing possibility.
Latest Viral News
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
BMW’s incredible K18 Vision concept bike is more than just a show pony, as it proved by taking to the famous Festival of Speed hillclimb.
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The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
Inspired by the Caliber Royale custom first shown at EICMA, the limited-edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts will be capped at just 100 bikes worldwide.
Remember the Harley Deadwood trademark? Turns out it wasn't a red herring
Harley-Davidson's mysterious Deadwood trademark has become a production bike, bringing old-school bobber styling and a Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine to the Softail range.
Best tennis player in the world fails motorcycle test for the fourth time
Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has spoken about his continued difficulty passing his motorcycle licence test.
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
BMW Motorrad has launched a new R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike, which has been built with the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 in mind.
The Modfather's masterpiece: Paul Weller's Stanley Road Lambretta hits the auction block
Commissioned to promote Paul Weller's biggest solo album and signed by Weller, Peter Blake and Steve White, this Lambretta LI150 Special could fetch up to £55,000.
Brit biker Craig Foreman learns of Iranian prison sentence extension
Craig Foreman, who was arrested alongside his wife, Lindsay, has reportedly been given an additional two-year prison sentence.
Triumph Factory Custom returns with limited-edition Speed Twin 1200
Triumph has revealed the latest member of its TFC family through a new special-edition Speed Twin 1200, which gains carbon fibre bodywork, unique badging, machined bar-end mirrors, and Öhlins suspension.
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
Rumblings surrounding a potential sale of Ducati remain large, and Volkswagen’s latest comments suggest this could be a growing possibility.
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Type approval images have revealed what the V3R 900 E-Compressor will really look like once it hits the streets.
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The technology already exists to warn drivers about speeding – now the EU is examining whether vehicles should actively prevent it.
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
BMW’s incredible K18 Vision concept bike is more than just a show pony, as it proved by taking to the famous Festival of Speed hillclimb.
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
The famous SEMA Battle of the Builders competition is opening its doors to custom motorcycles for the first time in its 13-year history.
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
The Google-owned navigation app Waze is finally getting motorcycle-specific routing, hazard warnings and smarter ETAs.
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
S&P Global has cut Harley-Davidson's credit rating from BBB- to BB+, pushing the American icon into so-called "junk" territory, but the implications for riders are less dramatic than the headlines suggest.
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
A rare Moto Martin CB1100F, recently owned by The Motorbike Show and Shed & Buried presenter Henry Cole, is going under the hammer this month.
If your helmet graphics aren't visible from space, Shark has you covered
The new Shark Skwal Cup Eric Granado Replica helmet takes inspiration from the Brazilian rider's national colours and racing career.
This quirky little two-stroke was once the ride of choice for one of the biggest names in F1
The humble Yamaha LB80 Chappy was a familiar sight in racing paddocks during the 1970s, but few can claim to have been ridden by a reigning Formula 1 world champion.
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Police helicopter footage and a roadside stinger helped bring an end to a bizarre Sur-Ron pursuit in Newport.
This 205bhp KTM-powered ‘hyperbike’ has glowing paint and a real diamond
The DA#22 combines KTM V-twin power with hand-built aluminium bodywork and some very unusual details.
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
South Tyrol says the move protects sensitive mountain environments, but riders are already questioning where a group ride ends and an organised event begins.
Shoei updates Hornet ADV for ECE 22.06 era: prices start at £529.99
Shoei's highly popular adventure helmet enters the ECE 22.06 era with updated safety credentials, revised internals and prices starting from £529.99.
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
Cardo is promising a more “connected experience before, during and after every ride”, after announcing a new partnership with Apple that brings more tech to its Ride Pro system.
Brembo wins Red Dot award but not for the reason you might expect
A new data monitoring system, not a new brake caliper, is responsible for helping Brembo win its latest Red Dot award.
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
A unique Vespa inspired by the Italian Navy's legendary training ship has been unveiled alongside the vessel itself in New York Harbour.