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This Yamaha XT500 is nearly 40 years old and crate-fresh
Vintage Yamaha XT500 is expected to fetch around €25,000 (£21,500), but it will need to be assembled before riding or being stored as a collectible.
Latest New Bikes News
Alpha Racing’s RC-SBK-M is a clone of Toprak Razgatlioglu’s M1000 RR
Alpha Racing makes riding a near-identical bike to Toprak Razgatlioglu’s WorldSBK-spec M1000 RR possible.
Latest Industry News
MAG warns “Lives Depend on Getting Automated Vehicles Right”
The Motorcycle Action Group warns that self-driving cars could put riders at risk unless the Government sets tougher safety standards.
Latest Viral News
Watch as Illegal motorbike riders crash Burghley Horse Trials
Two men turned Burghley Horse Trials into their own stunt arena, their reckless riding highlighting the growing problem of illegal bikes tearing up UK roads.
Videos
“They’re causing carnage now” motorcyclists rode dangerously through Burghley Horse Trials
Ride & Tested | FF.C6 Incline Test
Ride & Tested | FF.C6 Incline Test
Teaching Daniel Ricciardo How to Jump Dirt Bikes!
ホンダ、動く「ホンダコライドン」初公開
Marc Márquez vs Alex Márquez, acelera como nadie.
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 by BOX39
New V3 Engine Concept Teaser
New V3 Engine Concept Teaser
New V3 Engine Concept Teaser
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This Yamaha XT500 is nearly 40 years old and crate-fresh
Vintage Yamaha XT500 is expected to fetch around €25,000 (£21,500), but it will need to be assembled before riding or being stored as a collectible.
MAG warns “Lives Depend on Getting Automated Vehicles Right”
The Motorcycle Action Group warns that self-driving cars could put riders at risk unless the Government sets tougher safety standards.
The KTM X-Bow project is owned by the world’s largest beer company
With KTM focusing on its core two-wheeled products, a new owner was needed for its X-Bow supercar brand. Enter the beer company InBev.
Phoenix Training wants to get more youngsters riding motorcycles
It’s no secret that fewer young people entering the world of two-wheels is hurting the industry - this initiative could change that.
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Alpha Racing’s RC-SBK-M is a clone of Toprak Razgatlioglu’s M1000 RR
Alpha Racing makes riding a near-identical bike to Toprak Razgatlioglu’s WorldSBK-spec M1000 RR possible.
European motorcycle lobby hits back at Trump and his tariffs
Brussels’ latest trade deal leaves European bikes facing sky-high US tariffs thanks to President Trump - and manufacturers are understandably fuming.
New Casa Lambretta X300 is coming to the UK, but in very small numbers
Lambretta has confirmed 999 units of the new model, with 36 of those coming to the UK in October.
CFMoto is cooking up an interesting new sports bike
Patents from CFMoto show that the Chinese brand is looking to get into the electric sports bike sector, with a very unusual design.
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Fresh details emerge on the arrests of two Mini Cup racers’ parents
Parents of two young racers in MotoAmerica’s Mini Cup series were recently arrested after allegedly running an interstate drug operation.
How can a Bimota, apparently worth £30k, fail to sell for £5,000?
A recent auction listing I’ve been following has yielded an unexpected result, as a £30,000 Bimota KB4 ends pitifully.
Electric brand Stark seeks to dominate on and off road
Electric motorcycle company Stark Future seems to be going from strength to strength.
WorldSBK star gets to try out Ducati’s new V4 R at Aragon
Aruba Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega got his hands on the upcoming Ducati Panigale V4 R at the WorldSBK test at Aragon.
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TVS confirms new Deadpool and Wolverine-inspired bikes
TVS Motor Company has made us in the UK, and probably many worldwide, jealous by introducing Deadpool and Wolverine-inspired bikes.
Fines for loud bikes may hit more London areas
An existing anti-noise order is set to include more areas of the capital city.
Kawasaki wants to dominate UTV with supercharged Teryx H2
Kawasaki’s supercharged engine has served as the base for the all-new Teryx H2 side-by-side UTV range, which consists of three models.
A former White Helmet rider is suing the MOD for an eye-watering sum
A motorcycle stunt rider who performed with the White Helmets display team is suing the Ministry of Defence for £250,000.
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Road or off-road? Caberg says “yes” with the new Tanami Carbon
Caberg’s new Tanami Carbon promises light weight, clever tech, and go-anywhere versatility for riders who split their time between tarmac and trails.
Norton strengthens global operations with new subsidiary
TVS has officially formed an Indian subsidiary of the iconic British motorcycle maker Norton.
Shoei’s X-SPR Pro track helmet now comes in a Wayne Gardner edition
Shoei has revealed a new Wayne Gardner helmet design to its already impressive X-SPR Pro line-up.
Watch as Illegal motorbike riders crash Burghley Horse Trials
Two men turned Burghley Horse Trials into their own stunt arena, their reckless riding highlighting the growing problem of illegal bikes tearing up UK roads.
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LS2’s Scope II helmet receives flurry of updates and ECE 22.06 approval
LS2’s Scope II helmet has received a flurry of updates for 2025, all while remaining budget-friendly.
Police seize illegal motorbike carrying child during Operation Spree
A rider carrying a young child as a passenger had their bike seized during Operation Spree, as police target the growing problem of illegal off-road motorcycling in Telford.
Brent Hinds of Mastodon fame killed in Atlanta motorcycle crash
The former guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mastodon has been killed in a motorcycle crash.
Ruroc’s AT4.0 Carbon range now features special Chrome and Eclipse models
Ruroc’s AT4.0 Carbon helmet line-up now features all-new limited edition Chrome and Eclipse models.
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