Motorcycle Industry News

Whilst electric power may be the popular direction for manufacturers, Ducati is looking for alternative fuel types to power their motorcycles. 

Yamaha has this week announced a new electric powertrain capable of producing 475hp and for use in electric vehicles

Jim Farley is said to own a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and is now stepping up to board level to prepare for an electric future with the American manufacturer.

New motorcycle sales have been strong in the last month, with the total number of PTWs sold just down on the same period last year

The Motorcycle Action Group has launched a poll of UK motorcyclists asking for their opinions on petrol-powered motorcycle use

Motorcycle dealership Superbike Factory is moving into the building that previously held the Donington Grand Prix Collection

Despite news to the contrary, Royal Enfield will continue selling motorcycles in Vietnam, as they seek to appoint a new distributor for the Vietnamese market.

London motorcyclists may have a friend in the form of Keith Prince, a London Assembly representative who is calling for more action to improve motorcyclists safety

The DVLA is reported to be looking at plans which could see drivers over 70 with certain medical conditions given a curfew and distance limits

The popular Honda Forza 750 maxi-scooter wins an award for outstanding motorcycle design at the Red Dot Design Awards.

The Ever Given freighter has been blocking the Suez Canal for six days now and is holding up 100,000s of tonnes of cargo

Sir Ralph Speth was formerly the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover for eleven years and was credited with helping to turn the company’s fortunes around

The UK Government and the National Motorcyclists Council have begun to discuss policy development in relation to motorcycling

50 years of CCM Motorcycles, from Strokas to Spitfires, the Bolton-based family firm has more exciting models planned for 2021 and beyond!

A Study by IAM RoadSmart has found that 60 per cent of road users consider self-driving cars a serious threat to road safety

Motorcyclists in the East Midlands will soon have a new ride-out destination as Vertu Honda plans new Lenton Road ‘Supersite’

A Leeds councillor is taking the admirable step of backing motorcycles in a bus lane sharing trial

Ex-Norton Motorcycle CEO Stuart Garner assured the family the money was safe although showed ‘no compassion’

With EICMA still going ahead between 23rd and 28th November, Honda has confirmed they’ll be attending the biggest show in Europe.

‘Hey, bike, turn on left indicator!’ - Energica is looking at voice control systems on their new motorcycles

Harley-Davidson has planted the seeds of its dedicated electric vehicle division with the appointment of a new team leader

Ideanomics has bought nearly 11m Euro worth of shares in the Italian brand which Energica will use to accelerate its growth and uptake of EVs

The MCIA has confirmed that motorcycle testing, training, and CBT centres can open their doors again

What does a 'Euro 5 engine' mean, really? How much CO2 from an engine is too much - and is an electric-powered motorcycle that much better for the environment?