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An 81-year-old man has avoided jail after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, following a collision with a motorcyclist

Kawasaki has revealed a new home healthcare robot, giving us another glimpse at the robotics technology behind its off-the-wall Corleo off-road machine.

The Independent Garage Association has confirmed to Visordown that motorcycle MOTs are included in its campaign for higher MOT fees, with testing capacity under pressure.

Honda’s CMX500 Rebel has become the latest model to gain the company’s E-Clutch technology, as well as an all-new 3.5-inch circular TFT screen for 2027.

TVS chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan has emerged as a key figure in a Tata boardroom battle that could have implications for Jaguar Land Rover.

KTM has launched the 2027 SX-E 2.12, a £2,549 electric mini bike with a 12-inch front wheel, 1.8 kW hub motor and 29 kg weight. It arrives at UK dealers from mid-October 2026.

A year on from celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour is now available in three new colours for 2027.

ZXMoto has unveiled a working shaft drive boxer twin of around 1,000cc, with 100bhp. Two years after its founding, the Chinese brand is eyeing BMW's best-selling adventure bike.

Motorcycling bodies are calling for an extension of the current fuel duty freeze, which is set to end at the start of January.

Triumph has teased a trio of new 2027 Tiger and Street Triple models, alongside the new A2-friendly Bonneville T40s.

Triumph has announced two new entry-level modern classics in the form of the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black.

MotoAmerica says it is disappointed with Harley-Davidson’s decision to pull its factory programme from the King of the Baggers series.

BMW Motorrad Days will not return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2027, with BMW changing the event strategy just three years after bringing it back to Germany.

The BENDA Dark Flag 950 is a new 948cc V4 cruiser producing 109bhp, with Brembo brakes, belt drive and a 690mm seat.

Yamaha’s YE-01 electric motocross concept will make an exhibition run at the 2026 MXoN as the firm prepares for a possible future in electric racing.

New analysis of DfT road condition data reveals the UK areas with the highest proportion of roads classed as needing improvement.

Alpinestars RSRV and Red Bull have teamed up for a five-piece clothing collection, including a $2,500 leather jacket with some motorcycle protection.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour adds heated seats, luggage, extra lighting and more to the standard bike, with European deliveries starting in November.

Suzuki has given its retro naked a makeover, with the GSX-8TT gaining a stylish colour scheme featuring red with gold wheels.

LS2 has revealed significant updates to its popular Spectrum intercom unit, with the main functions now controlled by your own voice.

Charley Boorman will appear at Motorcycle Live 2026 to showcase Bigger, Better, Faster, a new film exploring the history of the North West 200.

BMW Motorrad’s new F450 R uses a 420cc parallel-twin engine, weighs 175kg, and costs £6,395 to £6,995 in the UK.

Customers that buy a Suzuki GSX-8T this autumn will automatically qualify for a free accessory pack worth £800.

You can now cast your vote for the 2026 Visordown Bike of the Year from today, October 1, until 10 pm (UK time) on 11 November 2026.