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A Honda Monkey has been turned into a Ducati Paul Smart replica
It’s now possible to combine a Honda Monkey 125 with the classic Ducati Paul Smart 1000 colours.
Latest New Bikes News
India is gaining a Honda CB125 Hornet: Euro launch to follow?
Honda India has announced a new CB125 Hornet, which was announced on HMSI’s 25th anniversary.
Latest Industry News
Energica sparks back into life following bankruptcy
Reports point to Energica being saved after investors in the Italian electric motorcycle maker have been found.
Latest Viral News
DigGia swapped his Desmosedici for a classier ride around Hollywood
Pertamina Enduro VR46 rider, Fabio Di Giannantonio, took to the streets of LA recently, although his riding and lack of riding gear are being called into question.
Videos
MotoGP Rider Takes Over LA Streets
Kawasaki Triple (?) Seven cylinder running bike
BMW Motorrad Concept RR Debuts in Motion at Goodwood 2025
we Built a CUSTOM Bike For QuadLock in 3 DAYS (Insane Transformation) 🤯
Nottingham Trent University Mental Model Intervention - Car Drivers
Nottingham Trent University's Mental Model Intervention - Motorcyclists
$500 to Bring This 42 Year Old Ironhead Back to Life
Aprilia Tuono 457 2025 Review
For the love of speed: Building a hydrogen-powered motorcycle
MotoGuzzi V7 2025 Review
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Let the carnage begin: 100mph e-scooter developed
Bo’s 100mph Turbo e-scooter pushes engineering boundaries—but raises serious questions about safety and sanity on our streets.
Royal Enfield confirms Himalayan 450 Club Rally in Wales
Royal Enfield has added more summer events to its calendar, including a Club Rally that’s set to take place across Wales.
HJC teams up with Disney to introduce all-new Stitch-inspired helmet
HJC has unveiled a striking new Stitch helmet design as part of its collaboration with Disney.
Insta360 upgrades flagship X5 camera, with motorcyclists set to benefit
Motorcycle riders can now benefit from the latest edition Insta360 X5, which features an immersive shake stabilisation upgrade, and more.
Watch out Ruroc, HJC has a new ‘funky’ helmet design
Ruroc might have a rival when it comes to the most striking, yet ‘funky’ helmet designs, after HJC unveiled its new Minions lid.
This is the updated Norton V4 model
Norton has shared images of its next-generation superbike, showing the machine undergoing testing ahead of its official reveal later this year.
Norton teases one of the new models that will appear at EICMA
Norton has teased its next new motorcycle, which will be unveiled at the EICMA trade show in Milan, this November.
Reports suggest Honda Monkey Baja 125 is returning
Reports from well-connected outlets in Japan suggest that the Honda Monkey Baja 125, which is inspired by the 1992 XR600R Baja, could be returning.
Energica sparks back into life following bankruptcy
Reports point to Energica being saved after investors in the Italian electric motorcycle maker have been found.
This two-stroke Yamaha RD 350 was rebuilt from the ground up
This 52-year-old Yamaha RD 350 has undergone a complete overhaul to become a two-stroke street tracker.
Motorcycles to be banned from Hanoi city centre
Hanoi is set to ban petrol-powered motorcycles in 2026, although no viable alternative is ready to replace them
Ruroc is offering its Shockwave Bluetooth system for free, on one condition
Ruroc is giving customers a free Shockwave Bluetooth system with all purchases of a full-price motorcycle helmet.
Callum Duncan has been cleared of causing Dean Barnes death
Callum Duncan acted out of frustration and instinct after being targeted by burglars—now the man who rode the stolen bike has been convicted of causing his own accomplice’s death.
This Kawasaki KH 606 with seven cylinders is up for auction
This specially built Kawasaki KH 606 has a seven-cylinder engine made out of multiple KB 250 power units.
Triumph reveals all eight builds in contention to win its Originals custom competition
Eight bikes hoping to be crowned winner of the Triumph Originals custom bike competition have officially been revealed.
A German customiser has turned the new R12 G/S in a retro Dakar replica
This might be one of the sweetest lookign custom versions of the BMW R12 G/S ever - and the model is only a few month old!
Five bargain bikes from the H&H Classics July auction
The H&H Classics auction concluded this month, and while there were some big-money bikes up for sale, there were some absolute bargains too.
HJC unveils new RPHA 12 Red Bull Austin GP II helmet
As part of a new line-up of designs, HJC has given its RPHA 12 model an all-new Red Bull Austin GP-inspired look.
New BMW concept wows the crowds at FoS
The BMW Concept RR was revealed earlier this year, but made its first appearance in the UK at the Festival of Speed.
Electric motorcycle company Stark Future reveals stunning Q2 earnings
Stark Future has recorded Q2 financial earnings of €47m (£40.6m), making it one of the fastest growing electric bike manufacturers.
Wayne Rainey rides Laguna Seca on a special Yamaha XSR900 GP
Wayne Rainey has ridden at Laguna Seca for the first time in 34 years, in what was just his third known appearance since being paralysed from the waist down.
Fantic unveils new limited ‘NILS Edition’ XXF250 and 450 motocross bikes
Fantic has partnered with lubricant company, NILS, to produce two limited edition XXF250 and XXF450 motocross motorcycles.
Limited edition MV Agusta Superveloce 98 is currently available to bid on
A limited edition MV Agusta Superveloce 98, with just seven miles on the clock, features a 798cc engine that produces a mighty 145bhp.
MCIA 'welcomes' the government’s £650m electric car grant, but with trepidation
The MCIA has welcomed the government’s new £650m electric car grant, but has warned that motorcycles have been ‘left behind’.