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Hearing protection specialists Auritech to give away earplugs for free
Auritech and the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in London, are teaming up this February to help motorcyclists against tinnitus.
Latest New Bikes News
Speed Twin 1200 gets an official cafe racer makeover for 2026
Limited to 800 units worldwide, the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition combines modern suspension and brakes with styling inspired by Britain’s 1960s cafe racer scene.
Latest Industry News
MCIA celebrates “hugely significant moment” for motorcycle legislation
The Government has committed to reviewing motorcycle training and licensing, though industry bodies warn reforms must simplify access and improve safety rather than restrict it.
Latest Viral News
Family business rocked by theft of Grinch motorcycle display
Thieves smashed their way into a family-run repair centre near Wolverhampton, ripping motorbikes from a Grinch-themed Christmas display and causing around £10,000 of damage before fleeing in a van with no number plates.
Videos
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Which Triumph Should You Buy in 2026?
A first look at the new Triumph Bonneville T100 and Scrambler 900 #bikereview #bikelife
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Driving Licence Holders in This EU Country Can Now Ride Bikes!
In a move that could boost rider numbers, driving licence holders in this country can now ride lightweight motorcycles
Police Unveil New Weapon to Fight Illegal Motorcycle Use
Some police forces now have a new weapon in their arsenal to help fight illegal motorbike use and anti-social behaviour
LiveWire S2 Mulholland Officially Revealed
The LiveWire S2 Mulholland has been officially revealed by the American electric specialist manufacturer, offering a new take on its platform
BMW Developing Curious ‘Gimble’ Headlight
Gyroscopes are hardly innovative at this point, but they are particularly relevant to motorcycles, and BMW is looking to take advantage
UK Motorcycle Licence System Needs “Fundamental” Change, NMC Says
The UK’s National Motorcyclists Council has called once again on the government to conduct a “fundamental review” of the motorcycle licence system
Yamaha R1 European Future Outlined in Light of Road Bike Discontinuation
Following recent news of the discontinuation of the Yamaha R1, YME has outlined how the bike will continue to have a future in Europe
2024 Honda CB125R Receives New Tech and Fresh Looks
The entry-level Honda CB125R has been minorly updated for 2024, with an upgrade in specification and new aesthetics
MV Agusta Would Like It Very Much If Owners Came Back To Its Dealers
The Italian brand has launched ‘We Care’ - a programme hoping to “reconnect” with customers via its refreshed dealer network
Councils Get £38 Million to Fix High-Risk Roads
Local councils will be able to make high-risk roads safer in the coming years, as the government ear-marks money for the cause
Buy an Early Triumph Rocket III For £20k Less Than the New One
Can’t quite stretch to the £24k charged for the new Rocket Storm? We have two solutions for you
Auction Includes All You Need to Set Up a Motorbike Dealership
A liquidation auction for a KTM and Harley-Davidson dealership seems to have everything you’d need to start your own bike shop
Chinese Bike Brand Kove Takes Rally Win in Tunisia
A race-prepared Kove Rally has taken first and second place in the Swank Rally in Tunisia
Box-Fresh Ducati 748 SP With Five ‘Push Miles’ Up For Auction
The Ducati 748 SP variation boasts a host of upgrades over the standard bike, and this might be one of the most original on the planet
New Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Launched as Brand’s Most Powerful Model Yet
The new Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 makes new ground for the Swedish scrambler, with a familiar twin-cylinder engine and a recognisable spec sheet
Darker and More Powerful Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Models Announced
The new 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm is a significant update on the near-20-year-old British power cruiser platform
Ducati Closes 2023 With Eye-Watering Revenue Figure!
For the second consecutive year Ducati has posted huge profits and revenue, with more than 58,000 new bikes sold
Watch the Moment A Biker Is Thrown From Bridge In Shocking Road Rage Incident
A man has been sentenced after being convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in an incident involving a motorcyclist
KTM/Pierer Mobility Acquires Controlling Stake of MV Agusta
KTM’s parent company has now acquired a controlling stake in the historic Italian manufacturer MV Agusta
New LS2 Motorcycle Helmet Intercom System Launches
The LS2 4X motorcycle helmet intercom system has been launched, having been developed in conjunction with intercom specialists Cardo Systems
Could Glow-in-The-Dark Road Markings Boost Biker Safety?
An engineering company in Australia is trailing photoluminescent road markings, that soak up light during the day, and emit it after dark
Pol Tarres and his Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid Set New Record
Pol Tarres has set a world record aboard his Tenere 700, taking the model to (literally) new heights
Tickets Are Now Available For World Ducati Week 2024
The biggest festival of all things Ducati is getting closer, and tickets for the event are now available
New Guidance For Councils Could Improve Everyday Life in a Big Way
The government is issuing new guidance for councils on how so-called ‘anti-driver’ schemes are implemented
Twin-Engined Norton Dragster to Hit the Strip in 2024
The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that the mighty ‘Hogslayer’ will take part in this year’s Dragstalgia event at Santa Pod