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The Midas Touch: Ruroc shoots for gold with new helmet reveal
Gold seems to be the ‘in’ colour right now, at least if you’re Ruroc that is, after the Gloucester-based company unveiled its latest gold-coloured helmet.
Latest New Bikes News
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
Harley-Davidson brings back the iconic Super Glide as a stars-and-stripes limited edition, with just 2,500 examples heading to US dealers.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
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Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
Latest Viral News
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Videos
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
The World's First Ever Self-Balancing Bike Is Here.. But Do We Need It?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
One Of These Bikes Clearly Comes Out On Top: Triumph Tracker and Thruxton 400 Tested
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
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BMW R1300 GS Adventure Reveal Date Confirmed
The BMW R1300 GS Adventure will be revealed later this month, as confirmed by a half-vague social media post
This Ducati 916 Looks Like A Bargain
It was a Biposta and has been converted to a Monoposto but is there another reason its auction estimated is so low?
Moto Guzzi Open House Returns for 2024
The yearly pilgrimage for Moto Guzzi fans is confirmed for September as Mandello del Lario once again opens its doors
Ducati DesertX Discovery Promises ‘Adventure Without Limits’
The DesertX Discovery features new paint, engine and bodywork protection, luggage and other adventure touring accessories
Nexx Introduces New, Affordably Priced Y.100 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet
The motorcycle helmet manufacturer, Nexx, has introduced a new model to its range, the Y.100, as an affordable full-face option
This Superbike Comes With an Attachable Roof
If riding motorcycles is your thing but wearing a wetsuit isn’t, this roof attachment for a Yamaha R1 might be all you’ve ever wanted
BMW Won't Grow Its Electric Motorcycle Range Due To Low Demand
BMW has said that it does not expect to make an electric motorcycle due to current market conditions and lack of demand for electric sports bikes
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition is as Cool as Adventure Bikes Get
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition takes an already excellent adventure bike and adds a number of off-road oriented components
New Yorkshire Sales Partnership for Norton
British motorcycle manufacturer Norton has established a new sales partnership with Teasdale Motorcycles for North Yorkshire and the North East
Super-Rare Métisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer up For Sale
The bike is a faithful replica of the one used by McQueen in the 60s and 70s, and just 300 were ever built
London is the Most Congested European City But the Solution is Obvious
London has been named the most congested European city for the third year in a row, but the solution is painfully clear
Would You Trust Brake-By-Wire on Your Motorcycle?
With Shimano revealing a brake-by-wire system for mountain bikes, we wonder if the tech could make it onto motorcycles
Forget the Cricket World Cup, This is the Best Catch You’ll See All Year
When a motorcycle parked up on a paddock stand rolled into the road, one man was able to save it from harm
The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure Could be the Most Focused Yet
The KTM 390 Adventure is due an update in 2025, and the Austrians don’t appear to be messing about judging by its new, more focused aesthetic
This Car Is Powered By a Motorcycle Engine That Sits Next to the Driver
Putting motorcycle engines in cars is hardly revolutionary by this point, but what if you barely bolted a Fireblade motor to a Toyota’s passenger seat?
Honda Removes the Twist From Twist-and-Go
Honda is developing a new foot-operated throttle for its scooter models which is intended to improve comfort for the rider
An Incredibly Rare BMW HP2 Megamoto is Up For Sale
One of only around 30 Megamotos thought to be in the UK could be yours, if you’ve a spare £19k
LS2 Pioneer Motorcycle Helmet Gets 2024 Updates
The LS2 Pioneer motorcycle helmet is updated for 2024 with a new shell to meet the latest safety standards
The ‘Ultimate Track Day’ Yamaha GYTR R1 Costs £78k, Looks Worth It
Crescent Yamaha has built a track-only R1 that’s not far off buying your own WorldSBK machine
MotoGP Star Helping to Reopen Harley-Davidson Dealership
MotoGP and WorldSBK legend Rubén Xaus is helping to reopen Harley-Davidson’s flagship Manchester store
These Stunning Yamaha XSR900 GP Replicas Will Make You Drool
The eight custom XSR900 GPs shown at Wheels and Waves 2024 each boasted a famous colour scheme from Yamaha’s Grand Prix racing history
Electric Bike Brand Cake to Rise From The Ashes of Bankruptcy
The new owner of Cake has outlined its plans for the Swedish electric motorcycle brand’s future
Monimoto 9 Motorcycle Tracker Launched
The new Monimoto 9 motorbike tracker boasts a rechargeable battery and is also suitable for ATVs, boats, trailers and much more
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Itlajet Dragster Gresini MotoGP Replica Announced
After becoming a technical partner to Gresini earlier this year, the Dragster Gresini MotoGP replica arrives