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Would you trust your helmet to decide when you're too tired to ride?
A newly published Polaris patent describes a helmet that can monitor a rider's condition and communicate directly with the vehicle, potentially allowing the bike to know when its rider is becoming too tired to carry on.
Latest New Bikes News
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
Ducati has launched the all-new Desmo250 MX, which takes after the bigger Desmo450 following its release one year ago.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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
All Motorcycle News
You Shouldn't Worry About The Supposed 2040 Petrol Motorcycle Ban: Opinion
Even if it goes ahead, the apparent 2040 ban on petrol motorcycles might not be anything to worry about
This Ducati Supersport 600 Facebook Advert is Genius
You might want to buy this old Supersport based purely on the Facebook Marketplace advert’s glorious prose
DfT Motorcycle Bus Lane Access Consultation Enters Final Stage
The consultation was launched last month and has already received a lot of interest from the public
Suzuki Live 2024 to Celebrate 25 Years of Hayabusa and SV650
Cadwell Park will reverberate to the sound of Suzuki motorbikes again this summer, as the Hamamatsu brand celebrates two of its most popular models
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KTM Owners Acquire New Electric Motorcycle Partnership
Pierer Mobility Group, the owners of KTM, has announced a distribution partnership with the electric motorcycle brand Zeeho
Ducati Monster Senna Honours F1 Legend
The Monster Senna edition has been inspired by the Brazilian driver’s iconic helmet design and features a host of unique details
Brembo Clears Major Financial Milestone in 2024
Brembo, the Italian brakes manufacturer, has announced that it has exceeded €1 billion in revenue for the first time in Q1 2024
Faster Than Life Follows the TT’s Most Prolific Entrant
The trailer for a new Isle of Man TT film has been released, charting the story of Dave Madsen-Mygdal who has amassed 149 TT starts
New 2024 Colours Revealed for Suzuki GSX-R125
A new selection of colours - a white-and-blue choice and a black-and-red option - have been revealed for the entry-level Suzuki GSX-R125 sports bike
Watch as Eleven-Year-Old Nails First Time of Riding a Yamaha R6
It’s safe to say this little dude is destined for great things, as he steps up to a Yamaha R6 and is knee-down in minutes
Amazon-Owned Autonomous Vehicles Don’t Like Motorcycles
Zoox self-driving vehicles are owned by Amazon and are currently under investigation following two separate crashes with motorcycles
”Historic” Motorcycling Manifesto Combines Bikers, Manufacturers, and Racers
A new manifesto has been published which combines representatives of real-world bikers, manufacturers, and motorcycle racing
TVS Enters Europe Via Italy With Petrol and Electric Motorcycles
The Indian brand is one of the biggest in the two-wheeled world, and now TVS has its sights set on Europe
MAG Calls on New UK Government to “Move on Motorcycling”
Ahead of the upcoming but as yet undated UK General Election, the Motorcycle Action Group has launched its “Move on Motorcycling” Campaign
Ducati Streetfighter V2 Gains New Performance Accessories
The Ducati Streetfighter V2 is hardly wanting for performance in its stock form, but Ducati will give you a little more if you give them a little more
Shark Announces Troy Lee Designs Helmet Range
The new Troy Lee range of Shark helmets covers the Spartan, Skwal and Ridill product lines
Deal of the Week: KTM Slashing Up To £1,000 Off Smaller Models
The deals cover 2023 and 2024 KTM models, encompassing the RC 125 & 390, 125 & 390 Duke, and the 390 Adventure ranges
M25 Set For Peak Summer Season Closure
The closure is set to take place this August and could affect some who wish to travel to Europe via Dover or the Channel Tunnel via the M25
2040 Petrol Motorcycle Ban Expected
Downing Street sources claim that a decision on the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles will be delivered “imminently”
New Triumph Scrambler 400 ‘Tramontana’ Teased
A new version of the Triumph Scrambler 400 X has been teased, potentially pointing to a winter 2024 release
The BMW R1300 GS is an Unexpected Hillclimb Beast
The BMW R 1300 GS might have been marketed by the Bavarians as a go-anywhere adventurer, but it’s also a missile up a hill
Ducati Partners With Van Orton Design for Limited Edition Scrambler Kit
Ducati has launched a new limited edition graphics kit for the Ducati Scrambler, designed by Van Orton Design
The Mini Car Brand Might Make A Motorbike
Mini, the German-owned British car brand, is reportedly considering a project with BMW to build a Mini-branded motorcycle
Ducati, Porsche Collaborate on New One-Off “Riding Experience”
The latest addition to the Ducati Riding Experience roster also involves a bit of driving thanks to the involvement of Porsche