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Stark is working on a new high-powered battery with help from China
Stark Future has entered into a partnership with Chinese company Wanxiang A123 that could have a far-reaching impact on the electric segment.
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
UK motorcycle manufacturer receives over £10 million investment with government help
UK motorcycle manufacturer Maeving has received £11 million of investment, including local government backing.
Latest Viral News
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed his latest stunt, which is arguably his best yet.
Videos
The Best Road-Focused Sports Bikes You Can Buy in 2026
A first look at the all-new Triumph Trident 800 #triumph #biker
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Top 10 Sports Touring Motorcycles To Ride in 2026
The new Triumph Bonneville T100 is here
A new look for the Triumph Scrambler 900 #triumph #biker
2026 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 and T100 - Everything You Need To Know
EXCLUSIVE Race bike see it here first
What's new about the 2026 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and Bobber? #triumph #bikelife
DR-Z4S/SM & GSX-R1000/R Behind-the-Scenes Production Engineering - Trailer | Suzuki
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400,000 ULEZ fines have gone unpaid this year
Over 400,000 ULEZ fines weren’t paid due to a lack of data in the DVLA system regarding vehicle registration and ownership
CFMoto presents its first dirt bike, and it’s electric
A short teaser video featuring former professional racer and freestyler Ronnie Renner has unveiled plans from CFMoto to launch an electric dirt bike
2024 Husqvarna Norden 901 lands with new colours and tech
A number of changes relating to both safety and performance have been announced for the updated 2024 Husqvarna Norden 901
The 2024 KTM 50 SX and 65 SX are the dirt bikes you wished you had as a kid
KTM has announced its 2024 50 SX and 65 SX kids dirt bikes, with overhauling changes aimed at increasing accessibility with greater adjustability
The Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme is here for big-hitting off-road shenanigans
The new Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme adds further fuel to the growing fire that is the middleweight adventure category with revised suspension and dimensions
Triumph Thruxton Final Edition brings British cafe racer’s run to an end in 2024
The Triumph Thruxton Final Edition is exactly what it says on the tank: the last ever Triumph Thruxton; the British cafe racer will be no more after 2024
AGV goes gold with expensive new Pista GP RR Oro full face helmet
The new AGV Pista GPP RR Oro special edition motorcycle helmet brings an undeniable glitz to the Italians’ flagship sports helmet
‘CBT Plus’, axing of Mod 1/Mod 2 and revised licence tiers proposed by industry
The Motorcycle Industry Association’s ‘A Licence to Net Zero’ is a new proposal for wide-ranging motorbike licensing reforms
Unused, unregistered Yamaha R7 OW-02 Sells For £37k
An unregistered OW-02 with just two miles on the clock sold for £37,375 at a Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show auction
BMW R1300 GS gets clever electrified Vario luggage system
An updated, electric version of BMW’s Vario luggage system has been launched for the recently announced BMW R1300 GS adventure bike
Indian Motorcycle partners with Ruroc for ‘end of season’ event
Test rides and finance offers are available as part of Indian Motorcycle's upcoming event in collaboration with helmet brand Ruroc
LS2 Strobe II brings wholesale changes to flip front motorcycle helmet
The LS2 Strobe II is launching for 2024, bringing an array of changes compared to the original Strobe - LS2’s best selling flip front motorcycle helmet
UK pricing announced for Suzuki Hayabusa 25th anniversary edition
UK pricing has been announced for the 25th anniversary edition of the Suzuki Hayabusa, whose original version was launched in 1999
Norton partners with Mental Health Motorbike
A new partnership between Norton and Mental Health Motorbike has been announced, which will include mental health training for Norton employees
New MV Agusta Superveloce 98 celebrates Italian legend’s first engine
In the 80th anniversary year of its legendary 98 engine, the MV Agusta Superveloce 98 celebrates the birth of one of motorcycling’s most famous brands
Hydrogen-burning Suzuki Burgman previews a possible motorcycling future
Suzuki is set to showcase two concepts based on the Suzuki Burgman at the Japan Mobility Show, with an electric and hydrogen-burning version
Snazzy new colours hit the Shark motorcycle helmet line-up for 2024
A series of funky new colours and graphics have been introduced to refresh Shark’s existing motorcycle helmet range in 2024
2024 Aprilia Tuareg 660 gets new paint options and rally-inspired livery
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has received updated paint choices for 2024, with three new options including a rally-inspired livery
Strange and gorgeous Gilera Saturno Bialbero up for auction
An upcoming Bonhams auction features a number of stunning bikes, few more so than a 1988 Gilera Saturno Bialbero
Europe proposes slower speed limits for motorbikes than cars
Proposals in the European Commission want different speed limits for different categories of vehicles - of course, motorcycles should go slower!
Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges receive visual tweaks for 2024
A raft of new colour options have been launched for the 2024 Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges, including tweaks to existing options
Specs published for Moto Morini Calibro middleweight cruiser
Moto Morini has published technical details for its middleweight cruiser, the Moto Morini Calibro, which is expected later this year
Yamaha to showcase “experimental” MOTOROiD2 bike at Japan Mobility Show
MOTOROiD2 will headline Yamaha's exhibition at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, as an exploration of the interface between human and machine
Kawasaki Ninja Hybrid 7 revealed and specs confirmed
Kawasaki has launched the world’s first production hybrid motorcycle, which will arrive in the UK next year