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Motocross bikes are loud – this MX helmet is might be louder
Cardo has unveiled the Venture, a motocross and off-road helmet with fully integrated mesh communication technology, JBL audio, group intercom functionality and Leatt's safety credentials.
Latest New Bikes News
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
The first Norton Atlas has rolled off the production line at TVS's Hosur factory in India, marking the next step in the brand's return to the adventure bike market ahead of its official launch next month.
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
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Caberg Drift Evo II Motorcycle Helmet Features New Safety Tech
The new Caberg Drift Evo II is billed as the Bergamo company’s new flagship sports-touring helmet and features some innovative safety tech
You Can Now Ride Osets On The Triumph Adventure Experience
Triumph is offering you the chance to sample the awesome Oset range of bikes, with dedicated courses for all ages
MV Agusta Enduro Veloce has its Price Slashed
£21,800 is no longer the price of the Enduro Veloce, although it is still the priciest middleweight adventure bike by some margin…
Biker Power! No Route Closures for Bikes in Lower Saxony
Bikers were set to be banned from certain routes in the region, although the protests and pressure seem to have done the trick
BMW GS Fans, We’ve Found Your Next Book
BMW R 1300 GS The Complete Story looks at the latest version of the adventure bike, as well as the history of the boxer GS models
Even More Stunning Y'S Gear Retro Kit Announced For XSR900 GP
Serious FOMO about this one, as our Japanese friends get two extra body kit colour options for the already stunning looking XSR900 GP
French Bikers Take Over the Streets Opposing Technical Inspections
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists took to the streets in France to protest against what are described as ‘restrictive’ mandatory technical inspections
New Twin-Cylinder GasGas Street Bikes on the Way
Spy shots have revealed two new bikes on the way from GasGas, both using a familiar twin-cylinder engine
“I’m driving and half asleep” Was a Driver’s Text Before Killing Biker
The driver took a selfie at the wheel and texted a friend, seconds before killing a 24-year-old motorcyclist.
National Motorcycle Museum Launches ‘Big Annual Bike Meet’
The ‘ride in’ event will see bikers converge on the Midlands venue and will offer visitors discounted entry, Q&As, displays and a BBQ
Wales Set to Return Some 20mph Zones to 30mph
Some of the roads that had their speed limit changed from 30mph to 20mph last year in Wales are set to have that change reversed
Smart Motorways ‘No Longer Safe’ Says National Highways Whistleblower
A National Highways staff member has deemed the Smart Motorway network is ‘no longer safe’, according to a BBC Panorama investigation
Research Still Suggests In-Car Cameras Don’t ‘See’ Motorcyclists
As has been the way for some time, crash protection and detection systems still can’t effectively recognise a motorcyclist
Fancy Burning £10k on These Balenciaga ‘Pantashoes’?
The Balenciaga ‘Pantashoes’ are a leather trouser with built-in motorcycle ‘style’ boots and yes, they cost £10,000
Biker Fest International Set for 38th Edition Next Month
Biker Fest International celebrates its 38th edition in 2024, remaining in its traditional home of Lignano Sabbiadoro in Udine
Alpinestars Tech Air 7x Targets Track Day Troopers
The new Alpinestars Tech-Air 7x is aimed at the race track and comes with multiple charges and significant upper body coverage
Ducati Opens New Sweet Lamb Adventure Academy
The Ducati Sweet Lamb Adventure Academy has been opened at the mid Wales facility, with bookings now open
Harley-Davidson Offers the Chance to Ride Route 66
Route 66 has become a myth in the modern world, but it still exists in reality and you can still ride it with Harley-Davidson
Motorcyclist Dead After Collision With ‘Self-Driving’ Tesla
A motorcyclist has been killed in the US after a collision with a Tesla car which, at the time of the collision, was using its Autopilot feature
2025 KTM Rally Replica is the Closest You Can Get to Buying a Factory Race Bike
The KTM 450 Rally Replica is back in 2025, with the newest version year undergoing the biggest changes for the model since 2020
New Generation Yamaha MT-07 in Development with Automatic Transmission
Patent filings reveal a semi-automatic transmission being developed for the Yamaha MT-07, and other bikes using the CP2 engine
Does Breakdown Data Show UK Roads Are Improving?
New breakdown data published by the RAC could show that the condition of roads in the UK is improving
Wild ‘Screw’ Motorcycle is Self-Balancing and Can Drift!
An engineer has created what is thought to be the world’s first self-balancing ‘screw’ motorcycle
Electric Bikes Are Vital for Europe’s Transport Future, Industry Claims
The European motorcycle industry has announced support for a push towards increasing the sustainability of urban transport