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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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Triumph and DGR Join Forces to Give Away a Thruxton Final Edition
To help boost fundraising, Triumph is giving away a Thruxton Final Edition to one lucky participant
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Buy A Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin For Just £6,000
The modern iteration of the Africa Twin has been around long enough for delicious depreciation to take hold
Triumph Trident 660 ‘Slippery Sam’ Tribute Announced
Triumph has announced a special edition Trident 660 complete with an evocative Slippery Sam paint scheme
Royal Enfield to Set up New EU Hub to Speed up Exports
A new Royal Enfield European facility is to be set up, which is hoped to speed up international exports
Adventure Bike Rider Festival Date and Details Released
The UK’s biggest adventure bike festival returns to Ragley Hall, guaranteeing bikes, food, ride-outs and entertainment
Registrations Now Open For Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2024
The global charity ride out is back and the registrations for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2024 are now open
Now You Can Buy Harley-Davidson Merch With Harley-Davidson Merch
Harley-Davidson has launched its new Ultra credit card in the UK as the only authorised credit card of the famed Milwaukee manufacturer
The Triumph on Tour Event Kicks Off in April - Here’s How to Join in
Triumph on Tour will see the the Hinkley brand loading up the lorry and hitting the road, with a raft of new models to test
Is Moto Guzzi About to Bring Back a Name From the 60s?
The historic Moto Guzzi Stornello name could be making a comeback to motorcycle markets as soon as next year
The Janus Gryffin 450 Could be the Perfect Relaxed Scrambler
If you’re looking for a scrambler with an amount of power that could almost never get you into trouble, the Janus Gryffin 450 could be for you
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
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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
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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