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British-built Blacksheep One to star at popular London event
The all-new British-built Blacksheep One electric motorcycle is set to make its second-ever public appearance this weekend.
Latest New Bikes News
New colour from Suzuki will make your GSX-8R stand out
Suzuki GB has revealed a new colourway for the GSX-8R, which is the same one that was recently launched in Germany.
Latest Industry News
Honda is trying to convince Gen Z that bikes still make sense
Honda UK headed to Reading University with learner bikes, Ride Free test rides and its finance-led New Rider Programme in a fresh attempt to get younger riders onto two wheels.
Latest Viral News
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
Motorcycle rider avoids life-threatening injuries after a collision sees his Suzuki stranded in a traffic light pole.
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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Rare Ducati 916 Senna III up for Auction
A super-rare Ducati 916 Senna III is set to be auctioned later this year in April, with an estimation of at least £13,000
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 price announced and it’s cheaper than expected
UK pricing has been announced for the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500, which will be available from under £6,000 when it lands in dealers
Buy this sub-£10k Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and enjoy supercharged fun for less
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX is one of the punchiest of all sports tourers, but this used one doesn’t have a punchy price tag
New Pirelli Scorpion Trail III motorcycle tyre copies the Diablo’s homework
The Pirelli Scorpion Trail III is the newest multipurpose motorcycle tyre, with capabilities both on sealed and loose surfaces
Honda Fireblade’s New Semi-Active Suspension Detailed
The 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP has been announced as the first production bike to make use of new electronic suspension
Two new Harley-Davidson CVO models launched with new Street Glide, Road Glide
The Harley-Davidson CVO range is updated and expanded in 2024, with a new touring model and a Pan America 1250 adventure bike
DfT Issues Weirdly Sensible Advice on Motorcycle Bus Lane Use
The advice from the DfT lays out the pros and cons of motorcycles using bus lanes, and for once they seem to get it right!
BMW makes motorcycle milestone to mark 100th anniversary
BMW Motorrad celebrates its 100th anniversary in style with record sales figures for 2023 and significant growth over 2022
CFMoto's active suspension tech scans the road with cameras
CFMoto is developing a new form of electronic suspension that would be able to read the road ahead and adjust accordingly
Seller has bike stolen by machete-wielding thieves posing as buyers!
A person from the West Midlands has had their bike pinched after agreeing to meet the would-be buyer only to be met by a gang of thieves
Intermot back as an annual event for 2024 with new December date
Germany’s biggest motorcycle show returns for 2024, with the promise of a new annual schedule and a new December date
Vircos to be rebranded Rev’It Tailortech from January onwards
After the acquisition of the Italian brand last year, Vircos will be known as Rev’It Tailortech and will provide bespoke, leather one-piece suits
Voge patents retractable training wheels for motorbikes
Voge has revealed patents that should mean shorter riders can handle bigger ADV bikes with a little more confidence
Racing at Laguna Seca under threat after NIMBY lawsuit filed
The famous Californian circuit, Laguna Seca, is under threat after local residents filed a lawsuit over noise and traffic complaints
Ducati Desmo450 MX debuts as brand’s first dirt bike
The Ducati Desmo450 MX dirt bike has been publicly revealed for the first time, ahead of the bike’s debut in the Italian Championship this year
MV Agusta Dragster to star in new Matthew Vaughn movie, Argylle
The MV will be joining big names like Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell and legendary swearer Samuel L. Jackson
Suzuki Italy pays homage to Dakar Rally with V-Strom 800 DE Djebel
The new Italy-only Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Djebel features a retro paint scheme and a host of off-road accessories
What are upside-down forks and why are they so common?
What's the deal with upside-down forks, and why aren't they the right way up...? Allow us to explain
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten launches as tribute to fans
The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten has been launched at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona as a tribute to the Moto Guzzi owners's club
BMW preparing high-performance electric motorcycle
A high-performance electric motorcycle could be on the way from BMW, according to patents filed by the Bavarian manufacturer
Ultra exclusive Bimota Tesi H2 up for eye-watering auction price
A barely-ridden Bimota Tesi H2 is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's in France, and is expected to fetch up to almost £70,000
Time to buy a bike? Motorists lose a billion hours to road delays each year
UK motorists lose over one billion hours on the road due to on-road delays, with almost 40 hours lost per person
Biker won't get compensation from cow-caused crash
The animal strayed onto the road as the motorcyclist was out for a ride, causing him numerous injuries and leaving him out of pocket too!
Metzeler Roadtec 02 tyres launched with tread that morphs as you ride
The new ‘Super-Sport Touring’ tyre from Metzeler has grooves which change size during cornering