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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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78-year-old man sentenced for causing death of former IOM TT racer
A 78-year-old man has been sentenced after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving in an incident with a motorcyclist
GoPro acquires tech-enabled helmet company Forcite
The action camera giant GoPro has acquired the connected helmet company Forcite, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2024
Got Boost? Turbo Yamaha MT-10 boasts 230bhp
Purpose Built Moto has crammed a whopper of a turbo onto its latest creation, a boost-hungry Yamaha MT-10
Buy this used Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 for half the price of the new one
If you don’t fancy dropping the best part of £6,000 on the new Svarty, a used one isn’t much more than half the cost
Pumpwatch scheme real-time petrol price tool explained
The government is holding a discussion on the Pumpwatch scheme this week, but what is it and how can it help drive down petrol prices?
Red Hot Chilli Peppers top Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival bill
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers will join Jelly Roll, HARDY, The Offspring, Warren Zeiders, Cypress Hill and many more at this year’s event
Husqvarna revamps retro Svartpilen, Vitpilen models in 2024
The modern-classic Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen return for 2024, both in an updated form and in 401 and 125 flavours
Deus ‘XTW200’ is a custom barn find with surfboard carrying capability
The Yamaha TW200 is surely one of the longest-standing production models, but that means there are bound to be a load of them out there decaying - this one’s been saved in spectacular style
Pair sentenced after reckless attempt to flee police on stolen bikes
Two men, who are also brothers, have been sentenced after trying to flee police on stolen motorcycles in the early part of last year
Carl Fogarty to star in new reality TV show called Bike Club
WorldSBK start and winner of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Carl Fogarty is set to start in a new reality TV show alongside his wife Michaela
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Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America looks to be in the works
The Harley-Davidson Pan America looks to be getting the CVO treatment, as documents filed in the USA name the bike
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 pricing announced, and it’s a bargain
The new Shotgun 650 has landed and the UK pricing places it in a very competitive place in the A2 and cruiser market
Award-winning motorbike road markings “simple and cheap” way to improve safety
The ‘PRIME’ road markings trialled in West Scotland have been hailed a success - here’s what they mean
National Motorcyclists Council to help tackle pothole epidemic
The NMC has joined a new partnership that is going to help improve the UK’s growing pothole problem
5 interesting race bikes you can buy from the same auction
Iconic Ducatis, Yamahas, Kawas, Harleys and more are available at a massive motorcycle auction in Las Vegas
Anglesey SHOCKS by banning electric vehicles from track days
Anglesey looks to be the first UK circuit to outlaw any EV or hybrid vehicle from taking part in a track day, two operators have said
More extreme Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid in the works
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 might have only just launched, but a more extreme ‘Raid’ variant is reportedly in the Chennai works
Loading a motorbike onto a trailer with an ironing board actually works
…but we wouldn’t really advise it
Yes, the new Triumph Daytona 660 is a 'true Daytona'
Is the new 660 model 'Daytona lite' or 'Daytona right'? Looking at the evidence, I'm leaning towards the latter
Honda Fireblade to gain new fairing with no wings
The 2024 Honda Fireblade may have been an update in itself, but Honda is preparing something more visually impactful
Two arrested after cutting down two-way speed camera
Two men have been arrested by Devon and Cornwall Police over damages caused to a two-way police camera
Verge Starmatter uses AI, radar and many cameras
The Verge TS Ultra was already one of the most well-equipped electric bikes around, but a new update adds AI and six cameras
Spain set to ban ‘jet’ helmets and make gloves mandatory for bikers
The move comes after a spate of people either being killed while using jet-style motorcycle helmets or riding without a helmet at all
Buy this Aprilia Tuono 660 for 40% less than a new one
The RS660’s more upright sibling can be bought for not a great deal of cash on the used market