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Historic Yamaha BSB Parade Lap now available to book
Yamaha Motor UK has officially opened registrations for its summer parade lap at the BSB Brands Hatch round in July.
Latest New Bikes News
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
LiveWire has started production of its new S4 Honcho Trail and Street mini-motos, with prices from £4,599 and a clear focus on attracting new riders to the world of two-wheels.
Lightfighter EV track demos: The electric motorcycle start-up putting track riders in the saddle
03/06/26
Latest Industry News
Riders aren't buying into electric road bikes – and rising costs are playing a part
A new survey reveals 81 per cent of riders would snub an electric motorcycle, while rising ownership costs are increasingly shaping buying decisions.
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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This new QJMotor supersport could rival Kawasaki
QJMotor has revealed the newest addition to its ever-growing 2026 line-up, which is a four-cylinder supersport with futuristic “Mecha” styling.
Sherco UK reveals all-new test ride programme
Sherco UK is bringing its enduro line-up to dealers in England and Wales as part of a new test ride tour.
2025 Honda NT1100 available with £800 contribution
Honda has revealed a new contribution scheme across all three 2025 versions of its NT1100.
Bajaj Mobility AG confirms refinancing loan agreement for KTM AG
KTM AG has secured a refinancing loan worth €550 million to pay off its existing debt.
BMW unveils the new R1300 R Superhooligan roadster
BMW has unleashed a new R1300 R Superhooligan custom bike ahead of this weekend’s annual Daytona 200.
Barry Sheene’s championship-winning RG500 XR14 to be sold without reserve
The actual ex-works Suzuki XR14 that carried Barry Sheene to his second 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship is set to sell at Stafford, marking the first time in nearly 40 years the bike has emerged from private hands.
Harley-Davidson Homecoming canned until 2028
The Motor Company is reshaping its events calendar, shelving Homecoming for three years and instead partnering with Summerfest as it navigates a 26 per cent profit drop.
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery thrives at 100°C — could this fix EV heat problems?
Independent high-temperature testing suggests the Donut Battery doesn’t just survive extreme heat, it improves efficiency — potentially rewriting the rulebook on EV battery safety and performance.
This nearly-new Norton Dominator is up for sale
A rare, carbon-fibre-modified Norton Dominator ‘Naked’ has gone up for auction in the UK.
Shoei Gallery Birmingham Officially Opens as UK Flagship Helmet Experience Centre
Shoei UK has launched the Shoei Gallery Birmingham with an exclusive opening event featuring Dean Harrison, Storm Stacey and Shakey Byrne.
BMW F900 GS receives new accessories from Touratech
Touratech’s long list of new adventure-based products for 2026 has continued, with the BMW F900 GS next to benefit from new accessories.
Sena adds Sarah Lezito to its 2026 roster
Motorcycle stunt star of The Batman and Black Widow partners with Sena to bring live comms into the heart of her shows.
Toprak Razgatlioglu wows the crowds during unusual Tuk Tuk race
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jack Miller secured victory in a Tuk Tuk MotoGP race at the Thailand Grand Prix.
Ready Ride wants to replace your phone mount with built-in connectivity
Designed specifically for two-wheelers, the Harman Ready Ride system is a scalable telematics platform that is built to lower cost and complexity for manufacturers.
Revival Leather Jacket headlines Merlin’s new collection
The new Merlin Spring Summer collection blends retro sport appeal with street style from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Nexx X.TR Rush, Zero Pro and Atlantic helmets revealed
The new Nexx X.TR helmet range blends carbon-fibre construction with advanced aerodynamics.
BMW Motorrad France reveals new F900 special editions
BMW Motorrad France has unveiled two special edition motorcycles, leaving us full of envy.
Pyramid adds styling and protection to the Triumph Tiger Sport 800
Pyramid is back with yet more upgrades for the popular Triumph Tiger Sport 800.
Sylvain Guintoli to run London Marathon in Sonic the Hedgehog leathers
Sylvain Guintoli will run the 2026 London Marathon in Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired leathers.
TVS Tangent RR patent images show a hint of BMW’s next sports bike
Fresh patent filings show the TVS Tangent RR in production-ready form, closely mirroring its EICMA concept and strongly suggesting it will underpin BMW’s upcoming F450 RR A2 sports bike.
Alpinestars Spring 2026 All Terra: 15-piece adventure range
Alpinestars reveals its Spring 2026 All Terra collection, featuring Drystar XF laminated shells, Gore-Tex Pro trousers, Level 2 Nucleon armour and the new Maxdura dual-sport line.
Triumph announces 100 per cent non-fossil Moto2 fuel testing
The new limited-edition Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 bike will be available to win as part of the 2026 Triple Trophy prize draw.
KTM joins GasGas in confirming its rental bike costs for iconic enduro race
KTM is celebrating the 100th edition of the 6Days FIM Enduro of Nations race by offering riders five rental bikes.
Motorcycle segment faces “cliff edge” if UK government grant not extended
The MCIA says the UK motorcycle segment is facing major disruption as a grant for electric bikes approaches expiry.