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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! 🤯
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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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Petrol and diesel ban for European capital - could others follow suit?
The petrol and diesel car ban for the capital of Sweden will come into force on 31st December 2024, and will also prevent 100 per cent of fossil fuel-powered heavy goods vehicles from entering the city centre.
Buy this £7,000 Honda CBR600RR instead of waiting for the new one
The Honda CBR600RR will be back in Europe in 2024, but looking in the right place can get you a bike of almost the same spec for a decent price
Pininfarina Vmoto APD concept is a look into the future
The VMoto APD concept scooter presented at EICMA is designed by Pininfarina and represents a planned production model
New Beta Alp 4.0 and X rejuvenate an off-road icon
’Beta Alp’ is a name that has been around the dual sport scene almost since its beginning, and it finally has an update with the new 4.0 and X versions
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Stylish Fantic Stealth 125 marks new territory for the Italian brand
The Fantic Stealth 125 marks the first true 125cc naked machine from the Italian manufacturer, as it targets a younger audience
New styling and electronics for 2024 Honda CBR500R
Updated styling and a new electronics package headline the novelties of the twin-cylinder 2024 Honda CBR500R middleweight sports bike
Lightweight CFMoto 675cc triple set to push 100bhp
The three-cylinder engine that will be used in the CFMoto 675SR was showcased at EICMA, with promising performance including more than 100bhp
The CFMoto 450MT will offer cheap-ish adventure fun
Chinese brand CFMoto has slotted its 449cc twin into a big-travel ADV
2024 Yamaha RayZR scooter is stupidly light
The 2024 Yamaha RayZR is the lightest scooter from the Iwata marque yet, entering into the European 125cc category from next year
New Honda NX500 takes on the middleweight crossover class
Honda seems set to begin production of a new NX 500 dual sport bike, 23 years after the previous NX 650 Dominator was discontinued.
Updated Moto Guzzi V85 range offers three choices for 2024
The Moto Guzzi V85 will be available in three different variants in 2024, with an all-out tourer, a crossover, and a more off-road focused choice
New limited edition Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon announced
Indian has teamed up with motocross and apparel brand 100% to create the new, limited edition FTR x 100% R Carbon.
Indian Challenger Elite louder and bolder in 2024
The Indian Challenger Elite is updated for 2024, with new paint and a new sound system that Indian is rolling out across its new bikes
WILD Italjet Dragster 559 Twin revealed at EICMA
The Italjet Dragster 559 Twin comes from a partnership with the Malossi Racing Academy, and it might just be the ultimate performance scooter.
2024 KTM 990 Duke debuts new Austrian engine
The 2024 KTM 990 Duke breaks new ground for the Austrian brand as the first bike in its new ‘990’ class with its new 947cc parallel twin
Supercharged Super-Tourer - Bimota Tera officially lands
EICMA has once again been the launchpad for another new Bimota model, as the supercharged Tera is revealed, complete with Tesi front end.
Zero DSR/X Black Forest tops refocused all-electric range
The 2024 electric motorcycle range from Zero has focused on accessibility, with options for a range of riders across the licensing spectrum
Kawasaki Z 7 Hybrid doubles down on Akashi’s latest tech
The Kawasaki Z 7 Hybrid has been launched, offering an unfaired exterior for the new hybrid powertrain from the Akashi marque
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid GYTR Performance Kits launched
The official Yamaha Rally Team has helped to develop a range of go-faster goodies ready to make your Tenere 700 World Raid go further, faster, and harder.
Royal Enfield HIM-E electric Himalayan test mule revealed
Royal Enfield has wheeled out a surprising prototype at EICMA, the Him-e, an electric version of its Himalayan adventure bike.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP evolves for 2024
The 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP represents the biggest change to Honda’s flagship supersports bike since the 2020 edition
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX is a superbike-engined adventure tourer
Suzuki has spun another bike off its GSX-S1000 platform, this time a road-biased ADV with clever suspension
New Honda CB1000 Hornet, CB500 Hornet models capitalise on CB750 buzz
The 2024 CB1000 Hornet has launched alongside the similarly new CB500 Hornet, meaning Honda now offers a trifecta of horny nakeds
The 2024 MV Agusta LXP Orioli is for riders with long legs and deep pockets
MV Agusta's new adventure bike will weigh in at a chunky €30,000, for which you're getting a lot of suspension travel and a thoroughly reworked triple