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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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‘CBT Plus’, axing of Mod 1/Mod 2 and revised licence tiers proposed by industry
The Motorcycle Industry Association’s ‘A Licence to Net Zero’ is a new proposal for wide-ranging motorbike licensing reforms
Unused, unregistered Yamaha R7 OW-02 Sells For £37k
An unregistered OW-02 with just two miles on the clock sold for £37,375 at a Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show auction
BMW R1300 GS gets clever electrified Vario luggage system
An updated, electric version of BMW’s Vario luggage system has been launched for the recently announced BMW R1300 GS adventure bike
Indian Motorcycle partners with Ruroc for ‘end of season’ event
Test rides and finance offers are available as part of Indian Motorcycle's upcoming event in collaboration with helmet brand Ruroc
LS2 Strobe II brings wholesale changes to flip front motorcycle helmet
The LS2 Strobe II is launching for 2024, bringing an array of changes compared to the original Strobe - LS2’s best selling flip front motorcycle helmet
UK pricing announced for Suzuki Hayabusa 25th anniversary edition
UK pricing has been announced for the 25th anniversary edition of the Suzuki Hayabusa, whose original version was launched in 1999
Norton partners with Mental Health Motorbike
A new partnership between Norton and Mental Health Motorbike has been announced, which will include mental health training for Norton employees
New MV Agusta Superveloce 98 celebrates Italian legend’s first engine
In the 80th anniversary year of its legendary 98 engine, the MV Agusta Superveloce 98 celebrates the birth of one of motorcycling’s most famous brands
Hydrogen-burning Suzuki Burgman previews a possible motorcycling future
Suzuki is set to showcase two concepts based on the Suzuki Burgman at the Japan Mobility Show, with an electric and hydrogen-burning version
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Snazzy new colours hit the Shark motorcycle helmet line-up for 2024
A series of funky new colours and graphics have been introduced to refresh Shark’s existing motorcycle helmet range in 2024
2024 Aprilia Tuareg 660 gets new paint options and rally-inspired livery
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has received updated paint choices for 2024, with three new options including a rally-inspired livery
Strange and gorgeous Gilera Saturno Bialbero up for auction
An upcoming Bonhams auction features a number of stunning bikes, few more so than a 1988 Gilera Saturno Bialbero
Europe proposes slower speed limits for motorbikes than cars
Proposals in the European Commission want different speed limits for different categories of vehicles - of course, motorcycles should go slower!
Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges receive visual tweaks for 2024
A raft of new colour options have been launched for the 2024 Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges, including tweaks to existing options
Specs published for Moto Morini Calibro middleweight cruiser
Moto Morini has published technical details for its middleweight cruiser, the Moto Morini Calibro, which is expected later this year
Yamaha to showcase “experimental” MOTOROiD2 bike at Japan Mobility Show
MOTOROiD2 will headline Yamaha's exhibition at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, as an exploration of the interface between human and machine
Kawasaki Ninja Hybrid 7 revealed and specs confirmed
Kawasaki has launched the world’s first production hybrid motorcycle, which will arrive in the UK next year
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III launched, set for 2024 arrival
The Pirelli Scorpion Trail III is the latest 'street enduro' tyre from the Italian brand, and is set to launch in the beginning of 2024
Metzeler Roadtec 02 combines sports and touring tyres with sustainable materials
The new Metzeler Roadtec 02 aims to combine the positive characteristics of both sports and touring tyres, all while using sustainable materials
WATCH: Honda Gold Wing crashes in hillclimb head-to-head
Remember the guy who off-roaded a Honda Gold Wing with an enduro bike strapped to the back seat? Well, now he’s hillclimbed one, too
Honda E-Clutch for motorcycles detailed
The Honda E-Clutch is a new innovation from Honda that will offer electronic control of the clutch on motorcycles, aiming to smooth out operation
Triumph announces Akrapovic partnership for naked, adventure bikes
A new partnership has been confirmed between Triumph and Akrapovic specifically relating to exhausts for naked and adventure bikes
Red Bull Imagination is the ultimate FMX playground
The 2023 edition of Red Bull Imagination sought to push the boundaries of freestyle motocross with more and bigger jumps amplifying creativity
1,000 ULEZ charges refunded due to camera installed in wrong place
Almost 1,000 motorists have been issued refunds after they were automatically charged by an incorrectly installed ULEZ camera