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Ducati's first modern enduro bike is here! Meet Desmo450 EDS
Ducati's first modern enduro bike, the Desmo450 EDS, gets a retuned engine and revised chassis for a life between the trees.
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Ducati's first modern enduro bike is here! Meet Desmo450 EDS
Ducati's first modern enduro bike, the Desmo450 EDS, gets a retuned engine and revised chassis for a life between the trees.
Lightfighter EV track demos: The electric motorcycle start-up putting track riders in the saddle
03/06/26
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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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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.
This Honda CB750 F2 has been reborn as a modern supersport
Honda’s CB750 is a motorcycle that has covered many decades and been adored by many, but have you ever seen it as a supersport?
Ducati reveals all-new V2-powered DesertX
The same engine that’s housed by the new Monster V2, four levels of Cornering ABS, and six riding modes only tell half the story of what the new Ducati DesertX can offer.
Watsonian reveals free sidecar fitting promotion
British sidecar specialist Watsonian is set to offer free fittings in March, which could save customers close to £1,000.
Souped-up KTM 990 RC R Track has officially landed
KTM has officially unveiled its new track-only supersport model, which gains slightly more performance over the road-going 990 RC R.
Indian reveals trio of 125th anniversary models
Do you like the Indian Scout Bobber, Chief Vintage, or Challenger, but wish they were more sparkly? We’ve got good news.
MAG calls on riders to help support BikeSafe
MAG confirms its support for BikeSafe, and is asking riders to do the same after the programme was scrapped in London.
Finance details for the new Kawasaki KLE500 confirmed
These budget-friendly Kawasaki KLE500 prices could lead to you paying very little per month.
Moto Morini gets adventurous with the new Alltrhike 450
The new Moto Morini Alltrhike 450 is now available in the UK as a small-capacity adventure bike that offers great value for money.
GasGas reveals bike rental package for major off-road race
GasGas has revealed bike rental and race service packages ahead of the 2026 6Days FIM Enduro of Nations race in Portugal.
New E-Clutch XL750 Transalp headlines 2026 Honda Adventure Roads
The Honda Adventure Roads programme will take on a new look in more ways than one in 2026.
Giacomo Agostini returns to scene of his Ulster Grand Prix success
Giacomo Agostini, the most decorated racer in grand prix history, has made a return to the Ulster Grand Prix circuit in Northern Ireland.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT gets colour-matched huggers
2025-on Yamaha Tracer 9 GT models can now be fitted with colour-matched huggers from UK specialists, Pyramid.
Touratech boosts Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 with new product range
Performance and practicality seem to be behind this new Yamaha Ténéré 700 upgrade package from Touratech.
Akrapovič expands Ducati range with Multistrada V2 and Panigale V2 slip-ons
Akrapovič’s latest Ducati V2 exhausts deliver subtle performance boosts and a sharper soundtrack without the need for remapping.
This “crated” Desmosedici RR is on Facebook Marketplace for $250,000
A still-crated Ducati Desmosedici RR has landed on Facebook Marketplace, but is it worth the $250,000 the seller is asking?
Kawasaki reveals 2025 dealer of the year winner
Kawasaki UK has revealed the winner of its annual dealer of the year award for 2025, which considers customer satisfaction, among other factors.
Norton Atlas GT adventure motorcycle spied testing
The upcoming Norton Atlas GT has been spotted testing in India, offering the clearest look yet at the road-focused version of Norton’s new 585cc adventure platform.
KTM is planning its own in-house design centre
KTM is planning its own in-house design centre, but what does this mean for its partnership with design specialists, Kiska?
British bikers Lindsay and Craig Foreman jailed in Iran for ten years
Brit biker couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, rode into Iran as part of a round-the-world motorcycle trip - now they are now facing 10 years behind bars in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison.
Ducati Panigale V4 named 2025 Good Design Award winner
The Panigale V4 completes a trio of prestigious global design awards, adding Chicago’s historic Good Design Award to its 2025 wins.
BMW R850 C auction points to the model finally becoming a genuine modern classic
Once dismissed as BMW’s oddball cruiser experiment, a barely used R850 C with fewer than 3,000 miles suggests the tide may finally be turning.
New Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini heads to auction
The third-ever Lamborghini-inspired Ducati motorcycle arrived in the form of this exquisite-looking Panigale V4, with one example now up for auction in Scotland
Ducati USA CEO says no to self-riding motorbikes
As the Italian marque approaches its centenary under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, its North American CEO says why autonomy has no place in motorcycling’s DNA.