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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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This Is Toprak taking it ‘steady’ aboard an old two-stroke Yamaha race bike
Yahama let WSBK ace Toprak Razgatlıoğlu have a go on a replica of Steve Baker’s 1977 YZR750, and he didn’t hang about
This might be the coolest Honda you can buy here in the UK!
It’s a dinky lightweight 250 with only one seat and is powered by a 47bhp single-cylinder engine.
Now we have a cleaner running CBR600RR, could it finally come here?
The Suzuka 8 Hours saw Honda reveal an updated Honda CBR600RR, with mechanical tweaks to bring it in line with emissions regulations
Passable Netflix thriller has heavy Triumph Speed Triple RR product placement
Heart of Stone - a Netflix spy film starring Gal Gadot - prominently features Triumph’s half-faired sports bike
Increase in number of ‘wrong way’ incidents on UK motorways
National Highways data is highlighting a scary increase in the number of reports of vehicles travelling the wrong way on UK motorways
New and returning features set for National Motorcycle Museum Live 2023
The 2023 edition of National Motorcycle Museum Live will have a number of returning features, as well as some new ones hosted by Rachael Clegg.
Website leak publishes next ‘gen BMW R 1300 GS pricetag
A financing calculator may have inadvertently given away the price of the next-generation BMW R 1300 GS adventure bike
New KTM 1390 on its way for 2024
A new KTM 1390 range seems to be on its way, after parts lists on KTM dealers showed the new, larger engine to be intended for the 2024 Super Duke.
Ducati DesertX to take on Tatts Finke Rally with no refuelling
Hot on the heels of the Ezerbergrodeo, the Ducati DesertX will now take on the Tatts Finke Rally course, using just ‘one’ tank of fuel
Mutt Motorcycles offers free motorcycle CBT in new promotions
Mutt Motorcycles has announced its first UK nationwide promotions, including covering the cost of a motorcycle CBT for new riders.
Honda confirms test rides, Ride Free for Women in Moto 2023
Honda will offer its Ride Free experience at Women in Moto 2023, as well as test rides as part of its 'Ride It to Win It' campaign.
The one-off, coffee-dispensing Royal Enfield Interceptor sidecar
When Watsonian was contacted by the owner of the Ace Cafe in Switzerland, they provided their Grand Prix sidecar for a unique Royal Enfield project.
This original KTM SMT is an entertaining, £5k bargain
Can’t stretch to the £12,499 charged for the new KTM SMT? This original one we’ve plucked from the classifieds is a fraction of the price
This original KTM SMT is an entertaining, £5k bargain
Can’t stretch to the £12,499 charged for the new KTM SMT? This original one we’ve plucked from the classifieds is a fraction of the price
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum inducts Burt Munro to Hall of Fame
The motorcycle-record-setting New Zealander Burt Munro has been inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in the upcoming 2023 induction ceremony.
New colours for 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650, V-Strom 650XT
New paint schemes have been launched for the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, available from Suzuki dealers now.
Watch Eddie Hall take on Sylvain Guintoli on the Kardesign TTS Hayabusa
2017 World Strongest Man Eddie has pitched himself against fan-favourite Sylvain Guintoli in a drag race on a supercharged Hayabusa
Norton announces Nortonrider Roadshow dates
The Nortonrider Roadshow gives fans a chance to swing a leg over the latest spec’ Norton Commando 961 at locations across the UK
Niccolò Canepa takes a 500cc V4 two-stroke GP bike around Mugello!
Niccolò Canepa’s videos are quite popular in the Visordown office, although to him spanking Eddie Lawson’s 500cc GP two-stroke is the best yet!
Suzuki V-Strom 250SX heads to Japan
The small-capacity V-Strom adventurer from Suzuki has launched in India, but could it eventually be headed to the European market?
Crit'Air, the little sticker that could save you from a £150 fine
UK bikers travelling to France this summer need to get a Crit'Air sticker to travel in certain regions, or risk a fine of up to £154
TOAD TALKS: Motorcycle theft not on the agenda, but mobile phone theft is…
As the London Mayor and the Met Police want to clamp down on mobile phone theft, Toad wonders why the same can’t be done for motorcycle theft?
Petition raised as Cornwall airfield's motorcycling activities put under threat
Motoring activities at Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall, including off-road motorcycle training, are set to be cancelled due to noise complaints.
Yamaha expands accessories promotion with R1
Yamaha Live 2023 has been announced for the end of May, and offers the chance to win a brand new Yamaha XSR900 motorcycle.