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How does £2,850 off a new Moto Guzzi sound?
A brand-new 2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is now available with nearly £3k of savings.
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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Caberg launches new Levo X modular motorcycle helmet
A new modular/flip-up motorcycle helmet has been launched by Caberg in the form of the new Levo X, which comes in standard, Manta, and Carbon variants.
Yamaha "halfway" to self-stabilising production goal
Yamaha is continuing the development of its AMSAS stabilisation system, and is "halfway" to its goal of bringing it to production models.
Kawasaki Eliminator 400 announced for some Asian markets
The Kawasaki Eliminator 400 uses the Z400/Ninja 400 engine, and a new frame and suspension set up
MAG suggests "radical alternative" to try to save ICE motorcycles
A meeting between Motorcycle Action Group figures and the Minister of State, Jesse Norman, saw a consideration of an alternative future.
Y’S Gear announce retro cafe racer kit for Yamaha XSR900
The bolt-on kit from Y’S Gear turns your Yamaha XSR900 into a cafe racer inspired by Yamaha’s 500cc Grand Prix race bikes
Venhill makes throttle cables available for KTM, Husqvarna two-strokes
Venhill has made its throttle cables available for two-stroke dirt bikes from KTM and Husqvarna, offering a direct replacement from the OEM cable.
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Suzuki announces 2023 summer test ride tour dates
Suzuki has announced the dates and locations for its 2023 'summer test ride roadshow' with the bike selection including Suzuki's new 776cc twins.
MotoFest Coventry 2023 set for June return, aiming for Ride-In record
MotoFest Coventry is set to return in 2023, following its 2022 postponement, and is scheduled to run on the first weekend of June.
Japanese custom builder involved in new Indian FTR project
A custom Indian FTR is set to be the result of a collaboration between Indian Motorcycle, Sideburn magazine, and Cheetah Custom Cycles.
France officially bans corporate greenwashing in 2023
Greenwashing is the act of claiming a product to be carbon neutral when its production and manufacture may be anything but
Sur-Ron looks to liven up city commutes with off-road-style electric bikes
Sur-Ron, the manufacturer of electric bikes out of China, is trying to liven up city commutes with convenient and enjoyable motorcycles.
FEMA survey finds motorcyclists most thoughtful commuters
A survey by the motorcycle organisation FEMA has found that motorcyclists are most considerate commuters
Spada launches 2023 motorcycle clothing range
Spada has launched its 2023 collection of motorcycle gear. The British brand's range for this year covers jackets, trousers, jeans, helmets and more.
Super Soco becomes Vmoto Soco UK as part of stability drive
Super Soco has been bought out by the Vmoto Soco Group, and will be renamed "Vmoto Soco UK" in an effort from the manufacturer to increase stability.
NMC receives Congestion Charge clarification from TfL
After concern was raised by classic motorcycle owners, the National Motorcyclists Council has obtained clarification on Congestion Charge rules.
Mash Motorcycles founder Frédéric Fourgeaud has died
Fourgeaud was the man behind Mash Motorcycles and also SIMA which imported Royal Enfield, Moto Morini and Hyosung into France
Motorsport artist Rachael Clegg exhibition announced “THE THRILL OF IT”
Born into a motorsport family, the artist Rachael Clegg stars in the images which depict iconic moments from the history of motorsport
WERA issues statement over ambulance crossing live track during motorcycle race
A video has emerged online over the weekend showing an ambulance emerging on-track in the middle of a motorcycle race in the US.
Yamaha announces carbon capture investment
Yamaha has announced an investment in Andes, a US-based startup researching carbon capture technology, as the first investment from its Sustainability Fund.
Six European member states set to back-track on petrol ban!
Just a month after the EU effectively rubber-stamped the petrol ban, six European member states are back peddling in opposition to banning internal combustion cars and vans
New app could turn every mobile phone into a speed camera!
The speed camera app could soon be capturing speeding motorists, recording dangerous driving and then sending the evidence on to the police
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Energica to take to the skies, with electric aircraft plans
Energica and its parent company Ideanomics have teamed up with Phenix Air Corp and Pure Flight to develop all-electric light aircraft
LiveWire One now open for European reservations, deliveries to begin in April
LiveWire has announced its European arrival, with deliveries of the LiveWire One expected to begin in April in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and France.
Ducati announces more records for 2022
Ducati has announced a record year in 2022 for its revenue, which exceeded €1 bn for the first time, while its operational profit rose 77% compared to 2021.