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2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX available with new offer
Kawasaki has revealed a new offer across its 2026 Ninja 1100SX model until the end of June, giving customers the chance to save money on a performance or tourer kit.
Latest New Bikes News
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
Ducati has launched the all-new Desmo250 MX, which takes after the bigger Desmo450 following its release one year ago.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
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Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
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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2023 KTM Adventure Rally booking now open
The 2023 KTM Adventure Rally will take place in Norway in July, with Lillehammer as the host city and 150 spaces now available to be booked.
UK motorcycle industry looks to attract younger demographic
The UK's motorcycle industry is currently trying to attract younger people, admitting that its ageing demographic is leaving it a bleak future.
Australian researchers develop cost-effective green hydrogen method
Researchers at the RMIT University in Melbourne have developed a new way which they hope will reduce the cost of producing 'green' hydrogen.
Driving examiners to strike across the UK this March
Driving examiners will be striking across the UK this March, with industrial action beginning 6th and ending on the 28th
The game is officially up for gas guzzlers as EU confirms petrol ban
The EU has finally voted on the end of combustion engine privately owned vehicles and cars – 2035 will be the year of the petrol ban
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Harley-Davidson offers £500 toward deposits on Softail, Touring ranges
A new finance offer on a number of motorcycles has been made available by Harley-Davidson, and runs until 31 March 2023.
MAG offers 'no pass no fee' on emissions test for ULEZ exemption
MAG has announced a new offer exclusive to its members which removes some of the financial of testing older bikes for ULEZ exemption.
Ducati confirms eight dates for 2023 DRE Adventure
Ducati has announced the eight dates for its Tuscany-touring DRE Adventure programme for 2023. Each available date is spread over two days.
The Final Ride documentary to premiere at Fowlers
The Final Ride film, which documents the recent circumnavigation of the world on a motorcycle by Nick Sanders, is set for a premiere at Fowlers.
James Hillier to showcase Dakar-finishing GasGas rally bike at Crescent Verwood
James Hillier will take his Dakar-finishing GasGas rally bike to Crescent Yamaha in Verwood next month to showcase the motorcycle.
Royal Enfield 'blacks out' 650 twins with new 2023 colours
Two new colourways, referred to as 'blacked out' variants, are coming to the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 for 2023.
RGNT to attempt electric motorcycle ice speed record this weekend
RGNT Motorcycles has announced it will attempt to break the speed record on ice for an electric motorcycle this weekend in Sweden.
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Firefly: The 1961 Honda Super Cub custom from Deus Japan
Deus Japan has created the Firefly, a custom motorcycle based on the 1961 Honda Super Cub, the most-produced motorcycle in history.
Graft EV EO.12 electric motorcycle now available for orders
Greft EV, an electric vehicle manufacturer out of San Francisco, has announced its new electric motorcycle, the E0.12, is now open for orders.
New accessory range launched for Ducati Diavel V4
Ducati has launched a range of motorcycle accessories for the Diavel V4, with three packs covering Sport, Style, and Touring.
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Wales cancels all major road building projects
The cancellations in Wales are primarily for environmental reasons, but there is opposition from those with economic priorities.
KTM 890 SMT confirmed - Supermoto Touring is back!
KTM has today officially confirmed that the much-loved (and slightly bonkers) SMT is making a return, as the KTM 890 SMT
New Indian Sport Chief announced for 2023 launch
A new variant of the Indian Chief has been announced by Indian Motorcycle, with the new Indian Sport Chief arriving in 2023.
Zero announces new SR/X concept motorcycle in collaboration with Huge Machine
Zero has collaborated with Huge Machine on its latest concept motorcycle, the Zero SR/X, which is based on the existing Zero SR/S.
Entry level 125cc scrambler motorcycle, Brixton Felsberg 125 XC
The Felsberg 125 XC is Brixton's attempt at an entry level scrambler motorcycle, and the third entry in the Felsberg range after the 125 and 250 editions.
Honda Patents Smart Crash Detection System
The Honda crash detection system used the bike’s ECU and the riders phone and Bluetooth headset to ‘detect’ serious injury
Dunlop launches new Trailmax Raid 50/50 trail tyre
A new 50/50 trail tyre has been launched by Dunlop in the form of the Trailmax Raid, offering more off-road capabilities than Dunlop's other trail tyres.
Ducati DesertX gets new Wunderlich accessory collection
The German aftermarket specialist in adventure motorcycles, Wunderlich, has launched a new collection for the Ducati DesertX.
Yamaha announces 10 million yen Turkey-Syria earthquake donation
Yamaha's donation of 10 million yen will be used to support the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, and the on-going recovery efforts.