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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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Spanish brand Wottan announces Rebbe 125cc motorcycle
Wottan, the Spanish motorcycle manufacturer, has announced anew 125cc naked motorcycle, the Rebbe, which is available with either CBS or ABS.
SBS introduces new "Better Brakes" sustainable brake pads
The brakes manufacturer, SBS, has announced a new line of brake pads called "Better Brakes" designed to be more sustainable and offer improved performance.
Yadea launches new commuter, the VoltGuard electric scooter
A new model, the VoltGuard, has been added by Yadea to its scooter range, adding to the electric element of its commuter roster.
New police data reveals Britain's speeding hot spots
Data has been published showing which places and roads have been the worst in Britain for speeding over the past two years or so.
Honda announces battery production partnership with LG
Honda has announced a new joint venture for battery production and supply with LG Energy Solutions, with production based in the US.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT confirmed as best-selling sports tourer of 2022
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT has been confirmed as the best selling motorcycle in the sports touring category for 2022, after going on sale in April.
Piaggio prepares innovative MP3 three-wheeler evolution
Piaggio is preparing a new development for its three-wheeled MP3 scooter range, with a fixed front fairing emerging in patent filings.
Honda re-imagines some iconic motorcycles as e-bikes
Honda has revealed some legendary lightweights from the past, revived as electric models that are heading to China
Ducati records most successful year in 2022 with over 60,000 bikes delivered
2022 has been confirmed as Ducati's most successful year to date, as it marked its first year with over 60,000 motorcycles delivered.
Rider SR8: new 125cc-equivalent electric bike from young French brand
The French brand, Rider, has released a new electric bike, the SR8, which is scheduled for deliveries in February of this year.
2023 BMW R 1300 GS? The motorcycle riding public seems to think so!
BMW Motorrad has dropped its first teaser on social media, with people pointing to the imminent launch of the next-gen R 1300 GS
2023 BMW R 1300 GS? The motorcycle riding public seems to think so!
BMW Motorrad has dropped its first teaser on social media, with people pointing to the imminent launch of the next-gen R 1300 GS
2023 BMW R 1300 GS? The motorcycle riding public seems to think so!
BMW Motorrad has dropped its first teaser on social media, with people pointing to the imminent launch of the next-gen R 1300 GS
UK matches France for increases in cost of charging electric bikes
Rising electricity costs are impacting public charging stations, leading to increased costs for charging electric bikes that could be higher than petrol.
Italian police chase lasts two months, ends in France
A police chase which began with a stolen motorcycle in Italy was concluded two months later with a truck in the south of France, it has appeared.
Motorcycle racer blends two and four-stroke design in 1,300cc single
The motorcycle racer’s ‘hybrid’ engine is reputed to rev to 9,500rpm and produce a very healthy 150bhp!
Aprilia V4 shown in Piaggio variable valve timing patents
Piaggio is developing a variable valve timing system that could be used not only on the high performance models of Aprilia but also smaller bikes.
Join Blue Monday Film Night, & The Armchair Adventure Festival
The Armchair Adventure Festival has teamed up with two motorcycle mental health charities for the event
Kove introduces 321R as part of 2023 brand expansion
Kove is expanding in 2023, from World Championship racing entries to a new naked bike derived from the bike at the heart of those racing efforts.
Petrol price falls below £1.50 a litre for the first time in 11months
For the first time since the start of the Russian invasion, petrol prices in the UK have begun to stabilise, with the AA reporting that the average cost of a litre of fuel is now below £1.50.
The ICOMA Tatamel could be a commuters dream motorcycle
The ICOMA Tatamel is a Motocompo style motorcycle that is capable of folding down to the size of a suitcase for easy transporting
Charging time for electric bikes could be just minutes with new battery findings
A breakthrough in solid state battery technology discovered by a Japanese university could reduce charging times for electric bikes to just minutes.
The first Arc Vector bikes are landing with customers
Production of the Arc Vector is now well under way, with CEO Mark Truman confirming the first bikes are now being shipped
The first Arc Vector bikes are landing with customers
Production of the Arc Vector is now well under way, with CEO Mark Truman confirming the first bikes are now being shipped