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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
All Motorcycle News
Honda confirms opening of two new dealers in the UK
Honda has announced two new dealers in the UK, with Staffordshire Honda in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Youles Honda in Manchester.
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo to ride across the USA on 110cc motorcycle
Red Bull F1 reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo plans to utilise his 2023 downtime in style, by crossing the USA on two wheels!
Harry Dunn trial - Anne Sacoolas hears of sentence via video link
Ann Sacoolas has been sentenced via video link at the Old Bailey after being held responsible for the death of British motorcyclist Harry Dunn.
2022 "Most volatile year on record" for fuel prices, competition watchdog finds
Fuel prices faced their "most volatile year" in 2022, according to a review published by the Competition and Markets Authority.
Industrial Action – which strikes will affect UK bikers
With industrial action taking place across the UK this winter, we’ve taken a look at all the strikes happening, highlighting which ones could affect you.
Brembo reduces brake pollution with new Greenance brake pads
Brembo has launched a new environmentally-friendly brake pad range called 'Greenance' which reduces both pollution and wear.
MV Agusta Tamburini Corse F43 sports bike breaks cover
The MV Agusta Tamburini Corse F43 is a tribute to the fabled designer Massimo Tamburini
Is Honda preparing a new Fireblade model for 2024?
Rumours suggest Honda could be preparing a new, final 'full power', Fireblade for 2024, with a public debut in Tokyo next October.
Patent drawings of Piaggio four-wheeled scooter emerge
Patent drawings have emerged of a four-wheeled scooter from Piaggio appearing as a sort of crossover between the MP3 and MyMoover.
Nearly half of motorists avoiding lane one of ALR smart motorway
A survey of nearly 2,000 motorists found that nearly half of the people questioned would avoid lane one of All Lane Running smart motorway
Husqvarna reveals 2023 FC 450 Rockstar Edition dirt bike
Husqvarna has joined KTM and GasGas in launching the 'factory edition' of their 2023 450 motocross bike, the FC 450 Rockstar Edition.
KTM launches 2023 SX-F 450 Factory Edition dirt bike
The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition has been launched by the Austrian brand's US division, featuring small technical updates compared to 2022.
Brembo launches new 19RCS Corsa Corta RR radial master cylinder for 2023
Brembo has launched a new radial master cylinder, the 19RCS Corsa Corta RR derived from the Italian brand's racing experience.
SYM unveils new Jet 14 Evo scooter for 2023 model year
SYM's Jet 14 has become the most successful model of the JET series. Now, the Jet 14 gets a new update for 2023: the Jet 14 Evo.
Over 80% of each scrapped motorcycle is recycled in Sweden
A survey of Swedish scrappage companies that deal with motorcycles has found that over 80% of each scrapped motorcycle is recycled.
Petrol price fell in November, although savings were not passed on
RAC Fuel Watch reports that the petrol price fell in November by an average of 6p, although the real savings were not seen by consumers
In&Motion announce upper body ‘Stan’ airbag rucksack
Motorcycle technology firm In&Motion have announced the ‘Stan’ airbag rucksack that deploys in 0.1s and alerts the emergency services
DVSA strikes "another barrier to riders wanting to gain licences," BMF says
DVSA strikes over December and January will mean a number of motorcycle exams will be cancelled and rearranged over the next couple of months.
Balaclava gangs and motorbike theft rising in the UK
Cities such as Edinburgh have been calling for more police resources to be directed toward balaclava-clad motorcycle gangs, as motorcycle theft increases.
MOT pass rates for motorcycles are on the rise, DVSA figures show
The latest figures from the DVSA indicate that the number of motorcycles passing their MOT on the first attempt have increased.
The woman attempting to set an adventure motorcycling world record
Bridget McCutchen was born into a family of motorcyclists. Now she is attempting to go to a new extreme in terms of adventure riding.
Langen Two Stroke availability down to the last slots
With only 100 models of the Langen Two Stroke being created there are only a few slots available for one of these limited-edition bikes.
Is there a KTM RC 990 sports bike on the way next year?
What is thought to be a KTM RC 990 sports bike has been spotted testing, which would be an expansion of the range that currently has the RC 390 and RC 125.
GasGas launches 2023 Factory Edition motocross bikes
GasGas has launched its factory edition motocross bikes for 2023, including the first GasGas MC 250F Factory Edition, alongside the 450 version.