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Royal Enfield Flying Flea, electric Himalayan prototype set for ABR Festival
Royal Enfield’s current motorcycle range is set to be joined by the Flying Flea C6 and S6, as well as the company’s electric Himalayan test bed prototype.
Latest New Bikes News
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
KTM has launched its 2027 enduro range, which features seven models, and a starting price point of £8,799.
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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Velimotor VMX08: 50kg off-road electric motorcycle
Chinese manufacturer Velimotor offers a range of off-road-focused bikes, including the carbon-framed VMX08 motorcycle with an impressively low weight.
Huge Japanese and European retro motorcycle haul discovered
A substantial motorcycle collection of classic Japanese and European machines has been found, that is the definition of barn find!
Weakness of UK's electric vehicle charging infrastructure is bad news for bikers
The fragility of the UK's electric vehicle charging infrastructure was highlighted over the Christmas period, which has ramifications for motorcycles.
Rally gymkhana star and motocross rider Ken Block has died
YouTube and WRC star Ken Block was killed yesterday in a snowmobile accident in the USA
Yamaha Tenere 700 custom kit brings 1980s Dakar nostalgia
Unit Garage has produced a retro custom kit for the Yamaha Tenere 700 to allow the bike to have a similar look to the 1986 Tenere XT 600 Dakar bike.
MBP announces the T1002V adventure bike, set for early 2023 launch
MBP have released their new flagship V-twin 1000cc bike the T1002V a brand new adventure bike that has joined their range of machines.
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Porsche opens new carbon neutral eFuels plant in Chile
A new fuel plant has been opened by Porsche. The plant will only produce synthetic fuels made from CO2 and water, and will be upscaled through the 2020s.
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New Seat Mo 50 electric scooter expected for 2023 launch
Seat has introduced a new electric scooter to its Mo range, with a new 50cc-equivalent expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023.
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New DfT motorcycle strategy group gains support of NMC
A new motorcycle strategy group to be managed by the Department for Transport and the DVSA has gained the support of the National Motorcyclists Council.
Yamaha have launched their all-new Augur scooter in Asia
Yamaha have unveiled a new scooter in the form of its new Augur, which shares some similarities with the Yamaha Aerox 155.
Honda launches new CL300 neo-retro bike in China, will it come to Europe?
Honda has launched the CL300 in China, as the brand expands its 300 platform from the CMX 300 Rebel to add to the CL range which already has the CL500.
MBP unveils new C650V middleweight cruiser motorcycle for 2023
MBP have unveiled their C650V cruiser motorcycle for 2023, featuring a unique style and looks, ensuring it will stand out on the road.
Ducati opens new 'Finitura e Delibera Estetica' building
Ducati has opened a new building in Borgo Panigale where the finishing aesthetic touches will be applied to its motorcycles.
Ducati sells world championship replica bikes in hours
Ducati has announced it sold its 520 special edition replica Panigale V4 world title celebration motorcycles in just a few hours.
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Harley-Davidson Nightster S revealed in type approval documents
The document doesn't give too much away about the new Harley-Davidson Nightster S, although the pictures give a hint of what is to come
2023 schedule revealed for updated Ducati Riding Experience
Ducati has announced its Ducati Riding Experience programme for 2023, with the new addition of a DRE Track Warm Up experience.
Smart motorway safety ‘not yet meeting performance expectations’
The Office of Rail and Road has stated that while the smart motorway network should meet safety targets, the systems are still below par
Sinnis to utilise Terrain 125 adventure bike in new riding school for beginners
Sinnis has launched a new adventure riding school aimed at beginners, and using their Terrain 125 adventure bike, with the first date set for February.
New Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 trademark pictures arrive
The latest generation of small capacity Harley-Davidson motorcycles come in 350 and 500cc variants, and feature modern-retro H-D styling
Guy Martin talks 2023, 300mph, BSA, and his new TV show
Guy Martin has released a video giving a behind the scenes look at his garage, his 300mph project bike, and his next TV show
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R gets minor updates for 2023
The 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has been announced by the Austrian manufacturer, which brings a few updates for the new model year.
Yamaha is still looking into self-balancing systems
We’ve had Motobot and Motodroid, well now Yamaha has developed Advanced Motorcycle Stability Assist System and fitted it to an electric motorcycle
Covid-19 in 2023, motorcycle events still set to be cancelled
The aftereffects of Covid-19 can very much still be felt, as motorcycle events set for 2023 are cancelled in Germany
Voge updates scrambler range with new 525 ACX motorcycle
The new Voge 525 ACX motorcycle is a scrambler-style variation on the already-established 500 AC naked which is expected for 2023.