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Picasso confirms world championship debut for OMT 450c
Picasso Engineering’s OMT 450c is set to compete on the world stage for the first time in 2026.
Latest New Bikes News
Foursome of Suzuki special editions launched
Suzuki Austria has launched new special edition models of the GSX-8S, DR-Z4 SM and V-Strom 800.
Latest Industry News
UK motorcycle manufacturer receives over £10 million investment with government help
UK motorcycle manufacturer Maeving has received £11 million of investment, including local government backing.
Latest Viral News
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed his latest stunt, which is arguably his best yet.
Videos
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The new Triumph Bonneville T100 is here
A new look for the Triumph Scrambler 900 #triumph #biker
2026 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 and T100 - Everything You Need To Know
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Ixon launches latest track-focused motorcycle gloves, the GP4 Air
Ixon's latest track-focused motorcycle glove, the GP4 Air, features heavy ventilation and carbon reinforcements all-round.
Transport for London can now use CCTV to fine bikers for riding in cycle lanes
Laws prohibiting bikers and drivers from cycling lanes in London are now also enforceable by Transport for London via CCTV.
You could be fined if you stop at a petrol station for too long
Motorists are being caught out with parking restriction fines when they stop for more than 30 minutes at petrol stations and motorway services.
MCIA announces opposition to government's 2035 end date for non-zero bikes
After the government announced a proposal to end non-zero emission motorcycle sales by 2035, the MCIA made public its objection.
Why are BOT Gibraltar's petrol prices so much lower than the UK's?
Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory means there can be come differences to mainland Britain, which recently came more sharply into focus.
There is nothing you can do about it, electric vehicle taxes are coming
As the government in Switzerland looks into a distance-based electric vehicle tax, what version might we see in the UK soon?
Mike Hailwood’s TT-winning Ducati 900SS lives again in Eric Bana biopic
Australia's Vee Too will ensure pain-staking authenticity is applied to the upcoming Eric Baan-directed Mike Hailwood movie biopic with its Ducati 900SS
Bering announces road-focused £350 C-Protect Air airbag vest
A new airbag-equipped riding vest from Bering - called the C-Protect Air - can deploy in just a tenth of a second, and will retail for around £350.
BMW finds itself in the hot seat over £150 annual fee to use built-in feature
BMW is now charging customers to pay extra to activate features already built into their cars... could it do the same bikers?
Suzuki strengthens scooter line-up with Avenis and Address 125s
Suzuki has bolstered its scooter roster with the announcement of two new 125cc machines: the Avenis and the Address. They will be available from October.
Wholesale changes for 2023 GasGas TXT Racing, TXT GP trials bikes
GasGas has launched its 2023 trials bike range, with a raft of updates for both the new TXT Racing and TXT GP motorcycles.
Fuel can still cost under £1 if you go to the right place
A supermarket chain has implemented a plan which will allow for up to 40 litres of fuel to be exchanged for vouchers to be used in-store.
New tests targeting bikes, and speed increase for self-driving cars
Autonomous or self-driving vehicles are set for a speed increase, as well as new tests focused on how well they can detect motorcycles.
BSA Gold Star pricing revealed, set to launch by mid-August
The new BSA Gold Star is expected to arrive by mid-August, with pricing starting at £6,500 and a variety of colour options.
Triumph TE-1 revealed, is as powerful as a Speed Triple 1200 RS
Full details are revealed as the final version of the Triumph TE-1 Project developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering makes its bow
Triumph performs better than ever in Italy with over 6,000 sales
Triumph has set itself a new record for the number of bikes sold in Italy, with the British firm passing 6,000 bikes sold in 12 months for the first time.
The Orcal Arios 125 scooter is good for 200 miles with 14 horsepower
The Orcal Arios 125 + is a new scooter from the French manufacturer, featuring decent power, a long range and an automatic gearbox.
Verge begins production of innovative TS electric motorcycle
The innovative Verge TS with its hubless rear wheel is just beginning to enter production, and the first deliveries are expected in 1-2 months time.
Can a KTM MotoGP bike beat a Porsche 918 in a drag race?
Can a Dani Pedrosa-helmed 270hp KTM RC16 really hope to out-drag an electric-petrol hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder with 885hp on tap?
New Honda twin range to spawn Hawk 75, CBR750RR spin-offs?
The upcoming Honda Hornet could be the first of at least four new models from the Japanese firm built on its new 750cc platform, including Hawk and CBR750RR
Honda has - sort of - electrified the Cub, but it's only in China for now
Honda has announced the MS01, an affordable, simple, low-powered moped to be marketed in China with 5,000 original units.
Ducati unveils 2023 Panigale V4 updates with more power and refined electronics
Ducati has revealed its 2023 model year updates for the Panigale V4, with still more horsepower squeezed from the V4 engine.
Vent launches Derapage 125 supermoto and Baja 125 enduro
Vent has launched four new four-stroke 125s, with a Derapage 125 and Baja 125 both available in standard and RR variants.
National Highways continue smart motorway expansion despite increased congestion
Data suggests that smart motorways can actually increase congestion, and even accidents, but the network continues to expand.