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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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Tesla Cyberquad bikes scrapped over safety concerns!
In a move that might be giving Elon Musk a red face, Tesla has recalled all 5,000 Cyberquad bikes after they fail to meet US regulations
VIDEO! New big-bore BMW R1300 GS spotted in the wild!
The next generation BMW R 1300 GS has been spotted undergoing on-road testing, and it looks very much like it did in the earlier spyshots
Enduring qualities : 5 forgotten motorcycles as old as the Suzuki SV650
Who'd have thought back in a different millennium that the Suzuki SV650 would still be going strong some 23 years later...?
QJ Motor SVT 650 sees Chinese firm step up Euro assault
The rugged QJ SVT 650 - using the Suzuki V-Strom 65- V-Twin engine - is set to broaden the Chinese giant's burgeoning European market footprint
2023 Ducati Diavel V4 gains more power and lower weight
The 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 has been officially revealed with a revised chassis, suspension, more powerful V4 engine and more
Beauty becomes the beast! BAAK Triumph Scrambler 1200 revealed
French custom motorcycle builder BAAK has created a kit to transform the Scrambler 1200 into an angular Dakar racer
KTM Europe take over CFMOTO distribution in the UK
KTM Europe has announced that it will oversee the distribution of CFMOTO motorcycles in the UK from 2023 onwards
Kenan Sofuoğlu teaches his three-year-old son to ride a Gold Wing!
Former MotoGP and WorldSBK racer Kenan Sofuoğlu has let his three-year-old son take a Honda Gold Wing for a spin around a track!
New Yamaha R9 gets closers as nameplate is trademarked
Yamaha has protected the nameplate R9 as its style and presentation is protected with a trademark filing
Attorney who fought against helmet laws killed in motorcycle accident
A Florida-based attorney who battled against motorcycle helmet laws in the States has been killed in a motorcycle crash
One-stroke is Enough! E-Rex Petrol Engine Revealed
The E-Rex opposed-piston engine is being hailed as a gamechanger thanks to low-weight, high power density and no crankshafts
Royal Enfield steps up electric motorcycle development as market shifts
Royal Enfield has altered its new model schedule to bring forward its first electric motorcycle to 2025, rather than 2026 as originally planned
2023 Yamaha XMAX launched with fresh new look, upgraded tech
The big-selling Yamaha XMAX lands for 2023 boasting a distinctive new style and improved connectivity and technology features
DVLA driving licence fines of £1,000 to hit 1 million road users
An estimated 1 million UK drivers could be hit by a £1,000 fine for failing to update their photocard driving licence
Yamaha MT-125 and MT-07 get connected with new TFT dash
The Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha MT-07 receive updates for 2023 with both nakeds receiving a fresh TFT colour dashboard and smartphone connectivity
Polished new Triumph Chrome Collection adds sparkle to Rocket 3, retro ranges
The Triumph Chrome Collection adds a dash of sparkle to the Triumph Modern Classics and Rocket 3 range for one year only...
‘Optimised’ KTM RC 8C sportsbike returns for second generation limited run
The Moto2-inspired KTM RC 8C is back for a second limited edition run of 200 models boasting more power and premium race-inspired components
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Is a retro-liveried, winged Yamaha R1 on way to commemorate its 25th birthday?
The Yamaha R1 could grow some wings and get a power hike in honour of its 25th Anniversary to stave off the challenge of newer rivals
More clues point to imminent arrival of Harley-Davidson Pan America 975
A bit of sleuthing reveals more evidence that a smaller-engined Harley-Davidson Pan America using the 975cc Revolution Max engine is on the way
US citizen admits responsibility for motorcyclist Harry Dunn's death
A US citizen has pled guilty to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving in the case of the death of Harry Dunn in August 2019.
Ducati Streetfighter V4 updated in line with Panigale, SP2 flagship limbers up
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 is brought into line with its Panigale sibling by receiving a raft of updates for 2023, including the addition of SP2 flagship
Cooper, McWilliams head up Sunflower Trophy entry as Bishopscoourt event returns
The prestigious Sunflower Trophy at Bishopscourt takes place this weekend after a three-year COVID-19 hiatus with Richard Cooper leading the entry list
Is a sportier-looking Royal Enfield Continental GT 650-R cafe racer on the way?
A sportier bikini-faired, cowl-nosed version of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 cafe racer is spied amid talk it will debut with range facelift
Hackney Council to push on with parking charges after meeting with campaigners
After meeting with protesters earlier in October, Hackney Council has confirmed that it will press ahead with its parking charge plans.