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2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX available with new offer
Kawasaki has revealed a new offer across its 2026 Ninja 1100SX model until the end of June, giving customers the chance to save money on a performance or tourer kit.
Latest New Bikes News
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
Ducati has launched the all-new Desmo250 MX, which takes after the bigger Desmo450 following its release one year ago.
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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Honda CB-F Bol d'Or Concept will not be hitting the road anytime soon
It's sad faces all around in the Visordown office this morning after the designers of the stunning Honda CB-F Bol d'Or concept confirm that the concept is to be canned...
Royal Enfield to take UK distribution in-house, electric prototype spied
Royal Enfield has announced it will be taking its UK distribution in-house, while in India speculation grows over an electric bike and a bobber.
Cardo intorduces new Packtalk Neo communication device
Cardo has introduced the Packtalk Neo, a replacement for the Packtalk Bold, aimed at the middle-ground between Freecom 4X and Packtalk Edge.
Forcite partners with Aldo Drudi for MK1S Nexus Edition helmet
Forcite have partnered with the iconic branding of ‘Drudi Performance’ to create their latest helmet, the Forcite MK1S Nexus Edition.
Kenny Roberts Jr 1996 Yamaha YZR500 auctioned in California
After selling in late October Kenny Roberts Jr’s 1996 Yamaha YZR500 was sold to a new owner in California for over £250,000.
Yadea unveil the Keeness VFD naked electric motorcycle
Yadea have shown off their first naked electric motorcycle, the Keeness VFD. This bike has been designed with speed as the main goal.
Spy shots of Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 adventure bike have emerged
After seeing our first glimpse of the Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 in the form of CAD drawings some photos of the actual bike have appeared online.
Kramer HKR Evo2-S track bike is now available for reservations
Kramers newest race bike for 2023 is now available for reservations if you are after a new track day bike with some impressive specs.
Arai unveils new Isle of Man TT special edition RX-7V Evo
Arai has revealed its 2023 Isle of Man TT special edition helmet, its 16th TT special, which will launch in the summer of next year.
London council continues with parking charge plans despite continued opposition
Protesters have once again confronted a London council over proposed parking charges for PTWs, but the Council pushes on with their plans.
Caberg announces two new motorcycle helmet models for 2023
Two new motorcycle helmets have been announced by Caberg for 2023, with the Flyon II and Duke Evo being launched in a range of colours.
What does the Chancellor's autumn statement mean for UK bikers?
The UK Chancellor's autumn statement saw some changes announced for road users, so how exactly will these changes impact bikers?
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KTM 790 Duke returns to refreshed street roster from Austria
KTM has revealed its 2023 street range, with colour updates to most of the models and the return of the 790 Duke after two years away.
Piaggio opens new production facility in Indonesia
Piaggio has opened a new production facility in the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, as it tries to strengthen its presence in Asia.
US servicewomen to face trial in the UK after fatal motorcycle crash
Mikayla Hayes has been ordered to appear in court in the UK after being accused of killing a motorcycle rider on the A10
Yorkshire Air Ambulance track bike winner to be announced at Motorcycle Live
Win a Yorkshire Air Ambulance branded Suzuki GSX600R K7 track bike signed by racing superstars.
Kymco UK partners with security solutions provider Datatool
Kymco UK has partnered with Datatools to provide security solutions for the manufacturer's customers in UK dealers from December 2022.
DirtFirst brings electric KTM into Supermini class
A new race-focused electric dirt bike has been released by an American firm using a KTM Freeride E-XC production model as a base.
FINALLY! Euro NCAP autonomous vehicle test to include motorcycles
The Euro NCAP testing process for autonomous vehicles will now include motorcycles, as the body looks to improve rider safety
Buell 1190 Baja Desert Racer set for 2023 delivery
The bonkers Buell 1190 Baja Desert Racer boasts 175bhp and is being slated for delivery in 2023
Study finds 20mph speed limits have limited impact on road safety
A study has found that reducing speed limits to 20mph has little to no positive effect on road safety
Office for Budget Responsibility predicting fuel duty rise in 2023
Despite the chancellors Autumn Budget making no mention of a fuel duty rise, the OBR is predicting an increase of up to 23 percent in 2023
French motorcyclists protest against mandatory motorcycle testing
French bikers have taken to the streets in an attempt to overturn the governments' U-turn on mandatory motorcycle safety testing
Valentino Rossi MotoGP scooter makes 17,000 euros for charity
A paddock scooter used by Valentino Rossi during the MotoGP championship has bagged an Italian child autism charity 17,000 euros!