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Full Indian Motorcycle range given the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde treatment
Indian Motorcycle has agreed a major deal with adjustable exhaust specialists Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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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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.
New investigation finds smart motorway refuge areas are too short
A new investigation conducted by ITV News Meridian has found that a number of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are too short.
Next-generation CFMoto 800NK will stay true to striking NK-C22 concept
Patent drawings reveal the new CFMoto 800NK will hit the road barely unchanged from the dramatic-looking CFMoto NK-C22 concept previewed last month
Indonesia targets 2 million electric two-wheelers by 2025
Indonesia is targeting two million electric two-wheelers by 2025, and a big part of that is the development of charging and battery swap infrastructure.