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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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NMC calls on UK Government to "start delivering" on biking issues
The UK National Motorcyclists Council has raised a number of issues that it says need to be addressed by the government after a summer of stagnation.
First details of new twin-cylinder Honda Hornet engine released
The first details of the twin-cylinder engine which will power the upcoming, and hotly anticipated, Honda Hornet have been released.
Harley-Davidson targeted by two US class action lawsuits
Harley-Davidson is currently facing two lawsuits in the US regarding alleged restrictions placed by the manufacturer on repairs to consumers' motorcycles.
MotoFest Coventry postponed due to death of Queen Elizabeth II
MotoFest Coventry 2022 was scheduled to take place in September, but has been postponed due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A tribute to HRH Queen Elizabeth II | 1926 – 2022 |
With the news of the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Visordown pays tribute to the longest serving monarch in British history
Moto Morini celebrates 85th anniversary with X-Cape 650 Gold Wheel Edition
A new special edition of the Moto Morini X-Cape 650 adventure bike has been launched: the self-explanatory 'Gold Wheel Edition'.
Benelli's new TNT 899 is remarkably similar to the old one
Benelli has revealed the TNT 899, a revival of a bike made 15 years ago, and which now has surprisingly similar features.
Is Vincent the next iconic British marque to get a major Indian-backed revival?
Bajaj Auto - the fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world - is reported to have acquired the naming rights to iconic marque Vincent Motorcycles
Honda reveals new colours for 2023 | NT1100, NC750X, X-ADV, Forza 750
Honda Motorcycles has revealed the new updated colours for the 2023 model year NT1100, NC750X motorcycles, and X-ADV and Forza 750 scooters.
HJC launch new Call of Duty themed track helmet design
HJC has launched a new graphic design for its RPHA 11 full-face helmet based on the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 video game.
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Gino Rea leaves hospital, returns to UK a month on from Suzuka 8 Hours crash
Gino Rea has returned to the UK just over a month on from sustaining serious head injuries in an accident during the Suzuka 8 Hours
Kawasaki brings traction control to 2023 Z650 and Ninja 650
Kawasaki has unveiled the 2023 Ninja 650 sports bike and Z650 naked, complete with new colours, full LED lighting and the KTRC electronics package.
New study confirms self-driving cars are not safe for bikers
A white paper published by the Connected Motorcycle Consortium has found several shortfalls in the autonomous technology of self-driving cars.
‘Gen 3’ Ducati Diavel V4 cruiser spotted out in the wild
The Ducati Diavel looks set to become the latest model in the Italian firm's line-up to make use of its V4 engine platform
Northamptonshire Police gain innovative new police bikes
They are unlikely to be able to keep up with a stolen Fireblade, but the Northamptonshire Police’s fleet of hybrid electric motorcycles is here regardless
Check out the clearest glimpse yet of the upcoming Honda Transalp
New leaked images have emerged of the upcoming Honda Transalp, which is expected to make its first official appearance later this year.
Yamaha launches latest updated two-wheeler electric motor
The new Yamaha PWseries S2 electric is lighter, smaller and more powerful than its predecessor, but does it mean anything for motorcycle fans?
Off-road bikers help Chinese authorities contain wildfires in Chongqing
Hundreds of volunteer motorcyclists have been involved in helping Chinese authorities control wildfires as the country suffers severe drought.
Five arrested by police in West Country over bike theft SHOCKER
Five people were arrested in a joint operation between police forces in the West Country after a number of dirt bike thefts in June.
Shellios Puros motorcycle helmet features HEPA filtration
The Shellios Puros motorcycle helmet includes a HEPA filtration system to help you breathe clean in even the most polluted of cities
Yamaha announces race-derived R1 GYTR for track use only
Yamaha has announced a new track-only version of its R1, as well as a list of race-derived parts developed by GYTR for their flagship sports bike.
Winged Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta might be closest thing to a MotoGP bike you can buy?
The 230bhp, 166kg Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta takes Noale firm's flagship sportsbike to a new level with its innovative new split tail-fin and under-wing spoon
CFMoto to organise 1,800-mile ride out in support of The Brain Tumour Charity
CFMoto will be sending one of its 800MT Touring motorcycles on an 1,800-mile journey across the UK to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Harley-Davidson launches new Adventure Kit for Pan America
Harley-Davidson has launched a new, exclusive, 'Adventure Kit' for the Pan America featuring upgrades focused on off-road riding.