Latest Motorcycle News
Keep up to date with all the latest motorcycle news and insights right here at Visordown. Get the inside scoop on upcoming bike, product and equipment launches plus industry news and the best viral motorcycle videos from across the web. Be the first to hear about motorcycle news from the UK and across the world; feast your eyes on images of new bikes and equipment and be the first to know about the latest developments in the world of electric and off-road motorbikes.
Scroll down for all of the latest motorcycle news from around the globe, and use the News menu should you wish to jump straight to specific categories such as industry, bike or viral news.
Fabio Quartararo supports Sylvain Guintoli charity with Silverstone helmet raffle
Fabio Quartararo has gifted Sylvain Guintoli a special edition test helmet, with a raffle to follow at the British MotoGP this summer.
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
All Motorcycle News
Baran Anubis CruiserCross: an adventurous EV two-wheeler from Indonesia
The Indonesian energy company and EV manufacturer Baran has made its electric motorcycle, the Anubis CruiserCross, available for pre-order.
iXS launches new Gerona-Air touring motorcycle jacket
iXS has launched a new touring jacket, the Gerona-Air 1.0, complete with matching trousers, mesh panels, protective pads and plenty of pockets.
Kawasaki UK unveils 2023 model year colours, celebrates 50 years of "Z" family
Kawasaki has released a new range of graphics and colour options for a number of its MY23 bikes as it celebrates the "Z" family's 50th anniversary.
Kawasaki appears to have revealed its keenly anticipated Electric, Hybrid models
Kawasaki ramps up preparations for the launch of its first electric and hybrid models with a demonstration run during the Suzuka 8 Hours weekend
Gino Rea Suzuka 8 Hours accident | 'Serious head injury and swelling on brain'
The family of Gino Rea have issued a statement detailing the full extent of his serious injuries following an accident in the build up to the Suzuka 8 Hours
Will Elvis Presley’s Harley finally become the world's most valuable motorcycle?
The third most valuable motorcycle in the world - an Elvis Presley Harley-Davidson Electra Glide - is going back up for auction just three years on...
Is artificial intelligence the way to stop people texting while driving?
Reactive or proactive? Which is best when trying to prevent people from using their phone while driving, and causing a danger to pedestrians and bikers?
Striking Can-Am Pulse and Origin EVs launched as brand returns to two-wheels
Can-Am unveils its first new motorcycles in 35 years with the launch of the electric Can-Am Origin dual-sport and Can-Am Pulse roadster, due in 2024
Honda is developing lane assist, patent drawings reveal
Recent patent drawings from Honda show it is working on a camera- and radar-enabled lane assist for motorcycles across its roster.
UK motorcycle market continues to shrink as cost of living crisis worsens
Honda remains atop the motorcycle registration charts for July 2022, but overall registrations are down on last year, as well as June.
Gino Rea Suzuka 8 Hours accident | Nervous wait for news after huge crash
There has been no official communication regarding Gino Rea since being airlifted to hospital on Saturday following a crash ahead of Suzuka 8 Hours
Ixon launches T-Rex mesh jacket, suitable for all conditions
Ixon has launched the T-Rex all-season mesh jacket, featuring removable linings which keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
NMC wants ULEZ charges for bikers scrapped, whether the Zone expands or not
The National Motorcyclists Council is opposed to continuing to charge bikers in the London ULEZ, due to lower emissions compared to cars.
Harley-Davidson releases Apex factory custom paint for GAT models
Harley-Davidson has released a new custom paint for a number of the bikes in its Grand American Grand American Touring models.
The all-new NIU SQi may look funky… but it’s hiding a dark secret
The NIU SQi might look like a funky electric urban motorcycle... but then looks can be deceptive without the benefit of scale or well-lit imagery
Kawasaki Z 900 RS receives new colours for 2023 model
The 2023 Kawasaki Z 900 RS is available now in the US. There are now technical differences compared to before, but new colours are available.
Triumph to raise performance of much-praised engine for 2023 Moto2 season
Triumph will increase performance of its ultra-reliable 765cc triple-cylinder engine it supplies to the Moto2 World Championship by 5bhp and 400rpm
Touratech releases components for Aprilia Tuareg 660
Touratech has released a number of new components for the Aprilia Tuareg 660 adventure motorcycle, from handguards to pannier racks.
Moto Morini reveals new Seiemmezzo family, featuring a naked and a scrambler
Moto Morini have unveiled two new twin-cylinder middleweight bikes
KTM's 2024 enduro bike appears just three months after 2023 launch
KTM's 2023 enduro range only just dropped, so it came as something of a surprise when its 2024 bike appeared at a recent enduro race.
.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
MAG joins other UK biking groups in opposing UK government decarbonisation plans
The Motorcycle Action Group has voiced its opposition to the proposed end of combustion motorcycle sales after a meeting with the Department for Transport at the end of July.
Kawasaki preparing to launch ZX-4R and two entry-level electric models at EICMA?
Filings in the US appear to confirm in imminent launch of three new motorcycles from Kawasaki - the ZX-4R four-cylinder sportsbike and two electric models
Honda halts sales of 10 models in Japan over delivery and emissions hurdles
Honda has stopped taking orders on ten of its motorcycles in an effort to ease pressure on a backlog of orders delayed by parts delays and shipping issues
Gogoro Delight: The scooter from Taiwan, for women
Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Gogoro has launched a new scooter in its home nation, the Delight, which is designed for women.