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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
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Silverstone involved in new Shropshire Wheels to Work scheme
The Wheels to Work programme that helps young people access affordable personal transport has expanded to Shropshire, where it will work with Silverstone.
Latest MV Agusta Lucky Explorer news is not what you might expect
MV Agusta has launched its new Lucky Explorer range of... e-bikes. Disappointing for those eager to see the new adventurers, but there's cause for optimism.
Lightning developing electric ADV motorcycle to join record-breaking sportsbike
Lightning Motorcycles are developing a brand-new electric motorcycle targeted at the adventure tourer segment, according to these new patent designs
National Highways thinks more full road closures will improve efficiency
National Highways is changing how it approaches roadworks, with more full road closures being favoured over partial closures to have work done quicker.
Indian Motorcycle launches new Sheffield dealer to cater to northern England
Indian Motorcycle has launched a Sheffield-based dealer with SMC Bikes, aiming to strengthen the American manufacturer's position in northern England.
Triumph to play host to largest women's biker meet with Moto Advisor
Triumph's HQ in Hinckley is set to be the location for a world record attempt for the most women bikers to attend a single bike meet this weekend.
NMC says UK government "making a mistake" by rushing decarbonisation for bikes
The NMC believes that the government is acting too quickly to eliminate non-zero emission motorcycles from the UK market.
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UK Motorcycle Sales decline in June, Triumph Trident top seller
Motorcycle sales in the UK after the first half of 2022 remain up on 2021 despite a decline for the third consecutive month; Triumph Trident 660 best-seller
MV Agusta unveils 2022 Reparto Corse range, with F3, Turismo Veloce and Dragster
MV Agusta has unveiled its 2022 Reparto Corse range, with the Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3 all receiving the “RC” treatment.
Video review: Energica Experia 2022 | Is this the future of motorcycle touring?
New video review of the green touring machine, the Energica Experia 2022 - taken on an electric tour of the Italian Dolomites.
Ixon launches latest track-focused motorcycle gloves, the GP4 Air
Ixon's latest track-focused motorcycle glove, the GP4 Air, features heavy ventilation and carbon reinforcements all-round.
Transport for London can now use CCTV to fine bikers for riding in cycle lanes
Laws prohibiting bikers and drivers from cycling lanes in London are now also enforceable by Transport for London via CCTV.
You could be fined if you stop at a petrol station for too long
Motorists are being caught out with parking restriction fines when they stop for more than 30 minutes at petrol stations and motorway services.
MCIA announces opposition to government's 2035 end date for non-zero bikes
After the government announced a proposal to end non-zero emission motorcycle sales by 2035, the MCIA made public its objection.
Why are BOT Gibraltar's petrol prices so much lower than the UK's?
Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory means there can be come differences to mainland Britain, which recently came more sharply into focus.
There is nothing you can do about it, electric vehicle taxes are coming
As the government in Switzerland looks into a distance-based electric vehicle tax, what version might we see in the UK soon?
Mike Hailwood’s TT-winning Ducati 900SS lives again in Eric Bana biopic
Australia's Vee Too will ensure pain-staking authenticity is applied to the upcoming Eric Baan-directed Mike Hailwood movie biopic with its Ducati 900SS
Bering announces road-focused £350 C-Protect Air airbag vest
A new airbag-equipped riding vest from Bering - called the C-Protect Air - can deploy in just a tenth of a second, and will retail for around £350.
BMW finds itself in the hot seat over £150 annual fee to use built-in feature
BMW is now charging customers to pay extra to activate features already built into their cars... could it do the same bikers?
Suzuki strengthens scooter line-up with Avenis and Address 125s
Suzuki has bolstered its scooter roster with the announcement of two new 125cc machines: the Avenis and the Address. They will be available from October.
Wholesale changes for 2023 GasGas TXT Racing, TXT GP trials bikes
GasGas has launched its 2023 trials bike range, with a raft of updates for both the new TXT Racing and TXT GP motorcycles.
Fuel can still cost under £1 if you go to the right place
A supermarket chain has implemented a plan which will allow for up to 40 litres of fuel to be exchanged for vouchers to be used in-store.
New tests targeting bikes, and speed increase for self-driving cars
Autonomous or self-driving vehicles are set for a speed increase, as well as new tests focused on how well they can detect motorcycles.
BSA Gold Star pricing revealed, set to launch by mid-August
The new BSA Gold Star is expected to arrive by mid-August, with pricing starting at £6,500 and a variety of colour options.