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Six custom Harleys, six creators, one winner as Custom Clash goes live
Harley-Davidson has revealed the six motorcycles competing in its new Creators Custom Clash build-off, with creators from across Europe transforming stock bikes into one-off customs.
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
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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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NIU regresses to sodium-ion batteries to drive electric scooter costs down
Chinese electric scooter giants NIU will revert to less advanced but cheaper sodium-ion batteries for one of its new models in 2023
Ultraviolette F77 proves electric motorcycles can be cheap to buy AND run
The Ultraviolette F77 makes a compelling case as one of the best electric motorcycles that is both cheaper to buy than a KTM RC390 and Yamaha R3 and much cheaper to run
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North West 200 in jeopardy without extra funding, warns race chief
The 2023 North West 200 is at risk from being cancelled if it isn't able to secure extra funding and investment, according to race chief Mervyn Whyte
Top Block Racing releases new front protector for Aprilia Tuareg 660
The French parts manufacturer Top Block Racing has released a new steel tubular front protector for the Aprilia Tuareg 660.
Agostini MV Agusta three-cylinder replica among bikes sold at Le Mans Classic
A Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta three-cylinder replica bike was one of several bikes auctioned at this year's Le Mans Classic.
E-core: The electric conversion technology from Belgium aimed at mopeds
E-core is a technology in development by a Belgian designer that would allow combustion bikes to be converted to run on electric power.
Zard Zuma slip-on pipe now available for Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
The Italian company Zard Exhaust has made its Zuma slip-on pipe available in two forms for the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled.
Recovering Gino Rea now able to ‘breathe on his own and communicate’
Gino Rea is breathing on his own for the first time since he was hospitalised 11 days ago following an accident in the run up to the Suzuka 8 Hours
New London road use charge to be trialled in Hackney
Hackney Council will trial a new road use charge system that will adjust the charge based on a number of factors including congestion and time of day.
Could this cycling helmet show the future for motorcycle helmets?
Two companies have come together to develop an airbag-integrated cycling helmet. Could this technology be used in future motorcycle helmets?
Gino Rea trying to talk, communicating with family as recovery progresses
Gino Rea is able to understand and respond to communications from his family in a positive new update almost ten days on from his Suzuka 8 Hours accident
Lightning Tachyon Nb eyes Electric Motorcycle Land Speed Record… or does it?
The Lightning Tachyon Nb heads to Bonneville Salt Flats to attempt a new Speed Record for Electric Motorcycles... but its target seems a bit low to us?
Florida Ice Effect: A danger on UK roads as rain returns
A relatively unknown phenomenon, the Florida Ice Effect has the potential to cause potentially dangerous road conditions as rain returns to the UK.
Motorcycle sales | Honda on the up, Yamaha flatline so far in 2022
Honda has made a strong start in its quest to break its record 20 million sales marker from 2019, but Yamaha sales for the first half of 2022 remain flat
Essex Police forced to remove Facebook post saying filtering is "dangerous"
It is worrying when authorities express anti-motorcycling sentiment, especially on social media, like Essex Police did on Facebook...
Japanese company makes carbon kit for 2019 Suzuki Katana
A Japanese specialist has created a number of carbon bodywork pieces for the 2019 Suzuki Katana 1100, from seat units to bar ends.
Surrey Council to trial 20mph speed limit on rural roads
Surrey County Council is planning a move to reduce the speed limit on some of the county's rural roads to 20mph to improve safety.
Zontes presents triple-cylinder engines, plots big push against big rivals
Zontes is gearing up to launch a fresh new range of larger-engined motorcycles after completing development of its ambitious triple-cylinder architecture
Electric dreamers | 10 Electric Motorcycles that might just spark enthusiasm
The future is bright... the future is green. Love them, loathe them, reserve judgement on them, electric motorcycles are coming and they're here to stay
Gino Rea ‘opens eyes, moves legs, arms’ for first time Suzuka 8 Hours accident
Gino Rea opens his eyes and moves his limbs for the first time, a week on from the accident in the build to the Suzuka 8 Hours left him in a coma
Kawasaki unveils new paint for 2023 ZX-10R sports bike
We have our first look at the 2023 Kawasaki ZX-10R, and it is pretty much the same as before, but with a touch more green in the paint job.
New suspension for Piaggio scooters: it comes from the 1700s
Piaggio is developing a new suspension system for its two- and three-wheeled scooters inspired by the invention of an 18th-century inventor.
Motorcycle sales | Triumph, Royal Enfield soar; BMW, Ducati slide; Harley slumps
Royal Enfield emerge as the big winners on the global motorcycle sales charts after huge gains in Europe, while Harley-Davidson resumes its status as the big loser
Young people like motorcycles, you just have to show them where to ride them
France and Britain share a problem of young people riding motorcycles. But the governments of neither country know how to fix it.