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Skyfall tops Britain's best bike movie scenes. We'd argue there's a debate to be had.
New research names Skyfall's Istanbul chase the greatest motorcycle movie scene of the 21st century. But are Bond fans overlooking some true classics?
Latest New Bikes News
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
British motorcycle maker AJS has revealed two small-capacity adventure bikes that are set to reach dealerships in September.
Latest Industry News
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
Ducati's sale rumours have taken another twist, with an Italian investment company confirming the news, while the firm's CEO publicly backed the claim on social media.
Latest Viral News
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
Videos
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
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?
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Yamaha progresses self-driving development with Panasonic trial
Eve Autonomy, a company which is funded by Yamaha, has begun a trial of its Eve Auto autonomous transportation service in a Panasonic factory.
From Hinkley with Love | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition announced
Triumph has announced a new special edition version of the Speed Triple 1200 RR, celebrating 60 years of the James Bond film franchise.
Thief responsible for stealing motorcycles totalling £30k jailed
Suffolk-based Ricky Davis has been jailed for his part in a string of motorcycle thefts totalling £30k in value
Full-sized Sur Ron Storm Bee dirt bike finally breaks cover
The electric off-road motorcycle maker has announced its first full-sized model, the Sur Ron Strom Bee
Dangerous drivers who cost lives could get life sentences
Changes have been brought in that could see dangerous drivers who kill on UK roads handed down life sentences
Ex-Barry Sheene Suzuki Jimny goes under the hammer
A Suzuki Jimny gifted to the late Barry Sheene in cognition of his achievements in top flight Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Video preview | Get a little closer to the Honda Hornet
The latest generation of the Honda Hornet has been revealed, with its 755cc parallel twin engine, adjustable riding modes and aggressive styling. Get a closer look the new bike with our video preview.
Fantic unveils new XEF Rally production rally bike
Fantic has revealed a new rally bike, the XEF Rally, which is derived from its factory rally racer. It will be available from November.
Cake supports the bees with new Kalk Flower Power range
Cake has created a new limited edition range of its Kalk electric motorcycle to support the bees against their global population decline.
The 2023 Kawasaki H2R order books are open - full details here
Boasting 310hp, the Kawasaki H2R is one of the most outrageous motorcycles in the world, and bookings for the 2023 model are open now
Two Wheels for Life helps YOU save £90 on will-writing
Two Wheels for Life has partnered with will-writing company Farewill to help people in the UK save £90 on will-writing services.
Hero to Zero! Hero MotoCorp invest $60m in Zero Motorcycles
Indian automotive giant Hero has invested $60m in Zero Motorcycles to jointly develop electric motorbikes and expand in into green mobility
UK Police to become stricter on speeding in October
Project EDWARD is scheduled for this October, and there will be a particular emphasis on speeding in the middle of the week it takes place.
This wild Kawasaki ZX-25R mod gets funnier the longer you look at it
This Kawasaki ZX-25R - created by a modifier in Indonesia - appears to have embarked on an aggressive course of steroids and viagra...
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Triumph auctions James Bond Scrambler, set to launch 60th anniversary model
Triumph has auctioned the Scrambler 1200 that was used in the Bond film, No Time To Die, and a special edition bike celebrating 60 years of Bond is coming.
MSV goes global! Navarra Circuit added to portfolio for 2023
MSV the UK’s biggest circuit operator has acquired the Navarra circuit in Spain
Yamaha launches new e-bikes range covering mountain, urban and gravel sectors
Yamaha has announced a new range of its own in-house-built electric bicycles: Moro 07 e-mtb, Wabash RT gravel bike, and CrossCore RC urban bike.
Zero Motorcycles plans "introduction of new models"
Zero Motorcycles has announced the closure of a round of financing that has raised $107 million, which it intends to use to introduce new models.
New Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally announced for 2023
The wraps have been pulled off as the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally takes to the dirt!
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2023 Kawasaki Versys and Z H2 pricing and colours announced
Kawasaki has announced the new Versys range in 650 and 1,000cc forms, as well as the new Z H2 range – full spec, features, and pricing are here.
London motorcycle protest to welcome speakers including TV star Matthew Wright
A number of guest speakers have been announced for the Save London Motorcycling protest against motorcycle parking fees on 8 October.
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Road safety improvements the goal of Devitt's partnership with BikeSafe, DocBike
Three UK motorcycle organisations - Devitt, BikeSafe and DocBike - have partnered to create a new booklet to help improve road safety for bikers.
A plant-based road surface is under development in France
A French region is currently trialling a new road surface which replaces oil with a plant-based bitumen as a binding agent.
Russia led invasion of Ukraine causing pothole peril in the UK
The Local Government Authority is claiming that the Russia led invasion of Ukraine is preventing pothole repair work as costs increase