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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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Ultraviolette F77 electric sports bike becomes available for pre-order
Ultraviolette has made their F77 electric sports bike available for pre-order in India, featuring interesting battery technology.
Triumph brings new colours and new names to 2023 modern classics range
Triumph has announced a new range of colours across its modern classics range, in addition to the renaming of the Street Twin and Street Scrambler models.
Introducing Jedi, a Chinese motorcycle firm that you might actually like…
Jedi Motorcycles is out to prove Chinese firms can produce original designs and develop its own powertrains as it launches the handsome Jedi FR 750 roadster
Honda follows up CL500 patents with "CL300" copyright application
Far from being satisfied with the development of a CL500, Honda has now filed patents for a CL300 as well, and there could be a CL250 on the way, too.
Voge launches Valico 300 Rally in Italy, will it come to the UK?
Voge has launched the 300 Rally - a more off-road-focused version of the road-going 300DS adventurer - in Italy, with improved performance.
Kawasaki set to launch 2023 Ninja 1000SX sports tourer in July
Kawasaki's Ninja 1000SX sports tourer is set to be launched soon, with increasingly sporty looks, and a blend of performance and comfort.
The latest Vespa Primavera special edition is the pinnacle of 'niche'
Vespa has launched a new version of its classic Primavera model, with a very particular audience being targeted with the Pic Nic variant.
How are rising petrol prices changing the way people ride?
Like everything else, the price of fuel is continuing to increase, which is forcing many motorists to change their driving and riding habits on the road.
RAC branded "most useless breakdown company in the UK" by 35-year customer
We all rely on breakdown cover in our most stressful times on the roads, whether on two wheels or four. But what happens when your provider doesn't act?
Ducati returns to EICMA… so EICMA returns the favour
Ducati will return to exhibit its latest models at the 2022 EICMA Motorcycle Show on 8-15 November, with EICMA returning the favour at World Ducati Week
The European decision to end sales of combustion vehicles by 2035 is confirmed
The European Parliament’s decision to end the sales of new, carbon-emitting combustion vehicles by 2035 has been confirmed.
Indian opens new London Brand Centre, offers the chance to win £400
Indian has announced the official launch of a store in London, as well as the chance for Indian Motorcycle Riders members to win £400.
KTM offers British Grand Prix tickets to 890 Duke GP buyers through July
If you have been planning on buying both a ticket to the British MotoGP at Silverstone, and a KTM 890 Duke GP, the Austrian brand’s latest offer is perfect.
Zero Blackbird: electric retro road racer inspired by Cold War spy plane
Dirt bikes, road racers and Cold War jets combine for the Zero Blackbird from Plan B Motorcycles - a road racer custom derived from an enduro.
In France, confusion at the fuel pumps cost 30,000 euros in damages
A simple mix up at the fuel pumps damaged more than 40 cars with a total damage bill of more than 30,000 euros in central France.
Shineray's latest V-twin is a confusing Harley-Davidson replica
The Chinese manufacturer Shineray seems to be building a V2 engine which can be traced an old motor of an American brand.
When does an electric motorcycle stop being a motorcycle?
As electric bikes become increasingly common, it is curious to see the alternative approaches that the new technology offers to manufacturers.
Motorcycle Journalist heads to Ukraine on two wheels
Motorcycle journalist and photographer Neale Bayly is heading into Ukraine on two wheels to document the plight of the people in the warzone
Honda sets target for 15% electric motorcycle sales by 2030
Honda sets itself a target of ensuring at least 15% of all new models - around 2.5 million in total - sold by 2030 will be electric powered
Are you ready for the start of the 2022 KTM World Adventure Week?
KTM’s World Adventure Week gets underway next week on 4 July 2022 with prizes available every day and a number of challenges to be completed.
GasGas fills you in on what it takes to develop a top-level trials bike
GasGas has put together a video explaining what has gone into developing its trials bikes, the 2023 models of which will be launching soon.
New powers in force could land riders with fines of up to £160!
TfL has announced new powers have come into effect that could see those that stray into cycle lanes hit with £160 fines!
Ducati brings new exhaust, screen and more to Multistrada V2 with new add-on kit
Ducati has unveiled a new raft of accessories and add-ons for the Multistrada V2, including a new screen, exhaust and case racks.
Honda takes 10 Rebel custom bikes to Wheels and Waves
Honda has announced it will be attending the Wheels and Waves festival in France with a selection of ten custom CMX1100 and CMX500 Rebels.