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SW-Motech welcomes huge crowds as part of Open House event
Motorcycle accessory specialist SW-Motech has revealed the numbers behind its 17th Open House event, which saw test rides become a star of the show.
Latest New Bikes News
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
KTM has launched its 2027 enduro range, which features seven models, and a starting price point of £8,799.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
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
All Motorcycle News
Will new Spanish travel rules affect Brits travelling to Aragon MotoGP?
With Spanish MotoGP and WorldSBK races around the corner, new travel rules in Spain could see British tourists forced to prove they can afford to go.
Subsidies could mean petrol could cost 60p less per litre in France than UK
Government and corporation discounts in France mean that the French people could see fuel prices equivalent to 60p lower than in the UK.
Which retailers sell the cheapest petrol in the UK and where can you find it?
As the rising cost of fuel bites drivers and bikers, find out which UK regions and petrol retailers are the cheapest - you might just save some pennies
Ducati offers Scrambler sneak peek at WDW before 2022 EICMA reveal
The Ducati Scrambler is set to undergo its first major update since the retro-style roadster was revived as a standalone brand in 2015
The Ryvid Anthem is an American electric bike aiming to push accessibility
The Ryvid Anthem offers almost unrivalled accessibility and ergonomic adjustability, but its lightweight battery comes at the cost of range.
BMW announces service campaign for 440,000 R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS bikes
BMW has announced a service campaign for over 400,000 of its R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS models to correct an issue relating to the cardan shaft.
Yamaha furthers investment in self-driving technology
Yamaha has made its third investment to Tier IV, the lead developer of the Autoware open-source self-driving operating system.
Motorcycle parts retailer Bihr sold to Arrowhead Engineered Products
The French motorcycle parts and products retailer Bihr will be sold to Arrowhead Engineered Products in the third quarter of 2022.
Rugged Benelli TRK702 focuses on Yamaha Tenere with dual-camera feature
Patents showing the new Yamaha Tenere 700 rivalling Benelli TRK702 reveals its off-road aspirations and comes with a front and rear camera set-up
103 people fined for slowing down to film burning truck on motorway
More than 100 motorists were fined for slowing down to film an HGV that had caught fire after colliding with another truck on 13 July.
CFMoto 700 CL-X ADV soft-roader completes middleweight triumvirate
The Scrambler-style CFMoto 700 CL-X ADV 'soft-roader' is the third addition to Chinese firm's mid-range line-up, joining the Heritage and Sport
Indian announces two UK-based ride-ins for IMR members
Two new ride-ins have been announced for Indian Motorcycle fans - Baffle Haus and the Super Sausage cafe on the A5!
A tank of fuel could cost £10 less in two weeks as petrol prices drop
Fuel prices have dropped from their peak at the start of the month by over 2p per litre, and within two weeks savings of £10 per tank could be seen.
New KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas electric dirt bikes unveiled
KTM AG has unveiled the latest range of electric dirt bikes from KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas, and expects its total roster to include over 20 bikes by 2025.
Bombardier ramps up Can-Am return plans, purchases Chinese EV company
Bombardier takes another step to facilitate the return of Can-Am with the purchase of Austrian-Chinese electric specialists Great Wall Motors Austria
James Ellison drafted in to fine-tune Arc Vector's innovative front suspension
Arc has enlisted the help of ex-MotoGP rider James Ellison to finalise the settings for its upcoming, innovative Vector motorcycle.
Guy Martin nears another speed record on rotary-engined Crighton CR700W
Guy Martin eyes another motorcycle speed record with Crighton Motorcycles as he bids to crack the 200mph barrier on the rotary Crighton CR700W
Ural to shift production from Russia to Kazakhstan as sanctions over war bites
Ural Motorcycles is forced to abandon its production facility in Russia in favour of a move to neighbouring Kazakhstan after sanctions hamper supply of parts
London Mayor wants to continue with ULEZ Greater London expansion plans
It is currently difficult to determine the extent of the success of London's ULEZ, but Sadiq Khan wants to continue its expansion anyway.
Husqvarna collaborates with Google to launch new dirt bike configurator
Husqvarna has partnered with Google and Unreal Engine to launch a new configurator for its motocross range, starting with the FC 450.
11-year-old Scottish racer dies after training accident
Millar Buchanan, an 11-year-old motorcycle racer who raced Ohvale minibikes, was killed while training at the Crail Circuit in Scotland.
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