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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
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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
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Verge begins production of innovative TS electric motorcycle
The innovative Verge TS with its hubless rear wheel is just beginning to enter production, and the first deliveries are expected in 1-2 months time.
Can a KTM MotoGP bike beat a Porsche 918 in a drag race?
Can a Dani Pedrosa-helmed 270hp KTM RC16 really hope to out-drag an electric-petrol hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder with 885hp on tap?
New Honda twin range to spawn Hawk 75, CBR750RR spin-offs?
The upcoming Honda Hornet could be the first of at least four new models from the Japanese firm built on its new 750cc platform, including Hawk and CBR750RR
Honda has - sort of - electrified the Cub, but it's only in China for now
Honda has announced the MS01, an affordable, simple, low-powered moped to be marketed in China with 5,000 original units.
Ducati unveils 2023 Panigale V4 updates with more power and refined electronics
Ducati has revealed its 2023 model year updates for the Panigale V4, with still more horsepower squeezed from the V4 engine.
Vent launches Derapage 125 supermoto and Baja 125 enduro
Vent has launched four new four-stroke 125s, with a Derapage 125 and Baja 125 both available in standard and RR variants.
National Highways continue smart motorway expansion despite increased congestion
Data suggests that smart motorways can actually increase congestion, and even accidents, but the network continues to expand.
Man arrested in France for driving 10km in the wrong direction on the motorway
A Romanian man driving in France ended up travelling 10km in the wrong direction on a motorway after losing his toll ticket.
Alrendo TS Bravo: A 125cc equivalent electric bike with over 400km of range
Another electric from China, the Alrendo TS Bravo features an eye-catching range, fast charge times and fits into the 125cc class.
E-scooter trials extended despite DfT stats showing spike in injuries
The Department for Transport has extended the end date for schemes and given authorities the power to abandon them all together
Suzuki offers the chance to win a free insurance policy worth £250
Suzuki is offering all Suzuki owners the chance to win an insurance policy worth up to £250. The competition is open until the end of July.
TVS enters the scrambler market with new Ronin, available in three models
The TVS Ronin is the first entry of the Indian brand in the scrambler market. One catch, it's only being marketed in India.
Ducati has partnered with NFT Pro to sell NFTs on Ripple
Ducati is partnering with the NFT platform, NFT Pro, as the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer makes its Web 3.0 entry via Ripple.
In Germany, the speed limit for motorcycles can be 25mph slower than for cars
German motorcyclists are facing, in some places, a strange situation where they are forced to adhere to a different speed limit than car drivers.
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Yamaha to bring radar cruise control to future Tracer 9 GT
A new version of Yamaha's Tracer 9 GT looks set to feature radar-guided cruise control, after a test version was spotted with front-facing radar.
Remington owners Vista Outdoors to complete Fox Racing acquisition by mid-2023
Altamont Capital has come to an agreement with Vista Outdoors which will see the latter acquire Fox Racing, the off-road protective clothing company.
Custom Indian Chief awarded to prize draw winner at Wheels and Waves
Indian Motorcycles commissioned four custom Chief builds back in December 2021. The most popular build was taken to Wheels and Waves.
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Visordown goes mini-bike racing with Galfer in Spain!
At the press test of the Galfer G-1310 racing brake pads, Visordown got a chance to swing a leg over some MiniGP and Mini-Supermoto bikes
A speed camera was removed by crane and thrown in a ditch in France
A French speed camera that was operating near a construction site was removed and thrown in a ditch at the side of the road.
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Dunlop introduces new MXGP-developed Geomax MX14 motocross tyres
Dunlop's latest soft sand and mud tyre, the Geomax MX14, offers a stiffer and more supportive construction than the old MX12, with smaller scoop spacing and taller tread blocks.
Is Stellantis developing the ultimate solution to the electric problem of range?
Induction charging could be the answer to the major question of electrics: range. However, infrastructure concerns would still remain.
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