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1968 Honda CB750 Prototype sells for huge sum in the US
Some things are worth the wait, and that’s what the new owner of this 1968 Honda CB750 thought after spending an eye-watering amount of money on it.
Latest New Bikes News
Benelli reveals its all-new BN 125 naked
Benelli has revealed its updated 2026 BN 125 naked, which arrives in a total of four colour options and with a budget-friendly price of £2,599.
Latest Industry News
Indian Motorcycle ownership takeover closed as “dynamic new era” begins
The ownership takeover of Indian Motorcycle by Carolwood LP has been completed.
Latest Viral News
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed his latest stunt, which is arguably his best yet.
Videos
Triumph Trident 800 (2026) Review â The Sensible Street Triple Alternative?
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A first look at the all-new Triumph Trident 800 #triumph #biker
There's a reason why different manufacturers have tried to copy the Triumph Bonnevile T120
Top 10 Sports Touring Motorcycles To Ride in 2026
The new Triumph Bonneville T100 is here
A new look for the Triumph Scrambler 900 #triumph #biker
2026 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 and T100 - Everything You Need To Know
EXCLUSIVE Race bike see it here first
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Mugen returns to motorsport with entry into new FIM E-Xplorer World Cup
Mugen announces its return to the motorcycle racing arena with a factory entry into the new-for-2022 FIM E-Xplorer World Cup
Isle of Wight Road Races postponed to 2023; ACU, IoW council blame one another
The troubled Isle of Wight Road Races is dealt another blow after a disagreement over permit paperwork forces organises to postpone event to 2023
New patents show progress on the Benda VTR-300 Turbo V-twin motorcycle
Patents show an unusual turbo v-twin that could be destined for a Benda VTR 300 motorcycle. We have a look and see if this 300cc will be turbocharged!
On-road motorcycle tyre mousse system revealed for adventure bikes
Being stuck at the roadside with a puncture could soon be a thing of the past, as a motorcycle tyre mousse system for on-road motorcycles is announced
You’re not seeing double: Marc Marquez is back on track in Portimao
A Repsol Honda Team video shows Marc Marquez kitted up and riding at Portimao, as doctors continue monitoring his diplopia symptoms.
“Wow, what a feeling!” - Sam Sunderland says ‘22 Dakar win better than first
Sam Sunderland savours his superb second win on the Dakar Rally as he becomes only the third rider in history to win event in two different locations
BMW R 18 given special makeover by two Italian outfits and showcased at MBE
Italian custom shops American Dream & Garage 221 give the BMW R 18 a radical new look, as revealed at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona.
Motorcycle fatalities down by 60% in London for 2021
It has been the best year on record for London, as recorded motorcycle fatalities drops by 60% in provisional figures - but nobody is sure exactly why.
Sam Sunderland clings on to win nail-biting 2022 Dakar Rally
Sam Sunderland resists the hard-charging Pablo Quintanilla to win the 2022 Dakar Rally; It is his second Dakar Rally win and a first for GASGAS
2022 UK track day rule change | Back protectors made compulsory
If you’re planning on attending a motorcycle track day in the UK this year, you’ll need to have at minimum a CE approved back protector or airbag suit.
Yamaha to supply electric motors for new Subaru STI E-RA 1073 bhp track weapon
With the Subaru STI E-RA electric car revealed at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, Yamaha announces it is supplying the electric motor units for future motorsport.
Turn your Yamaha Ténéré 700 into a retro Dakar racer!
Crispy Club has developed a bolt-on kit for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 that transforms the bike into a retro-styled Dakar Rally machine
Ducati Multistrada V4 leads company to record motorcycle sales in 2021
A successful first year on sale for the Ducati Multistrada V4 spurs the Italian firm onto record motorcycles sales in 2021, it has revealed
Electric motorcycle given inline-4 soundtrack in new Hollywood movie ‘The 355’
Seen in a clip from new Hollywood movie ‘The 355’, a Super Soco TC Max electric motorcycle is given the soundtrack of an inline-4 motorcycle…
Yezdi launch Adventure, Scrambler and Roadster motorcycles for 2022
Classic Legends and Yezdi have just announced three new bikes to hit the market in 2022, the Yezdi Adventure, Yezdi Scrambler, and Yezdi Roadster
Travis Pastrana leaves Red Bull after signing with Black Rifle Coffee Company
Action sports giant Red Bull has lost one of its biggest stars to the relatively unknown (in the UK anyway) Black Rifle Coffee Company
CCM Spitfire Dakar & Baja Tributes begging to go into production
The CCM Spitfire Dakar Rallye 600 and Baja 1000 tribute bikes feature long-travel suspension, upswept exhausts, and a host of off-road goodies!
Sam Sunderland recovers 2022 Dakar Rally lead with one stage to go
Sam Sunderland recovers the lead of the 2022 Dakar Rally with one stage to go as the Briton and GASGAS stand on the cusp of a famous victory
Ruroc Atlas 4.0 announced with ECE 22.06 certification
Picking up where the 3.0 left off, the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 keeps the aggressive styling but adds more comfort, less noise and improved safety
Smart Motorway rollout paused amid government investigation
The government is ‘pausing’ the smart motorway rollout and injecting £900m to ‘ensure drivers feel safe and confident’
Cancellation headache for some MCE insurance customers
A letter from MCE confirms the motorcycle insurance firm is cancelling insurance polices January 31st 2022
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 2022 rumoured changes and details
The internet is awash with rumours that the Harley-Davidson Low Rider S is getting updated in 2022 with a bigger engine and more power
Fella in Vietnam robbed a bank and bought a Kawasaki ZX-10R with the money
After posting pictures of him astride his new Kawasaki ZX-10R bought with stolen cash from a bank robbery, a Vietnamese man is arrested
Excelle 525X adventure motorcycle | can it take on Honda and KTM?
THE Excelle 525X is a middleweight adventure motorcycle that has just been officially launched in Asia, and should it one day come to the UK in some form or another, it actually might be quite good.