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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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Sena has launched two new smart helmets in Europe, with a full-face and flip-up
Sena’s two smart helmets, the Impulse and Stryker, are now available in Europe, featuring Bluetooth technology and LED tail lights.
Honda is moving forward on self-balance, steering-assist innovations
Honda looks to be getting closer to launching its first motorcycle with the ability to stay upright on its own and ride itself as low speeds
Continental recalls several motorcycle tyre ranges for tread separation
Continental Tire have recalled a number of their motorcycle tyres for risks of tread separation, which can increase the risk of crashing.
The one reason why UK ranks as one of Europe’s least safest nations to ride
UK is ranked as only the 18th safest country in Europe to drive... primarily because it has highest legal blood alcohol concentration level in the world
Gilera's Chinese-backed return set to feature a 1000cc twin
Gilera is set to return with a new bike derived from old Aprilia models thanks to a 987cc motor in its RA 9 concept.
Patent images show what a new Chinese 800cc four-cylinder bike could look like
China’s 800cc inline four-cylinder has been in development for a few years now, but now we have an idea of the bikes that will utilise it.
New ‘Super Speed Camera’ to begin on-road trials this summer
The Parifex Nano speed camera can not just measure a vehicle's speed, it can calculate distance, acceleration and much more
Energica Experia electric sports touring motorcycle launched
Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica has taken the bold step of announcing the Energica Experia electric sports touring bike
Air Force crew punished for using aircraft to pick up a BMW motorcycle
Five crew members of the U.S. Air Force Reserves are downgraded after it emerges they chartered a Hurcules plane on a detour to pick up a motorcycle...
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Harley-Davidson forced to stop production for two weeks
Harley-Davidson’s production has been stopped for a week, and it won’t start again for another week, after regulatory compliance issues.
MotorLand Aragon manager dismissed after unauthorised 60,000 euro office spend
MotorLand Aragon’s manager has been dismissed for the unauthorised spending of almost 100,000 euros, including 60,000 on a new office.
MV Agusta announces summer offers, including free add-ons
MV Agusta’s summer offers includes money off, freebies and even offers on specific models, with almost £1,500 discounts available.
A Conservative MP has announced plans to introduce a noise camera on the A272
The Minister of State for Care and Mental Health, Conservative MP Gillian Keegan, has announced plans to introduce a noise camera on the A272.
MAG has launched a new campaign for default bus lane access for bikes
The Motorcycle Action Group’s new default bus lane access campaign seeks to make bus lane access uniform, and drop the current variability.
Speed limiters will become mandatory for cars in July, bikes next?
Speed limiting software is set to become mandatory for cars in the UK from July, but motorcycles remain unlimited, for now at least.
A braking error may have led to land speed record setter Zef Eisenberg's death
The death of land speed world record holder Zef Eisenberg may have been down to a braking error, an inquest has been told.
All-new Zero DSR/X electric adventure model on its way?
New VIN decoder documents appear to confirm the Zero DSR/X first teased two years ago is finally on its way as firm's first electric adventure model
KTM to launch 490 range in 2022, with five new bikes expected
KTM is expected to launch its 490 range as early as this year, according to some reports, with bikes across KTM's range expected.
Motron's Nomad 125 is the brand's 13th bike in just over a year
Motron has launched the Nomad 125 naked, with 13 horsepower, a 280-mile range, and the almost industry-standard trio of colour options.
Urbet's electric Lora S will have a 360km range for less than £10,000
The Urbet Lora debuted at the Malaga Motorcycle Show a couple of weeks ago, so we finally have some concrete details about it.
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Win a Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid at Yamaha LIVE 2022
Official Yamaha dealers will be swinging open the doors next month, with test rides, promos and the chance to win a Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid at Yamaha LIVE!
Wheelies in Austria could net you a €10,000 fine thanks to new laws
Austria has criminalised wheelies, and those inclined to pick up the front wheel, among other things, could be fined €10,000 for doing so.
£1,000 fines for social media users publicising mobile speed camera locations
Road users in North Wales are being warned of receiving fines if they warn others of mobile speed cameras on social media.
Robo Systems' Ultra Bike is a two-wheel drive electric off-roader for £1,500
A two-wheel-drive electric bike from Robo Systems can wade into water, go off-road, over boulders, and recharge remotely, all for $2,000.