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Richard Hammond reveals special Royal Enfield commemoration
Richard Hammond has teamed up with Royal Enfield by unveiling a special ‘World Origin Site’ plaque to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary.
Latest New Bikes News
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
Ducati has launched the all-new Desmo250 MX, which takes after the bigger Desmo450 following its release one year ago.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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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Energica launches new Experia electric touring bike, new dealer network
Energica will be revamping its presence in the UK market with a new network of dealers and distributors, and a new bike, the Energica Experia.
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Zero invites you to try its electric bikes on its National Demo Weekend
Zero has announced a National Demo Weekend in the UK at the beginning of July allowing riders to get a first-hand taste of their electric bikes.
Sorrymate Q&A | Get your legal questions answered!
Visordown has teamed up with Sorrymate, the specialist motorcycle law firm to answer all your burning legal and post-accident questions.
Shoei launch latest full-face motorcycle helmet X-SPR Pro, replaces X-Spirit III
Shoei has announced its latest track helmet, the X-SPR Pro, which has been used by the likes of Marc Marquez in 2022, and will be available to buy soon.
The Brute 500 is a new British bike from Herald, and their biggest model yet
The British manufacturer Herald has launched its largest model yet, with the Brute 500 featuring an engine more commonly found in Italian bikes.
Could parachutes be the future of motorcycle protective gear?
A Swedish company is developing a parachute system designed for motorcycle leathers, with the hope of being able to slow crashed riders down more safely.
KTM partners with Cardo to launch its own version of the Packtalk Edge
KTM have linked up with Cardo to launch a new 'orange' edition Packtalk Edge branded by the Austrian manufacturer that will be available from July.
Yamaha to develop hydrogen engine for Lexus off-roader
Yamaha’s involvement in Japanese-led hydrogen experiments continues, as it has now signed a deal to develop a hydrogen engine for Lexus.
New Indian limited edition Chieftain and Challenger Elites
Indian has launched two new special edition “Elite” baggers, with the Challenger Elite and Chieftain Elite both becoming available for 2022.
Could ‘tyre pollution’ be the next green issue to tackle?
As the internal combustion engine gets ever cleaner and battery power increases, tyre pollution could become the next point of focus
Kawasaki goes electric with the Elektrode balance bike
Kawasaki’s latest electric announcement might not have been precisely what some of us wanted, but it remains an important addition to the brand’s roster.
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Harley-Davidson motorcycle production resumes after two-week halt
Harley-Davidson has this week resumed motorcycle production after supplier issues halted production lines for around two weeks
GasGas announces summer test rides for SM 700 and ES 700 street bikes
GasGas have announced that their new street-legal bikes are now available for test rides at their dealers throughout the summer.
Over 1,000 fraudulent MOTs were discovered between 2021 and 2022
Almost 300 examiners were banned from performing MOTs in 2021/22, with over 1,000 fraudulent tests discovered by the DVSA.
In Germany, electric bikes are now banned for the summer from mountain roads
A German region has announced a ban on electric bikes on some mountain roads for the summer, in addition to combustion bikes.
Documents reveal Triumph is set to remove 'Street' name from its roster
Documents from Australia and America suggest that Triumph is looking to remove the 'Street' name as it looks to simplify its range.
SC-Project releases SC1-R race-inspired exhaust for Yamaha TMAX 560
A Yamaha TMAX 560 might not be the pinnacle of performance two-wheeling, but regardless you can find some extra horses with the SC1-R range from SC-Project.
Alpinestars issues statement regarding GP Plus glove recall
A statement has been issued by Alpinestars in response to the recall of its black and white GP Plus gloves after a 2015 batch were found contain Chromium (VI).
Malaguti is already planning a 250cc version of its upcoming Drakon 125
The Italian brand Malaguti’s Drakon 125 is nearing production, and a 250 version is also planned, featuring an engine so far unseen in Europe.
Bikers want parking to be free and more visible, FEMA survey finds
Europe’s bikers want motorcycle parking to be free, and for places where motorcycles are allowed to park to be more clear.
QJ Motor developing 125cc-equivalent electric sports bike
QJ Motor is developing an electric sports bike, with styling inspired by the Chinese brand’s combustion bikes, called the 7000 D.
Yamaha patents road-going MotoGP-style seamless gearbox, will it come to the R1?
Yamaha looks set to introduce MotoGP-style seamless transmissions to its high-end road bikes after filing patent forms.
MotoGP and WorldSBK riders set for World Ducati Week Race of Champions
Ducati have announced the full line-up for this year’s Race of Champions at the 2022 World Ducati Week, with WSBK and MotoGP both well-represented.
Kymco announce electric Ionex i-One scooter to be brought to UK this year
Kymco have announced their first electric scooter that will be brought to the UK: the 50cc-equivalent Ionex i-One, which will be available in four colours.