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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
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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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How you can win £250 with GasGas Trial Challenge 3
GasGas are giving you the chance to win €300 (£250) by riding as slowly as possible in their Trial Challenge 3 for April.
Ex-MV Agusta owner Castiglioni invests in Vmoto, joins board of directors
Giovanni Castiglioni - whose family dynasty formerly owned MV Agusta and Ducati - invests in and joins the board of directors of electric brand Vmoto
Hailwood to be celebrated at Stafford Classic Bike Show
This year’s Stafford Classic Bike show will be a celebration of Hailwood’s legendary career, and that legendary 1978 TT win.
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Is the Benelli Tornado sportsbike finally making a comeback?
Renders showing a striking and futuristic look for a new generation Benelli Tornado 650 R have emerged online... but are they genuine?
Is a ‘hot’ BMW GS on the way? BMW M 1300 GS, R 1400 GS nameplates spotted
Previously unseen M 1300 GS and R 1400 GS nameplates are unearthed... so has BMW dropped a little 'easter egg' or is it an April Fool?
Lewis Hamilton tells Valentino Rossi: “MotoGP is nerve-wracking, more hardcore”
Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi come together to discuss their famous 'job swap' to discuss the merits of competing in MotoGP and F1
Suzuki announces 2022 UK test ride summer roadshow tour
Suzuki’s summer test ride tour will begin in April and finish in September, so there should be plenty of opportunity to check something out.
Richa launches new Hypercane Gore-Tex and Torch Flare biking gloves for 2022
The Belgian brand will be bringing the brand new Hypercane Gore-Tex and Torch Flare motorcycle gloves to its 2022 roster.
Speedway is set to return to Oxford Stadium after 15 years later this month
Speedway competition will return to Oxford Stadium after 15 years later this month after the old track and stadium were restored.
Former Norton boss Stuart Garner receives 8 month suspended sentence
Garner was on trial for breaking employer related investment laws after it was found he invested £11m from pension funds in ERIs.
More off-road focused Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally ‘on its way’
Spy shots appear to confirm a more off-road focused version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan - dubbed the 450 Rally - is indeed coming soon
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Take a look at the upcoming motorcycle events, festivals and meet-ups
With spring - apparently - upon us, and summer around the corner, we take a look at the motorcycle events, meet-ups and festivals that are coming up.
Ducati are set to bring the DesertX to the UK for a week-long tour
Ducati’s adventure option will come to the UK on 12 May as part of a six-day tour of Britain in which it will be showcased in standard and rally trim.
How can wireless technology address the major problem with EVs?
Range and a lack of charging points are the missing links in electric-powered travel, but could wireless technology help in addressing those issues?
Ex-Norton boss Stuart Garner's sentencing pushed back
The ex-Norton boss was due to be sentenced today (30 March 2022) but it has been postponed until tomorrow (31 March 2022).
Cardo reveals new Packtalk Edge on-bike communication system
Packtalk Edge is Cardo’s latest innovation of their on-bike communications system with faster, more secure connection and superior audio quality.
Louis Moto launches Vanucci 30th anniversary discount, Vanucci+ expansion
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Vanucci is expanding Vanucci+ and offering a 57% discount across its 30th anniversary range.
New Harley-Davidson Sporster variant coming in April
Harley-Davidson will launch a new spin-off from the new Revolution Max-engined Sportster S platform, rumoured to be a smaller capacity cruiser
CFMoto 450SR sportsbike breaks cover with 50hp and 120mph top speed
The new CFMoto 450SR sees the Chinese giants step up its sportsbike game with a 50hp entry inspired by the SR-C21 concept shown at the 2021 EICMA
BSA give update on the release of the Gold Star 650
The BSA Gold Star 650 was supposed to be in dealers already from this month.
Why are Britain's roads getting more dangerous for bikers?
A photo from Lincolnshire Police’s Spec Ops department leaves us asking why Britain’s roads are getting worse?
Gilera name set to return with 900cc bike from China
The legendary Italian brand could be on the way back thanks to Zongshen-Piaggio.
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Take action now to protect Green Lane use in the UK
The BMF is urging the public to help protect UK Green Lane use, as DEFRA’s Landscapes Review could outlaw some of the countries most loved routes
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Barq's Rena Max will be the first electric bike from the Middle East
The bike will be initially aimed at the delivery industry and called the Rena Max.