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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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Mamma Mia! | How much is iconic scooter brand Vespa worth?
The classic lifestyle and fashion icon of Vespa scooters is forecast it to be worth almost €1bn after the Piaggio Group initiates a brand valuation
BMW working on adjustable seating for more ‘ample’ riding support
BMW is working on new saddle and seating solution for its motorcycles that provide greater width adjustment for greater riding comfort
Bikesure reveals six of the best motorcycle trackers
Having the right insurance policy will give you great peace of mind but it won’t necessarily stop your motorbike from being stolen.
Councillors ‘delighted’ with 40mph speed limit on Horseshoe Pass
A Llangollen County councillor is ‘delighted’ that the much-loved Horseshoe Pass now carries a 40mph speed limit
Ultra-light rotary engine makes 160bhp and weighs 15kg!
A new type of rotary petrol engine is claimed to make 160bhp despite weighing in at a featherweight 15kg!
Stunt legend Lee Bowers switches to Royal Enfield power in 2022
Europe's most famous stunt motorcycle performer is switching to Royal Enfield power, with custom-built Himalayan adventure bikes and 650s
BMW Motorrad Urban Mobility to be all-electric by 2025
BMW has confirmed that all new urban mobility models will be going fully electric in 2025 with many more models switching to battery power by 2030
UK extreme sports company Arenacross in liquidation
A favourite with the fans at Motorcycle Live, UK-based extreme sports company Arenacross has gone into liquidation
Patents reveal Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid is nearing completion
New patent images show how the production version of the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid will look when it lands in dealerships
Budget friendly Ducati Panigale & Streetfighter | Attack of the Chinese clones
Where we’re going, we don’t need power, just style - said no-one, ever. Chinese manufacturer Moxiao clone the Ducati V4 Panigale & Streetfighter models.
National Highways Traffic Officer: “Smart Motorways given to us as a lie”
A Panorama investigation has highlighted the shortcomings of the UK's Smart Motorways, with one National Highways insider branding them a ‘lie’
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