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HEL Performance completes Harrison Billet takeover
Braking expertise among two British brands gets combined into one as HEL Performance completes acquisition of Harrison Billet.
Latest New Bikes News
Jawa Moto reveals a new modern retro 730 Twin
Jawa Moto has revealed a near-production-ready modern retro bike that could offer a glimpse into its future thinking.
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?
There's a reason everyone wants a Triumph Bonneville T120 #biker
The Best Road-Focused Sports Bikes You Can Buy in 2026
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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Fuel rockets to its highest price in UK for eight years
Fuel in the UK is now more expensive than at any other time in the last eight years as the cost per litre moves to within 7p of the all-time record
UpRight Derbyshire | Bikers in Derby emergency services form road safety team
Let’s face it, campaigns around motorcycle road safety can sometimes feel a bit PC. That’s where the cracking UpRight Derbyshire team come in!
Motorcycle gear maker Tucano Urbano acquired by Mandelli Group
Tucano Urbano has been making motorcycle gear & accessories since 1999, and has just been acquired by the Mandelli group.
Is THIS what a future electric Ducati motorcycle will look like?
Italdesign have had a crack at re-imagining the Ducati 860 would look like in 2021 as an electric roadster... is this a hint of what to expect from Ducati?
New Ducati London dealership set to open its doors this year
Londoners can get their Ducati fix once again, as the new official Ducati London dealership is due to open later this year.
Stolen Vespa 50 Special recovered in Italy 41 years later
Found in a garage 140km away some 41 years after it was stolen, an original Vespa 50 Special is found in excellent condition linked to the theft & recovery of a tractor in Italy.
Limited Edition Honda CB1000R 5Four announced for 2021
The new Honda CB1000R 5Four pays homage to the classic endurance racing Hondas and is based on the stunning new CB1000R
New Akrapovič exhaust for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Fancy a sporty upgrade for the definitive Yamaha Tracer 9 GT sports tourer? Akrapovic has launched a Racing Line (Titanium) exhaust.
France restarts filtering / lane-splitting ‘experiment’ in 21 regions
Lane-splitting & filtering divides opinion, but who’s on the right side? France temporarily re-allows motorcycles and scooters to filter in traffic.
Platform overshoes for short motorcycle riders are here!
Short-arse motorcycle riders rejoice! Platform shoes are here to save you from those slow speed fumbles and falls!
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS aimed for more everyday riding
Type approval documents are pointing to a tamer MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS due to hit the market in 2022
KTM RC 390 finally revealed in leaked official shots
The KTM RC 390 finally breaks cover sporting a fresh look and re-designed ergonomics for the Austrian's firm pint-size sportsbike
Indian Motorcycle Metz announce two new Scout customs
Two new custom Indian Scout special editions announced by Indian Motorcycle Metz in France
AJS Porcupine takes the headlines as Bonhams Summer Sale tops £3.6 million
Bonhams held their Summer Sale auction in July, with 98% of lots being sold totalling £3.6 million - including an ultra-rare AJS Porcupine taking front row!
Arai launches ‘Nicky Reset’ helmet honouring late Nicky Hayden
Arai releases a new special edition of its Corsair-X helmet marking what would have been Nicky Hayden's birthday with a special 'Nicky Resets' design
More road-focused Royal Enfield Himalayan on the way?
A more road-focused 'GT' version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan has been spotted ahead of a potential range expansion for the popular model line
Aprilia Tuareg 660 revealed: The key details and images
Aprilia reveals more details about its Tuareg 660 middleweight adventure challenger as it guns for the Yamaha Tenere 700's off-road crown
WATCH: Glenn Irwin escape injury in dramatic Thruxton BSB off
Honda BBS rider Glenn Irwin escapes injury despite a dramatic high-speed off during the first British Superbike Championship race at Thruxton
FIRST LOOK: Aprilia Tuareg 660 unveiled as it guns for Yamaha Tenere
The Aprilia 660 Tuareg middleweight adventure breaks cover as the third model to be derived from the Italian firm's 660 platform
The Top 10 BEST Super Naked and Hyper Naked Motorcycles of 2021
We reveal all as we count down the Top 10 BEST Super Naked and Hyper Naked Motorcycles you can buy right now - can Triumph topple Kawasaki?
Watch as a Ducati Panigale V2 is plunged into YouTuber David Dobrik’s pool
When social media content goes too far… An innocent Ducati Panigale V2 is ridden into David Dobrik’s swimming pool. I’m heartbroken!
New rule in the Highway Code will change the pecking order of Britain’s roads
Pedestrians and cyclists are due to be placed at the top of a re-ordered pecking order, as a new Highway Code hierarchy rule is on the cards.
2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B announced
The BMW Transcontinental and R 18 B is the German brand’s assault on the heavy weight cruiser segment
Honda CB500 range due to receive some updates for 2022
Uncovered EU paperwork shows a few tweaks in the pipeline for the CB500 range from Honda - including the CBR500R, CB500X and CB500F.