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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?
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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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KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas post huge sales growth for first-half of 2021
The Pierer Group - parent company to KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas - posts huge sales growth during the first-half of 2021 even with COVID effect
MV Agusta ‘won’t fail to surprise’ as it books EICMA spot
MV Agusta says it won't 'fail to surprise' fans as it teases new metal when it makes its return to the 2021 EICMA show in Milan in November
The KTM RC8 returns! Race ready Moto2-based KTM RC 8C hits the track
KTM revives the RC8 nameplate for its brand-new Moto2-based limited edition sportsbike - the KTM RC 8C. Could it hint to a future production version?
Triumph announces Motocross, Enduro range with factory race programme
Triumph will develop new Motocross and Enduro models for a factory race programme led by legends Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes
Is Ducati teasing special model honouring WorldSBK legend Troy Bayliss?
Ducati announces a 'Special Episode' of its World Premiere launch show but reveals little more than a nod towards WorldSBK legend Troy Bayliss
Wild weather threatens Portimao, turns Nurburgring into emergency centre
Extreme weather has seen Portimao come under threat from bushfires, while the Nurburgring has become a makeshift emergency base after flooding
WATCH: Mind-blowing Horice GP still gives us heart-stopping thrills and chills
There are motorcycle road racing events and then there is the Horice GP in the Czech Republic which continues to leave our hearts in our mouths
Electric future - Yamaha Motor is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050
Yamaha Motor announces its future goals with new forms of mobility in mind, aiming to achieve carbon net neutrality by 2050.
Bristol Veloce 500 becomes Jawa RVR500, will it come to the UK?
Jawa is putting the finishing touches to its largest and most modern-looking model yet with the Bristol Veloce 500-based Jawa RVR500
Father reunited with son after 24 year, 500,000km motorcycling search
A determined father who spent decades traversing China on a motorcycle in the desperate search for his abducted son is reuinted with him after 24 years
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Who wants this astonishingly low mileage Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom special?
This ultra low mileage Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom replica sportsbike is the motorcycle equivalent a Chewbacca figurine in his original packaging
Energica sales soared by 91% in 2020 as operations expand
Energica reports a huge jump in sales for 2020 despite COVID-19 with a 90% growth spurring on increased production, staff and market reach.
Norton CEO confirms it will return to racing and develop electric models
Norton CEO Dr Robert Hentschel confirms the company will return to racing and plans to invest heavily in new electric models
Custom Honda CB650R motorbikes go on display on dedicated website
Ten dealer-built Honda CB650R custom motorbikes are being displayed on a dedicated website after Wheels and Waves gets cancelled
Is a faired Suzuki SV650 ‘RR’ about to inject life into ageing V-twin platform?
Far from wielding the axe above the ageing SV650, there is talk Suzuki will use it to form the basis of a faired 'RR' version to rival the Yamaha R7
No more fossil fuels as of 2040? UK government decarbonisation of transport plan
UK Government releases the decarbonisation of transport plan with sights on banning fossil fuels by 2040, the days of combustion engines really are numbered
EU poised to ban sale of petrol motorcycles in 2035… but could UK be stricter?
The European Union is poised to table a 2035 deadline on the ban of all petrol-fuelled vehicles... but could the UK use this as a chance to pre-empt this?
Who would have guessed, Jonathan Rea has passed his motorcycle test first time!
Watch out Northern Ireland, 6 time back-to-back WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea has passed his Cat A motorcycle test first time.
KTM teases ‘secret’ new track-only Moto2-based limited edition sportsbike
KTM causes a stir by announcing it will launch a brand-new track-only limited edition model based on a Moto2 sportsbike chassis
Ex-Norton Director Simon Skinner barred as docs confirm parts strip scandal
Simon Skinner is struck off the directors' register after the Insolvency Service rules he was complicit in the practice of stripping owners' bikes for parts
Triumph and Breitling to launch bike and watch next year
Triumph and high-end Swiss watchmaker Breitling have joined forces, with a limited edition watch and custom motorcycle arriving in early 2022
Yamaha latest big name to commit to EICMA return for 2021
Japanese giants Yamaha joins Honda by confirming its presence at the 2021 EICMA show in Milan, to be held on November 25-28 2021
Theory test changes means more locations and a new booking system
Starting on the 6th of September there will be more theory test centres in the UK & Northern Ireland, and next week a new booking system will be launched.
Harley-Davidson Sportster S ushers in a new era of Harley cruiser
Harley-Davidson Sportster S bows to introduce a more modern direction for H-D's cruiser range, complete with the 1250cc Revolution Max engine