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Motocross bikes are loud – this MX helmet is might be louder
Cardo has unveiled the Venture, a motocross and off-road helmet with fully integrated mesh communication technology, JBL audio, group intercom functionality and Leatt's safety credentials.
Latest New Bikes News
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
The first Norton Atlas has rolled off the production line at TVS's Hosur factory in India, marking the next step in the brand's return to the adventure bike market ahead of its official launch next month.
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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Triumph launch special editions for the Street Twin, Thruxton RS & Rocket 3
Available for one year only from December 2021: the Triumph Street Twin EC1, Thruxton RS Ton Up, and Rocket 3 R & GT 221 Special Editions.
Royal Enfield turns the Continental GT650 into an Indian GT Cup Racer
A homologation special Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 will be used exclusively in India for a one-model-only race series.
Honda RC213V-S becomes the most expensive Japanese motorcycle at auction!
Selling for £177,035.59 on October 31st 2021, the Honda RC213V-S becomes the most expensive Japanese bike sold at auction.
Husqvarna Norden 901 [2022] | First Ride and First Impressions
The new Husqvarna Norden 901 sees the Swedish marque forge its maiden foray into the ADV market... can the KTM-based rookie mount a challenge?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO is a tuned up BEAST lying in wait
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO is expected to take centre stage as the Austrian firm teases at least one new model launch this month
Kawasaki poised to widen retro offerings with Z400 RS?
The Kawasaki Z400 RS could be the next model from the Japanese manufacturer to get the retro style treatment, following on from the Z650 RS
All-electric Zero SR range tweaked for 2022 charge, adds Cypher fettle option
Zero gives its all-electric S, SR/F and SR/S range a tweak for 2022, most notably the launch of its new Cypher option that allows numerous set-up choices
Vmoto Super Soco to develop big electric motorcycles under new global brand
Vmoto Super Soco is set to unveil a all-new brand at the 2021 EICMA show that will offer large 'premium' electric motorcycles in Europe and globally
Kawasaki Z 650 RS [2022] | First Ride Review | Video
The Kawasaki Z650 RS 'retrovolution' is here, so Kawasaki sent us there to Marseille for a world first ride to bring you our review and verdict below
Raceways toasts McAMS, Mackenzie 2021 BSB success with limited edition Yamaha R1
Raceways will upgrade 10 Yamaha R1s to run in a special livery and be designated with each of the wins that took Tarran Mackenzie to the 2021 BSB title
This Honda NC30 is the rev-happy, low-mileage pocket rocket of our dreams
Got a spare few quid (or dollars) lying around? How about investing it in this rev-happy, gorgeous Honda NC30 / Honda VFR400?
Government could consider smart motorway U-turn after report
Grant Schapps could reverse smart motorway move – although it seems it's the economic impact that might have prompted it
First Look | Kawasaki Z650RS | First impressions video
With the launch of the new Kawasaki Z650RS taking place today, we thought we’d share a quick look at Kawasaki’s new retro roadster
Honda unveils standardised swappable motorcycle batteries
The future of lightweight electric motorcycle technology has landed, as Honda unveils its swappable battery for lightweight motorcycles
Motorcycle manufacturers brace for magnesium shortage
An energy crisis in China is the catalyst that is ushering in a magnesium shortage we could all really do without
Classy looking Sinnis Outlaw 125cc cruiser motorcycle launched
A new motorcycle has been launched this week, as the classy looking Sinnis Outlaw 125cc cruiser is rolled out
All-new 2022 Yamaha XSR900 amps the neo-retro flair for a fresh generation
The all-new 2022 Yamaha XSR900 makes its debut with a fresh contemporary look that represents a new chapter for the popular neo-retro roadster
Kawasaki Z50th Anniversary teaser | Special editions incoming?
A teaser campaign has just gone live on the Kawasaki YouTube channel indicating some big celebrations for one of its biggest-ever models
Revamped Triumph Tiger 1200 sheds more of its disguise ahead of premiere
The 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 comes into sharper focus with new images showing a more slimline, modern update for the largest of Triumph's ADVs
Intriguing Yamaha teaser points to retro-livered XSR900
Cigarette sponsorship in motorsport may be outlawed, but that isn’t stopping Yamaha from potentially launching a retro Gauloises-style XSR
MP claims he was misled about Smart Motorway rollout
The UK's network of Smart Motorway ARL roads have come under fire this morning, with even the MP who helped to roll them out calling for a U-turn
First patents emerge that could show Honda CB1100 replacement
This first patent images show that Honda could well be working on a replacement for the venerable CB1100
Rugged Yamaha Tricity Rough Road Concept Announced
The Yamaha Tricity Rough Road Concept is an all-terrain scooter that Yamaha hopes could help monitor natural disasters
Energica wants MotoE to be multi-brand as Ducati makes veiled dig at rival
Energica CEO Livia Cevolini suggests MotoE needs to become an open formula to encourage electric innovation as successors Ducati drops a cheeky dig