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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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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
Ducati MotoE bike unlikely to make production, first public EV still years away
The Ducati MotoE electric motorcycle will be built purely for racing rather than adapted for the public, CEO Claudio Domenicali says
Volume up! Rotary Crighton CR700W is a spiritual homage to Norton RCW588
The Crighton CR700W brings rotary-power back to the market with a bang courtesy of its 220bhp, 10,500rpm, 125kg Norton-inspired sportsbike
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Spied Moto Guzzi V7 hints at contemporary makeover for retro classic
The Moto Guzzi V7 successor is on the way with a fresh, more contemporary finish to celebrate the Italian marque's 100th Anniversary
DfT look to clear up confusion around anti-tampering laws
DfT officials have confirmed that new anti-tampering laws being discussed will not totally outlaw all modifications
Husqvarna 901 Norden forges new path into ADV territories
The Husqvarna 901 Norden sees the Enduro MX specialists begin a new era as it enters the competitive large ADV tourer category for the first time
Weekend weird: Immensely fun 8 lap Pocket Bike race in Japan!
Have a watch of this! Pick a rider, sit back for 3 minutes and get far too involved with this pocket bike race from Japan. Anyone can win!
Brembo has unveiled its revolutionary Sensify AI braking system
Due for release in 2024, Brembo is braking the mould with their state of the art braking system, which could trickle down to motorcycles in the future.
Bikes and the budget | What does the latest budget mean to you
As November begins it brings with it the UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s autumn budget – here’s what it means to you
COP26 to use Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles
Harley-Davidson has provided Police Scotland with a fleet of LiveWire electric motorcycles to help support the COP26 summit