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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
All Motorcycle News
Norton V4SV | Norton sportsbike flagship gets first update since TVS takeover
Here’s a first glimpse at the new Norton V4SV, the first luxury superbike from a re-invigorated Norton brand.
Guy Martin on 300mph record bid: "If you get it wrong, it kills you. Fantastic!"
In the latest video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Guy Martin talks about his 300mph record attempt and being willing to die to achieve it.
Bold hydrogen-powered Segway Apex H2 is not only here, it’s a bargain too!
The Segway Apex H2 sportsbike may look like a concept, but not only is this is final production model but it comes with hydrogen-power at sub-£8k
Here are the most important new bikes of Motorcycle Live 2021
As Motorcycle Live creeps ever closer, here’s your rundown of all the new bikes to catch up with at the UK’s biggest motorcycle show
There could be a new Yamaha MT-10 on the way for 2022
More power, new looks and an updated Euro 5 classification - it’s looking likely that a 2022 Yamaha MT-10 will join the ranks next year
Macau Grand Prix motorcycle race left off 2021 schedule again
There won't be a Motorcycle Macau Grand Prix for the second successive year as China continues to enforce gruelling 21-day quarantine rules
New BMW K 1600 model range revealed for 2022 | Big tourer motorcycles are back!
Due for March 2022, it’s the return of the inline six-cylinder luxury tourer. Brand new BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 B, & K 1600 Grand America.
Motorcyclists now have a voice in the Houses of Parliament
Motorcycles and the value they offer the UK has been discussed in the halls of power, and a new DfT minister who rides is right at the heart of it
Electric scooter battery swapping network launched by Gogoro in China
This could genuinely be the most sensible solution for electric scooter & motorcycle commuting, swapping out batteries at the Gogoro network.
GP and TT racer Paul Smart, 78, killed in road traffic accident
Paul Smart, one of the UK's most prominent racers of the 1970s in both GP and the Isle of Man TT, has died following a road traffic accident
Yamaha MT-03 gets an Iron Man special edition suit in Brazil
Marvel fans rejoice, the Yamaha MT-03 gets dressed up as Iron Man - but... it's for the Brasil market only. Jarvis, get my lid!
Virus Power release textile 1-piece motorcycle race suit
The Virus Power (catchy name) textile motorcycle suit is rated to AAA standards yet is breathable, lightweight, and waterproof
Valentino Rossi set for EICMA appearance amid first days of MotoGP retirement
Valentino Rossi's retirement from MotoGP will begin in earnest on the Monday after the 2021 Valencia GP... but he will make time for an appearance at EICMA
Custom bikes | Royal Enfield x Ironwood Motorcycles: ‘The Starship Meteor’
Giving a bit of custom bobber flair to the accessible Meteor 350, Royal Enfield and Ironwood Motorcycles combine to give us the ‘Starship Meteor’.
Insulate Britain urging people to not use the M25 today
The Insulate Britain Group is urging people not to use the M25 this morning or if they do reduce their speed to 25mph
Yamaha updates urban mobility range of scooters for 2022
Yamaha has added new colours to its range of highly successful scooters amidst extremely strong market growth
Coast to coast in under 33 hours, and over 2800 miles | New Cannonball record
New USA cross-country Cannonball motorcycle record set by Alex Jones on a Yamaha FJR1300 (2014), flying eastwards over 2800 miles in 33 hours.
Is Honda mulling a radical Ducati-style rethink for its Superbike project?
Is Honda already working on the eighth-generation Honda Fireblade or a new racing-focused flagship sportsbike? Either way, it will be radical...
Triumph announce Gold Line special editions for Bonneville range
In dealers from December 2021, Triumph has just announced eight new hand-finished Gold Line special edition colour schemes for the Bonneville range.
Sky Italia release SIC a portrait of late MotoGP racer Marco Simoncelli
The Sky production about the life and career of the late Marco Simoncelli features interviews and testimonials from friends and MotoGP rivals
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone expands today - ULEZ covers 18x more of London
If your vehicle doesn’t meet the minimum emission standards, you’ll have to pay £12.50 to ride or drive in the ULEZ zone - which is now 18x larger!
Honda confirms pricing of new CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 adventure motorcycle
An enduring adventure motorcycle on the two-wheeled market, Honda confirms pricing range of the new CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 model.
Honda releases CB500 2022 range pricing - CB500X, CBR500R, CB500F motorcycles
Here are the prices for the new Honda 2022 CB500 range, including the CB500X, CBR500R, and CB500F motorcycles.
Netflix of Motorcycles: Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT, Honda NT1100 and Buell returns
That was the week that was, when we had to give the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT two takes for our opinion and the Honda NT1100 broke cover...