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Ducati’s new V2-powered middleweight wins major award
Ducati joins the likes of Honda and Suzuki in confirming a major award win in 2026.
Latest New Bikes News
Special-edition BMW M1000 RR lands with just 115 units produced
BMW Motorrad has revealed a new M1000 RR Limited edition Isle of Man TT wearing a British Racing Green colourway, and exclusive TT detailing.
Latest Industry News
Honda is trying to convince Gen Z that bikes still make sense
Honda UK headed to Reading University with learner bikes, Ride Free test rides and its finance-led New Rider Programme in a fresh attempt to get younger riders onto two wheels.
Latest Viral News
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
Motorcycle rider avoids life-threatening injuries after a collision sees his Suzuki stranded in a traffic light pole.
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 Tiger 900 Tour | A visit to Baffle Haus to chat with George North
We stop by Baffle Haus to chat with George North as we continue our series riding Land’s End to John o’Groats on the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro & GT Pro.
All-in-one secure motorcycle parking, charging & storage with Bikers Guardian
This could be the future of safe & convenient motorcycle parking, with built-in bike charging, a storage locker and top security facilities.
Can you guess what Jonathan Rea picks up as his first motorcycle?
After passing his full motorcycle test, WorldSBK legend Jonathan Rea has picked up his first bike - and it’s not a ZX-10R!
Valentino Rossi & partner Franci Sofia Novello expecting their first child!
Confirming the news on his social media accounts, Valentino Rossi announces that he and his partner Francesca Sofia Novello are expecting a baby girl!
Per-mile insurance launched in America - the future of motorcycle cover?
A new type of motorcycle insurance has been launched in America by VOOM & Markel, which charges riders per mile that they ride.
Pocket sized fun with a Limited Edition Hot Wheels x Honda Monkey 125cc!
Limited run of 150 Hot Wheels x Honda Monkey 125cc limited edition motorcycles to be made available in Thailand Cub House dealers.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR teased… and is that a fairing we spy?
Triumph causes a stir by teasing the brand-new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR, which promises 'sophistication and focused performance to come'
Hit the highway for a cool £129 a month with these BMW R 18 finance deals
The BMW R 18 can be yours for £129 a month under the German marque's latest good value finance deals
Spa-Francorchamps CEO found dead in suspected murder tragedy
Nathalie Maillet - CEO of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium - is found dead alongside two others following a suspected murder tragedy
New electric land speed record for Delfast Dnepr set at Bonneville Speed Week
Prototype electric motorcycle from Delfast Dnepr hits a record 107.2mph at Bonneville Speed Week, a new record for electric powered custom bikes.
Royal Enfield planting a tree for every motorcycle sold in Italy
Teaming up with Treedom, Royal Enfield is helping Italian riders do their bit for the economy in two ways… for each new motorcycle sold, a tree is planted!
Valentino Rossi boots up for grabs in MotoGP auction from Two Wheels for Life!
A pair of Valentino Rossi Dianese race boots is due to be auctioned off by charity Two Wheels for Life at British GP, along with other MotoGP memorabilia!
Available for 2022: new Kawasaki Z900RS SE ‘Yellow Ball’
New 2022 Kawasaki Z900RS SE model to be made available in sought-after 1970s colour scheme ‘Yellow Ball’, along with a high-spec parts list.
WATCH: 10 Motorcycles you didn't know can be bought with an A2 licence
An A2 licence may be restricted in terms of power... but that doesn't mean an A2 motorcycle licence should restrict you in terms of quality!
MV Agusta F4 and Ayrton Senna - The icon with the spirit of a legend
Take one motorcycle forged from the heritage of past glories and add the legacy of motorsport's most legendary F1 driver to get the MV Agusta F4 Senna
Proper Job! Guy Martin tries his hand at sidecar racing
TT racer and record-breaker Guy Martin has turned his had to sidecar racing, with Carl Fenwick Racing at Cadwell Park
WATCH this mesmerising splash and dash around a sodden Nordschleife
The Nurburgring Nordschleife is fearsome enough without having to tackle it in driving rain and sodden conditions... but it doesn't stop everyone!
Valentino Rossi VR46 Master Camp is back - 9th edition for Yamaha youth riders
Who better to learn MotoGP ways from than a legend like Rossi? Five up-and-coming Yamaha talents to train at the 9th edition of VR46 Master Camp this month.
Triumph to display its racing collection at Donington Park BSB
Not only that, Triumph owners get the chance to lap the hallowed circuit and park in a dedicated Triumph Owners' Only bike park
Continental is developing compact batteries for small e-scooters & e-bikes
Working with Varta, Continental is developing small and sleek rechargeable batteries for the 125cc equivalent e-scooter & e-bike market.
Motorcycles Officially Excluded from Pikes Peak International Hillclimb
After two years of deliberation, motorcycles have been officially excluded from competing in the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb
London ULEZ based motorcycle scrappage scheme receives £5 million boost
Ahead of the ULEZ area expanding in October 2021, the London ULEZ motorcycle scrappage scheme receives a £5 million funding boost.
Andy Carlile takes a Yamaha R1 around a wet Nurburgring for a stonking fast lap
If there’s one thing you need to watch today, it’s this Yamaha R1 flying around the Nurburgring in soaking conditions by Andy Carlile & Bridge To Gantry.
Vehicles sold in EU & UK from 2022 to be fitted with automatic speed limiters
Despite Brexit, UK is to adopt the same EU mandated ‘ISA’ speed limiters in new vehicles sold in 2022 onwards. Are motorcycles exempt from this?