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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
New Yamaha R15 previews incoming Yamaha R125, adopts R7-face
The pint-size Yamaha R15 and new R15M may be for Asia-only but the R7-inspired design is set to be reflected by the forthcoming Yamaha R-125
Reckon you can get your elbow down on a motorcycle at 104mph?
Fabian Dresler - editor at our German equivalent Motorrad - breaks a new World Record for the speed at which to get an elbow down from a motorcycle
Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum to reopen this winter!
The Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum is set to reopen less than a year after is razed to the ground by fire
Liz Truss raises the Harry Dunn case at UN Assembly
The case of Harry Dunn has been raised at the United Nations Assembly as Liz Truss asks for ‘justice for Harry’s family’
The name’s Bond, James Bond | Triumph Tiger 900 Bond Edition launched
If James Bond was going on a motorcycle adventure, he'd obviously ride the Triumph Tiger 900 Bond Edition!
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New high-spec MV Agusta F3 RR gains aero fairing for 2022
The new MV Agusta F3 RR features an aero-fairing, lighter wheels, trick chassis, and updated engine internals
Petition calling for motorcycles to return to Brighton Speed Trials
The Brighton Speed Trials has been without bikes since a two-way cycle lane on Madeira Drive provided diminished grip levels according to the ACU
What's exiled MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone up to these days?
Ex-Aprilia rider Andrea Iannone pops into the MotoGP paddock at Misano, still currently staring down a two-year barrell of his four-year ban for doping
Peugeot issued huge fine, must stop selling Metropolis as Piaggio wages war
The Piaggio Group succeeds in its efforts to stop rivals Peugeot from selling its Metropolis three-wheeler amid claims it has copied tech from the MP3
Clearest image yet shows how new Honda Transalp could look
As the launch of the new Honda Transalp inches closer, somebody has had a punt at how it might look – and we think it’s very good!
‘Retro-style’ Harley-Davidson teased as first model in Hero tie-up
An all-new mid-capacity roadster with a 'retro-style' is expected to be the first product of the Harley-Davidson - Hero MotoCorp relationship
H2-Eco | Kawasaki could stay true to heritage with supercharged hybrid model
A Kawasaki supercharger-equipped hybrid motorcycle could be the answer to those reluctant at the impending shift to electric motorcycling
You will NEVER see a closer near-miss than this luging MotoAmerica rider…
Trevor Standish should go buy a lottery ticket after getting away with this bizarre accident in which he overtakes another rider... without his motorcycle
Motorcycle Action Group challenges ‘unreliable’ theft data
The Motorcycle Action Group is pushing for more complete and accurate theft data from police forces
Indian Riders Fest is heading for Budweis in 2022!
The Indian Riders Fest event has been confirmed for 2022 after its postponement this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Time to revive the Aprilia Caponord? This V4 design study is a good starter…
A designer in Italy gives Aprilia some food for thought with his take on what a potential Aprilia Caponord V4 adventure tourer should look like...
CFMoto 250 CL-X shrinks size, ups the value of striking Chinese roadster
The CFMoto 250 CL-X Heritage follows on from the recently launched 700cc flagship and will likely come to Europe as the CFMoto 300 CL-X
White Motorcycle Concepts electric motorcycle completes initial testing phase
Ahead of the world speed record attempt in 2022, the White Motorcycle Concepts team continue promising tests of the WMC250EV electric motorcycle.
FEMA study shows 90 percent of motorcyclists against petrol ban
A study by FEMA has unsurprisingly found that more than 90 percent of motorcyclists are against a ban on petrol-powered bikes
Oxford study shows just how beneficial motorcycles are
A study by Oxford Economics is highlighting how good bikes are, for the economy, the environment and the people that ride them
Watch: 90-year-old reunited with his classic motorcycle after 60 years apart
An incredibly heartfelt and emotional video as 90-year-old Bill Zandbelt is reunited with his 1956 DKW classic motorcycle after 60 years apart.
Manchester Bike Show to make a triumphant return to EventCity in January 2022
Three cancelations and many postponements later, Manchester Bike Show is confirmed as returning on the 29th & 30th of January 2022.
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Showdown | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR vs MV Agusta Superveloce
With the MV Agusta Superveloce being the new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR’s closest competitor, we thought we’d take a look at the specs
Kawasaki Z900 SE adds premium trim level to popular naked range
The Kawasaki Z900 SE offers an upgrade in terms of kit levels and suspension tweaks to become a new flagship to the popular naked range