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Oxford launches packable EXO windproof for under £60
Spring might be on the horizon, but the wind hasn’t got the memo — and Oxford reckons its new EXO jacket is the answer.
Latest New Bikes News
“Very sophisticated” Ducati production bikes to get “fashionable” paint
Some “very sophisticated” Ducati special edition models are set to feature paint schemes similar to the factory MotoGP bikes.
Latest Industry News
Indian Motorcycle ownership takeover closed as “dynamic new era” begins
The ownership takeover of Indian Motorcycle by Carolwood LP has been completed.
Latest Viral News
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed his latest stunt, which is arguably his best yet.
Videos
Triumph Trident 800 (2026) Review â The Sensible Street Triple Alternative?
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The Best Road-Focused Sports Bikes You Can Buy in 2026
A first look at the all-new Triumph Trident 800 #triumph #biker
There's a reason why different manufacturers have tried to copy the Triumph Bonnevile T120
Top 10 Sports Touring Motorcycles To Ride in 2026
The new Triumph Bonneville T100 is here
A new look for the Triumph Scrambler 900 #triumph #biker
2026 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 and T100 - Everything You Need To Know
EXCLUSIVE Race bike see it here first
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Updated 2021 colours for the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and 1050XT
The range-topping Suzuki V-Strom 1050 & 1050XT, 1050XT Tour receive updates to their colour palette - and the adventure fans go wild!
92,000 UK motorists are close to losing their licence
There are 92,000 UK road users who currently have 9, 10 or 11 points on their licence - and could be banned!
Petition launched to monitor ‘noisy’ motorcycles in Ludlow
A petition has been launched to ban motorcycles from Ludlow town centre causing noise monitoring to be put forward
Shoei NXR2 - Premium sports full face helmet meeting ECE22.06 standard
Pureness refined, the latest premium sports full-face helmet - Shoei NXR2 (or RF-1400 in the USA) which meets the latest safety standard for motorcycle helmets ECE22.06.
Norton-powered Zongshen Cyclone RX6 officially revealed
The Zongshen Cyclone RX6 is a Chinese build sports adventure motorcycle powered by a Norton-derived parallel twin-cylinder
Brembo acquires 100 percent of brake manufacturing company J.Jaun
Brembo has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 percent stake in the Spanish brake manufacturer J.Juan
MV Agusta €30m capital injection | ADV and electric incoming!
The share capital increase is said to support MV Agusta with the Italian firm’s 5-year business plan and continued worldwide growth
Tucano Urbano AIRSCUD - new airbag motorcycle vest and jacket combo launched
In a partnership with In&motion AIRBAG, we look at the latest in motorcycle style & safety, the Tucano Urbano AIRSCUD airbag vest and jacket.
Charley Boorman & chums to take on 30-mile paddle board challenge for Movember
In support of the men’s mental health charity Movember, Charley Boorman and celebrity chums (some motorcyclists) will set off on a 30 mile paddle!
DVSA launches information portal for motorcycle riders
The new portal gives new and existing motorcycle riders essential safety advice and advanced riding tips
Teen sentenced for role he played in motorcyclist losing sight in one eye
Thomas Connors was driving the vehicle of youths throwing eggs at other road users, and resulting in a motorcyclist losing sight in one of his eyes.
KTM 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R video review
To find out if KTM really could improve on what we thought was the best middleweight ADV motorcycle, we went to Sweetlamb to try it out the new KTM 890 Adventure
Self driving vehicles could be on UK roads by the end of the year
Vehicles with fully Automated Lane Keeping Systems could be the first example of self-driving vehicle seen on UK roads as early as this year.
Highways England trying a new anti-ageing asphalt cream on the roads
The new blend of asphalt from Highways England is compared to an anti-ageing cream due to its ability to make road surfaces last longer!
MotoGB launches India Coronavirus Charity fundraising appeal
MotoGB has launched a Coronavirus Charity Appeal to help the Indian nation as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Enfield file for ‘Shotgun’ motorcycle brand name
An application for the term Royal Enfield Shotgun has recently been filed, is a new cruiser motorcycle incoming?
DVSA MOT fraud crackdown leads to mass bans for testers and garages
The DVSA has investigated more than 2,000 fraud reports in the last year leading to a country-wide MOT clampdown
New 2021 Yamaha Bolt | Big V-Twin cruiser for Japan
Yamaha has shown their latest 2021 Bolt R-Spec, the V-Twin cruiser that’s only available for sale in the Japanese market.
Harley-Davidson Icons Collection - 2021 Electra Glide Revival spec
The Icons Collection from Harley-Davidson celebrates American Motorcycle Design, here’s details of the 2021 Electra Glide Revival
Benelli show off the Dong electric scooter in Asia
Benelli has got the Dong electric scooter out for the public to see, and it even makes its very own noises!
California motorcycle builder sets up repair shop in Burton-On-Trent
Sams Dyno Centre in Burton-On-Trent brings his Californian motorcycle builder heritage to the midlands.
Husqvarna Motorcycles show E-Pilen concept | Electric motorcycle in development
A new teaser video has been shown of the Husqvarna E-Pilen, a clean and stylish electric motorcycle concept with swappable battery tech.
Guy Martin aims to set 400mph+ speed record with a 1200bhp helicopter engine
A 1200bhp Rolls Royce 42 turbine engine will power Guy Martin to hopefully set the two-wheeled land speed record attempt. That’s a powerful motorcycle.
Virginia offer free motorcycle course National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Virginia State Police to host a free motorcycle safety course in May called Ride 2 Save Lives, in recognition of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.