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Indian Motorcycle expands UK service centre network
Indian Motorcycle has added to its UK service network with the Holywood Service Station in the Dumfries, Cumbria and Carlisle area.
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
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
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
Limited Edition Honda CB1000R 5Four announced for 2021
The new Honda CB1000R 5Four pays homage to the classic endurance racing Hondas and is based on the stunning new CB1000R
New Akrapovič exhaust for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Fancy a sporty upgrade for the definitive Yamaha Tracer 9 GT sports tourer? Akrapovic has launched a Racing Line (Titanium) exhaust.
France restarts filtering / lane-splitting ‘experiment’ in 21 regions
Lane-splitting & filtering divides opinion, but who’s on the right side? France temporarily re-allows motorcycles and scooters to filter in traffic.
Platform overshoes for short motorcycle riders are here!
Short-arse motorcycle riders rejoice! Platform shoes are here to save you from those slow speed fumbles and falls!
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS aimed for more everyday riding
Type approval documents are pointing to a tamer MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS due to hit the market in 2022
KTM RC 390 finally revealed in leaked official shots
The KTM RC 390 finally breaks cover sporting a fresh look and re-designed ergonomics for the Austrian's firm pint-size sportsbike
Indian Motorcycle Metz announce two new Scout customs
Two new custom Indian Scout special editions announced by Indian Motorcycle Metz in France
AJS Porcupine takes the headlines as Bonhams Summer Sale tops £3.6 million
Bonhams held their Summer Sale auction in July, with 98% of lots being sold totalling £3.6 million - including an ultra-rare AJS Porcupine taking front row!
Arai launches ‘Nicky Reset’ helmet honouring late Nicky Hayden
Arai releases a new special edition of its Corsair-X helmet marking what would have been Nicky Hayden's birthday with a special 'Nicky Resets' design
More road-focused Royal Enfield Himalayan on the way?
A more road-focused 'GT' version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan has been spotted ahead of a potential range expansion for the popular model line
Aprilia Tuareg 660 revealed: The key details and images
Aprilia reveals more details about its Tuareg 660 middleweight adventure challenger as it guns for the Yamaha Tenere 700's off-road crown
WATCH: Glenn Irwin escape injury in dramatic Thruxton BSB off
Honda BBS rider Glenn Irwin escapes injury despite a dramatic high-speed off during the first British Superbike Championship race at Thruxton
FIRST LOOK: Aprilia Tuareg 660 unveiled as it guns for Yamaha Tenere
The Aprilia 660 Tuareg middleweight adventure breaks cover as the third model to be derived from the Italian firm's 660 platform
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The Top 10 BEST Super Naked and Hyper Naked Motorcycles of 2021
We reveal all as we count down the Top 10 BEST Super Naked and Hyper Naked Motorcycles you can buy right now - can Triumph topple Kawasaki?
Watch as a Ducati Panigale V2 is plunged into YouTuber David Dobrik’s pool
When social media content goes too far… An innocent Ducati Panigale V2 is ridden into David Dobrik’s swimming pool. I’m heartbroken!
New rule in the Highway Code will change the pecking order of Britain’s roads
Pedestrians and cyclists are due to be placed at the top of a re-ordered pecking order, as a new Highway Code hierarchy rule is on the cards.
2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B announced
The BMW Transcontinental and R 18 B is the German brand’s assault on the heavy weight cruiser segment
Honda CB500 range due to receive some updates for 2022
Uncovered EU paperwork shows a few tweaks in the pipeline for the CB500 range from Honda - including the CBR500R, CB500X and CB500F.
Who needs suspension when you have style? Honda Dax ‘Ramone’ custom chopper
A custom baby chopper built by Lemb Inc & Muklay of Indonesia. This Honda Dax is named Ramone - after the Disney Cars Impala Low Rider of the same name.
Steve McQueen 1968 Husqvarna Viking 360 is up for sale!
If your pockets are deep enough, you could own a slice of Hollywood history as a Steve McQueen Husqvarna Viking 360 is going under the hammer
Watch: Ridiculous KTM supermoto stunts from Arttu Stenberg
This is Arttu Stenberg, a supermoto stunt rider who's setting new limits on his KTM 450 EXC. You have to see what he can do on a bike!
Design and buy your own self-designed lid with Helmade
Helmade is offering punters the chance to design their own motorcycle helmet on its website
Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP could be on the way for 2022
US homologation data is pointing to a new, lightweight Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP could be on the cards for next year
Should all cyclists and e-scooter riders wear visible ID and have a licence?
A petition has been started to request all cyclists and e-scooter riders display a visible ID when riding around, as well as introduce a licensing system.