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Motocross bikes are loud – this MX helmet is might be louder
Cardo has unveiled the Venture, a motocross and off-road helmet with fully integrated mesh communication technology, JBL audio, group intercom functionality and Leatt's safety credentials.
Latest New Bikes News
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
The first Norton Atlas has rolled off the production line at TVS's Hosur factory in India, marking the next step in the brand's return to the adventure bike market ahead of its official launch next month.
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
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Norton CEO confirms it will return to racing and develop electric models
Norton CEO Dr Robert Hentschel confirms the company will return to racing and plans to invest heavily in new electric models
Custom Honda CB650R motorbikes go on display on dedicated website
Ten dealer-built Honda CB650R custom motorbikes are being displayed on a dedicated website after Wheels and Waves gets cancelled
Is a faired Suzuki SV650 ‘RR’ about to inject life into ageing V-twin platform?
Far from wielding the axe above the ageing SV650, there is talk Suzuki will use it to form the basis of a faired 'RR' version to rival the Yamaha R7
No more fossil fuels as of 2040? UK government decarbonisation of transport plan
UK Government releases the decarbonisation of transport plan with sights on banning fossil fuels by 2040, the days of combustion engines really are numbered
EU poised to ban sale of petrol motorcycles in 2035… but could UK be stricter?
The European Union is poised to table a 2035 deadline on the ban of all petrol-fuelled vehicles... but could the UK use this as a chance to pre-empt this?
Who would have guessed, Jonathan Rea has passed his motorcycle test first time!
Watch out Northern Ireland, 6 time back-to-back WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea has passed his Cat A motorcycle test first time.
KTM teases ‘secret’ new track-only Moto2-based limited edition sportsbike
KTM causes a stir by announcing it will launch a brand-new track-only limited edition model based on a Moto2 sportsbike chassis
Ex-Norton Director Simon Skinner barred as docs confirm parts strip scandal
Simon Skinner is struck off the directors' register after the Insolvency Service rules he was complicit in the practice of stripping owners' bikes for parts
Triumph and Breitling to launch bike and watch next year
Triumph and high-end Swiss watchmaker Breitling have joined forces, with a limited edition watch and custom motorcycle arriving in early 2022
Yamaha latest big name to commit to EICMA return for 2021
Japanese giants Yamaha joins Honda by confirming its presence at the 2021 EICMA show in Milan, to be held on November 25-28 2021
Theory test changes means more locations and a new booking system
Starting on the 6th of September there will be more theory test centres in the UK & Northern Ireland, and next week a new booking system will be launched.
Harley-Davidson Sportster S ushers in a new era of Harley cruiser
Harley-Davidson Sportster S bows to introduce a more modern direction for H-D's cruiser range, complete with the 1250cc Revolution Max engine
Zero launches the stylish new FXE electric motorcycle
The new Zero FXE electric motorcycle has 46bhp, 78lb-ft of torque, weighs 135kg, and is priced in the UK at £10,800
Wimbledon Champion Novak Djokovic becomes Peugeot E-Ludix ambassador
Wimbledon Champion Novak Djokovic has something else to celebrate as he becomes ambassdor for Peugeot's new electric e-Ludix range
Langen Two Stroke wowed the crowds at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the stunning Langen Two Stroke take to the hill, with Jenny Tinmouth at the helm
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel spawns Bobber and Sport custom motorcycles
The new Honda CMX 1100 Rebel has already been given the custom motorcycle treatment, with the French outfit FCR creating the Bobber and Sport customs
Indian Motorcycle reveals first of three tattoo inspired designs for the Chief
First of a series of three in the Indian x No Regrets collab, tattoo artist Mayonaize has his design come to life on the Indian Motorcycle Chief.
Tesla autopilot marches on - FSD Beta 9 full self driving beta is released
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Vision autopilot system will be capable of capturing detailed features: tail lights, emergency lights, and even hand gestures.
Paris streets set to be restricted to 19mph - and bikes have to pay for parking!
Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo to set a 19mph (30kph) speed limit in the French capital, as well as making motorcycles and scooters pay for parking from 2022.
Evel Knievel Harley-Davidson Stratocycle is a bike, bird, plane and worth a mint
This patriotic Eagle-nose Harley-Davidson Ironhead 1000 Sportster ridden by Evel Knievel in the Viva Knievel film could sell for six figures...
Too old Valentino Rossi won’t be considered for Ferrari Le Mans Hypercar effort
Ferrari firmly shuts the door on any suggestion Valentino Rossi could form part of its new Le Mans - WEC Hypercar effort from 2023
Best Movie & TV Motorcycles - Visordown community favourites of all time
We asked the Visordown community what their favourite movie & tv motorcycles of all time were - and we had some top answers! Here’s some of the best…
UK Motorcycle Sales: Double digit growth, Royal Enfield star in June
The new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Yamaha Tracer 9 make a big impression on the June 2021 UK sales charts and figures overall continue to grow
Next Ducati Panigale V4 could come with MotoGP-inspired seamless transmission
It has been a feature of the MotoGP racing class since 2010 but Ducati may have finally found a way to bring the seamless transmission to its Panigale V4