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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
Honda to revive the Transalp as trademark filed in the USA
The nameplate Transalp could be about to make a return to action as Honda files for the trademark in the USA
smart motorways to be scrutinised in Parliament over ‘genuine worries’
The UK’s network of smart motorways is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry into their safety and effectiveness
New biometric motorcycle parking system that scans your face and licence plate
A tech company has developed a motorcycle 'parking solution' that scans your face and licence plate before letting you roll in - it’s called UBio-X MPass.
Richa Scrambler 2 jacket - now available in UK dealers
Get a heritage look for your 2021 rides with the Richa Scrambler 2 jacket, including CE approved armour, removable thermal linings and adjusters.
UK petrol stations to begin selling E10 fuel this year
The new 90% fuel 10% bioethanol blend will begin flowing from UK petrol pumps in September this year
MV Agusta launches Euro4 sell out campaign in the UK
Italian makers of motorcycle art MV Agusta have launched an incentive to shift outgoing Euro4 motorcycles
ICON Motosports show their Spring 2021 motorcycle gear collection
Dropping the heat with their latest motorcycle gear - Icon Motosports from the US of A aren’t messing around, it all looks top.
Cyclists to wear cameras to report dangerous driving
Cyclists in Devon are taking part in a trial that will see them wear helmet-mounted cameras that will record acts of dangerous driving
XENA XX15 Bluetooth alarmed disc lock - futuristic stuff
A 120dB XENA alarmed disc lock with Bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to adjust the alarm settings and view battery level from the app.
Honda files a patent for a drone equipped motorcycle
Honda has filed what is the weirdest patent of 2021 by far, with a motorcycle that is equipped with a drone that’s mounted in its tail
More hardcore 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R announced
The new 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R features a redesigned chassis, bodywork, lighter internals, and a new PANKL gearbox
Triumph announces 2021 Bonneville range updates - but there is more to come!
Triumph has updated the majority of the Bonneville range, with the T100, T120, Street Twin, Bobber and Speedmaster gaining revisions for 2021
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Government scraps controversial Vnuk insurance law
The Vnuk insurance law required all vehicles even those used on private land to use a type of third party only insurance cover
WATCH: The Harley-Davidson Pan America has landed!
The Harley-Davidson Pan America has pretty much officially landed and here is the reveal video in all its glory
French authorities ban lane splitting | motorcyclists protest in their thousands
Some roads in France trialled lane splitting, but accident numbers for motorcycles and scooters increased over the 5-year test period - so it's now banned.
Here’s a question - What do you think of ANPR cameras?
The National Police Chiefs Council want to know what you think of ANPR cameras, or Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras.
Unmanned flying motorcycle crash at Goodwood Aerodrome | Alauda Airspeeder Mk II
During a demonstration at Goodwood, an unmanned flying motorcycle soars to 8000 ft and crashes 40 metres from houses after the remote-pilot loses control.
Whacky Kawasaki Concept-J tilting bike revealed in patents
The Kawasaki Concept-J tilting bike from the Tokyo Motor Show is looking more serious in new patent drawings
Adventure-grom styling for the Honda MSX125 | K-Speed Custom Super Grom
Sometimes great things come in small packages, this Honda Grom motorcycle styling kit from K-Speed is a bolt-on accessory kit for ultimate style.
Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | Anthony Partridge of Goblin Works
Anthony Partridge builds custom carbon Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 for Discovery Channel TV series Goblin Works Garage.
Win a brand-new Triumph Trident 660 with Apex 66 - before you can even test one!
Here’s your chance to win a brand-new Triumph Trident 660 in your choice of colour, plus support your choice of charity at the same time, thanks to Apex 66.
Buell is back, they’re planning to build sportsbikes AND adventure motorcycles
The American manufacturer Buell is back, and they are planning on 10 new motorcycles to be released up to 2024 - including off-road and adventure models.
New Givi body armour protection for your motorcycle - plus it’s attractive
Armour-up for this coming riding season. Protect what’s dearest to you, keep it safe and treat it well - Givi the perfect treat to your two-wheeled companion, with sleek motorcycle armour.
New Royal Enfield 2021 Himalayan - full specs, details and info
This is all of the detailed specs for the new 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan, including engine, brakes, suspension and rider features.