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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
09/06/26
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
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.
BMW goes back to the future with C1-inspired motorcycle cage patent
BMW has filed a patent which shows a motorcycle featuring a kind of protective cage surrounding the rider
Stunning Bimota Tesi H2 Carbon to be released in March
As if the stock Bimota Tesi H2 wasn’t desirable enough already – the new Carbon edition is stunning!
Yamaha electric scooters are coming - E01 and EC-05 naming rights are filed
First seen at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha has filed for the rights of the E01 and EC-05 names, production for the electric scooters should start soon.
Could the Yamaha R7 sports bike based on the MT-07 be happening
With rumours getting louder and louder regarding an MT-07-based Yamaha R7, Visordown looks at the feasibility of the idea
Peter Hickman tries the Ohvale GP-0 190 during his visit to Gas Monkey Garage
Tearing it up on the sized-down sports bike in Austin, Texas with Gas Monkey Garage - Peter Hickman is having a great time.
Ducati riders testing the Panigale V4S in Jerez, 2 seconds off MotoGP lap times
MotoGP Ducati Boss - Claudio Domenicali: “Just a bit more than two seconds separates the fastest bikes on earth to a bike you can buy! Really impressive!!”
Parliament minister and MAG looking to raise the profile of motorcycling
The Motorcycle Action Group is working with Baroness Vere to help ‘raise the profile’ of motorcycling in the UK
Three police officers charged with dangerous driving after motorcycle crash
Three police officers from Sussex Police have been charged with dangerous driving after crashing into a car while off-duty
New Motron X-Nord 125 - Follow The M ends with release of a new motorcycle brand
Finally, everything starts making sense. The teasers have ended, Max Deeps found the M in Motron Motorcycles, and there’s a new motorcycle brand for Europe