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Phil Read-inspired MV Agusta mini GP bike heads to auction
A mini MV Agusta GP bike, which was part of an official run of replicas commissioned by the Italian marque, has popped up for auction.
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
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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
WATCH: Official Aprilia Tuono 660 reveal video released
Aprilia has released the official reveal video for the new 2021 Tuono 660
New 2021 Honda CB350 RS neo-retro café racer released
Honda CB350 RS launched in India with more a sporty café racer styling, more focused riding position, LED lights and more
Josh Herrin sets new Guinness World Record for fastest elbow drag on motorcycle
He tops just over 100mph on his Yamaha whilst his elbow is touching track, setting a new Guinness World Record (but of course, you could do it too).
How Suzuki developed the latest generation of Hayabusa - an inside look
Your chance to see the inner workings of Suzuki developing a new motorcycle, with the process and decisions behind making changes to the iconic Hayabusa.
Driver who killed biker while on hands-free call spared jail
The driver of the car is reported to have spotted the bike at the ‘last-minute’ before colliding with him and sending him tumbling down the carriageway
Curtiss Motorcycles electric cruiser, ‘The One’ you’ve been looking for?
This electric motorcycle from Curtiss has bags of steam-punk style, with a fresh look at the future cruiser segment.
The UK Government has allocated £500m to repair potholes
Today the UK government has set aside £500m to help remove the blight of potholes from the nation’s roads
BMW WorldSBK team 3D print race parts trackside - 3D printing the way forward?
BMW team make use of 3D printed parts trackside for quick replacements on their S1000RR - is this the next development in motorcycling?
ATA Carnets and track days – how does it affect organised trips to Europe?
Here’s how an ATA Carnet will affect you if you’re travelling to Europe with an organised track day provider like Focused Events
Impact of Covid-19 on the used motorcycle market - demand for two wheels surging
UK’s second-hand motorcycle market is more in-demand than ever, used motorcycle sales are up compared to last year (and by quite a bit).
New Honda CB350 RS expected to arrive tomorrow with new tech and styling
Honda is expected to be revealing a new and updated version of the CB350 H’Ness tomorrow, with the RS offering a higher-spec and sportier option
Tali Connected SP-1 Safety Beacon - Is this the future of safety?
The French tech company win second consecutive award for innovation at the CES 2021 show.
Jonathan Rea, six time WorldSBK champion, is yet to pass his theory test
Once test centres are back up-and-running, he’ll be looking to add a motorcycle licence to his bulging trophy cabinet.
Suzuki celebrates MotoGP glory with Swift Hybrid World Champion Edition
Suzuki is launching a specially liveried Swift Hybrid in celebration of Joan Mir lifting the MotoGP championship crown
Armed raiders arrested and motorcycles recovered after M62 chase
Two armed motorcycle thieves have been arrested after being chased down the M62 motorway
Harley-Davidson removes all branded merch from sale on Amazon
Harley-Davidson has removed its own branded merchandise from the Amazon store’s virtual shelves
Follow The M - Is a new adventure Malaguti motorcycle on the way?
We’ve been ‘Following the M’ since the start of February, and we’re now starting to more solid evidence that a new adventure motorcycle is coming soon.
Piaggio group post positive 2020 sales reports with 14.2% of total market share
Piaggio Group motorcycle and scooter sales across all brands account for a total of 14.2% of sales in Europe for 2020, growing by 6% from 2019.
Guy Martin is at it again, aiming for 300mph on his turbo Hayabusa in one mile
Guy Martin must sit at his table every morning and think “which motorcycle record am I going to break today, then?”
DVSA consulting on changing the A2 motorcycle test – possibly for the better
The DVSA is having a consultation on changing the A2 motorcycle test to allow smaller and lighter bikes to be used
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New 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan, with Tripper navigation and Euro 5 compatible
The new Himalayan from Royal Enfield is going to be launched with the Tripper navigation system, as expected, plus other upgrades.