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Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good
Yamaha has confirmed that the YZF-R6 Race Base Model will be built one final time, with production ending after a limited made-to-order run.
Latest New Bikes News
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
Honda's electrically driven E-Compressor could find its way onto everything from commuter bikes to superbikes, if newly published patent drawings are anything to go by.
Latest Industry News
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
The UK motorcycle insurance broker Bennetts is to be sold to the Hagerty Group, marking the brand’s third new home in just over a decade.
Latest Viral News
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
Motorcycle marketing has changed beyond recognition, but this classic Triumph Rocket III video remains as absolute comedy gold.
Videos
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
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
All Motorcycle News
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.
MV Agusta officially reveal new 2021 Brutale RR and Dragster RR motorcycles
MV Agusta has pulled the wraps of the new motorcycles in the 800cc naked range, with new 2021 Brutale RR and Dragster RR models
Keanu Reeves chats with fans about his Arch Motorcycle in Malibu
Hollywood star and all-around nice guy Keanu Reeves takes some time for fans in Malibu, whilst out for a ride on his custom Arch Motorcycle.
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Motorcycle Live is back for 2021 with December date set
Motorcycle Live has been given the go-ahead for 2021, with a December date set for the event
WATCH: Langen Two Stroke gets a full power Dyno run
Turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy, as the Langen Two Stroke gets a full power run on the Dyno
Honda add Android Auto functionality to their Africa Twin Motorcycles
If you’ve got an Android phone, you can use the Android Auto functionality on your Honda Africa Twin!
Triumph classic Bonneville motorcycle family updated for 2021
Triumph has released a teaser video confirming that the Bonneville classic motorcycle range is gaining updates for 2021
Motorcycle CBT extensions get raised in parliament
The debate on the extension of motorcycle CBTs has been taken up in parliament with MPs backing the move
Harley-Davidson patents supercharged V-twin motorcycle design
Patents have emerged showing a future Harley-Davidson that features boosted engine thank to a supercharger