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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
Brexit could spell trouble for French speeding tickets
Since the UK has now left the EU, the French authorities may struggle to issue automatic fines to UK drivers
Galloway MCC Cancel 2021 Drumlanrig Off-road Motorsport Festival
Coronavirus forces Galloway Motorcycle Club to cancel 2021 event, smaller version could still go ahead in 2021
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The FBI raided Ducati North America HQ in December
Details have emerged about a raid on the Ducati North America HQ offices by FBI agents in the run up to Christmas in 2020
If 2021 is anything like 2020, we may all need a Ural Gear Up GEO!
The Ural Gear Up GEO us the perfect three-wheeled companion for riding-out the apocalypse in!
Airbag motorcycle trousers are now a thing, apparently.
The quest for motorcycle safety rolls on, and in 2021, airbag-equipped trouser might be the next big thing!
Ohvale GP-2 offers all the thrills in a bigger package
Ohvale are Italian purveyors of miniature motorcycle mayhem and they have announced the GP-2 a roomier offering for full-sized pilots
Like father, like son: Oli Bayliss, 17, to ride for WorldSBK champ Troy in ASBK
Oli Bayliss, 17, follows in his three-time WorldSBK title winning father Troy Bayliss in stepping up to the Australian Superbike Championship in 2021
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WorldSSP, Moto3 competing Oncu twins escape injury in shocking road collision
Twin brothers Can Oncu (WorldSSP) and Deniz Oncu (Moto3) miraculously dodge major injury after being involved in a road traffic collision
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EXCLUSIVE Tenere 700-rivalling Aprilia Tuareg 660 spotted in clearest images yet
The Aprilia Tuareg has been spotted undergoing on-road testing in these exclusive images secured by Visordown
Helite off-road airbag vest put to the test in the Dakar
The Helite stand-alone airbag vest is being used by bike and quad racers in this year’s Dakar rally
Aprilia Tuono 660 officially revealed: Full specs, pics and details
One of the most talked-about motorcycles of 2020 has just gained a sibling, as the Aprilia Tuono 660 is officially revealed
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 to herald new entry-point into road-based range
The launch of a new entry level Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 set to extend the appeal of the Swedish's firm's achingly cool naked offerings
QJ Motor V-Twin hints at small capacity Harley-Davidson
QJ Motor has released images on social media showing a new cruiser that could become a Harley-Davidson in certain markets
The Yamaha F155 concept is a scooter we can get behind
Designed for the Asian market, the Yamaha F155 concept is like the lovechild of the Yamaha R15 and a step-thru scooter!
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing gains tech and comfort updates for 2021
The flagship tourer from Honda has been updated for 2021, as the Gold Wing gains new colours, improved speakers, and more
2021 Piaggio Beverly gains keyless ignition, digital dash and more
The new model onslaught continues for 2021, as Piaggio reveal a new Beverly with revised styling and bags of tech
WATCH: Behind the scenes Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi ride swap
It’s been a year since Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton swapped seats for a day, and now Monster Energy has released this behind the scenes footage
The first Harley-Davidson E-bike is not what we expected
The first Harley-Davidson E-bike has been officially released and it looks nothing like we thought, sadly…
Suzuki announces new year finance packages on V-twin models
Suzuki has rolled out a range of low-rate finance packages across its range of V-twin powered models
Can I ride my motorcycle during the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown?
As the UK is yet again forced into another full lockdown, Visordown explains when you can and can’t ride your motorcycle
Bajaj Auto becomes world’s most valuable motorcycle manufacturer worth $13.6bn
Indian giants Bajaj Auto - part owner of KTM - is named the most valuable motorcycle manufacturer in the world at a cool estimate of $13.6bn...
Is KTM working up radar-guided cruise control for smaller models?
KTM has filed patents showing how its own brand of radar-guided cruise control could take shape
TT legend John McGuinness receives MBE in New Years Honours’
Isle of Man TT icon John McGuinness is named in the 2021 New Year's Honours list in recognition of his success in road racing
Wielding the axe: The motorcycles set to be killed off by Euro5 measures
As we look forward to a raft of new machinery in the coming months, the introduction of Euro5 means the axe is being held over a number of older models...