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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
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
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SPOTTED: Aprilia Tuareg 660 breaks free from its box in new spy snaps
The all-new Aprilia Tuareg 660 adventure motorcycle is spotted in the wild for the first time since its shrouded reveal at the 2019 EICMA show
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Harley-Davidson exits India amid warning ‘Rewire’ restructuring costs to rise
Harley-Davidson announces it is quitting India after 10 years struggling to gain a foothold in the world's larget motorcycle market
Global motorcycle sales down 9 million units in 2020… but the recovery is surging
Motorcycle sales around the world collapsed by 27.9% - aka. 9,000,000 units - in the first eight months of 2020 to demonstrate the bite of COVID-19
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Norton-powered Zongshen Cylone RX6 ADV keeps the V4-turned-twin ticking over
The Zongshen Cylone RX6 pops up again to prove the Norton 650cc twin engine lives on somewhere in the world while we wait for new UK models
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BMW M 1000 RR | Full technical specification and features
Visordown takes a deep dive into the tech specs and features of the new BMW M 1000 RR
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BMW M 1000 RR guns for Ducati with more power, less weight, added winglets
The BMW S 1000 RR gains more power, loses weight and morphs into the track-focused WorldSBK homologation honed BMW M 1000 RR
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QJ launches seven new models, previews new Benelli sportsbike and Benelli TRK 800
Chinese firm QJMotor reveals seven new models, including two fresh motorcycles that are set to make their way to Europe as Benelli motorcycles
BMW tease updated and more track focused S 1000 RR
BMW looks set to be announcing a new S 1000 RR and it could be the most track focused yet!
Harley-Davidson appoint new Chief Financial Officer
Harley-Davidson has announced that Gina Goetter will join the company as Chief Financial Officer from September 30
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Could next Suzuki V-Strom overhaul come in a pint-sized variant?
The new Haojue adventure bike draws plenty of inspiration from the new Suzuki V-Strom 1050... could a mini-V-Strom be in the works at Suzuki?
Yamaha MT-09 gets a larger Euro5 engine for 2021
The highly popular naked from Yamaha could be facing massive changes for 2021, as the MT-09 capacity looks set to swell
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Kawasaki Z900, Ninja 1000SX, and Vulcan 2 gain new colours for 2021
Three of the biggest selling bikes from Kawasaki are getting a refresh for 2021 – full details, pictures and specs
Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months
Photocard driving licences and entitlement to drive has automatically been extended by 11 months from the date of expiry
Isle of Wight Diamond Races gets backing from business leaders
The Isle of Wight Diamond races have been back by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Terminally ill grandmother has a ride on a Harley-Davidson
A grandmother who is terminally ill has been granted her life’s wish of being taken on the back of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle
Honda CB125F gets updates for 2021
The highly successful Honda CB125F gains LED lights, a more efficient engine, and loses weight for 2021
New graphene battery can be charged in just 15 seconds!
A new type of battery has been developed that could revolutionise electric vehicle use with a recharge time of just 15 seconds
Ultralight carbon fibre Novus announced
The Novus boasts a total weight of 75kg, 75mph top speed, 60 miles range, and costs £55k!
Mash makes a UK comeback
Mash Motorcycles returns to the UK as new distributer, Motomondo begins as official distributor
Box-fresh Norton Commando 850 to be sold at auction
A collectable Norton Commando 850 that is still created and in as-new condition is to be sold at auction
MV Agusta agrees strategic partnership with QJ Motor
MV Agusta and QJ Motor in China become strategic partners to distribute the Varese firm’s bikes in the country
Behind the scenes with Honda Racing | How to build a BSB Honda Fireblade
Honda Racing take us the through the steps required to take a stock road bike to the top of the BSB podium
Harley-Davidson in new multi-million fine agreement over emissions row
Harley-Davidson is allowed to avoid paying out $3 million to retrofit cleaner mechanicals after being accused of selling illegal after market devices in 2016
Aprilia RS660 gets a track outing with MotoGP rider test
The Aprilia RS660 has had its first official track outing with Aprilia factory MotoGP riders in the hot seat