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The Midas Touch: Ruroc shoots for gold with new helmet reveal
Gold seems to be the ‘in’ colour right now, at least if you’re Ruroc that is, after the Gloucester-based company unveiled its latest gold-coloured helmet.
Latest New Bikes News
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
Harley-Davidson brings back the iconic Super Glide as a stars-and-stripes limited edition, with just 2,500 examples heading to US dealers.
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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New all-weather Alpinestars gloves land in UK stores
Alpinestars promises warm and dry hands this winter with its new XT-3 Drystar gloves.
A V-twin with knock-out punch: Indian Challenger Venum launched
Indian Motorcycle has teamed up with MMA kit and clothing maker Venum for a special edition, which won’t be coming to the UK.
Built for the backcountry: Garmin launches inReach Mini 3 Plus
The Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus is a new compact satellite communicator for riders and explorers heading well beyond regular mobile coverage.
Tiger Sport 800 gains longer legs with new Tour edition
Triumph’s new Tiger Sport 800 Tour brings factory-fitted luggage, comfort upgrades and that familiar triple performance to the middleweight touring class.
Yamaha has “no plans to make a EU5+ version” of XSR700
The removal of the XSR700 from the range leaves a sizeable void in the Sport Heritage family.
Elon Musk shuts down Tesla motorbike rumours: “Never happening”
Elon Musk has once again made his feelings on Tesla building a motorcycle very clear.
Save £8,900 on a brand-new LiveWire S2 Mulholland
Two LiveWire models can be had on the cheap this Christmas, thanks to a very tempting offer from Macpherson Motorcycles.
Clover Scout-5 WP: Touring jacket gets a technical overhaul
Clover’s latest Scout-5 WP touring jacket lands with upgraded protection, improved airflow and a cleaner, more technical design.
Major automotive maker publishes two-stroke engine patent
Quite what General Motors is going to do with it once completed remains a mystery.
Honda NC750X gets minor refresh
Honda’s big 2026 colour refresh has extended itself, albeit in a very minor way, to the NC750X.
If you struggle to find CE motorcycle clothing for your kids, we have an answer!
A rare slice of proper protection for young riders, Duchinni’s Detroit jacket proves kids’ bike gear doesn’t have to be make-believe.
2026 Ducati off-road models expected next summer
Ducati has provided clarity on when to expect its new Desmo250 MX and Desmo450 Enduro machines.
Brembo gets in one the track data game, with TrackTribe
TrackTribe from Brembo allows you to log and analyse your on-track riding sessions, as well as overlay your data with other users to compare your performance.
QJMotor reveals SRK 800 Dark Edition, but here’s the catch
QJMotor has revealed a new SRK 800 Dark Edition, but sadly, it’s only coming to France - for now at least!
Harley-Davidson has pulled the covers off a new X440T
Built by Hero and badged as a Harley-Davidson, the X440T takes the brand’s entry point and gives it a muscular makeover.
New Keis heated glove set offers 50 per cent more capacity
Riders can stay warmer for longer this winter with the new Keis battery powered glove set.
UK has bid to host 2027 FIM 6Days Enduro race accepted
The UK will host the 2027 FIM 6Days Enduro of Nations race in Wales, after having its bid accepted.
Ramón Forcada builds a seriously extreme Tenere 700
MotoGP know-how meets trail ambition as the Yamaha Ténéré 700 is rebuilt into the race-minded, hand-crafted PURA 01.
Women Riders World Relay returns with an app and a global vision
Women Riders World Relay is back for 2026, this time with a digital baton and a plan to reach every woman rider on Earth.
Save BIG on a selection of Triumph Motorcycles class-leading models
Save up to £1,300 on selected models
Sena expands smart helmet range with new Specter model
Sena has revealed a new Specter smart helmet aimed specifically at touring riders.
BMW unveils several new colour options for 2026
BMW’s flagship R1300 GS model is one of many to gain new colours for 2026.
Elevit E-Dry range of touring motorcycle boots launched
Eleveit’s E-Dry range promises dry feet, solid support and no-nonsense performance whatever the weather.