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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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Seen Mir’s superb Rossi overtake yet? Unfortunately the haters have...
Suzuki's Joan Mir plants the move of the 2020 MotoGP season on Valentino Rossi... and the Rossi army of fans are not too happy about it!
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WATCH: Tom Cruise’s latest motorcycle stunt is most spectacular yet!
Having practicised a few motorcycle ramp leaps on UK soil, Tom Cruise does it properly in the Norwegian fjords... and we're rather impressed!
Ducati Multistrada V4 spotted out in the wilderness
The Ducati Multistrada V4 is slowly unravelling itself ahead of its anticipated debut after new 'spy' shots reveal its capabilities off the beaten track
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Hero MotoCorp. looks to Europe to develop performance EV
Indian motorcycle giants Hero MotoCorp. is getting development underway for a new line of performance EVs, developed in Europe
Frugal, tough... but is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire record fast too?
The Harley-Davidson LiveWire meets the drag strip as riders attempt to notch up some new land speed records with the electric motorcycle
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Is the death knell sounding for the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R?
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 and Kawasaki Ninja H2R may not be replaced after 2021 with the engineering set to live on in the Bimota TESI H2
PornHub teams with Italian e-bike company for ‘free ride’ scheme
Adult streaming video service PornHub teams up with Italian e-bike sharing company MiMoto for a 'free ride' scheme in Italy
REVEALED: Bimota TESI H2 makes official debut, power figures confirmed
The eargerly anticipated 228hp Bimota TESI H2 'hyperbike' makes its official bow in production form ahead of its October launch date
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A legend returns as the KTM 450 SMR makes a comeback
The legendary, race-bred supermoto, the KTM 450 SMR, is making a return to the range in 2021
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC becomes a cowherd
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC has been rounding up the herd as a tribute to part of the untold story of The Great Escape
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Ralph Hudson dies weeks after World Land Speed Record attempting crash
World Land Speed Record Ralph Hudson dies at the age of 69 after succumbing to injuries sustained in a 250mph record-attempting crash in Bonneville
MotoGP-inspired Suzuki GSX-R1000R heading our way
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Suzuki GSX-R1000R get a fresh MotoGP-inspired livery design to celebrate the firm's many anniversaries in 2020
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Harley-Davidson seeking Indian manufacturer tie-up amid exit talk?
Harley-Davidson could be looking to expand its global footprint and drive down costs via a tie-in with an Indian manufacturer like Mahindra & Mahindra
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally linked to 250,000 COVID-19 cases
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is being called a ‘super-spreader’ after a study found it could have caused 19% of the US total for last month
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New COVID-19 Rules could spell trouble for motorcycle events
The UK Government is on the verge of placing further COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings which could result in motorcycle events being affected
RST integrated airbag range of motorcycle clothing launched
RST has officially launched a range of motorcycle gear with integrated airbag technology for road, track, and adventure motorcycling
Chinese built four-cylinder engine under development
China continues to march on in the motorcycle manufacturing sector, as plans for an inline four-cylinder come to light
How the Honda CBR1000RR-R could spell the end of the V4 sports bike
In an interview with an HRC boss, water is poured on the idea of a V4 sports bike from Honda
This Chinese clone of the BMW S1000RR is almost too blatant!
A Chinese firm has released a small capacity clone of the BMW S1000RR and we cannot understand how they have got away with it!
Motocross racers can earn real cash rewards with Kawasaki
The Kawasaki ‘Team Green Army’ rewards programme will pay cash rewards to the top finishing Kawasaki mounted riders!
Ultimate Aprilia Tuono X gets extended ‘XXX’ run
The ultra-exclusive Aprilia Tuono X makes so much of an impression the Italian firm has agreed to extend the production run of the ultimate track day toy
UK Motorcycle sales recovery gathers pace, sales up 31% in August
Motorcycle sales in the UK get another huge boost in August 2020 with sales a taking a huge 31.2% leap ovet the same period in 2019
Could the Honda CBX concept become the CB1000 X in 2021?
The Honda CBX concept from EICMA 2019 could become the CB1000X using the CB1000R as a base for the sports touring machine
£27 billion pledged to improve UK road network
Highways England has unveiled plans for a £27.4 billion investment in the UK road network which is claimed to support 64,000 jobs