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ABR Festival to welcome major TV personalities in June
Richard Hammond and Charley Boorman will both be making appearances on the Ducati stage at the 2026 ABR Festival in late June.
Latest New Bikes News
Special-edition BMW M1000 RR lands with just 115 units produced
BMW Motorrad has revealed a new M1000 RR Limited edition Isle of Man TT wearing a British Racing Green colourway, and exclusive TT detailing.
Latest Industry News
Honda is trying to convince Gen Z that bikes still make sense
Honda UK headed to Reading University with learner bikes, Ride Free test rides and its finance-led New Rider Programme in a fresh attempt to get younger riders onto two wheels.
Latest Viral News
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
Motorcycle rider avoids life-threatening injuries after a collision sees his Suzuki stranded in a traffic light pole.
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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Ultra-rare Yamaha R7 Bol d’Or replica goes up for sale
A special edition Yamaha R7 Bol d’Or edition previously owned by Jean-Claude Olivier is to be sold
Northern Ireland DfI accepts wire barriers are a hazard to bikers
The Norther Ireland Department for Infrastructure has accepted that wire rope motorway barriers pose a hazard to motorcyclists
Over 300 lots from the George Miller collection up for sale
The haul of classic and modern motorcycles includes a rare official Joey Dunlop replica SP1 that is set to be the star of the sale
The future of Madeira Drive to be debated
The future of the world-famous Madeira Drive in Brighton is to be debated by the council this week
Would you pay more tax to get potholes fixed?
A survey reveals as many as 10% of the public would be prepared to pay more tax if it meant potholes and poor road surfaces across the country are fixed
Missouri relaxes motorcycle helmet laws
Certain motorcycle riders in Missouri are now able to ditch their helmet and feel the wind in their freedom!
Government announce roads policing review
The UK government has announced a road policing review to find out if the road network can be better policed
Apple TV to show Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman’s Long Way Up
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s latest adventure is to be screened on Apple TV – and fairly soon by the looks of it!
The UK’s best-selling motorcycle last month was a Royal Enfield!
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT even out-sold the all-conquering Honda PCX125!
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Honda courting Cal Crutchlow for WorldSBK return after MotoGP exit?
Cal Crutchlow dismisses the idea of moving to the WorldSBK Championship but that hasn't stopped Team HRC Honda from trying to lure the MotoGP race winner
The Honda Ron Haslam Race School will soon be closing
The world renowned Honda Ron Haslam Race School at Donington Park will be closing it doors for the final time soon, Ron and Ann Haslam announce
2021 Honda CRF450R and CFR450RX announced
Honda has announced massive changes to both the CRF450R and CRF450RX for 2021, here’s everything you need to know
Bimota Tesi H2 hits the track in this stunning onboard video
The Bimota Tesi H2 has been putting in some hard test miles again, this time hitting the test track in what looks like fully finished form
Indian Motorcycle announce Ride, Post, Win competition
Indian Motorcycle has announced a social media-driven comp that could see four winners taking home a very special prize
Madeira Drive petition launched
The NTT has launched an online petition to reopen Madeira Drive after its closure due to COVID-19
Monster Energy Racing Edition YZ250F and YZ450F announced
Yamaha has announced that the updated 2021 YZ250F and the 2020 YZ450F will be available as Monster Energy Racing editions
Riders urged to take care due to obscured road signs
With many local authorities over-stretched by COVID-19, safety groups are urging road users to take extra care
Sharper Yamaha YZ250F announced for 2021
The Yamaha YZ250F gets significant updates for 2021 including a completely redesigned engine and revised frame
Motorcycle training and testing in Scotland to resume again
Theory tests and motorcycle training will resume on 22 July, with tests beginning on 3 August
Benda BD700 nearing production
The Chinese built Benda BD700 cruiser has been confirmed in patents pointing to a possible 2021 launch date
Could this revolutionary two-stroke mean a big comeback
The two-stroke petrol engine could be about to see a big resurgence, thanks to an innovative new design that will see it meet emissions regulations
Former Norton boss Stuart Garner’s properties go up for sale
The building assets belonging to the former Norton CEO Stuart Garner have hit the market
The two-stroke is back in a gold-plated, 112kg 250cc cafe racer
The two-stroke is back in this smart British-built and very lighteweight Langen cafe racer!
2021 Kawasaki KX250 boasts extra power, less weight and more control
The revisions to the new 2021 Kawasaki KX250 include revised engine internals, an updated frame and a higher rev-limit