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Richard Hammond reveals special Royal Enfield commemoration
Richard Hammond has teamed up with Royal Enfield by unveiling a special ‘World Origin Site’ plaque to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary.
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
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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
Autonomous cars won’t prevent most accidents
An American study has found that autonomous cars will only prevent one-third of the most serious accidents
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GP team owner Sito Pons faces 24 years in prison over tax evasion case
Two-time 250GP World Champion and Moto2 title-winning team owner Sito Pons faces up to 24 years in jail over a tax evasion accusation
A graveyard of classic Japanese motorcycles is up for sale!
The lot includes hundreds of classic road and dirt motorcycles that could be worth a fortune!
Honda needs you to help pick the best CB650R custom build
Honda is running another custom build-off competition but this time, the CB650R is the machine of choice
KTM boss claims COVID-19 has helped new motorcycle sales
The CEO of the KTM group has claimed that the global COVID-19 pandemic has actually increased sales
Watch Sarah Lezito put a turbo Yamaha Niken through its paces
One of the big questions asked when the Yamaha Niken launched was can it wheelie? Well here is your answer!
VR46 COVID-19 face masks are now a thing!
The post-COVID-19 world could make VR46 face masks the must-have for MotoGP fans
Is there a place for a Honda CBR750RR in the world?
With rumours swirling regarding a potential Honda CBR600RR, one designer has eyed up a return to the 750cc class
MV Agusta F4 to return
The iconic MV Agusta is reported to be making a return to the line-up, along with an entry into World Superbike
We want to pull wheelies like Sammy Miller when we’re 86-years old!
Sammy Miller can still pull better wheelies than most of us at 86-years old... discover more about him with this fascinating documentary!
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Cycling gets £85m government boost after motorcycling cold shoulder
Having omitted motorcycling as the ideal form of isolating transportation in a post COVID-19 world, the government pumps £85m into cycleways
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Benelli BJ1200 GT triple comes into view
The triple-cylinder Benelli BJ1200 appears in near-production ready form take the Italian marque back into the GT arena
Honda hit by cyber-attack across its global operations
Honda reveals it has been struck by a virus that is affecting its computer systems across its global operation
HJC announce retro-styled V90 motorcycle helmet
The HJC V90 retro motorcycle helmet features vintage styling backed up with modern tech and design
Dash-cam equipped Yamaha Cygnus-X 125 spotted testing
The new Yamaha Cygnus-X 125 has been spotted testing and could include an innovative dash-cam
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Kawasaki ZX-25R pricing and online reservations open
The pricing and online reservation system for the new Kawasaki ZX-25R is now open – in New Zealand
Sym announce MaxSym TL maxi scooter
The Sym MaxSym TL could rival the TMAX and MP3 although sadly, as yet, there is no plan to bring the maxi-scooter to the UK
Yamaha could be working MP3 rival
New patents unearthed seem to show a leaning multi-wheel motorcycle from Yamaha that could rival the Piaggio MP3
Motorcycle Live show cancelled for 2020
The 2020 Motorcycle Live show will not go ahead this year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
Harley-Davidson patent self-balancing motorcycle tech
Harley-Davidson has filed a patent for a self-balancing mechanism that fits within the bike’s top-box
Could Yamaha be planning a retro machine based on the MT-09?
The latest mutterings from within Japan point to Yamaha making more of the MT-09 platform with a possible new sports bike
2020 Benelli TNT 600 makes official debut
The new 2020 Benelli TNT 600 has been seen in pictures from China where the bike is built by QJ Motor and badged as a QJ SRK 600
Harley-Davidson stands with George Floyd
Harley-Davidson has made an unprecedented stand against racism and bigotry in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests
Is this the new Benelli TRK800?
The parent company of Benelli has launched the QJ Motor SRB 750 that could be badged up as Benelli’s next mid-size adventure bike - although the firm deny this!