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Custom bike show takes centre stage at Harley’s H.O.G Rally
Harley-Davidson has revealed the award winners from its Custom Motorcycle Show at the European H.O.G Rally in Cascais, Portugal.
Latest New Bikes News
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
Moto Guzzi is preparing to launch into the lightweight A2 segment, with a bike that marks a significant break in tradition for the Noale brand.
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
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Riding with a mask under your helmet could lead to blackouts
A motorcycle riding surgeon has spoken out about the use of face masks while riding a motorcycle
Honda launch Back to Work sales packages
Honda Motorcycles has launched a raft of deals and offers aimed at getting people back to work in a socially distanced manner
Lightning Motorcycles file patent of fully enclosed motorcycle
Electric bike maker Lightning Motorcycles has filed for a patent for an all-new fully-enclosed motorcycle
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Noise ban for top-selling motorcycles approved on Austrian route
Several top-selling motorcycles will not be able to cover a popular route through Austria's Tyrol region after it enforces a noise ban
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Is this the best track day experience money can buy right now?
It is now possible to purchase a track day experience on a proper Moto2 race bike at the Red Bull Ring in Austria
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MCIA launches campaign after government fails to promote use of PTWs
The MCIA reveals its own campaign after PTWs were 'inexplicably ignored' by the government when touting alternatives to using public transport
This is what to expect when you visit a motorcycle dealership in June
Motorcycle dealerships will open from June 1st... so what can customers expect when they return to their local shop?
YART throws back the years with 20th anniversary Yamaha YZF-R6 special
The Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) launch a special edition sharply-suited Yamaha YZF-R6 to celebrate the sportsbike's 20th anniversary
Would you take this pedalled electric motorcycle on the Autobahn?
The eROCKIT pedal-power assisted electric motorcycle is quick enough to ride on the Autobahn... if you so wish
Piaggio flips the MP3 in new leaning three-wheeler patent designs
Piaggio appears to be working on new tricycle technology that flips the MP3 architecture that puts two wheels at the rear and one at the front
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Forget other bikes... how about spotting a tornado on your track day?
It's always frustrating when weather ruins the track day you've been looking forward to... but this is something else!
Emula electric motorcycle disguises itself with classic 2-stroke sound
The Emula electric concept motorcycle offers different modes to sound as though you are riding a classic two or four-stroke machine instead
Peter Hickman eyes glory as Isle of Man TT goes virtual for 2020
Peter Hickman is among the high-profile names to go for glory in the Virtual Isle of Man TT as an alternative for the real thing
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Rider takes police on 183mph chase… bursts into tears when he’s caught
A motorcyclist takes Oklahoma police on a 183mph high-speed chase and promptly realises the error of his ways the moment he is caught...
Germany bans SAT NAV speed camera alerts
The German government has passed a bill that will outlaw all speed camera detection and warning systems
Police use Zero tolerance as electric bikes help curb illegal riding
South Yorkshire Police have taken on a fleet of Zero FXS electric bikes to help tackle illegally ridden motorcycles
BMF calls for quiet amid complaints of noisy motorcycles
They are asking all motorcyclists to refrain from high RPMs in residential areas and not to ride with noisy exhausts
Is this the super naked motorcycle Suzuki should be building?
The Suzuki Virus 1000 R is a naked custom of the GSX-R1000 and we’re pretty sure if Suzuki built it, it’d be a hit
Indian Motorcycles file two new trademarks for future models
While the patent doesn’t shed any light on what the Indian models could be, we do have a few theories…
Honda patent semi-automatic system for CB1100
The system is more like the Hondamatic system of the mid-seventies and less complex than the Honda DCT set-up
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This rare Aprilia RSV Mille SP is going under the hammer
This WorldSBK homologation special Aprilia RSV Mille SP is one of only 150 examples in the world... and this pristine version has gone to auction
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Motorcycle dealerships in England poised to reopen in June
Motorcycle dealerships are set to be among the businesses permitted to reopen from June 1st in England as part of latest lockdown restriction easing
WeBike announce Katana kit for the Suzuki SV650
If the GSX-S1000-based Suzuki Katana is a bit much for you, how about this Katana-inspired SV650?
Could Kawasaki build a supercharged Vulcan cruiser?
A rendering spotted in Japan seems to show a Kawasaki Ninja H2 engine in a cruiser chassis