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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
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Harley-Davidson profits slump 45% as coronavirus bites hard
Harley-Davidson announces its profits plunged by 45% during the 2020 Q1 period but is bracing for worse as the coronavirus shutdown prepares to bite in Q2
Norton Motorcycles interim CEO announced
The new owners of Norton Motorcycles have announced the interim CEO to help steer the company out of the mire
GBRacing join the fight against COVID-19
Motorcycle protection firm, GBRacing, is helping to fight COVID-19 with specially made face masks
Chris Swallow inquest rules Classic TT death was 'tragic accident'
An inquest into the death of Classic TT racer Chris Swallow rules that he died in a 'tragic accident' and recommends more protective barriers
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This mini-Kawasaki H2 custom is more bark than bite... but all charm
A dealership in Japan has transformed a 9PS Kawasaki Z125 Pro into a surprisingly convincing custom inspired by the firm's supercharged H2 sportsbike
Motorcycle GP legend Phil Read recovers from COVID-19
Motorcycle racing legend Phil Read is reported to have recovered from the COVID-19 virus
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Motorcycle sales projected to decline by 18.2% in 2020 – MCIA
The MCIA releases its projection for motorcycle sales in 2020 as the industry grapples with the fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic
Suzi Perry and MotoGP stars team up to help Two Wheels for Life
She’ll be joined by Maverick Vinales, Danilo Petrucci, Michael Laverty, and Julian Ryder as they talk about all things MotoGP
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Piaggio, MV Agusta and Ducati begin work as COVID-19 declines
As parts of Europe begin to see a drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases, some factories are beginning to wake up
Suzuki pull all large capacity bikes from sale in India
Suzuki has been forced to remove all its large capacity motorcycles from sale in India due to emissions regulations
Irresponsible group on bikes close North Circular as a tribute
A group of people riding sportsbikes, scooters and off-road motorcycles closed part of the North Circular Road at the weekend
‘Ducati’ banknotes issued to Italian town residents
A small Italian town has begun minting banknotes called Ducatis in a bid to help struggling locals
Head 2 Head: Harley-Davidson LiveWire vs Zero SR/F vs Energica Eva
The electric motorcycle class is growing by the year so which of the Harley-Davidson LiveWire, Energica Eva and Zero SR/F should get your attention?
Fettle, stay fit and learn like a boss with these motorcycle tutorials
Jack Miller and Leon Haslam are among those on hand to help you get the most from this lockdown period when it comes to keeping sharp on and off the bike
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WATCH: Sylvain Guintoli explains the secrets of the MotoGP rear brake
Suzuki MotoGP rider Sylvain Guintoli releases another of his brilliantly explained tutorials - this week it's how to get most from the rear brake
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WATCH | The Weekly Roundup | Norton rescued in £16M TVS deal
Norton rescued by TVS deal, Kawasaki christens its electric sportsbike and we salute Tom Moore - this is the Visordown Round Up of motorcycle news
Bull-it motorcycle jeans win Queen's Award for Export
Specialist motorcycle textile maker Bull-it and their parent company have won the Queen’s Award for Export
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MCIA on leisure riding during lockdown: “Let’s stick to the rules’
The MCIA body issues an open letter urging motorcyclists to be responsible during this lockdown period and reserve travel for only essential reasons
Aprilia Terra 250 off-road machine spotted
The new small-capacity off-road machine from Aprilia has been spotted at a factory in China
DVSA confirm CBT rules amid COVID-19 lockdown
The DVSA has confirmed that CBT can still be carried out during the COVID-19 lockdown albeit through specific test centres
Jawa motorcycles to land in Europe in 2020
Mahindra-owned Jawa motorcycles has been given the green light to start selling bikes in Europe
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Norton rescue could revive its Isle of Man TT programme too
TVS Motors hints it will continue with Norton Motorcycles' motorsport project suggesting plans to race again in the Isle of Man TT
Norton’s future: “assisted riding, safety systems and electric bikes"
One of the new Joint Directors of Norton Motorcycles has unveiled TVS’ plans for the iconic British brand
Brixton announce Triumph Bonneville T120 Rival
Brixton Motorcycles have cleared their 1200cc EICMA concept for full production – could it rival the Triumph T120?