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Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
Riding in hot weather isn't just uncomfortable; it can affect concentration, reactions and decision-making. These simple tips will help keep you safe when the temperature rises.
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
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
2020 Harley-Davidson King of Kings winner announced
The winner of the Harley-Davidson King of Kings winner has been announced as the Apex Predator built in Mexico
Welsh police urge bikers to check tyres after incident
The police have taken to Twitter to ask bikers to only ride when absolutely necessary and when their bike is road worthy
India-based TVS in the queue for Norton
TVS Motor Co. are reportedly just one of the firms hoping to take on the troubled Norton brand
WATCH the extraordinary Indian Appaloosa let loose on ice in Siberia
WATCH the Indian Appaloosa v2.0 takes on one of craziest motorcycle events in the world - the Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival
Honda looking to ditch front forks?
New patent drawings show that Honda is looking to use Gold Wing-style Hossack front end on multiple new bikes
Royal Enfield extends warranties on its motorcycles
Royal Enfield motorcycles coming up to the end of their manufacturer warranties will be granted a three month extension, the company confirms
Driver on trial for death of 7 bikers had cocktail of drugs in system
The man on trial for causing the deaths of seven U.S. motorcyclists in a road traffic accident had a cocktail of drugs in his system, it is revealed
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UK motorcycle industry braces for the storm in March, sales down 22%
UK motorcycle sales slip in March as expected due to 'stay at home' coronavirus measures but certain manufacturers fare better than others
MV Agusta supply lifesaving equipment during COVID-19
Varase-based MV Agusta has donated a life-saving piece of kit to an Italian hospital to help test patients for COVID-19
EICMA responds to KTM, BMW withdrawal, no plans to rearrange for 2021
The 2020 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan remains on track for a November 2020 date despite KTM and BMW announcing it won't be attending
Motorcycle industry pushing for Euro5 delay
The European motorcycle industry is reported to be pushing for a delay in the roll-out of Euro5 regulations in the wake of COVID-19
Blood Bikers step up to help the NHS during COVID-19
The Devon Freewheelers Blood Bikers have begun carrying out COVID-19 tests for self-isolating NHS staff
Vyrus Aylen 988 announced
The Vyrus Aylen 988 uses the firm’s own design of frame, swingarms and bodywork, with a 1299 Panigale engine at its heart
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Worse still to come as European motorcycle sales take big hit in March
Motorcycle sales in Italy and Spain take a huge hit in March but are braced for an even tougher April amid strict coronavirus lockdown measures
Harley-Davidson is being sued over its models’ infamous 'Death Wobble'
A man in North Carolina has launched a lawsuit arguing the infamous 'Death Wobble' is a dangerous flaw in the design of some Harley-Davidson models
The secrets of John Wick 3’s motorcycle chase is as crazy as the scene
The short, sharp and violent motorcycle swordfight scene in John Wick 3 is certainly spectacular... as was effort made to get it looking that slick!
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BMW R 18 cruiser takes aim at Harley-Davidson: Key specs and figures
The BMW R 18 cruiser powers into view with an 1802cc Boxer engine, classic styling and its sights set firmly on dethroning Harley-Davidson
Aprilia file patent for innovative anti-dive forks
The tech uses a linkage and sliding caliper bracket that uses the force from the brakes to push back against the weight of the bike
BMW and KTM pull out of 2020 EICMA and Intermot motorcycle shows
BMW and KTM announce they will not be attending the EICMA and Intermot motorcycle shows in 2020 because of the coronavirus
Two Wheels for Life urges donations as coronavirus spreads to Africa
The CEO of Two Wheels for Life - the official charity of MotoGP - reaches out to urge help it contain the spread of coronavirus in Africa
Honda supply scooters to help during Coronavirus
A fleet of 20 Honda PCX 125 scooter has been supplied to help NHS volunteer responders during COVID-19 pandemic
Want to tour motorcycle museums in lockdown? Now you can…
Top motorcycle manufacturers throw the virtual doors open to their museums to help pass the time during this coronavirus lockdown period
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 wins Red Dot design award
The rally inspired Yamaha Ténéré 700 adventure motorcycle has won the Red Dot award for product design in 2020
The iASUS Rekon Bluetooth headset is inspired by luxury timepieces
The new motorcycle Bluetooth system promises high-definition audio and up to ten hours of talk time