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Two Wheels for Life auction. Credit: Two Wheels for Life/Facebook.
General
1h ago
Replica Barry Sheene leathers help break TWFL record at Silverstone
Two Wheels for Life set a new record total at Silverstone last weekend, after raising €234,000 for supported charities in The Gambia, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Malawi.
Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired motorcycle. Credit: Bonhams.
General
2h ago
Sylvain Guintoli to auction Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired bike for Luca foundation
CFMoto 1000MT-X - riding
General
3h ago
Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
Cardo Ride supports Apple and Android.
Product News
22h ago
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
General
Sam Sunderland confirms world record attempt this September
23h ago
Sam Sunderland to take on world record challenge. Credit: Mark Roe/Red Bull Content Pool.
General
Indonesian authorities seize collection of illegal Harley bikes and frames
11/08/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
General
Stuck in the mud: Military motorcycle retrieved from the Danube river
11/08/26
WWII motorcycle retrieved in the Danube river. Credit: honvedelem.hu
General
There are rare bikes, and then there's the Yoshimura Tornado!
11/08/26
The Yoshimura Tornado S1
Industry
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
10/08/26
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
10/08/26
SuperBike Factory
General
It’s official: research suggests e-scooters are more dangerous than motorcycles
10/08/26
A Lime e-scooter | Image: Lime Micromobility
New Bikes
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
10/08/26
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
Industry
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
10/08/26
Ducati Factory Made
General
Ducati’s new V2-powered Monster claims special Red Dot award
10/08/26
The 2026 Ducati Monster V2 - two bike static

Latest New Bikes News

Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
10/08/26
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
Norton has revealed a new partnership with Peaceful Research that has led to one of the most flashy Manx R liveries you’re likely to see.
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition
New Bikes
07/08/26
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is pure two-wheeled Americana
The Bultaco Rally GT 300
New Bikes
07/08/26
Bultaco is BACK… kind of
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
New Bikes
06/08/26
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
New Bikes
Plethora of 2027 Kawasaki models revealed with fresh colour trims
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
Kawasaki announces four-strong Ninja 2027 line-up
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
04/08/26
BSA Bantam 350 Mist Green. Credit: BSA Motorcycles/Facebook.
New Bikes
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
03/08/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
New Bikes
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
31/07/26
Leten LT190 riding in a forest. Credit: AJS Motorcycles.
New Bikes
First Harley-Davidson cafe racer since the 1970s moves closer
31/07/26
Harley-Davidson concept models. Credit: Harley-Davidson.
New Bikes
KTM CEO confirms 790 and 490 RC supersport models
30/07/26
2026 KTM 990 RC R Track fuel tank.
New Bikes
Global rollout of Royal Enfield Flying Flea edges closer
30/07/26
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6.
New Bikes
Honda's new retro single could be headed for Europe, just with a different name
28/07/26
A Honda CB500 from India
New Bikes
Honda reveals new colours across three 750cc models
28/07/26
2027 Honda NC750X.

Latest Industry News

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
10/08/26
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
Adventure motorcycle registrations grew by 41 per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025.
SuperBike Factory
Industry
10/08/26
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
Ducati Factory Made
Industry
10/08/26
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
The Ducati Factory
Industry
06/08/26
Ducati secures major research and development investment fund
Industry
Norton has a surprising plan to take on Ducati, BMW and Triumph
05/08/26
Norton dealership display concept
Industry
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
04/08/26
The Motorcycling MEP Club
Industry
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
03/08/26
LiveWire
Industry
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
Patritalia
Industry
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
30/07/26
Manual Ros and Claudio Domenicali – Manual Ros | Facebook
Industry
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
29/07/26
The Honda range of bikes using Durabio
Industry
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
28/07/26
The Ace Cafe bike night
Industry
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
27/07/26
Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
27/07/26
The Ducati Factory
Industry
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
24/07/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
21/07/26
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
13/07/26
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
09/06/26
Billy Bolt performing a wheelie outside the new Everton stadium
Viral
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
Viral
Two convicted over £140k bike heist – but both expected to walk free
28/04/26
Two convicted over £140k bike heist
Viral
Zayn Sofuoglu seen riding a Kawasaki H2R at just six years old
26/03/26
Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Kawasaki H2R
Viral
Appleyard Motorcycles suffers devastating bike theft attack
13/03/26
CCTV footage of thieves stealing Husqvarna motorcycles
Viral
This custom LiveWire might be the most stunning bike of 2026 – or most disgusting?
10/03/26
Gas Monkey Garage custom LiveWire Alpinista chopper. Credit: YouTube/Gas Monkey Garage.
Viral
Josh Herrin survives pit lane collision at Daytona
10/03/26
Josh Herrin and the camera operator at the Daytona 200
Viral
Toprak Razgatlioglu wows the crowds during unusual Tuk Tuk race
02/03/26
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jack Miller racing a Tuk Tuk. Photo credit - Gold and Goose
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The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
Rv Turner and Sharp
Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?

All Motorcycle News

General
18/04/19
Biker in Devon saves baby from car crash
Throwing himself and his bike in front of a speeding car saved the baby from serious injury or death
Viral
17/04/19
TOKYO MOTORCYCLE SHOW – YOSHIMURA KAWASAKI Z900 RS CUSTOM
Now, this is what a well-built custom should look like!
Viral
17/04/19
off-duty officer pulls a gun on an unsuspecting biker
I don't know about you, but if somebody did this to me I'd be fuming!
3 motorcycle upgrades to make at the start of the riding season
General
17/04/19
3 motorcycle upgrades to make at the start of the riding season
Time to get your bike out.
Viral
17/04/19
WATCH: Crazy bike with springs for tyres
YouTube channel NTN Vlogs do away with conventional hoops in favour of a more metallic option
Moto
17/04/19
Metzeler to supply tyres for the World Enduro Super Series
The championship includes Hard enduro, Classic Enduro and Cross Country style events
Viral
17/04/19
Rider crashes off cliff face
This is one of the ways off-roading can go badly wrong very quickly
Dainese Persepolis Air Shoes Review
Product News
17/04/19
Dainese Persepolis Air Shoes Review: Style and Substance?
Are these the most stylish motorcycle shoes on the market right now?
Keanu Reeves Shows Us His Most Prized Motorcycles
General
16/04/19
Keanu Reeves shows us his most prized motorcycles
What can we say, the man has taste.
Industry
16/04/19
Trump hopes trade tariffs will hit UK bikes, parts and tools
POTUS’ trade war with the EU continues and UK industry could be hit by the sanctions if they are approved
Moto
16/04/19
Honda CR-E ridden
Honda’s new electric motocross bike takes to the track for its first public outing
General
15/04/19
Yamaha’s NIKEN confirmed as official support bike for Tour de France
The three-year partnership will also see the machine supporting the Giro d'Italia and La Vuelta
Viral
15/04/19
TOKYO MOTORCYCLE SHOW – Vyrus 986 M2 Moto2 Strada
A quick rundown of the coolest machines we saw at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show
R1250 RT
General
15/04/19
Top 10 most popular BMWs of 2018
Find out which of BMW's bikes made the top-ten sold in 2018
Which motorcycles have soul ... and which don't?
General
15/04/19
Does your bike have soul?
Which bikes have soul ... and which don't?
Should you jetwash your motorcycle?
General
15/04/19
Is it OK to jetwash your motorcycle?
Jetwashing, yay or nay?
BMW S1000RR Vs Panigale V4 R
General
15/04/19
BMW S1000RR Vs Ducati Panigale V4 R
A Ducati skeptic takes a V4 R for a spin. But will it impress enough to ditch the S1000RR?
Viral
15/04/19
Motocross bike jumps house
And it’s not a two up two down either!
Ron Haslam Race School
General
12/04/19
Three Bikes one day – life with the CBR family
We spent a day riding all three bikes from the Honda CBR range, back to back. Here’s what we found.
Viral
12/04/19
TOKYO MOTORCYCLE SHOW – Aella Aellambler 800
A quick rundown of the coolest machines we saw at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show
General
12/04/19
Is a Spa MotoGP round on the horizon?
A loan to the circuit owners might just help seal the deal, but there’s a catch…
Viral
12/04/19
When your bike's a better rider than you are
Probably made it to Mexico by now.
Funny motorcycle viral video
Viral
12/04/19
How to deal with motorcycle hecklers
The art of keeping your motorcycle cool.
Motorcycle exhaust sound loud funny viral video
Viral
12/04/19
Does your bike get this reaction?
Well, they weren't expecting that.