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Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
6h ago
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
Marc Marquez has admitted he pays higher taxes in Spain through choice, due to his position as a top-level athlete.
Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026
General
6h ago
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
The four men jailed for more than twenty years
General
8h ago
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
9h ago
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
Product News
Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves
05/07/26
Weise Hive gloves.
New Bikes
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
04/07/26
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
03/07/26
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
03/07/26
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
General
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
03/07/26
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
03/07/26
The side profile of the new bike
Product News
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
03/07/26
The Sena 60X intercom
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
03/07/26
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
03/07/26
A TFT mounting bracket on an MV Agusta
General
Watch: Turbocharged Aston Martin AMB 001 Pro hits the track
02/07/26
Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.

Latest New Bikes News

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
9h ago
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
World Ducati Week 2026 has offered a first look at the all-new Desmo450 SM, which is set to be revealed in September.
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
04/07/26
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
03/07/26
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
03/07/26
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
New Bikes
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
01/07/26
The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road
30/06/26
The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S
New Bikes
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
29/06/26
The engine of a motorcycle
New Bikes
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
26/06/26
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
24/06/26
A Bosch six-axis IMU joins cornering ABS, traction control, cornering cruise control, wheelie control and slide control.
New Bikes
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
19/06/26
New Ducati Desmo250 MX.
New Bikes
Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK
19/06/26
The new Norton Manx R superbike.
New Bikes
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
15/06/26
KTM's new enduro motorcycles in action.
New Bikes
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
12/06/26
The Harley-Davidson Super Glide
New Bikes
585cc Norton Atlas and Atlas GT revealed as British brand enters adventure market
11/06/26
The new 2026 Norton Atlas GT - with cast wheels

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
03/07/26
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
Volkswagen has responded to reports suggesting Ducati could be sold, and its carefully crafted statement leaves plenty of room for interpretation.
Industry
02/07/26
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
Industry
23/06/26
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
Christof Lischka during his time with BMW
Industry
11/06/26
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
Industry
"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row
11/06/26
Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.
Industry
Harley moves Revolution Max manufacturing – but probably not in the way you are thinking
10/06/26
Harley-Davidson 1250cc Revolution Max Engine
Industry
Riders aren't buying into electric road bikes – and rising costs are playing a part
09/06/26
Charging an Energica
Industry
How scooters and motorcycles could unlock major urban space gains
02/06/26
A scooter in a high rise urban environment
Industry
Indian launches ARO performance division to rival Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle
29/05/26
Indian America Racing Operations - ARO
Industry
Honda is trying to convince Gen Z that bikes still make sense
22/05/26
Honda targets new generation of riders with Reading University event
Industry
LiveWire’s latest move proves electric dirt bikes might be the only EV segment that’s actually working
19/05/26
A dirst bike being ridden in woodland
Industry
KTM sales surge 125 per cent as Bajaj-backed turnaround gathers pace
19/05/26
2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica in action.
Industry
Royal Enfield is opening new plants: annual capacity to increase by around 900,000
18/05/26
Royal Enfield Classic 650 tank
Industry
From Bristol cycle shop to UK bike giant: Fowlers hits 100 years
15/05/26
A Manx Norton outside the Fowlers motorcycle dealership in the 1960s

Latest Viral News

A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
01/07/26
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
Motorcycle marketing has changed beyond recognition, but this classic Triumph Rocket III video remains as absolute comedy gold.
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
30/06/26
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
Billy Bolt performing a wheelie outside the new Everton stadium
Viral
09/06/26
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
Viral
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
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
Viral
Moto2 star David Alonso seemingly crashes after racing a plane
16/02/26
David Alonso racing an aircraft
Viral
Watch as Colby Raha leaps 275 feet on a dirt bike
09/02/26
Watch Colby Raha make history with record-breaking 275-foot jump
Viral
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
28/01/26
Toprak Razgatlioglu driving a Yamaha YXZ1000R
Viral
Family business rocked by theft of Grinch motorcycle display
08/01/26
The Grinch's 'race face'
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'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?
The World's First Ever Self-Balancing Bike Is Here.. But Do We Need It?
The World's First Ever Self-Balancing Bike Is Here.. But Do We Need It?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
One Of These Bikes Clearly Comes Out On Top: Triumph Tracker and Thruxton 400 Tested
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?
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises

All Motorcycle News

New Bikes
22/01/19
SWM makes UK comeback with new main dealer
This means more motorcycles on the UK market!
Cardboard Kawasaki
General
21/01/19
WATCH: Man makes awesome cardboard Kawasaki
Serious skills!
Ducati Zero
New Bikes
21/01/19
Ducati to launch production electric motorcycle
The Italian manufacturer's electric future was confirmed by CEO Claudio Domenicali at an event in Spain
Motorcycle paramedic
General
21/01/19
Motorcycle paramedic’s helmet stolen as he responded to emergency call
The theft left the medic stranded and unable to carry out his duties
New Scotland Yard
General
21/01/19
MET Police Officers 'threatened with machete after stolen moped chase'
The incident allegedly occured after the stolen moped was involved in a collision
General
21/01/19
Jonathan Rea is 'Irish Motorcyclist of the Year' for fourth year
Rea was awarded the title on Friday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast
New Bikes
18/01/19
Super Soco, the first electric bike maker to sell 100+ units in a year
The manufacturer attributed its success to a growing dealer network
Brent Hyde CB750F
Viral
18/01/19
WATCH: Something for the fans of classic AMA
This recreation of a classic Honda CB900 is about as good as it gets!
New Bikes
18/01/19
WATCH: 2019 Ducati MotoGP Team presentation
Watch the live stream as Ducati pull the covers off their 2019 challenger
Viral
18/01/19
WATCH: Guy take as a Ninja 300 on a motocross track
How good it actually is might just surprise you!
Mutt Motorcycles Super 4
New Bikes
18/01/19
Mutt Motorcycles launches the Super 4
The funky 125 is based on Japanese customs from the 1970s...
Industry
18/01/19
What does Brexit mean to bikers?
What are the effects of a no-deal Brexit on motorcycling?
Viral
18/01/19
WATCH: Biker gets rear-ended by a truck
Amazingly, our hero still manages to flick the driver the bird while sliding down the road!
Enduro 7 Western Style
Moto
18/01/19
Enduro and the Wild West, the unlikely plot of an epic off-road film
Watch the trailer for Enduro Seven's latest moto-vational movie here...
Dakar 2019 Stage 9
Moto
18/01/19
WATCH: The best bike action of Dakar 2019
Relive the intense event here...
Lightning Strike electric motorcycle
New Bikes
18/01/19
Lightning motorcycles tease new electric superbike
The electric motorcycle craze is still in full swing in 2019 as Californian company Lightning tease the new Lightning Strike
KTM podium Dakar 2019
Moto
17/01/19
BREAKING: Toby Price wins the 2019 Dakar, KTM celebrates 18th win
KTM fills the podium, and takes its 18th consecutive Dakar win...
General
17/01/19
WATCH: Crash helmet gets crushed far too easily
In a video posted to Facebook the helmet, which was allegedly purchased from Wish, seems to offer no protection whatsoever
police motorcyclists collide
General
17/01/19
WATCH: US police motorcyclists collide with one another on motorway
Ouch!
Dakar mass start stage 9
Moto
17/01/19
Dakar Stage 9: Pisco - Pisco
The penultimate stage brought about success and heartbreak in equal measure
Tracer 900 hot grips fit
General
17/01/19
Yamaha Tracer 900 long term round up
Official Yamaharr hot grips, and a catalyst for change
India cow collision
Viral
17/01/19
Speeding, posing rider collides with cow
The rider and pillion reportedly escaped with only minor injuries, but the poor cow’s fate in unknown
Nickey Hayden Tribute Honda XR650L
General
17/01/19
Analogue motorcycle build Nicky Hayden tribute bike
The American custom bike builder created the flat tracker with the help from the AMA
Dakar 2019
Moto
16/01/19
Dakar 2019: Sunderland penalised and Van Beveren out the race
A cruel twist of Dakar fate has seen Van Beveren leave the race just 20km from the penultimate stage's finish