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Rick English performing a wheelie. Credit: Kawasaki UK/Facebook.
General
2h ago
Rick English reveals favourite type of movie stunt and his “go-to” Kawasaki
Legendary stunt rider Rick English has revealed his favourite Kawasaki motorcycle to use when performing movie scenes.
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
3h ago
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
Two Wheels for Life auction. Credit: Two Wheels for Life/Facebook.
General
7h ago
Replica Barry Sheene leathers help break TWFL record at Silverstone
Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired motorcycle. Credit: Bonhams.
General
8h ago
Sylvain Guintoli to auction Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired bike for Luca foundation
General
Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
8h ago
CFMoto 1000MT-X - riding
Product News
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
11/08/26
Cardo Ride supports Apple and Android.
General
Sam Sunderland confirms world record attempt this September
11/08/26
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.

Latest New Bikes News

Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
3h ago
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
Kawasaki is offering £1,500 towards a part-exchange on its Z 7 Hybrid and Ninja 7 Hybrid, with the deal running until the end of September.
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
10/08/26
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
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
New Bikes
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
06/08/26
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
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

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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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?

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Product News
05/02/19
Petronas launch new motorcycle oil
Just in time for the new MotoGP season, petrochemical giant Petronas launch Sprinta, the new motorcycle oil for all engine types.
Triumph Thruxton R TFC
New Bikes
05/02/19
Triumph release new pictures and full Thruxton TFC spec
The limited production run of 750 will be handcrafted, with more power, torque, and custom detailing
Ninja 400
New Bikes
05/02/19
WATCH: Professional stunt rider tests new Kawasaki Ninja 400
How insane is this?!
Honda Fireblade
Industry
05/02/19
Honda Australia build ‘gold’ Fireblade
The bike joins a CRF450L, CRF50F and a host of other ‘gold’ Honda products
Motocross jump on broken road
Moto
05/02/19
WATCH: Dirt bikers get huge air on section of broken road
This is epic!
General
04/02/19
WATCH: ZX-10R-powered car takes on a Mercedes AMG E63 S
When can’t a Kawasaki beat a car?
Ducati Panigale V4 S
General
04/02/19
Ducati offers free BikeTrac and insurance discount on Panigale V4
There's never been a better reason to buy a V4...
Whisky throttle Bassella enduro
Moto
04/02/19
WATCH: Spectator taken out in Red Bull extreme enduro crash
That's got to hurt...
Frome motocross fail
Moto
04/02/19
WATCH: Snowy sideways motocross fail
This rider decided to take advantage of the snow in Frome, Somerset
KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica
Moto
01/02/19
Recall notice issued for KTM and Husqvarna Rally Replicas
A potential fuel leak could lead to a fire
Learner rider on ice
Viral
01/02/19
Hardcore learner goes viral for refusing to give up after icy crash
Photos of the rider have gone viral online after she didn't let a crash stop her from completing the 30-mile ride
New Bikes
01/02/19
Harley-Davidson FXFBS FAT BOB 114 | Bike of the week
This week’s pick form the Visordown Marketplace is a hefty chunk of Milwaukee iron that can still hustle if needed
Product News
01/02/19
Dainese London invites you to discover touring in three-part course
Visit the store to secure your place...
Suzuki Recursion Concept
New Bikes
01/02/19
Is the Suzuki Recursion nearing completion?
New patent drawings suggest the chassis has changed from a twin-spar to a double cradle
Foggy-Petronas-FP1
General
31/01/19
Foggy Petronas FP1 World Superbike to go to auction
The bike will be sold at Silverstone Auction’s Motorcycles & Classic Cars auction on Sunday 24th February
Motorcycle clothing store
General
31/01/19
£500,000 worth of motorcycle kit to go to clearance auction next week
Grab a bargain or two in time for spring!
2019 KTM Adventure 790 R
New Bikes
31/01/19
KTM reveals 790 Adventure and Adventure R UK prices
We are SO excited for this to launch...
General
31/01/19
Ducati recalls Panigale V4, Monster and Supersport models
The Italian manufacturer has issued three recall notices over the last two weeks
Ducati V4 Penta
New Bikes
31/01/19
WATCH: Exclusive Italian design house to build naked Ducati V4s
The 10 examples of the V4 Penta are being built by Officine GP Design in Turin
Man skydives from Stratosphere on scooter
Viral
30/01/19
WATCH: Man skydives from scooter in stratosphere
You have to see it to believe it!
Police officer on phone
Viral
30/01/19
Biker catches cop on phone at the wheel, gets threatened with a ticket
Who's in the wrong here?
Nembo Concept 32
New Bikes
30/01/19
WATCH: Air-cooled, three-cylinder, inverted engine race bike
Yep, you read the headline correctly, Italian builder Nembo have thrown convention out the window in the quest for the ultimate race bike
Aimee Fuller
General
30/01/19
WATCH: Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller reveals why she rides
The 27-year-old feels the same snowboarding rush when she rides
Rossi
General
30/01/19
Rossi reveals ‘romantic’ pre-race routine
The seven time world champion goes to extraordinary lengths to remain on top of his game