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Rick English performing a wheelie. Credit: Kawasaki UK/Facebook.
General
4h 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
4h ago
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
Two Wheels for Life auction. Credit: Two Wheels for Life/Facebook.
General
8h ago
Replica Barry Sheene leathers help break TWFL record at Silverstone
Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired motorcycle. Credit: Bonhams.
General
9h 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
10h 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
4h 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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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
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We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
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Rv Turner and Sharp
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Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
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2019 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC
New Bikes
23/01/19
2019 Triumph Rocket III revealed
Hinckley firm launches new TFC Triumph Factory Customs range and sneaks out new Rocket III
Honda Super Cub Kumanon
Viral
22/01/19
Honda builds special 'Kumamon' scooter
Bike honours the black bear mascot from the Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. Of course it does
General
22/01/19
Harley-Davidson reveals 2019 Battle of the Kings competitors
Time to vote!
Casa di Marco Simoncelli
General
22/01/19
Marco Simoncelli Foundation opens day centre for disabled
Casa Marco Simoncelli opens in Italy on legendary MotoGP star's birthday 
General
22/01/19
Study proves that riding a motorcycle reduces stress
We knew it!
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!