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Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
Ducati has responded to mounting sale rumours involving the company’s owners, Volkswagen, saying no talks are taking place at Borgo Panigale.
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Latest New Bikes News
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
A new QJMotor patent shows an IMU-controlled active winglet system that could adapt a sports bike's aerodynamics for braking, cornering and acceleration.
Latest Industry News
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.
Latest Viral News
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.
Videos
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
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
All Motorcycle News
Vespa Elettrica mixes retro styling and high technology
Peak power of 4kw, 200Nm of torque and a useable range - is this the electric scooter we've been waiting for?
MV Agusta release the ultimate Brutale: The Serie Oro
The ultimate evolution of the Brutale borrows from the F4 RC superbike to make the fastest naked from the Varese factory
2019 Ducati Panigale V4R unveiled
Weighing just 193kg ready to ride, makes 234bhp with the race pipe fitted. Titanium rods. Two-ring pistons. Holy mother of god.
2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory released
Amazing track weapon gets an extra 79cc capacity to take on Panigale V4
New 2019 Ducati models unveiled in Milan - LIVE UPDATES
Brand new 2019 Panigale V4 R with 221bhp and wings, 1260 Diavel, 950 Hypermotard, Multistrada 950 and Monster 821 Stealth all unveiled in Milan ahead of EICMA show
Denmark's government wants to make helmets obligatory
Ministers are concerned that the current law is open to exploitation.
Bike of the week: Yamaha XJR1300 Racer – Barry Sheene Rep
Yamaha’s XJR1300 was the unlikely platform for one of the coolest bikes of 2015
Zapp e-scooter claims 0-30 in under 2.4secs
UK based scooter manufacturer Zapp claim their new 14kW scooter can accelerate from 0-30mph in under three seconds
Motorcycle tracking company celebrates 1,000 recoveries
Another reason to put a tracker on your bike...
2019 BMW S1000RR details leak onto the net
207bhp from new variable valve timing engine, 197kg wet - new S1000RR looks like an utter, utter weapon
Man attempts citizen's arrest on moped thief, police say 'let him go'
The police said they couldn't send back-up for two hours...
Bikes and the budget
Could the latest budget make life easier for motorcyclists as the chancellor pledges to banish the pothole?
Police appeal for information regarding motorcycle sales fraud
The 125cc Kiden Aquarius is sold by Lexmoto
Rutter takes on TT course on KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
TT racer and Performance Bikes test rider Michael Rutter takes the new model for a spin
Motorbike washed ashore after shipwreck displayed as artwork
Artist Christian Kosmas Mayer created the installation after developing an interest in the wreck of the MSC Napoli
Power of social media re-unites owner with stolen CB500F
A Dorchester man was shocked when his posts on Facebook paid off and his bike was returned to him, relatively unscathed.
Bonded seams and an innovative design help make Neverleak Pants
An Australian motorcycle enthusiast and inventor has developed a solution to the problem of a leaky waterproof over-trousers.
