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Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
7h ago
Watch: Turbocharged Aston Martin AMB 001 Pro hits the track
Ever wondered what the Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro sounds like? Well, the wait is now over.
The Suzuki SV7-GX - riding
General
9h ago
Spain's new motorcycle laws mean gloves become compulsory
A Yamaha R6 front fairing
General
11h ago
Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good
2027 KTM 790 Duke in black.
General
12h ago
KTM’s Demo Mode will soon be axed
Industry
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
12h ago
General
Indian Motorcycle reveals changes to popular savings offer
01/07/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
General
New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models
01/07/26
Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.
General
New riders now have to wear hi-vis and approved motorcycle gloves by law... would it ever work in Britain?
01/07/26
Polite notice vest
General
Kawasaki adds tempting finance offer to 2026 supersport model
01/07/26
Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Credit: Kawasaki
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
General
Trio of special Ducati Panigale V4 S replicas head to auction
01/07/26
Pecco Bagnaia Panigale V4 S MotoGP replica. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
Take the sound of your Kawasaki KLE500 up a notch with SC-Project
30/06/26
Kawasaki KLE500 with an SC-Project exhaust system. Credit: SC-Project.
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
The Batman Lagos de Moreno

Latest New Bikes News

The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
01/07/26
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
Honda's electrically driven E-Compressor could find its way onto everything from commuter bikes to superbikes, if newly published patent drawings are anything to go by.
The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S
New Bikes
30/06/26
Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road
The engine of a motorcycle
New Bikes
29/06/26
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
26/06/26
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
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
New Bikes
Bimota launches four dedicated off-road dealerships for new dirt bike
10/06/26
Bimota BX450. Credit: Bimota.
New Bikes
Ducati's first modern enduro bike is here! Meet the Desmo450 EDS
09/06/26
the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - riding
New Bikes
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
The LiveWire S4 Honcho Trail
New Bikes
Buell has built a 173bhp cafe racer and then said you can't buy it
08/06/26
A Buell Super Cruiser cafe racer

Latest Industry News

Industry
12h ago
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
The UK motorcycle insurance broker Bennetts is to be sold to the Hagerty Group, marking the brand’s third new home in just over a decade.
Ducati Multistrada Ducati logo
Industry
29/06/26
Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
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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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
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers

All Motorcycle News

CCM Spitfire
General
16/08/18
Brit firm CCM planning export drive for Spitfire roadster
Great news for Euro fans of the handmade British machines
General
16/08/18
Potential small bike from Ducati and Hero?
Indian bike press suggesting possible links to make a 300cc entry-level machine
1992 FireBlade Rockingham
General
16/08/18
Rocky future for Rockingham
Corby circuit hasn't really had a glorious history either
MondialMoto V5
General
15/08/18
New MondialMoto firm aiming to launch V5-powered superbike
It is the silly season after all.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
General
15/08/18
Registration open for Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Get the dressing-up box out for the global posh charity rideout
Givi puncture kit
Product News
15/08/18
New underseat puncture kit from Givi
Neat emergency tyre repair kit fits almost anywhere
Triumph 1200 Scrambler teaser
New Bikes
14/08/18
New Triumph appearing in October
Teaser video from Hinckley trailing 2019 1200 Scrambler on 24th October
Andrea Iannone HJC lid
Product News
14/08/18
New Andrea Iannone replica lid from HJC
R-PHA 11 now available in Iannone replica colours
Wheelie World Championships, pic Andrew Menzies
General
14/08/18
Motorcycle Wheelie World Championships this weekend
Watch wild wheelies at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire
Marketplace Focus
General
13/08/18
Weekly Visordown Marketplace watch
We pick out one of the thousands of bikes on the Visordown Marketplace for a closer look...
Ghost X camera
Product News
13/08/18
First look - Drift Ghost X action camera
Latest version of HD action cam from Drift Innovation on test
Yamaha R1M
General
13/08/18
Win a superbike at Focused Events' new endurance event
Brand new BMW S1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R or Yamaha R1 on offer in three-round series
Wunderlich Glare Shield
Product News
10/08/18
New accessories for BMW from Wunderlich
Colour dash glare shield, and adjustable footrest system
Aprilia RSV4 RF
General
10/08/18
New bike finance deals from Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Suzuki
Importers giving market a bit of a sales shove halfway through the season
2019 Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
10/08/18
2019 Kawasaki H2 released
A 30bhp power hike, Stylema Brembo calipers, colour dash and self-healing shiny paint. Wow.
BMW servicing
General
09/08/18
BMW extends new bike warranty to three years
Two-year coverage extended to three, with unlimited mileage and free Euro breakdown cover
Evotech KTM 790 Duke bolt-ons
Product News
09/08/18
Evotech releases full range of KTM 790 Duke bolt-ons
Top accessory firm sharpens The Scalpel even further
Metzeler website
Industry
09/08/18
New website for Metzeler Moto
German tyre-meisters Metzeler give their online site a revamp
General
08/08/18
First California Superbike School Ladies' Day a success
Almost 40 women attended the day
Akrapovic testing dyno
General
08/08/18
Akrapovic has a new robotic test rider...
Automated robot runs bikes on new 'Durability Dyno' for high-mileage testing
I303S Givi intercom
Product News
08/08/18
New Bluetooth intercom/headset from Givi
Italian firm expands product range with new Bluetooth intercom headset
Moto Guzzi V7 Bobber
General
08/08/18
Weekly Visordown Marketplace watch
We pick out one of the thousands of bikes on the Visordown Marketplace for a closer look...
General
08/08/18
‘Long Way Up will happen’ says Boorman
You heard it here first!
Harley braking patent
General
07/08/18
Harley-Davidson patents automatic braking system
Smart setup checks you're holding on tight before it drops the anchors...