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Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
7h 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
8h ago
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
The four men jailed for more than twenty years
General
10h ago
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
11h 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
11h 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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Videos

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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

Ventura Bike Pack Ducati Panigale V4
Product News
21/08/18
Ventura luggage for hardcore Ducatis. Sensible or sacrilege?
Ventura tail pack rack fitting for Ducati Panigale V4 and Scrambler 1100
General
21/08/18
Meet MotoGP and BSB stars at London Dainese store
Jake Miller and Bradley Ray hanging out at City Dainese store this Wednesday
General
21/08/18
Help BMF and FEMA fight noise regs
Bikers' rights groups carrying out a survey on bike noise to fight restrictive laws
Benelli 502S
New Bikes
21/08/18
New 502S middleweight cruiser from Benelli
A new 500cc mini-Diavel from China?
General
20/08/18
Rocky hill no match for one-wheeled trials rider
As if trials itself isn't hard enough!
New Bikes
20/08/18
2019 Kawasaki ZX-6R confirmed for October launch
New 636cc Kawasaki will appear in just a few weeks’ time
General
20/08/18
Indonesian President wows crowds at Asian Games Opening Ceremony
Is Indonesia's President a stunt rider in disguise?
Yamaha R1M
General
20/08/18
Top 10 skinniest bikes
Got a tight back passage? These might be the machines for you!
General
20/08/18
California Superbike School Level 2 first impressions
Laura takes her track riding to the next Level with California Superbike School 
Shanghai Customs Honda eCub
New Bikes
20/08/18
eCub electric conversion kit for C70 from Shanghai
Sweet 'leccy setup converts old Honda Cubs into pure electric wheels
Weise Boston Jeans
Product News
17/08/18
New Boston riding jeans from Weise
Kevlar-type aramid lining, classic cut and available in black or blue
Suzi Perry day of champions 2018
General
16/08/18
Day of Champions details announced
Top charity event kicks off British MotoGP at Silverstone next Thursday
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