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BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
4h ago
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
BMW Motorrad is updating all of its K1600 models, including the K1600 GT, GTL, Bagger, and Grand America.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
6h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
8h ago
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
The side profile of the new bike
General
8h ago
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
Product News
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
9h ago
The Sena 60X intercom
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
10h ago
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
11h ago
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.
General
Spain's new motorcycle laws mean gloves become compulsory
02/07/26
The Suzuki SV7-GX - riding
General
Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good
02/07/26
A Yamaha R6 front fairing
General
KTM’s Demo Mode will soon be axed
02/07/26
2027 KTM 790 Duke in black.
Industry
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
02/07/26
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

Latest New Bikes News

BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
4h ago
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
BMW Motorrad is updating all of its K1600 models, including the K1600 GT, GTL, Bagger, and Grand America.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
6h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
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
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
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
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

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
10h ago
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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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

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...
Honda CB750
General
07/08/18
The David Silver Honda Museum celebrates 50 years of the CB750
Golden anniversary celebrations for the Honda CB750 kicking off in Suffolk next month
2018 Honda CB125R
General
07/08/18
Top Ten L-plate bikes in the UK so far this year
Which learner-legal models are flying out of showrooms at the moment?
New Bikes
06/08/18
Check out this one-off 'Muttified' Iron 883
It could be yours for a cool £13,995
General
06/08/18
Are Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor about to take the 'Long Way Up'?
Boorman hinted on Instagram in a post this morning...
Spirit of Munro Indian
General
06/08/18
The next world’s fastest Indian?
Burt Munro’s great-nephew aiming to hit 200mph on streamlined modern Indian Scout
BMW new rider training centres
General
05/08/18
BMW opens two new on-road rider training centres
Two new Motorrad training schools in Darlington and Edinburgh offering new-rider and advanced RoSPA training
General
05/08/18
Ducati makes loads of cash, so VW wants to, er, sell it?
VW Group boss hints Borgo Panigale might be back up on Gumtree again
Sym Symba 100
General
05/08/18
Weekly Visordown Marketplace watch
We pick out one of the thousands of bikes on the Visordown Marketplace for a closer look...
General
04/08/18
Get your Freestyle on at new bike night
An awesome ride and some nice bikes - what's not to like?
General
04/08/18
Volunteer Blood Biker found not guilty nine months after incident
Ian Hopkins was stopped by MPC Oliver on the A38 in October 2017
General
03/08/18
Hanoi to ban motorcycles within the next decade
The drastic measure is an attempt to improve air quality in Vietnam's capital
Furygan Blast jacket
Product News
03/08/18
New leather and textile jackets from Furygan
A brace of new riding coats from the French maîtres du cuir.
Brembo pad recall
General
03/08/18
Safety recall from Brembo brakes
Faulty pads in some aftermarket rear caliper kits
General
01/08/18
Help Visordown be the moto website you want it to be...
We're asking the most important folk - yes, you guys! - what's good and bad around here
Riders of Bristol
General
01/08/18
Spidi launches Sportsbike Saturday at Riders Motorcycles, Bristol
Spidi UK supporting Riders of Bristol Open Day
Motorcycle Live 2018
General
01/08/18
Motorcycle Live NEC Show tickets on sale
The big British bike jamboree will be here before we know it...
General
01/08/18
Female bikers brave bad weather for record attempt meet
While the record wasn't beaten, there was still a great turnout. 
General
01/08/18
MotoGP tickets and DOC passes to be won in charity draw
A brilliant biking weekend at Silverstone is up for grabs