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All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
26/06/26
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
Vespa has launched the all-new Edizione Ottantesimo in limited numbers, which is based on the company’s GTS 310 scooter.
One-off Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition.
General
26/06/26
Brit wins Triumph’s one-off Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition
The Cardo Venture motocross helmet
Product News
25/06/26
Motocross bikes are loud – this MX helmet is might be louder
Stark motorcycle riding off-road.
General
25/06/26
Stark introduces traction control to selected models
Product News
Sena takes aim at bulky helmet comms with new Spider X Slim intercom
25/06/26
The Sena Spider X Slim
General
Maria Costello provides recovery update following TT crash
25/06/26
Maria Costello at the 2019 Isle of Man TT. Credit: Isle of Man TT.
General
Allen Millyard’s most significant motorcycle goes up for sale
25/06/26
Allen Millyard's Viper V10 exhaust. Credit: H&H Classics
General
Ducati DesertX gains a serious capacity increase
25/06/26
Ducati DesertX with a luggage set.
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.
General
£10,000 could be yours for simply test riding any Yamaha
24/06/26
2026 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT
Product News
Would you trust your helmet to decide when you're too tired to ride?
24/06/26
A Polaris helmet patent
General
Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
24/06/26
CFMoto 1000MT-X - riding
General
Richard Hammond reveals special Royal Enfield commemoration
23/06/26
Royal Enfield motorcycle behind Richard Hammond.
General
Harley-Davidson announces 2027 European H.O.G Rally plans
23/06/26
Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Latest New Bikes News

All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
26/06/26
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
Vespa has launched the all-new Edizione Ottantesimo in limited numbers, which is based on the company’s GTS 310 scooter.
A Bosch six-axis IMU joins cornering ABS, traction control, cornering cruise control, wheelie control and slide control.
New Bikes
24/06/26
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
New Ducati Desmo250 MX.
New Bikes
19/06/26
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
The new Norton Manx R superbike.
New Bikes
19/06/26
Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK
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
New Bikes
Jawa could be getting into the power cruiser segment: 1000 Sport Cruiser breaks cover
05/06/26
The Jawa 1000 Sport Cruiser concept
New Bikes
US riders get their hands on the most colourful R9 to date!
05/06/26
The US-spec Yamaha R9
New Bikes
MV Agusta heads to Wheels and Waves with a celebration of its past and present – but not much in the way of customs
04/06/26
A 1958 MV Agusta CSS

Latest Industry News

The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
Industry
23/06/26
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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
Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.
Industry
11/06/26
"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row
Harley-Davidson 1250cc Revolution Max Engine
Industry
10/06/26
Harley moves Revolution Max manufacturing – but probably not in the way you are thinking
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
Industry
Royal Enfield thrashes Ferrari in industry automotive ranking
08/05/26
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Industry
Honda has opened a new factory in Turkey: 38 motorcycle plant globally
08/05/26
A Honda PCX125 outside Honda's new Turkish factory

Latest Viral News

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
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
Viral
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
Two convicted over £140k bike heist
Viral
28/04/26
Two convicted over £140k bike heist – but both expected to walk free
Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Kawasaki H2R
Viral
26/03/26
Zayn Sofuoglu seen riding a Kawasaki H2R at just six years old
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'
Viral
Toprak Razgatlioglu involved in unusual training incident
07/01/26
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Zayn Sofuoglu racing each other
Viral
Watch Tyler Bereman jump half a mile of desert islands on an MX bike
23/12/25
Tyler Bereman Jumps Six Islands on a Dirt Bike in Red Bull Island Hopper
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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
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife

All Motorcycle News

R&G Racing waterproofs
Product News
05/07/18
New track waterproofs from R&G Racing
Obviously it's never going to rain again. But just in case it does...
Brighton Speed Trial
General
05/07/18
Fancy some sprint drag racing by the sea?
Brighton Speed Trial dates announced for September 1, entries open now
General
05/07/18
Top Ten naked bikes in 2018 - so far
Naked bikes are a top pick for many. But which one tops the sales charts?
Feely 450
New Bikes
04/07/18
Can you Feely it? Yes we can!
Another Chinese sports bike – the new 450cc twin from Feely
General
04/07/18
Where can I watch the Travis Pastrana Evel Knievel jumps?
It's not just for the colonials to watch: you can see it in the UK too...
General
04/07/18
Trump invites other bike makers to US in Harley snub
Trump was less than best pleased with the Milwaukee manufacturer...
General
04/07/18
Trump invites other bike makers to US in Harley snub
Trump was less than best pleased with the Milwaukee manufacturer...
Trakking tracker device
General
04/07/18
Honda putting trackers on all new bikes
Solid anti-theft move from the big H - will others follow?
General
03/07/18
Triumph launches Advanced Apprenticeship Programme
Learn and work at the same time with Triumph
General
03/07/18
Channeling Evel: Pastrana prepares to reenact Knievel jumps
'Evel Live' will hit US screens from 8pm on Sunday...
Wunderlich X-Ray clear valve covers
Product News
03/07/18
Clear your head with these transparent BMW valve covers
Smart see-through covers let you watch your R1200's valves doing their thing
General
03/07/18
Moped gang pose as undercover officers in worrying new crime tactic
The pair stuck flashing blue lights to their helmets before pulling over a taxi 
Hickman Trooper replica Shoei X-Spirit
Product News
02/07/18
Shoei launches special Hicky replica X-Spirit III gift set
Limited-edition Pete Hickman Trooper replica lid comes packed with goodies
Nextbase nark-cam
General
02/07/18
Dashcam firm launches spy-in-the-car campaign
Nextbase setting up app to send its dashcam footage straight to the police.
Richa Ravine gloves
Product News
02/07/18
First look - Richa Ravine race gloves
Smart summer racey gloves from Richa on test
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
General
02/07/18
Zero per cent interest deals on Suzuki V-Stroms
UK buyers get FREE MONEY to buy Suzuki's 1000 and 650 adventure tourers
Bradley Ray
General
30/06/18
Bradley Ray confirmed for Yoshimura 8 Hours squad
Suzuki's wild-barnetted BSB prodigy gets the golden ticket for a Suzuka 8 Hours ride
TCX RT-Race Pro boots
Product News
29/06/18
First look – TCX RT-Race Air Pro boots
Top-end vented race boots from Italian firm TCX on test
Norton Atlas 650
New Bikes
29/06/18
New Norton Atlas will have to shoulder a big load
Middleweight scrambler-style twin will be vital for firm’s future
General
29/06/18
Indian rub Harley’s nose in it with patriotic video
Steel tariffs are causing Harley issues and Indian is taking advantage
General
29/06/18
Bike test numbers take a tumble
Practical tests down in double-digit percentages so far this year
General
29/06/18
Camier confirmed in Honda's factory Suzuka team
Camier gets the call-up for works duty at the 2018 Eight-Hours
New Bikes
28/06/18
Honda unveils new fuel-shy Super Cub C125
It's a new commuter scooter for the Shoreditch massive...
General
28/06/18
WorldSBK format must change, says UK race boss
For WorldSBK to be a success in Britain, the race weekend format has to be altered