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2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
1h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
Suzuki has refreshed its award-winning GSX-8S with three new colourways this summer, including a twist on the company’s traditional ‘Suzuki blue’.
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
3h ago
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
The side profile of the new bike
General
3h ago
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
The Sena 60X intercom
Product News
4h ago
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
5h ago
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
6h 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
General
New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models
01/07/26
Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.

Latest New Bikes News

2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
1h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
Suzuki has refreshed its award-winning GSX-8S with three new colourways this summer, including a twist on the company’s traditional ‘Suzuki blue’.
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
The engine of a motorcycle
New Bikes
29/06/26
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
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
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

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
5h 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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Videos

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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
14/05/18
Biker fights off armed moped gang
The clip, uploaded on Friday, shows the moment a rider fights off a gang of T-MAX mounted thieves who try to steal his bike
General
14/05/18
MET Police publish compilation of moped crime 'tackle tactics'
The short clip shows riders being shunted from the stolen scooters
General
14/05/18
Toni Bou takes on the FC Barcelona stadium
The trials champion proves that a football pitch is no match for his skills
Rieju Strada 125
New Bikes
14/05/18
Brand new budget 125 roadster from Rieju
Save the planet with this super-economical 148mpg naked roadster
Tucano Urbano Torpedo gloves
Product News
12/05/18
First look: Tucano Urbano Torpedo gloves
Smart shorty design with comfy textile and goatskin construction 
General
11/05/18
Britain’s worsening potholed roads 'a disgrace'
AA brands roads ‘a national disgrace’
General
11/05/18
Your queries answered in our new law column
Got a legal biking question? We’re here to help, thanks to the good folk at Thompsons Solicitors
General
10/05/18
Maximuscle boss to attempt 200mph speed record on sand
Two years after a near-fatal at Elvington, Zef Eisenberg is back at it on Pendine Sands
General
10/05/18
‘I didn’t want to upset mom’ says rider after high-speed chase
Running away at 100mph because he was afraid of what ma might say....
Product News
10/05/18
New solar-powered charger from OptiMate
Charge your battery using only the power of the great God Inhotep...
General
10/05/18
Bottom falls out of European scooter sales
Little scoots see a 40 per cent drop in sales
General
09/05/18
Alta to enter Erzberg lunacy with electric enduro bike
Hard enduro on an electric bike. Only the Americans would be so bold...
GSX-S750 (pic: Phil Steinhardt)
General
09/05/18
‘Dangerous’ riders subject to anti-cruise injunction
Don't get caught misbehaving in Sandwell...
Product News
09/05/18
New Drystar Jam shoes from Alpinestars
Riding shoes with leather or double denim finish...
New Bikes
08/05/18
Today's rumour: Two Triumph Scrambler 1200s?
Retro and ‘R’ versions of the 2019 Scrambler 1200 in the works
General
08/05/18
New bike sales fall 10 per cent in April
Bikes sales are down but scooters are up...
General
08/05/18
Ducati issues USA recall for Panigale V4
A fuelling issue means the USA V4s have to go back to the shop
General
08/05/18
Godzilla: a Royal Enfield with Diavel aspirations
Up from the depths, 30 storeys high, breathing fire, he stands in the sky...
Product News
08/05/18
Alpinestars unveil new Fuji leather jacket
Astars has popped another thing on your to-do list for the summer
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New Bikes
08/05/18
Video: KTM Duke 790 first UK road ride
KTM's 790 Duke on its first UK road ride. She's a belter, cap'n
General
08/05/18
Flat-tracking Harleys with Ruben Xaus
Al’s three-day Harley jaunt continues, with a flat-track race against a former WorldSBK star
2014 Panigale 899 used test
General
05/05/18
Buying used: 2014 Ducati 899 Panigale
First of our new buying guides from the legend Chris Moss
New Bikes
04/05/18
Brand spankers Jawa 350 race replica
Jawa is born again as Mahindra starts to weave its magic
General
04/05/18
Top ten bikes that were brilliant… on paper
As ideas, these ten were tip-top but it didn’t quite go to plan