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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

General
09/04/18
Instagram biking star killed in crash
Annette Carrion promoted a female riding group via Instagram
General
09/04/18
Three glimpses into your riding future
Electric-powered concepts that we wouldn't mind being seen on
General
08/04/18
Ducati 2018 launch weekend
UK dealers running special season opening events nationwide
General
07/04/18
Far-East to reward riders who scrap bikes older than 15 years
Scrap your old snotter, get a grand... in Singapore
Thai KTM Duke 250 special edition
New Bikes
06/04/18
Duke of 'Artfordshire
KTM Thailand shows off a brace of fancy modern-art Duke 250s
General
06/04/18
Crowdfunding begins as insurance firm refuses Hegarty payout
Justgiving page set up to help Mr Hegarty's two children
Industry
06/04/18
Gender pay gap in motorcycling
Statutory figures released for UK bike industry on gender pay gap
General
06/04/18
Ten bikes massacred by drink-drive suspect
One BMW, ten bikes and too much beer, allegedly, results in chaos
New Bikes
06/04/18
Honda's PCX125 gets a total revamp for 2018
New frame, more power and now ABS brakes...
General
05/04/18
Top ten ways to fail your MoT
Chances are if your bike doesn’t pass, it’s down to something stupidly simple…
General
05/04/18
Warm weather? Do your Powdery check, warn IAM
Tyre pressures, brakes, new petrol, lights and that, mate
General
05/04/18
Bike sales up by seven per cent in February
It's jelly and ice cream all round at dealers as registrations are on the up in 2018
General
05/04/18
LeanGP simulator doubles Kickstarter goal
An affordable, foldable bike rig to play MotoGP17 or MXGP...
General
05/04/18
Aussie bike cops crash while escorting Prince Charles
Charles was being escorted to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
General
05/04/18
Fast lady Costello hosts female riding skills course
Ride with TT record holder Costello at Thruxton
Product News
05/04/18
Premier introduces 'noiseless' helmet range
Premier claims extensive wind-tunnel testing has cut out noise...
General
05/04/18
Prescott Bike-Fest postponed until June
Pitch is waterlogged, Brian
The Bike Shed
General
04/04/18
Happy birthday to the Bike Shed
Top notch London bike café celebrates third anniversary of its opening
General
04/04/18
What motorcycle technology could land you with a hefty fine in Spain?
Instalment three of Visordown's Bizarre Biking Laws
General
04/04/18
Jamaican racer pulls off MotoGP save
Kyle 'Irie Racing' Reynolds was racing in the annual Carnival of Speed at Dover Raceway
Alpinestars Marshall Drystar jacket
Product News
04/04/18
Test: Alpinestars Marshall Drystar jacket
Stylish jacket also has surprisingly good winter performance
General
04/04/18
Edinburgh police go off-road to tackle crime in the Capital
The off-roading officers will have carte blanche to chase joyriders across out-of-bounds terrain
gold leaf ducati scramber custom rumble
General
04/04/18
Japanese firm rolls out gold-leaf Scrambler
Casuno Motorcycles is taking part in Ducati's Custom Rumble
General
04/04/18
Get yourself down to a Triumph dealer for TFest
All 50 dealers have a ton of test bikes for you...