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A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
5m ago
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.
Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.
General
41m ago
New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models
Polite notice vest
General
50m ago
New riders now have to wear hi-vis and approved motorcycle gloves by law... would it ever work in Britain?
Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Credit: Kawasaki
General
2h ago
Kawasaki adds tempting finance offer to 2026 supersport model
New Bikes
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
2h ago
The Honda V3R E-Compressor
General
Trio of special Ducati Panigale V4 S replicas head to auction
4h ago
Pecco Bagnaia Panigale V4 S MotoGP replica. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
Take the sound of your Kawasaki KLE500 up a notch with SC-Project
21h ago
Kawasaki KLE500 with an SC-Project exhaust system. Credit: SC-Project.
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
23h ago
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Product News
AGV reveals limited-edition Pista GP RR helmet
30/06/26
The new AGV Pista GP RR Mono White helmet
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
General
Race-spec electronic kit revealed, but there’s a twist
30/06/26
Electronic Panigale V4 kit from Barni and Mectronik. Credit: Barni Spark Racing Team.
General
Time-capsule Ducati Desmosedici RR emerges after spending its life in storage
30/06/26
A Ducati Desmosedici RR
Industry
Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
29/06/26
Ducati Multistrada Ducati logo
General
Custom bike show takes centre stage at Harley’s H.O.G Rally
29/06/26
Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Latest New Bikes News

The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
2h ago
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
Honda's electrically driven E-Compressor could find its way onto everything from commuter bikes to superbikes, if newly published patent drawings are anything to go by.
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
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
26/06/26
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
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
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

Latest Industry News

Ducati Multistrada Ducati logo
Industry
29/06/26
Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring
Volkswagen's biggest-ever restructuring has revived talk of Ducati changing hands, with advisers reportedly urging the German giant to cash in on one of its most valuable brands.
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
Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.
Industry
11/06/26
"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row
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
Industry
Royal Enfield thrashes Ferrari in industry automotive ranking
08/05/26
Royal Enfield Classic 650

Latest Viral News

A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
5m ago
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
23h ago
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
28/03/18
Ace Cafe to celebrate 80th birthday at Silverstone Classic
It's been a mecca for mods, rockers and bikers since your granny were a lass
General
28/03/18
Five quick ways to make your bike faster
Pop a couple of quid in a man's hand and it's faster for you, my friend
General
28/03/18
We Ride London protest a success
The campaign group's co-founder said more protests will follow
General
28/03/18
Hub-steered, Boxer-powered, sheet-metal jaw-dropper
This piece of madness began life as a BMW tourer. No, really...
Product News
27/03/18
AGV unveils world first fully carbon flip front lid
Although it's not yet available in the UK
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New Bikes
27/03/18
Feeling a bit Husky
We're testing the new Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 401s in the morning
Triumph adventure school in Wales
General
27/03/18
Triumph's new Welsh Adventure school - first look
We're at the launch event for Triumph UK's adventure training school in Wales...
General
27/03/18
Indonesian man riding from Jakarta to London on Kawasaki Versys-X 250
He will cross the finish line on August 17th – Indonesia's Independence Day
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General
27/03/18
When cornering on a motorcycle goes horribly wrong
Lucky, lucky boy
General
27/03/18
We Ride London protest ride TODAY
Get down to Parliament Square at 4.30pm to take part
General
27/03/18
American cops equip Harleys with gun racks
Yep, AR-15 semi-automatic rifles are being carried on patrol bikes in Arizona...
General
27/03/18
Snowboard Big Air Champs turn to bikes for relaxation
Cheryl Maas, Hana Beaman and Šárka Pančochová cruise to the mountains on Harleys
General
27/03/18
2018 MotoGP Day of Champions tickets on sale Thursday
See your favourite MotoGP stars close up at Silverstone day of Champions
Moriwaki Z900RS special
General
26/03/18
Tokyo Show – Six wild Kawasaki Z900 RS specials
New Z900 RS has caught the eye of all the big Japanese tuners
General
26/03/18
You don't have to be unhinged to do this...
Racing across deserts on bikes with only GPS for company. Mental...
Over Racing Monkey bike chassis kit
Viral
26/03/18
Tokyo show special - Monkey Magic
Single-sided girder-fork Monkey bike chassis kit from Over Racing
General
26/03/18
German rider sets electric record for most miles ridden in 24 hours
700 miles in a day is bad enough on a petrol bike...
General
26/03/18
Moped thieves stop traffic and use angle grinder in attempt to steal HD TV camera
The cameras are believed to belong to the BBC
General
26/03/18
Government shells out £100m for pothole menace
Another £100m to fix potholes but it is a drop in the ocean...
New Bikes
26/03/18
Zero launches dual sport DSR Black Forest edition
The question is how will it handle off road?
Product News
26/03/18
New GP Pro glove from Alpinestars
New GP Pro comes with touchscreen-compatible index finger...
General
26/03/18
Ron Haslam Race School expands to five experiences
Get down to Donington and hone your riding skills with that there Ron Haslam, like
Yamaha stand Tokyo Show
General
26/03/18
Tokyo Show – retro paint on 2018 Yamahas
XSR700 and MT-07 on show alongside 1973 YZR500 in Japan in sweet old-skool colours
Industry
26/03/18
MV Agusta release bike porn video
Shot like a perfume ad...