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Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

18m ago

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

World Ducati Week 2026 has offered a first look at the all-new Desmo450 SM, which is set to be revealed in September.

Weise Hive gloves.

05/07/26

Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

04/07/26

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

BMW K1600 Grand America.

03/07/26

BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models

Latest New Bikes News

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

18m ago

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

World Ducati Week 2026 has offered a first look at the all-new Desmo450 SM, which is set to be revealed in September.

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

04/07/26

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

BMW K1600 Grand America.

03/07/26

BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models

2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.

03/07/26

Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours

Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes

01/07/26

The Honda V3R E-Compressor

Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road

30/06/26

The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S

Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition

29/06/26

The engine of a motorcycle

Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model

26/06/26

All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.

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.

Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX

19/06/26

New Ducati Desmo250 MX.

Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK

19/06/26

The new Norton Manx R superbike.

2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes

15/06/26

KTM's new enduro motorcycles in action.

The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…

12/06/26

The Harley-Davidson Super Glide

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

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

03/07/26

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.

02/07/26

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal

The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch

23/06/26

BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future

Christof Lischka during his time with BMW

11/06/26

KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push

"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row

11/06/26

Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.

Harley moves Revolution Max manufacturing – but probably not in the way you are thinking

10/06/26

Harley-Davidson 1250cc Revolution Max Engine

Riders aren't buying into electric road bikes – and rising costs are playing a part

09/06/26

Charging an Energica

How scooters and motorcycles could unlock major urban space gains

02/06/26

A scooter in a high rise urban environment

Indian launches ARO performance division to rival Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle

29/05/26

Indian America Racing Operations - ARO

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

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

KTM sales surge 125 per cent as Bajaj-backed turnaround gathers pace

19/05/26

2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica in action.

Royal Enfield is opening new plants: annual capacity to increase by around 900,000

18/05/26

Royal Enfield Classic 650 tank

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

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

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

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.

13/05/26

Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision

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

03/04/17

April Fools round-up

Triumph’s steering wheel, Honda’s horn emojis and the BMW story that has everyone confused

Bike thief

03/04/17

Cyclist instantly regrets snatching motorcyclist’s key

Contains strong language

31/03/17

Colin Furze’s record-breaking CBR600-powered dodgem

Top Gear's Stig sets 100mph world record - 95mph faster than average dodgem

30/03/17

Introducing the helmet brake light

Why has no one thought of this before?

30/03/17

New ‘Think Bike’ police campaign launched

Police roll out motorcycle operations for spring

30/03/17

Aldi motorcycle gear on sale from today

Supermarket offers 35 motorcycle products including textile suit for £160

Honda Racing HQ

29/03/17

Get behind the scenes with Honda Racing

Louth, where dreams are made

29/03/17

Driver nudges motorcycle in front of oncoming lorry and says 'I just wasn't looking. My bad.'

That's OK mate. Just never get behind the wheel again.

Honda 150SS Racer concept

29/03/17

Honda reveals concept 150SS Racer at Bangkok motor show

Neo-café racer concept debuts in Thailand

Police bike

28/03/17

Bike cop found guilty of headbutting woman

Police offer headbutted woman while wearing motorcycle helmet

Plymouth bus

28/03/17

Police in Plymouth use double-decker bus to spot driving offences

Nearly 40 people nabbed for using their phones while driving

27/03/17

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth review: first thoughts

Visordown’s just ridden Yamaha’s new XSR900 Abarth

Yamaha SCR950

27/03/17

First thoughts: Yamaha SCR950

Initial musings about Yamaha's latest 'sport heritage' model

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce

27/03/17

MV Agusta saved by Italian court

Italian court accepts MV Agusta’s restructuring plan, saving it from bankruptcy

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27/03/17

Guy Martin takes to the beach

Honda Racing star spends Sunday getting sandy

BMW G310R concepts

24/03/17

BMW hints at the G310R's next direction

Getting it into showrooms would be a good start

24/03/17

Yamaha YZF-R6 - first thoughts

Visordown is riding the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 at Almeria in Spain

23/03/17

Yamaha reveals R6 price and specs

Fancy new electronics don’t come cheap

23/03/17

Matt LeBlanc rides Ducati 1299 Superleggera in Top Gear

LeBlanc gets to indulge his (and our) passion for motorcycles in episode four this Sunday

Ducati Monster 797

22/03/17

What do you want to know about the Ducati Monster 797?

We’re riding the entry-level Monster on Friday

22/03/17

Need someone to go for a ride with? Try #BikerBuddy

Scheme aims to pair-up motorcyclists looking for a ride-out buddy

22/03/17

Is this Royal Enfield's new 750cc twin?

Twin-cylinder 'Continental GT' spotted in India

21/03/17

Video: chaos as gang flees police on bikes

Anti-social riding caught on film

20/03/17

Man filmed 'having sex with scooter'

A man has been filmed 'having sex with a moped' according to the Daily Star