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Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026

31m ago

Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft

Royal Enfield has announced what might be one of its most immersive experiences, with Himalayan Base Camp – Ladakh 2026 promising bikes, music, and adventure riding workshops all in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The four men jailed for more than twenty years

2h ago

Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

3h ago

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

Weise Hive gloves.

05/07/26

Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves

Latest New Bikes News

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

3h 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

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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes

'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes

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

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2017 Moto Guzzi V7

08/11/16

Moto Guzzi V7 revamped for its 50th anniversary

New V7 III celebrates the model's 50th birthday

08/11/16

Two new Honda concepts

Honda Africa Twin Enduro Sports and CB1100TR concepts make suprise Eicma debuts

KTM 790 Duke prototype

08/11/16

Here's KTM's 790 Duke prototype

Twin-cylinder middleweight naked protoype debuts in Milan

08/11/16

New Kawasaki Versys-X 300

Kawasaki’s mini adventure-tourer

2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

08/11/16

KTM reveals revised 1290 Super Duke R

KTM reveals super updated super naked at Eicma

KTM 390 Duke 2017

08/11/16

KTM unveils revised small capacity Dukes

Changes to 125 and 390 Dukes include a restyle, new suspension and colour TFT dash

08/11/16

BMW HP4 Race coming in 2017

BMW's 'most exciting and exclusive motorcycle ever' previewed at Eicma

08/11/16

Updated BMW R nineT revealed

New colours and wire-spoked wheels for BMW’s flagship heritage model

08/11/16

BMW R nineT Urban G/S revealed

R nineT meets GS

08/11/16

Updated BMW F800R and F800GT revealed

Styling tweaks and new colours for BMW’s middleweight twins

08/11/16

BMW G 310 GS debuts

Baby GS for ‘adventures of everyday riding’

08/11/16

Updated BMW 1200GS revealed

Plus new R1200GS Rallye for 2017

08/11/16

Updated BMW K1600 GTL

New colours, better wind protection and Euro4 compliance for BMW’s flagship tourer

Suzuki GSX250R

08/11/16

Suzuki introduces new GSX250R

New quarter-litre sports bike from Suzuki!  

Suzuki Burgman 400 2017

08/11/16

Suzuki updates Burgman 400 for 2017

With a restyle, improved comfort and more midrange performance

Suzuki V-Strom 250

08/11/16

New Suzuki V-Strom 250

Suzuki expands range of adventure bikes with new small-capacity V-Strom

Suzuki GSX-S125

08/11/16

Suzuki introduces GSX-S125 at Eicma

New eighth-litre naked is based on the GSX-R125

08/11/16

Watch the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled at Eicma

Here's Ducati's new off-road Scrambler at Eicma last night

08/11/16

Watch Casey Stoner present the new Ducati 1299 Superleggera

Ex-MotoGP champion presents Ducati's most exotic superbike at Eicma

07/11/16

Yamaha's new TMAX range

Three new version of the Yamaha TMAX for 2017

Yamaha T7 concept

07/11/16

Yamaha T7 rally concept

New MT-07-derived concept looks like a proper rally weapon.

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth

07/11/16

Yamaha unveils new XSR900 Abarth at Eicma

New limited edition XSR900 breaks cover in Milan

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

07/11/16

Honda reveals base model Fireblade at Eicma

Thought the SP was the entry level Fireblade? Think again.

Honda X-ADV

07/11/16

The Honda X-ADV is officially here

Honda’s X-ADV adventure scooter