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Indian Motorcycle Scout models.

14h ago

Indian Motorcycle reveals changes to popular savings offer

Indian Motorcycle recently introduced a £1 per cc discount offer aboard models from its Scout, Chief, and PowerPlus line-ups, however, that same offer now features a new addition.

A Triumph Rocket III

15h ago

Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece

Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.

16h ago

New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models

Polite notice vest

16h ago

New riders now have to wear hi-vis and approved motorcycle gloves by law... would it ever work in Britain?

Kawasaki adds tempting finance offer to 2026 supersport model

17h ago

Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Credit: Kawasaki

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

18h ago

The Honda V3R E-Compressor

Trio of special Ducati Panigale V4 S replicas head to auction

20h ago

Pecco Bagnaia Panigale V4 S MotoGP replica. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.

Take the sound of your Kawasaki KLE500 up a notch with SC-Project

30/06/26

Kawasaki KLE500 with an SC-Project exhaust system. Credit: SC-Project.

Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets

30/06/26

The Batman Lagos de Moreno

AGV reveals limited-edition Pista GP RR helmet

30/06/26

The new AGV Pista GP RR Mono White helmet

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

30/06/26

The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S

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.

Time-capsule Ducati Desmosedici RR emerges after spending its life in storage

30/06/26

A Ducati Desmosedici RR

Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring

29/06/26

Latest New Bikes News

The Honda V3R E-Compressor

18h 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

30/06/26

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

The engine of a motorcycle

29/06/26

Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition

All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.

26/06/26

Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model

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

Bimota launches four dedicated off-road dealerships for new dirt bike

10/06/26

Bimota BX450. Credit: Bimota.

Ducati's first modern enduro bike is here! Meet the Desmo450 EDS

09/06/26

the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - riding

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

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

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

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

Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.

11/06/26

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

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

Royal Enfield thrashes Ferrari in industry automotive ranking

08/05/26

Royal Enfield Classic 650

Latest Viral News

A Triumph Rocket III

15h 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

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

Ryan Villopoto

22/10/16

‘I’ll be nervous’ admits Villopoto ahead of supercross comeback

Multi-AMA Supercross and Motocross champion in training for Aus-X Open 12/13 November.

Triumph Bonneville Bobber

19/10/16

Triumph reveals new Bonneville Bobber

New hot rod Bobber launched in London

Ducati 1299 Panigale S

19/10/16

First details of Ducati’s 1299 Superleggera emerge

Carbon chassis and 220+hp

19/10/16

Sinnis Apache supermoto gets higher-spec ‘R’ edition for 2017

New frame, bigger brakes and USB socket for £2k supermoto

Wayne Gardner and Remy Gardner

19/10/16

Wayne and Remy Gardner in prison in Japan

Father and son in trouble following an alleged scuffle and driving offence at last weekend’s Japanese GP

18/10/16

“We have a lot of work to do” admits Ryan Dungey after Monster Energy Cup

“A good prep race as we get ready for the season.”

Yamaha X-Max 300

18/10/16

New Yamaha X-MAX 300 revealed

New maxi-scooter takes over from X-MAX 250 promising better performance and fuel economy

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

18/10/16

Watch these teaser videos for two new Ducati Scramblers

The Scrambler Desert Sled and Scrambler Cafe Racer are coming...

16/10/16

Team USA wins 2016 International Six Days Enduro

While GB claims runner-up spot

BMW Vision next 100 concept

14/10/16

BMW reveals self-balancing bike

Sadly, it’s just a concept for now

14/10/16

Team USA continues to dominate International Six Days Enduro

As British team closes in on podium

13/10/16

New Yamaha R6 revealed

It's here!

13/10/16

$1million up for grabs in Monster Energy Cup, Las Vegas

And MXGP champ Tim Gasjer is out

Suzi Perry

12/10/16

Motorcycle Live presents: Astonishing moments with Suzi perry

Presenter Suzi Perry talks about her career in bikes in the run up to Motorcycle Live

Yamaha R1M 2017

11/10/16

You can now order a 2017 Yamaha R1M

Yamaha now accepting orders for its next batch of R1Ms

BMW G310GS

11/10/16

Small-capacity BMW GS spotted testing

G310GS likely to be unveiled at Eicma

BMW K1600B

11/10/16

BMW announces new K1600B

K1600 range expanded with new bagger

10/10/16

Honda CB1100RS walkaround video

Climbing on stage to check out Honda's new CB1100RS 

10/10/16

BMW R nineT Racer walkaround video

Here's the R nineT Racer on stage at Intermot

06/10/16

New Kawasaki Z650 and Z900

A new smaller sibling for the Z1000 and a replacement for the ER-6n

05/10/16

A motorcycle for £1?

But there's a catch. A big catch.

05/10/16

All the Intermot promo vids in one place

See videos of all the most important new motorcycles from Intermot without hunting YouTube

05/10/16

Yamaha MT-10 SP walkaround video

So cool, we did two laps

04/10/16

Ducati SuperSport walkaround at Intermot

Fighting our way past the scrum to get a closer look at Ducati's latest bike