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Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
General
17h 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
Viral
19h ago
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.
General
20h ago
New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models
Polite notice vest
General
20h ago
New riders now have to wear hi-vis and approved motorcycle gloves by law... would it ever work in Britain?
General
Kawasaki adds tempting finance offer to 2026 supersport model
21h ago
Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Credit: Kawasaki
New Bikes
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
22h ago
The Honda V3R E-Compressor
General
Trio of special Ducati Panigale V4 S replicas head to auction
01/07/26
Pecco Bagnaia Panigale V4 S MotoGP replica. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
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.
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
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

Latest New Bikes News

The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
22h 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
19h 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
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
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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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
19/07/16
All signs point to end of the CBR600RR
Honda unwilling to deny reports long-lived sports bike will be killed off in 2017
Carol Fogarty Honorary Fellowship
General
18/07/16
Carl Fogarty given academic award
Four-time WSBK champion and proud Lancastrian receives Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire
Chelmsford Crown Court
General
13/07/16
Driver who killed motorcyclist spared prison because of ‘genuine mistake’
Judge says that death was the consequence of a ‘genuine mistake’ and ‘simply an error of judgement’
Urs Pedraita Victory world record
General
13/07/16
Urs ‘Grizzly’ Pedraita sets new record for circumnavigating the world
Five continents in 119 days and 21 hours
General
11/07/16
Guy Martin tipped to become new Top Gear host – again
Road racer is bookies’ favourite to replace Chris Evans
David Silver, James May and Freddie Spencer
General
06/07/16
David Silver Honda collection opens to the public
Over 150 classic Hondas go on public display at David Silver’s new Suffolk showroom
BMW R1200GS Adventure Triple Black
New Bikes
04/07/16
BMW announces updates to R1200 range
R1200 range of liquid-cooled boxers to be made Euro4 compliant
New Bikes
04/07/16
Updates for BMW F700GS and F800GS
New exhaust, riding modes and Euro4-compliance for BMW’s GS middleweights
Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario
New Bikes
04/07/16
Ducati unveils new 1299 Panigale S Anniversario at World Ducati Week
Limited edition 1299 Panigale S celebrates Ducati’s 90th anniversary
Good looking biker
General
30/06/16
Motorcyclists are more attractive than car drivers
But we knew that anyway, right?
General
29/06/16
Council leaves motorcycle parking bay in wrong place for a year and a half
Council responded to resident’s request by installing a motorcycle parking bay on wrong street, then left it there for 18 months
New Bikes
28/06/16
BMW G310R price revealed
BMW G310R price revealed on dealer website ahead of launch
General
27/06/16
BMW puts its new G310 R in a comic
Nice. Now how about putting the bike in showrooms?
Husqvarna FS 450
New Bikes
22/06/16
Husqvarna updates FS 450 for 2017
Competition-spec FS 450 gets new WP forks and traction control
General
21/06/16
Motorcycle Industry backs remaining in EU
Brexit will bring uncertainty for consumers, says MCIA
Polite notice vest
General
21/06/16
Petition started to ban ‘Polite’ bike vests
Change.org petition calls on David Cameron to ban the sale and use of hi-viz vests that make riders look like police officers
General
20/06/16
Ride to Work Wet
Skies open on day one of annual Ride to Work Week
Yamaha XJR1300
General
15/06/16
Yamaha to discontinue two models for 2017
XT660Z Tenere and XJR1300 won’t feature in Yamaha’s 2017 range
Yamaha SCR950
New Bikes
15/06/16
Yamaha’s new SCR950
Yamaha gets in on the scrambler scene with new US-only model and indicates that it could come to Europe
General
15/06/16
MAG Director resigns
Neil Liversidge resigns as Director of the Motorcycle Action Group
2017 KTM 290 Duke spotted
New Bikes
14/06/16
Updated KTM 390 Duke spotted in India
Featuring a restyled headlight and updated bodywork
General
10/06/16
Suzuki riders the angriest, says survey
Followed by Harley and Triumph riders, according to road rage survey
BMW R nineT GS concept
New Bikes
08/06/16
BMW’s R nineT GS
Latest BMW concept is ‘G/S meets R nineT’
Harley-Davidson XG750R
New Bikes
27/05/16
Harley-Davidson unveils XG750R flat track racer
But it’s not being put on sale… yet