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Casey Stoner on stage at WDW with Ducatisti behind him.

2h ago

WDW headlined by major guests, special models and over 118,000 visitors

Ducati has celebrated 100 years with a special line-up including Casey Stoner, limited-edition motorcycles, and a huge crowd over three days at Misano.

Ex-Richard Hammond Norton Dominator. Credit: Historics Auctioneers.

3h ago

Super rare Norton previously owned by Top Gear star heads to auction

The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

4h ago

Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027

New D-locks from Hiplock

7h ago

Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range

Latest New Bikes News

The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

4h ago

Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027

Triumph has unveiled a fresh range of paint finishes for six models ahead of the 2027 model year, with the updated bikes arriving in UK dealerships from August 2026.

A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets

8h ago

QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever

Kawasaki H2

9h ago

Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

06/07/26

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

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

All Motorcycle News

The Helpmet

25/05/16

The helmet that calls an ambulance if you get knocked out

'Helpmet' reports crashes automatically

25/05/16

Mahindra eyeing Norton and BSA

Indian firm wants to buy some European heritage

Triumph Street Triple 800

25/05/16

New Triumph Street Triple 800 – and this time we can see it

First clear look at long-awaited 800cc Street Triple replacement

Ronnie Pickering!

24/05/16

Ronnie Pickering 'not going on Celebrity Big Brother'

Who says they don't approach real celebrities? It's Ronnie Pickering!

Supercharged BMW R5

23/05/16

BMW’s supercharged R5 concept

‘R5 Hommage’ pays tribute to 80-year-old model

Bike meet

23/05/16

Harlow council takes out injunction targeting motorcyclists

Injunction bans ‘unauthorised ride outs’ in the town

Husqvarna 1301

18/05/16

Husqvarna 1301 revealed

KTM's 1290 Super Duke R morphs into a Husqvarna power-cruiser

Updated KTM 1290 Super Duke

17/05/16

Facelifted KTM 1290 Super Duke R spotted

New bodywork and LED headlight for Euro 4-compliant 1290 Super Duke R

Booby trap bike alarm

17/05/16

Booby trap bike alarm

‘World’s loudest bike alarm’ uses shotgun shells. What could go wrong?

Bike thief

17/05/16

Petition calls on Sadiq Khan to tackle London motorcycle theft 'epidemic'

Sign to demand 'immediate action' from Met Police and new London Mayor

13/05/16

KTM 1290 Super Adventure recalled

Risk of oil leak from shock

13/05/16

BMW's latest promo video for the G310R

It'll make you wish you were young and beautiful again

12/05/16

CCTV image released after 12 motorcycles stolen

Know this man?

12/05/16

This is Massimo Tamburini’s final bike

Move over RC213V-S

11/05/16

Driver chatted on the phone after killing rider

Hit-and-run driver fled scene of fatal collision without checking on the rider he’d just hit

10/05/16

UK motorcycle sales continue to grow

Year-to-date sales up 9.9% compared to same period last year

09/05/16

World Ducati Weekend tickets on sale

Visordown promotion: Thousands of Ducati owners heading to Misana World Circuit for ninth annual festival

09/05/16

Michael Czysz loses cancer battle

Motoczysz founder dies after long fight against the disease

06/05/16

Moto8ight – a new bike in kit form

A Harris Magnum for the hipster set?

06/05/16

What if BMW used the engine from the K1600GT in a naked bike?

This, potentially

04/05/16

Ex-Barry Sheene Heron Suzuki RGB500 for sale on eBay

Yours for £150,000

04/05/16

Triumph Street Cup and Bonneville T100 models planned

Two new 900cc twins for 2017

04/05/16

Triumph’s new Scrambler spotted

Street Twin is the basis for new Scrambler 900

03/05/16

BMW to launch automatic SOS system for bikes

‘Intelligent emergency call system’ will summon help after a crash