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The Suzuki SV7-GX - riding

39m ago

Spain's new motorcycle laws mean gloves become compulsory

Touring Spain next year? New rules coming into force from October 2026 will make gloves and proper footwear compulsory, while also giving some riders a new way around tailbacks.

A Yamaha R6 front fairing

2h ago

Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good

2027 KTM 790 Duke in black.

3h ago

KTM’s Demo Mode will soon be axed

3h ago

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal

Indian Motorcycle reveals changes to popular savings offer

23h ago

Indian Motorcycle Scout models.

Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece

01/07/26

A Triumph Rocket III

New finance offer introduced across five Suzuki models

01/07/26

Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycle range.

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

01/07/26

Polite notice vest

Kawasaki adds tempting finance offer to 2026 supersport model

01/07/26

Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Credit: Kawasaki

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

Trio of special Ducati Panigale V4 S replicas head to auction

01/07/26

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

Latest New Bikes News

The Honda V3R E-Compressor

01/07/26

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

3h ago

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal

The UK motorcycle insurance broker Bennetts is to be sold to the Hagerty Group, marking the brand’s third new home in just over a decade.

29/06/26

Ducati sale rumours return as Volkswagen weighs major restructuring

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

11/02/16

What’s an Indian Springfield?

We'll find out soon

11/02/16

New Honda CBR125R coming

Asian 150cc version spied – launch expected soon

10/02/16

New Triumph Tiger Sport revealed

Triumph Tiger Sport gets latest 1050 engine, new electronics and taller adjustable screen for 2016

09/02/16

New petition to free former bike journalist John Cantlie

Petition calls on the Government to ensure the safe return of former motorcycle journalist John Cantlie

09/02/16

Sean Emmett faces no action over wife’s death

Former racer's bail cancelled

08/02/16

Honda RFV1000 rumoured

RC213V-S to spawn a WSBK machine? It might make sense, but the price will have to be slashed

08/02/16

Honda CBR250RR production soon

Rumours say that production will start in August

08/02/16

See the AJP PR7 in action

Here's a video of the new AJP PR7 being put through its paces

05/02/16

UK bike sales continue to grow

New registrations up 17% so far this year

05/02/16

Two injured in Nitro Circus crash

Volunteers from audience hurt at Glasgow arena

04/02/16

Triumph launches limited edition America cruisers

With custom paintwork and certificate bearing John Bloor's signature

04/02/16

Yamaha hints at DT revival

DT400 could be next bike in Sports Heritage range

04/02/16

Honda CB500X becomes CX-02 concept

Homebrewed design outdoes the production version

04/02/16

Is Honda getting its sense of humour back?

New Navi scooter has hints of 80s frivolity

03/02/16

Official photos of the Royal Enfield Himalayan

Royal Enfield's studio shots of its new Himalayan adventure bike

03/02/16

TVS unveils 'Akula 310' concept

TVS reveals its fully faired take on the BMW G310R

02/02/16

Royal Enfield Himalayan officially launched in India

Watch Royal Enfield's official presentation of its new adventure bike

01/02/16

Italian tuning firm gives a boost to the Yamaha R3 and KTM RC 390

Ever wanted turbo-charge your R3 or RC 390? Well now you can

01/02/16

One person dead after violence at US bike show

One person fatally shot and seven wounded after rival bike gangs attack each other with guns and knives

29/01/16

BMW announces new R nineT Sport

UK-only Sport model includes brushed aluminium tank and Akrapovic exhaust

29/01/16

CE marking for all bike kit

Europe decides that anything intended for bikes should meet standards

28/01/16

Lorry driver jailed for killing motorcyclist

Stana Caltun was on her phone when she hit Paul Garner

27/01/16

Victory teases new 1200cc Octane

Water-cooled bike promises Diavel-style performance

27/01/16

MV Agusta F3 ‘Solar Beam’ to become production model

Limited production run of F3 800 in ‘AMG Solar Beam’ paint