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Motorcyclist riding with an Insta360 camera. Credit: Insta360.
Product News
3h ago
Insta360 drops all-new 8k camera, and this is what it means for motorcyclists
Insta360 has just revealed its new flagship X6 camera which offers a dedicated motorcycle set, upgraded windproof 360 microphones, and a new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery that records 140 minutes of 8K30fps 360 video footage on a single charge.
Ricky Carmichael and the Triumph TF 450-RC Edition.
General
14/08/26
Ever wanted to ride alongside Ricky Carmichael? Now you can!
Motorcycle training at Thruxton. Credit: IAM RoadSmart/Facebook.
General
14/08/26
UK charity aims to save lives with new motorcycle coaching scheme
The Suzuki SV-7GX
General
13/08/26
Suzuki reveals huge sales increase compared with 2025
New Bikes
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
13/08/26
Ducati fuel tank.
General
Rick English reveals favourite type of movie stunt and his “go-to” Kawasaki
12/08/26
Rick English performing a wheelie. Credit: Kawasaki UK/Facebook.
New Bikes
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
12/08/26
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
General
Replica Barry Sheene leathers help break TWFL record at Silverstone
12/08/26
Two Wheels for Life auction. Credit: Two Wheels for Life/Facebook.
General
Sylvain Guintoli to auction Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired bike for Luca foundation
12/08/26
Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired motorcycle. Credit: Bonhams.
General
Hot weather motorcycle riding tips: 8 ways to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion
12/08/26
CFMoto 1000MT-X - riding
Product News
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
11/08/26
Cardo Ride supports Apple and Android.
General
Sam Sunderland confirms world record attempt this September
11/08/26
Sam Sunderland to take on world record challenge. Credit: Mark Roe/Red Bull Content Pool.
General
Indonesian authorities seize collection of illegal Harley bikes and frames
11/08/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
General
Stuck in the mud: Military motorcycle retrieved from the Danube river
11/08/26
WWII motorcycle retrieved in the Danube river. Credit: honvedelem.hu

Latest New Bikes News

Ducati fuel tank.
New Bikes
13/08/26
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
A new Ducati Panigale V4 SP looks set to position itself between the standard V4 and the race homologated V4 R in 2027.
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
12/08/26
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
10/08/26
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition
New Bikes
07/08/26
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is pure two-wheeled Americana
New Bikes
Bultaco is BACK… kind of
07/08/26
The Bultaco Rally GT 300
New Bikes
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
06/08/26
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
New Bikes
Plethora of 2027 Kawasaki models revealed with fresh colour trims
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
Kawasaki announces four-strong Ninja 2027 line-up
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
04/08/26
BSA Bantam 350 Mist Green. Credit: BSA Motorcycles/Facebook.
New Bikes
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
03/08/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
New Bikes
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
31/07/26
Leten LT190 riding in a forest. Credit: AJS Motorcycles.
New Bikes
First Harley-Davidson cafe racer since the 1970s moves closer
31/07/26
Harley-Davidson concept models. Credit: Harley-Davidson.
New Bikes
KTM CEO confirms 790 and 490 RC supersport models
30/07/26
2026 KTM 990 RC R Track fuel tank.
New Bikes
Global rollout of Royal Enfield Flying Flea edges closer
30/07/26
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6.

Latest Industry News

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
10/08/26
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
Adventure motorcycle registrations grew by 41 per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025.
SuperBike Factory
Industry
10/08/26
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
Ducati Factory Made
Industry
10/08/26
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
The Ducati Factory
Industry
06/08/26
Ducati secures major research and development investment fund
Industry
Norton has a surprising plan to take on Ducati, BMW and Triumph
05/08/26
Norton dealership display concept
Industry
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
04/08/26
The Motorcycling MEP Club
Industry
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
03/08/26
LiveWire
Industry
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
Patritalia
Industry
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
30/07/26
Manual Ros and Claudio Domenicali – Manual Ros | Facebook
Industry
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
29/07/26
The Honda range of bikes using Durabio
Industry
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
28/07/26
The Ace Cafe bike night
Industry
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
27/07/26
Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
27/07/26
The Ducati Factory
Industry
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
24/07/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
21/07/26
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
13/07/26
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
09/06/26
Billy Bolt performing a wheelie outside the new Everton stadium
Viral
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
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
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How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
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MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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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! 🤯
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Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
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All Motorcycle News

Honda CBR250RR
New Bikes
21/07/16
Honda CBR250RR launch imminent
Noise from Japan and Indonesia indicates that the CBR250RR could get an official launch next week
General
21/07/16
Soldier biker sent flying in hit-and-run
Police ask VW Passat driver to come forward after 60mph collision
General
19/07/16
‘Don’t Pokémon and drive,’ warn police
Seen any drivers playing Pokémon Go? The police are promising to ‘catch ‘em all’
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