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New D-locks from Hiplock
Product News
32m ago
Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range
Hiplok has expanded its 1000 Series with a new anti-angle grinder locking link and what it claims is the longest anti-angle grinder D-lock currently available.
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
General
1h ago
Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
1h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
2h ago
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
General
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
21h ago
Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
22h ago
Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026
General
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
06/07/26
The four men jailed for more than twenty years
New Bikes
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
06/07/26
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
Product News
Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves
05/07/26
Weise Hive gloves.
New Bikes
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
04/07/26
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
03/07/26
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
03/07/26
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
General
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
03/07/26
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
03/07/26
The side profile of the new bike

Latest New Bikes News

A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
1h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
A new QJMotor patent shows an IMU-controlled active winglet system that could adapt a sports bike's aerodynamics for braking, cornering and acceleration.
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
2h ago
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
06/07/26
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
04/07/26
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
New Bikes
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
03/07/26
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
03/07/26
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
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
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
New Bikes
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
29/06/26
The engine of a motorcycle
New Bikes
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
26/06/26
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
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.

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
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.
Industry
02/07/26
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
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
Industry
"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row
11/06/26
Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.
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

Latest Viral News

A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
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
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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'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

New Bikes
16/11/15
New Yamaha MT-10 unveiled
It's the naked R1 we've been waiting for
New Bikes
16/11/15
Yamaha MT-03 unveiled
With R3 frame and engine
New Bikes
16/11/15
New Ducati Hypermotard 939 & 939 SP and Hyperstrada 939
Hypermotard range renewed for 2016
New Bikes
16/11/15
Ducati officially introduces the new 959 Panigale
New 959 Panigale debuts at Ducati press event ahead of Eicma
New Bikes
16/11/15
New Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak unveiled
Ducati's newest Multistrada unveiled in Milan
New Bikes
16/11/15
Ducati reveals new Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Off-road specific Multistrada debuts in Milan
New Bikes
16/11/15
Ducati introduces the XDiavel in Milan
Feet-forward cruiser unveiled at Ducati's pre-Eicma press event
New Bikes
16/11/15
The new Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Ducati's new 399cc Scrambler
General
16/11/15
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro in action
See the new off-road specific Multistrada doing its thing
General
16/11/15
New Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak in action
On Pikes Peak, obviously
New Bikes
16/11/15
Ducati introduces not one, but two new Scramblers for 2016
The Flat Track Pro and Sixty2
New Bikes
13/11/15
Return of the two-stroke?
Vins Motors to debut 100cc and 250cc V-twin stroker sports bikes
New Bikes
12/11/15
Mystery new BMW boxer to be shown next Tuesday
Could it be the R1200S we told you about in June?
New Bikes
12/11/15
Moto Guzzi V9 revealed
Guzzi's new Scrambler-esque V9 appears on YouTube ahead of unveiling
New Bikes
11/11/15
BMW's electric S1000RR revealed
An 'electric-powered supersport motorcycle' with an S1000RR chassis
New Bikes
11/11/15
The R nineT Scrambler will be part of BMW's 2016 line-up
And will be officially unveiled at Eicma
New Bikes
11/11/15
BMW G310 R revealed
Production version of BMW's 313cc single-cylinder concept finally debuts
New Bikes
11/11/15
Bimota’s 190hp supercharged 'hyper-naked'
Italian marque reveals details of 2016 range with this teaser image of a new Tesi 3D café racer
General
11/11/15
Here's a closer look round Honda's CBR250RR concept bike
With some information from Honda principal designer Kenji Tamura
New Bikes
11/11/15
New Honda Integra - better pictures
First proper look at Honda's revised maxi-scoot
New Bikes
11/11/15
New Honda NC750S - better pictures
Honda's 2016 NC750S revealed, now with the lights turned on
General
10/11/15
Here's the new Triumph Speed Triple in action
2016 Speed Triple in action on the road and track
General
10/11/15
How Yamaha nearly produced the Tesseract
Leaning four-wheeled superbike was killed by the financial crisis
New Bikes
10/11/15
New Triumph Speed Triple revealed
The original super naked gets heavily updated for 2016 with a new engine and electronics package