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Casey Stoner on stage at WDW with Ducatisti behind him.
General
6h 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.
General
7h ago
Super rare Norton previously owned by Top Gear star heads to auction
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
8h ago
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
New D-locks from Hiplock
Product News
11h ago
Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range
General
Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
12h ago
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
New Bikes
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
12h ago
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
13h ago
Kawasaki H2
General
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
06/07/26
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
06/07/26
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.

Latest New Bikes News

The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
8h 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
New Bikes
12h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
13h 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
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.
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.

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

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General
14/10/15
Win a Yamaha XSR700 with Motorcycle Live
Win Yamaha's latest bike - no skill necessary!
New Bikes
14/10/15
2016 Tiger Explorers spied
Reshuffled, restyled and re-engineered
New Bikes
13/10/15
Video: Husqvarna 701 Supermoto in action on track
At 61.2° of lean
New Bikes
13/10/15
Facelift for Honda’s NC750X
Major restyle for Honda’s best-selling NC
New Bikes
13/10/15
Honda’s Bulldog concept headed for production
Curiously-styled ‘lovable touring partner’ is not just a concept
New Bikes
13/10/15
So what is the Ninja R2?
A new lower-spec version of the Ninja H2, according to Japanese bike mag
New Bikes
12/10/15
New Triumph Bonneville confirmed
Teaser video confirms new Bonnie is coming
New Bikes
12/10/15
CBR250RR becomes CBR350RR
Concept shown as the bigger-capacity variant we’re likely to get in Europe
New Bikes
09/10/15
The electric bike with a 236-mile range
‘Electric touring motorcycle’ has 24 batteries and does over 200 miles on a single charge
New Bikes
08/10/15
Kawasaki's new 2016 ZX-10R
The 2016 ZX-10R: it's got the lot
New Bikes
08/10/15
Updated CBR500R
New look and upgrades for Honda's A2 middleweight
General
07/10/15
Honda, Yamaha and BMW working together on rider safety technology
Three manufacturers announce collaboration on joint technology venture
New Bikes
07/10/15
More anniversary Yamahas
R6 and Super Ténéré get the speedblock treatment
New Bikes
06/10/15
Yamaha unveils the R1S
Budget-edition R1 appears on Yamaha's US website
New Bikes
06/10/15
BMW's new 300cc bike revealed in concept form
'Concept Stunt G 310' is actually a preview of new BMW/TVS 300cc model, the K3
New Bikes
06/10/15
New Triumph Speed Triple R revealed
2016 Triumph Speed Triple R seen in production-ready trim
New Bikes
06/10/15
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT - first official pics
1290 Super Duke R-based tourer revealed
General
06/10/15
Barn-find British classics up for sale
Bonhams to auction collection of classic British bikes
New Bikes
05/10/15
Ducati 959 Panigale revealed
New Panigale caught on test in Bologna
New Bikes
02/10/15
What Honda's CBR250RR might look like
But we hope Honda leaves it scary black instead
General
02/10/15
Win tickets to Motorcycle Live
We’ve got five pairs to give away
New Bikes
02/10/15
Peugeot’s new Satelis 400i
Peugeot launches new 400cc Satelis maxi-scooter in the UK
New Bikes
01/10/15
New colour for the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom
Now in Matt Grey for 2016
General
30/09/15
May and McQueen's bikes for sale
Bonhams to auction bikes owned by the King of Cool and Captain Slow