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BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
6h ago
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
BMW Motorrad is updating all of its K1600 models, including the K1600 GT, GTL, Bagger, and Grand America.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
8h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
10h ago
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
The side profile of the new bike
General
10h ago
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
Product News
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
11h ago
The Sena 60X intercom
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
12h ago
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
13h ago
A TFT mounting bracket on an MV Agusta
General
Watch: Turbocharged Aston Martin AMB 001 Pro hits the track
02/07/26
Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
Spain's new motorcycle laws mean gloves become compulsory
02/07/26
The Suzuki SV7-GX - riding
General
Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good
02/07/26
A Yamaha R6 front fairing
General
KTM’s Demo Mode will soon be axed
02/07/26
2027 KTM 790 Duke in black.
Industry
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
02/07/26
General
Indian Motorcycle reveals changes to popular savings offer
01/07/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III

Latest New Bikes News

BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
6h ago
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
BMW Motorrad is updating all of its K1600 models, including the K1600 GT, GTL, Bagger, and Grand America.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
8h ago
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
01/07/26
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S
New Bikes
30/06/26
Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road
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.
New Bikes
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
12/06/26
The Harley-Davidson Super Glide
New Bikes
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
New Bikes
Bimota launches four dedicated off-road dealerships for new dirt bike
10/06/26
Bimota BX450. Credit: Bimota.
New Bikes
Ducati's first modern enduro bike is here! Meet the Desmo450 EDS
09/06/26
the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - riding

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
12h ago
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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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

New Bikes
03/09/14
Listen to the Ninja H2
Is that a supercharger we hear?
General
03/09/14
Google Street View captures motorcycle crash
Frame-by-frame of crash caught by camera car
New Bikes
02/09/14
Suzuki reveals GSR250F
Full-faired version of Inazuma launched as 2015 model
General
02/09/14
Biker may be forced to pay thousands after banned new owner has fatal crash
Loophole leaves previous owner liable
New Bikes
01/09/14
New: 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 announced
Teaser video released for new bike due to appear later this month
New Bikes
01/09/14
Yamaha files patents for leaning electric trike
Patent diagrams closely resemble EC-03 currently on sale in Europe
General
29/08/14
From the ‘crazy patent’ files…
Forget two-wheels, how about tracks?
General
28/08/14
Free goes on KTMs at Box Hill this Sunday
Demo rides offered on seven models
New Bikes
28/08/14
Midual Type 1 finally breaks cover
Nice, if you’ve got £111,000 spare
New Bikes
27/08/14
R6 triple rumours quashed
Emission documents show there will still be a four-cylinder R6 next year
General
26/08/14
Speed trap cops drive off after confrontation
Officers in unmarked car make an exit when their visibility is questioned
New Bikes
26/08/14
Kawasaki Versys 650 revamp planned
New model expected for 2015
New Bikes
22/08/14
New Harley trike coming
New naked trike model named
General
21/08/14
Are we really invisible?
Road safety campaign says we can be
General
20/08/14
Cat and Fiddle biker found guilty of dangerous driving
‘I was in full control until I hit the fence’
New Bikes
20/08/14
Clearest shot yet of BMW’s S1000-based tourer
Spy shot shows production-ready S1000XR in detail
New Bikes
19/08/14
Bott XC1 Café Racer: New version revealed
Version three of Buell Thunderstorm-engined café racer gets handlebar fairing
General
18/08/14
Scotland’s fastest speeder is a biker who was never caught
Speed camera van didn’t get 139mph motorcycle’s number plate
General
18/08/14
Guy Martin back on TV with new series
First of two series to air this October
General
18/08/14
Bimota’s only UK dealer open for business
S1000RR-powered BB3 on sale now for £31,750
New Bikes
18/08/14
Honda NM4 Vultus goes on sale
Futuristic cruiser arrives in UK dealers priced at £9,699
General
18/08/14
Hitchhiking robot one motorcycle ride away from final destination
HitchBOT has already travelled 3,700 miles since its journey began last month
General
15/08/14
Continental recalls 170,000 tyres
Tyres prone to air loss and possible separation
New Bikes
14/08/14
Confederate unveils X132 Hellcat Speedster
Want one? You'll need £39,000