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BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

5h ago

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

BMW Motorrad has continued its 2027 model year updates with both the M1000 RR and S1000 RR receiving a bunch of optional equipment.

BMW K1600 Grand America.

23h ago

BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models

2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.

03/07/26

Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours

A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera

03/07/26

Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go

Latest New Bikes News

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

5h ago

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

BMW Motorrad has continued its 2027 model year updates with both the M1000 RR and S1000 RR receiving a bunch of optional equipment.

BMW K1600 Grand America.

23h ago

BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models

2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.

03/07/26

Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours

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

Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road

30/06/26

The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S

Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition

29/06/26

The engine of a motorcycle

Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model

26/06/26

All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.

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.

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

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.

02/07/26

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal

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

11/06/14

First EBR motorcycles now in Europe

1190RX models to be distributed to the UK, Netherlands and Germany

11/06/14

More touring-orientated KTM 1190 Adventure spotted

1190 Adventure seen testing in Austria

10/06/14

Knackered Vincent makes £91,100 at auction

09/06/14

The £100,000 GP bike for the road

But can 160bhp ever be worth that much?

05/06/14

BMW tells R1200RT owners not to ride bikes

No guarantee suspension won’t fail

05/06/14

BMW's new 1200 boxer sports tourer

Watch out VFR800. Liquid-cooled 1200 boxer engine powers new sports tourer

05/06/14

BMW K1600 bagger and liquid-cooled R1200R spied

Finished version will be to K1600 what Honda's F6B is to Gold Wing

05/06/14

VFR1200-powered Ariel motorcycle to debut at Goodwood

Think more performance cruiser than race rep

03/06/14

Police draft in 350bhp Ariel Atom for motorcycle operation

‘I am really excited,’ says Sgt Andy Parsons. No s**t

03/06/14

Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R125 launched

We're riding the new baby MT in Barcelona - so here it is again

03/06/14

Honda NM4-02 reaches production

Second take on NM4 Vultus theme on sale in Japan in a week

02/06/14

KTM Duke 390 front sprocket fault

Dealers replacing sprockets for free over fault said to cause chain to come off

30/05/14

Psst…Want a MotoGP bike?

Nearly new. One careful owner. Perfect for trackdays

30/05/14

Ducati Panigale wins design award

First motorcycle to win Compasso d’Oro

30/05/14

BMW R1200GS fault may cause oil to leak on tyre

BMW UK's 'technical campaign' to fix potential fault linked to an accident in Italy

30/05/14

Video: Dog reunited with stolen BMW

Stitch the dog reunited with his K1200RS

29/05/14

Honda Super Cub gets 3D patent

Don’t copy this shape

28/05/14

First on Visordown: Ducati Monster 821 official pics

First official pictures and details of new mid-sized Monster

27/05/14

Hey, Guzzi, here’s how it’s done

Millepercento’s new Scighera revealed

27/05/14

BMW's new Concept Roadster

Surprise new 125hp boxer-engined streetfighter concept

23/05/14

BMW 350 enduro-style model coming soon

Followed by a 500cc R1200R lookalike

23/05/14

‘Black Polygon’ Desmosedici RR to debut at London bike show

MotoGP inspired RR gets custom paintjob

21/05/14

Build your own GibbonSlap

Yard-built concept becomes real DIY kit

21/05/14

David Beckham explores Amazon rainforest by bike

Football legend rides through Brazil for TV documentary