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BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
11h 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.
New Bikes
03/07/26
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
03/07/26
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
03/07/26
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
General
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
03/07/26
The side profile of the new bike
Product News
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
03/07/26
The Sena 60X intercom
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
03/07/26
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
03/07/26
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.

Latest New Bikes News

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
11h 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.
New Bikes
03/07/26
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
03/07/26
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
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.
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.

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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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
20/02/14
Revealed: Lotus C-01 superbike first official pictures
Prototype 200hp V-twin 'ready for action'
General
20/02/14
Motorcycle Stability Control retrofit now available for 2013 KTM 1190 Adventures
Safety system now available as software upgrade to 2013 models
General
19/02/14
Rider in Oulton Park track day pile-up to sue
Action over crash that left one dead and two seriously injured
New Bikes
18/02/14
Kawasaki Ninja single
New 250cc sports bike launched – but not for us
New Bikes
14/02/14
Updated 2014 Yamaha YZF-R125 revealed
New R125 due in April with prices to be announced next week
New Bikes
14/02/14
BMW to release new S1000F sports-tourer?
New sports-touring machine may appear at shows as early as this year
General
13/02/14
Motorcyclists have greater life satisfaction than other commuters
Driving make you want to rip out your hair? Get a motorcycle.
New Bikes
13/02/14
Revealed: 2015 Victory Gunner
Stripped-down bobber unveiled in Chicago
General
12/02/14
Dispute between charity and cartoonist over 'BloodRunners' name
National Association of Blood Bikes requests royalties after trademarking 30-year-old cartoon name
New Bikes
12/02/14
Zongshen RX3, the baby adventure motorcycle
New Chinese model provides a white-label mini adventure motorcycle for emerging brands
New Bikes
12/02/14
Updated R125 due this week
Popular learner sports bike gets new suspension, wheels, brakes and styling
General
11/02/14
Mahindra Mojo look familiar?
Why the Mojo might give you déjà vu
General
11/02/14
Honda CX-01 – What it’s all about?
Why Indian show concept means something over here
New Bikes
11/02/14
Hero MotoCorp unveils iON hydrogen fuel cell concept
Hero unveils two electric motorcycle concepts at 2014 Auto Expo
New Bikes
07/02/14
Revealed: Honda’s new street bike concept
The first Honda developed in India
New Bikes
07/02/14
New electric sports bike from Japan
Japanese-made ‘Kiwami’ claimed to accelerate like a litre sports bike
New Bikes
06/02/14
New: Peugeot Speedfight 125
Peugeot's best-selling scooter now available as a 125
General
06/02/14
Caroline Ash starts motorcycle blog
Widow of motorcycle journalist Kevin Ash blogs on her efforts to get back into biking
General
06/02/14
KTM: 500cc and 800cc twins in development
New models to appear in the next three years
General
05/02/14
Marco Simoncelli inducted to MotoGP Hall of Fame
Simoncelli to become MotoGP Legend
New Bikes
05/02/14
Hero Hastur 620 revealed
New Indian streetfighter is no joke
New Bikes
05/02/14
Bajaj Pulsar SS400 and CS400 launched
Pulsar CS400 and SS400 get ABS
New Bikes
05/02/14
New: TVS Draken concept
250cc naked concept allegedly makes 38.5hp
General
04/02/14
Bikesure launches short term insurance cover
Insure your motorcycle for up to three months at a time