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An MOT test certificate
General
15h ago
The IGA is pushing for a BIG jump in the cost of an MOT
Independent Garage Association says current MOT fee is no longer sustainable, with motorcycle tests also caught up in the proposed increase
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
General
17h ago
London ride out in support of Iran prisoners Lindsay and Craig Foreman announced
Suzuki GSX-8S on the road.
General
19h ago
One of the UK’s largest motorcycle dealers is set to offer a special prize
Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
20h ago
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
New Bikes
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
21h ago
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
21h ago
Shoei Neotec 3
General
Maria Costello reveals “nerve wracking” feeling after race track return
16/08/26
Maria Costello at the Thruxton BSB race.
Product News
Insta360 drops all-new 8k camera, and this is what it means for motorcyclists
16/08/26
Motorcyclist riding with an Insta360 camera. Credit: Insta360.
General
Ever wanted to ride alongside Ricky Carmichael? Now you can!
14/08/26
Ricky Carmichael and the Triumph TF 450-RC Edition.
General
UK charity aims to save lives with new motorcycle coaching scheme
14/08/26
Motorcycle training at Thruxton. Credit: IAM RoadSmart/Facebook.
General
Suzuki reveals huge sales increase compared with 2025
13/08/26
The Suzuki SV-7GX
New Bikes
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
13/08/26
Ducati fuel tank.
General
Rick English reveals favourite type of movie stunt and his “go-to” Kawasaki
12/08/26
Rick English performing a wheelie. Credit: Kawasaki UK/Facebook.
New Bikes
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
12/08/26
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles

Latest New Bikes News

Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
20h ago
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
A new patent has revealed further details of Kawasaki’s Corleo concept, including what the rider must wear to make the thing move.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
21h ago
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
Shoei Neotec 3
New Bikes
21h ago
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
Ducati fuel tank.
New Bikes
13/08/26
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
New Bikes
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
12/08/26
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
10/08/26
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is pure two-wheeled Americana
07/08/26
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition
New Bikes
Bultaco is BACK… kind of
07/08/26
The Bultaco Rally GT 300
New Bikes
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
06/08/26
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
New Bikes
Plethora of 2027 Kawasaki models revealed with fresh colour trims
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
Kawasaki announces four-strong Ninja 2027 line-up
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
04/08/26
BSA Bantam 350 Mist Green. Credit: BSA Motorcycles/Facebook.
New Bikes
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
03/08/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
New Bikes
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
31/07/26
Leten LT190 riding in a forest. Credit: AJS Motorcycles.

Latest Industry News

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
10/08/26
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
Adventure motorcycle registrations grew by 41 per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025.
SuperBike Factory
Industry
10/08/26
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
Ducati Factory Made
Industry
10/08/26
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
The Ducati Factory
Industry
06/08/26
Ducati secures major research and development investment fund
Industry
Norton has a surprising plan to take on Ducati, BMW and Triumph
05/08/26
Norton dealership display concept
Industry
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
04/08/26
The Motorcycling MEP Club
Industry
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
03/08/26
LiveWire
Industry
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
Patritalia
Industry
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
30/07/26
Manual Ros and Claudio Domenicali – Manual Ros | Facebook
Industry
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
29/07/26
The Honda range of bikes using Durabio
Industry
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
28/07/26
The Ace Cafe bike night
Industry
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
27/07/26
Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
27/07/26
The Ducati Factory
Industry
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
24/07/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
21/07/26
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
13/07/26
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
09/06/26
Billy Bolt performing a wheelie outside the new Everton stadium
Viral
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
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
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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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All Motorcycle News

General
03/12/13
Bike-stopping radio pulse demonstrated to police
Radio wave gun can stop engines from 50 metres
Viral
03/12/13
Student sells nude pics to buy a scooter
Italian law student offers nude pictures because 'scooter is close to its end'
General
02/12/13
KTM RC200 not coming to the UK
RC125 and RC390 have 2014 prices already
General
02/12/13
Elvis Presley's trike on show
The King's 'motorcycle' and other items go on display for the first time
New Bikes
29/11/13
New Hesketh 24
New British bike gets monster V-twin
General
28/11/13
Video shows Suzuki’s Extriggers communicating
New technology enables data transfer between motorcycles
General
27/11/13
Hold your bike in the palm of your hand
...or in your pocket, or wallet...
General
27/11/13
Move house on your scooter
...with Lit Motors' 'pick-up truck on two wheels'
New Bikes
27/11/13
New Honda Cub
Honda unveils new version of world’s best-selling motor vehicle
New Bikes
26/11/13
Suzuki special editions unveiled
Yoshimura-lashed GSX-R750 plus a race-spec Gladius at the NEC show
New Bikes
26/11/13
Yamaha MT-07 price announced
Yamaha’s new naked given a competitive price
General
26/11/13
2014 Dakar Rally route released
Special stages introduced separating motorcycles and quads from cars and trucks
New Bikes
26/11/13
KTM 2014 prices announced
New RC390 for under £5k
New Bikes
26/11/13
‘British’ café racer unveiled
Target set for 2015 production version of £4,500, 500cc café racer
New Bikes
25/11/13
BMW 2014 prices announced
New S1000R for under 10 grand
New Bikes
25/11/13
Kawasaki's J-concept
Three wheeled motorcycle-meets-sooter. Is this the future?
New Bikes
22/11/13
Moto Guzzi: new colours for V7 Stone
Great looking bike gets even prettier
New Bikes
22/11/13
Triumph cruiser updates
Tourer treatment for America and styling tweaks for Speedmater
New Bikes
21/11/13
Two new Suzuki Intruders
US’ 'BOSS' comes to UK
New Bikes
21/11/13
KTM 690 Enduro R gets ABS
Off-roader gets Bosch stopping treatment
New Bikes
20/11/13
Hesketh: Details of new model coming soon
Hesketh to make their first motorcycle after a 30 year Hiatus
New Bikes
20/11/13
Kawasaki’s supercharged four-cylinder engine
Is this the motor for a next-gen superbike?
New Bikes
20/11/13
Kawasaki’s morphing electric trike
In a showroom near you – never…
New Bikes
20/11/13
Revealed: Gold Wing F6C
Naked Wing unveiled alongside revised CB1100 at Tokyo show