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Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.

7h ago

Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed

Marc Marquez has admitted he pays higher taxes in Spain through choice, due to his position as a top-level athlete.

Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026

8h ago

Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft

The four men jailed for more than twenty years

9h ago

Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

11h ago

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

Latest New Bikes News

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

11h ago

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

World Ducati Week 2026 has offered a first look at the all-new Desmo450 SM, which is set to be revealed in September.

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

04/07/26

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

BMW K1600 Grand America.

03/07/26

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

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

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

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

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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

All Motorcycle News

25/02/13

Dictionary forced to change 'biker' definition

Unlikely row sparked over offensive depiction of motorcyclists

20/02/13

Brazilian daredevil finally collared

But not as you'd expect

19/02/13

Victory Motorcycles target India

Victory plans surprise move into the subcontinent

14/02/13

Triumph's Speed Triple R 'Dark' edition

Just 30 of these limited edition Speed Triple Rs will be made

14/02/13

Policewoman escapes prosecution after killing biker

'No evidence' to prove careless driving (though she was talking on the phone...)

13/02/13

VTR250F launched in Japan

Return of Honda’s faired V-twin

12/02/13

New learner supermoto and enduro

SFM ZZ125 and ZX125 revealed

11/02/13

Ducati Panigale 1199 RS13 pricing

And it's not pocket money...

11/02/13

350,000 parking fines illegally issued

Controversial practices brought to light

08/02/13

Honda Reveals CTX700 models

NC700-based cruisers launched

07/02/13

Older bikers 'more likely to get injured'

US study over over 1.5 million accidents reveals the big picture

01/02/13

Review your Triumph - get shiny!

Your words of wisdom could get you a Muc-Off Bike Care Kit

01/02/13

Rieju releases RS3 125 NKD

New learner bike from Spanish manufacturer

31/01/13

BMW sells Husqvarna Motorcycles

BMW to focus on road models over 600cc as off-road market 'collapses'

31/01/13

Kawasaki Z250 revealed

Z300 expected for UK market

31/01/13

Road Safety campaign budgets cut by 80%

Cyclists get just 1/25th of the budget allocated to motorcyclists despite cycling deaths continuing to rise

30/01/13

Rossi: IOM TT is too dangerous

The Doctor won't be competing on the island any time soon

30/01/13

Biker's dying wish fulfilled

A heart-warming tale of kindness and trackdays

29/01/13

Motus motors in production

Yours for $10k – but that’s just for the engine

28/01/13

Yamaha tops UK's stolen motorcycles list

Insurance company's top 10 most stolen motorcycles is predictably full of sportsbikes

25/01/13

Suzuki to revive Hustler name

Old sports bike title making a comeback

25/01/13

Bike-riding ‘superhero’ unmasked

Argentinian vigilante arrested after shoot-out

23/01/13

R.I.P. Kevin Ash

Veteran motoring journo dies during BMW model launch

23/01/13

Sachs, now SFM, launches 125cc bikes

Re-enters the UK (full-size) 125 market