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The new Shoei Hornet ADV 06 adventure motorcycle helmet
Product News
6h ago
Shoei updates Hornet ADV for ECE 22.06 era: prices start at £529.99
Shoei's highly popular adventure helmet enters the ECE 22.06 era with updated safety credentials, revised internals and prices starting from £529.99.
Cardo strikes partnership with Apple.
Product News
11/07/26
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
Brembo TrackTribe device.
General
10/07/26
Brembo wins Red Dot award but not for the reason you might expect
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
10/07/26
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
General
Ducati's tribute to Mike Hailwood's famous TT victory goes to auction
10/07/26
the fuel tank of a Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica
General
Ducati takes over Goodwood with special celebration
10/07/26
Past and present Ducati racers at Goodwood.
Product News
Shapeshifting El’Kid jet helmet lands at an incredible price
10/07/26
The Tucano Urbano El'Kid motorcycle helmet
General
New handheld speed camera is a mobile speed ticket machine
09/07/26
The TruCAM II speed camera - image PSNI
General
Suzuki’s first one-litre Isle of Man TT bike heads to UK auction
09/07/26
Mick Grant Heron Suzuki GS1000R race bike. Credit: H&H Classic Auctions.
New Bikes
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
09/07/26
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
General
Indian Motorcycle reveals 44th Faro Rally grand prize
09/07/26
Indian Scout Classic riding.
New Bikes
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
09/07/26
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
09/07/26
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
General
National Motorcycle Museum brings historic bikes to FoS 2026
08/07/26
The Norton Rotary 'White Charger' racing at the Isle of Man TT

Latest New Bikes News

The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
10/07/26
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
A unique Vespa inspired by the Italian Navy's legendary training ship has been unveiled alongside the vessel itself in New York Harbour.
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
09/07/26
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
09/07/26
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
09/07/26
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
New Bikes
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
08/07/26
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
New Bikes
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
07/07/26
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
07/07/26
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
07/07/26
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
06/07/26
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
04/07/26
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
03/07/26
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
03/07/26
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
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
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

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

Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Yamaha Motor has picked up a 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its strange but fascinating MOTOROiD:Λ concept, an AI-powered machine that teaches itself how to move.
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
01/07/26
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
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
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
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
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MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'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?

All Motorcycle News

General
26/02/13
2013 Ducati Hypermotard onboard video
Jump onboard as we tackle a twisty, bumpy road in Ronda, Spain on Ducati's next generation Hypermotard
Industry
26/02/13
Royal Enfield loses UK distributor
No announcement yet on a replacement
New Bikes
26/02/13
Triumph Bonnie SE revealed
Triumph’s classic gets R-style red-painted frame
General
25/02/13
Sean Emmett's wife dies in tragic accident
Former WSB racer's wife killed
Viral
25/02/13
OAP biker caught doing 138mph
Scottish pensioner proves you're never too old...
Viral
25/02/13
Dictionary forced to change 'biker' definition
Unlikely row sparked over offensive depiction of motorcyclists
Viral
20/02/13
Brazilian daredevil finally collared
But not as you'd expect
Industry
19/02/13
Victory Motorcycles target India
Victory plans surprise move into the subcontinent
New Bikes
14/02/13
Triumph's Speed Triple R 'Dark' edition
Just 30 of these limited edition Speed Triple Rs will be made
General
14/02/13
Policewoman escapes prosecution after killing biker
'No evidence' to prove careless driving (though she was talking on the phone...)
New Bikes
13/02/13
VTR250F launched in Japan
Return of Honda’s faired V-twin
New Bikes
12/02/13
New learner supermoto and enduro
SFM ZZ125 and ZX125 revealed
New Bikes
11/02/13
Ducati Panigale 1199 RS13 pricing
And it's not pocket money...
General
11/02/13
350,000 parking fines illegally issued
Controversial practices brought to light
New Bikes
08/02/13
Honda Reveals CTX700 models
NC700-based cruisers launched
General
07/02/13
Older bikers 'more likely to get injured'
US study over over 1.5 million accidents reveals the big picture
General
01/02/13
Review your Triumph - get shiny!
Your words of wisdom could get you a Muc-Off Bike Care Kit
New Bikes
01/02/13
Rieju releases RS3 125 NKD
New learner bike from Spanish manufacturer
Industry
31/01/13
BMW sells Husqvarna Motorcycles
BMW to focus on road models over 600cc as off-road market 'collapses'
New Bikes
31/01/13
Kawasaki Z250 revealed
Z300 expected for UK market
Industry
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
General
30/01/13
Rossi: IOM TT is too dangerous
The Doctor won't be competing on the island any time soon
General
30/01/13
Biker's dying wish fulfilled
A heart-warming tale of kindness and trackdays
New Bikes
29/01/13
Motus motors in production
Yours for $10k – but that’s just for the engine