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The TruCAM II speed camera - image PSNI
General
1h ago
New handheld speed camera is a mobile speed ticket machine
The PSNI has begun trialling new TruCAM II laser speed cameras capable of operating almost anywhere, and they can issue tickets without ever pulling the vehicle over.
Mick Grant Heron Suzuki GS1000R race bike. Credit: H&H Classic Auctions.
General
1h ago
Suzuki’s first one-litre Isle of Man TT bike heads to UK auction
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
3h ago
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
Indian Scout Classic riding.
General
5h ago
Indian Motorcycle reveals 44th Faro Rally grand prize
New Bikes
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
6h ago
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
6h ago
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
General
National Motorcycle Museum brings historic bikes to FoS 2026
23h ago
The Norton Rotary 'White Charger' racing at the Isle of Man TT
Product News
Cardo's smart helmet scoops design award before it even hits the shelves
08/07/26
The Cardo Beyond GTS connected motorcycle helmet
General
Brembo signs major deal with CFMoto to shape future models
08/07/26
CFMoto's all-new V4 SR-RR prototype
New Bikes
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
08/07/26
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
Viral
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
08/07/26
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
General
UK motorcycle sales boom as MCIA CEO makes government plea
08/07/26
Learner riders at a Phoenix Motorcycle Training school
Product News
Lego turns Ducati's Desmo450 MX into a 457-piece Technic kit
08/07/26
A Lego Ducati Desmo450 MX
General
Honda leads popular UK segment with over 200 sales
08/07/26
The Honda GB350S parked off-road

Latest New Bikes News

A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
3h ago
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
A restored 1972 Ruttman minibike has appeared for sale, bringing back memories of the Evel Knievel era and the machines that introduced a generation to motorcycles.
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
6h ago
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
6h ago
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
New Bikes
08/07/26
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
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
New Bikes
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
29/06/26
The engine of a motorcycle

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

New Bikes
03/09/12
WK launch the £2399 125RR
New 125 has adjustable front and rear suspension and weighs just 150kg
General
30/08/12
Police officer killed in motorcycle accident
Police appeal for witnesses for the fatal collision between an off-duty officer and two other vehicles
New Bikes
30/08/12
Revised Yam XJ6 and Diversion for 2013
First of next year's updates revealed
Industry
28/08/12
Norton to America
More money to get across Atlantic
General
24/08/12
Help find stolen-motorcycle-riding dog killer
Lawless idiots like this give motorcycling a bad name
New Bikes
23/08/12
Yamaha applies for “Bolt” trademark
Cashing in on the Olympics?
New Bikes
22/08/12
DK Motorrad's Swiss Cafe Racer
Calling all hipsters! Convert your Harley Sportster to this
New Bikes
21/08/12
2013 Harleys: Metal-flake is back!
2013 hits 1969...
New Bikes
21/08/12
Harley's real new model for 2013
Breakdown on the Breakout
General
16/08/12
AMD Championship showcases customs
Love 'em or loath 'em, the effort that's gone in is incredible
General
15/08/12
500cc Manxman breaks speed record
Isle of Man team set new record of 188.73mph for a modified 500
General
15/08/12
Stolen bike found through social media
Owner tracks stolen Harley through Facebook and Twitter
New Bikes
14/08/12
Horex VR6: on-board video
It's not electric, it's not fuel-efficient. Yes, people are still making cool bikes
New Bikes
13/08/12
2013 Yamaha R6: no big changes planned
Californian emissions results for the 2013 R6 identical to the current model
New Bikes
10/08/12
Sheene inspired livery for Suzuki Gladius
Limited edition Gladius gets retro 1970s Suzuki GP colours
General
09/08/12
Britain's fastest speeder is 152mph biker
A27 in West Sussex named Britain's fastest road
Viral
08/08/12
Thinking inside the Boxx
Patent drawings reveal what is inside Boxx Corp's oddball electric scooter
General
08/08/12
Brad Pitt buys motorbike for 11-year old son
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's son given a Suzuki DRZ-125 for his birthday
Industry
07/08/12
Motorcycle sales flat, car sales rise
Cheap finance thought to be the main factor behind flowing car sales
General
02/08/12
Motorcycle theft soars in Bolton
Stronger car security deters thieves, 156 motorcycles stolen in 2012
New Bikes
02/08/12
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R revealed
ZX-10R's mini-me released
Industry
02/08/12
Harley profits up, shares down
Both motorcycle and merchandise sales increase but it's not all good news for HD
Industry
31/07/12
Hein Gericke enters administration
Large UK clothing and accessories dealer in troubled times
General
30/07/12
Grindlay-Peerless up for auction
The first motorcycle to cover one hundred miles in an hour. Only two left of the six made