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Former Henry Cole Moto Martin CB1100F. Credit: H&H Classics.
General
5h ago
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
A rare Moto Martin CB1100F, recently owned by The Motorbike Show and Shed & Buried presenter Henry Cole, is going under the hammer this month.
Eric Granado Shark Skwal Cup replica helmet
Product News
6h ago
If your helmet graphics aren't visible from space, Shark has you covered
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
General
7h ago
This quirky little two-stroke was once the ride of choice for one of the biggest names in F1
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
9h ago
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
General
This 205bhp KTM-powered ‘hyperbike’ has glowing paint and a real diamond
10h ago
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
11h ago
The 2026 KTM 790 Duke - riding
Product News
Shoei updates Hornet ADV for ECE 22.06 era: prices start at £529.99
12/07/26
The new Shoei Hornet ADV 06 adventure motorcycle helmet
Product News
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
11/07/26
Cardo strikes partnership with Apple.
General
Brembo wins Red Dot award but not for the reason you might expect
10/07/26
Brembo TrackTribe device.
New Bikes
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
10/07/26
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
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

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

A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
9h ago
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Police helicopter footage and a roadside stinger helped bring an end to a bizarre Sur-Ron pursuit in Newport.
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
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
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
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
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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
11/09/12
2013's Kawasaki ZX-6R leaked
New 636cc bike revealed in YouTube video
Industry
10/09/12
Infinity re-open Norwich Hein Gericke
New era for former HG store
General
10/09/12
Thieves bungle double Panigale theft
Brave InMoto staff fight off thieves who got more than they bargained for
General
10/09/12
£100,000 burglars of CCM Racing jailed
10 men who stole over £250,000-worth of motorcycles, cars and tools busted
General
09/09/12
Troy Corser onboard BMW's HP4
Go for a flying lap with double World Superbike champ on BMW's HP4 at Jerez
New Bikes
07/09/12
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
New paint scheme, little else.
General
06/09/12
Donington's Dunlop Bridge to be sold
Iconic motorsport landmark could be yours. Neighbours might not be too impressed.
General
05/09/12
Study says biking is in the blood
Motorcycling runs in the family
New Bikes
04/09/12
Husqvarna TR650 Terra and Strada prices
Following on from the Nuda 900, TR650s are competitively priced
New Bikes
04/09/12
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 revealed
First look at Kawasaki's new small-capacity sports bike
General
03/09/12
James Toseland marries Katie Melua
Former Superbike champion ties the knot with Nine Million Bicycles singer
General
03/09/12
You vote 2008 Honda Fireblade as favourite
Buy a Fireblade in September and get 3 years 0% APR and monthly payments of £200
New Bikes
03/09/12
Kawasaki Z800 leaks
Pictures of bored-out, restyled Z750 emerge early
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