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New D-locks from Hiplock
Product News
1h ago
Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range
Hiplok has expanded its 1000 Series with a new anti-angle grinder locking link and what it claims is the longest anti-angle grinder D-lock currently available.
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
General
2h ago
Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
2h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
3h ago
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
General
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
22h ago
Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
23h ago
Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026
General
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
06/07/26
The four men jailed for more than twenty years
New Bikes
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
06/07/26
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
Product News
Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves
05/07/26
Weise Hive gloves.
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.
General
Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go
03/07/26
A Thames Valley Police bike with a safety camera
General
Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers
03/07/26
The side profile of the new bike

Latest New Bikes News

A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
2h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
A new QJMotor patent shows an IMU-controlled active winglet system that could adapt a sports bike's aerodynamics for braking, cornering and acceleration.
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
3h ago
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
06/07/26
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
04/07/26
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
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
New Bikes
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
26/06/26
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
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.
New Bikes
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
19/06/26
New Ducati Desmo250 MX.
New Bikes
Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK
19/06/26
The new Norton Manx R superbike.
New Bikes
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
15/06/26
KTM's new enduro motorcycles in action.

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 Triumph Rocket III
Viral
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
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
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
Viral
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
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
Viral
Family business rocked by theft of Grinch motorcycle display
08/01/26
The Grinch's 'race face'
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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

General
17/07/12
Jenson Button buys a Ducati Panigale
Forty-grand worth of bikes bought in one sitting
Industry
16/07/12
Triumph to increase production ten-fold
New Indian plant could make half-a-million bikes per year!
New Bikes
12/07/12
Husky concept transformed into two production models
New TR650 Strada and TR650 Terra revealed
General
12/07/12
85 year-old buys an 1199 Panigale
The fastest OAP in Hungary
Viral
10/07/12
Motorcycle crash delays Olympic torch
Gold medal winners
New Bikes
09/07/12
KTM production Moto3 bike for sale
KTM offering Moto3 race winner as a production racer in 2013
Viral
09/07/12
Lamborghini destroys bike dealership
Murcielago smashes into Italian BMW showroom
General
03/07/12
SMIDSY biker killer cleared
Motorist denies charge of causing death by careless driving, walks
Viral
03/07/12
Oxford police hunt flashing biker
It wasn't you, was it?
Industry
02/07/12
Motorcycle helmets save £3bn claims US
In states without helmet laws, 79% of those killed weren't wearing a helmet
New Bikes
02/07/12
New BMW F700GS and F800GS
Parallel twin dual-sports revamped for 2013
Viral
29/06/12
Honda Motocompo: Friday eBay weirdness
Perfect post-pub “what have I done?” purchases
General
28/06/12
Bike parking charges threat for Camden
Council believed that free parking 'effectively encourages a shift to motorcycle use'
New Bikes
27/06/12
Yamaha planning £300 motorbike for India
Yamaha aiming to increase Indian sales to two million by 2016
New Bikes
26/06/12
Honda CB1100 Europe bound in 2013
But have Honda missed the boat with the retro-inspired naked...
New Bikes
22/06/12
Revealed: 2013 Triumph Trophy 1200
Leicestershire takes on Bavaria
New Bikes
22/06/12
Video: Horex VR6 in action
Because the world needs more six cylinder bikes
New Bikes
22/06/12
First of the 2013 Harley-Davidsons
Prepare for some seriously long names...
New Bikes
21/06/12
Harley to reinvent the Buell Blast?
Rumour: 500cc single-cylinder H-D coming soon
General
19/06/12
Wayne Rooney motorcycle up for auction
Custom bike designed by Manchester United and England footballer up for sale in a charity auction on eBay
Viral
19/06/12
Thief advertises stolen bike on Facebook
Stolen Suzuki GT250M found after being sold through Facebook
Viral
18/06/12
Prince Harry pulled over for 'no reason'
Police stop Royal whilst out for a spin on his Ducati 848 with a 'mystery blonde'
General
18/06/12
Boorman riding across South Africa for documentary
Charley Boorman crossing South Africa for Channel Five TV series 'Extreme Frontiers'
Viral
15/06/12
Motorcycle stuck in tree after crash
Buell left hanging in a tree after a crash in New Zealand