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petrol stop
General
1h ago
Going touring? These are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive places for petrol
European petrol prices vary by more than €1 per litre. Here are the cheapest and most expensive countries, plus where the UK sits in the rankings.
Yungblud sitting on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Credit: Yungblud/Instagram.
General
2h ago
Yungblud suffers broken leg in motorcycle accident, but vows to keep “giggin”
Mike Hailwood Ducati replica.
General
4h ago
12 classic motorcycles are heading to MCL26 as part of a new feature
The Mansory Yamaha TMAX 560
General
5h ago
Mansory has turned a TMAX into what it calls a “mega scooter”
General
Buell’s 400bhp Project Leviathan made its Bonneville debut, but its best run fell well short of the 250mph target.
7h ago
The Buell Leviathan
General
The IGA is pushing for a BIG jump in the cost of an MOT
17/08/26
An MOT test certificate
General
London ride out in support of Iran prisoners Lindsay and Craig Foreman announced
17/08/26
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
General
One of the UK’s largest motorcycle dealers is set to offer a special prize
17/08/26
Suzuki GSX-8S on the road.
New Bikes
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
17/08/26
Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
17/08/26
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
17/08/26
Shoei Neotec 3
General
Maria Costello reveals “nerve wracking” feeling after race track return
16/08/26
Maria Costello at the Thruxton BSB race.
Product News
Insta360 drops all-new 8k camera, and this is what it means for motorcyclists
16/08/26
Motorcyclist riding with an Insta360 camera. Credit: Insta360.
General
Ever wanted to ride alongside Ricky Carmichael? Now you can!
14/08/26
Ricky Carmichael and the Triumph TF 450-RC Edition.

Latest New Bikes News

Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
17/08/26
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
A new patent has revealed further details of Kawasaki’s Corleo concept, including what the rider must wear to make the thing move.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
17/08/26
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
Shoei Neotec 3
New Bikes
17/08/26
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
Ducati fuel tank.
New Bikes
13/08/26
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
New Bikes
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
12/08/26
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
10/08/26
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is pure two-wheeled Americana
07/08/26
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition
New Bikes
Bultaco is BACK… kind of
07/08/26
The Bultaco Rally GT 300
New Bikes
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
06/08/26
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
New Bikes
Plethora of 2027 Kawasaki models revealed with fresh colour trims
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
Kawasaki announces four-strong Ninja 2027 line-up
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
04/08/26
BSA Bantam 350 Mist Green. Credit: BSA Motorcycles/Facebook.
New Bikes
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
03/08/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
New Bikes
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
31/07/26
Leten LT190 riding in a forest. Credit: AJS Motorcycles.

Latest Industry News

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
10/08/26
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
Adventure motorcycle registrations grew by 41 per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025.
SuperBike Factory
Industry
10/08/26
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
Ducati Factory Made
Industry
10/08/26
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
The Ducati Factory
Industry
06/08/26
Ducati secures major research and development investment fund
Industry
Norton has a surprising plan to take on Ducati, BMW and Triumph
05/08/26
Norton dealership display concept
Industry
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
04/08/26
The Motorcycling MEP Club
Industry
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
03/08/26
LiveWire
Industry
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
Patritalia
Industry
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
30/07/26
Manual Ros and Claudio Domenicali – Manual Ros | Facebook
Industry
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
29/07/26
The Honda range of bikes using Durabio
Industry
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
28/07/26
The Ace Cafe bike night
Industry
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
27/07/26
Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
27/07/26
The Ducati Factory
Industry
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
24/07/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
21/07/26
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
13/07/26
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
30/06/26
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
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
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MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
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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
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We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
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Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
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All Motorcycle News

New Bikes
14/11/12
BMW unveil new F800 GT
BMW's new sports tourer shouldn't yield too many surprises
New Bikes
14/11/12
2013 Ducati Diavel Strada
A Diavel to keep your pillion happy
New Bikes
14/11/12
Move over Mantra: Enter the DB12
Is this the ugliest Bimota since the dreadful Mantra, or indeed, ever?
Viral
13/11/12
Biker declared dead in 1936 reaches 106
Plucky pensioner defies the odds...
New Bikes
13/11/12
Triumph reveal 2013 Daytona 675R
New engine, new chassis and slipper clutch. Your 675 dreams are now a reality
New Bikes
13/11/12
2013 KTM Duke 390
Good things come in small packages
New Bikes
13/11/12
New Bimota BB2 packs BMW power
17 years after the first BMW-powered Bimota...
New Bikes
12/11/12
Ducati launch 1199R Panigale
A Panigale dipped in Tabasco sauce
New Bikes
12/11/12
2013 Honda CBR600RR
Does anyone still use the term BOBFOC?
New Bikes
12/11/12
2013 Honda CB500X
Saturating the dual-sport market
New Bikes
12/11/12
Honda Forza UK-bound
New 2013 scooter brings Japanese sports-scoot fashions our way
New Bikes
12/11/12
2013 Honda CB500F revealed
The template for an “A2” motorcycle
Industry
12/11/12
Could your next bike talk to a car?
Honda sees a SMIDSY-free future...
New Bikes
12/11/12
2013 MV Agusta F4 range
Range-topping F4 1000 RR promises a genuine 200.8 bhp
New Bikes
12/11/12
First look: MV Rivale 800, in the metal
MV's musclebike-on-steroids breaks cover
New Bikes
09/11/12
Metisse R1200CR Cafe Racer
Quality kit gets your BMW R1200R retrolicious
New Bikes
09/11/12
2013 Aprilia Caponord
Quick! There's a bandwagon! All together now... JUMP!
New Bikes
08/11/12
Benelli 600 launched (again)
No, not the hub-centre-steered supersports they promised a few years ago
New Bikes
08/11/12
Benelli's 250cc single
Should be cheap, at least.
Industry
07/11/12
Suzuki ceases Spain-based bike production
Suzuki report new woes in Europe
New Bikes
07/11/12
Zero's new Stealth Fighter
Electric bike maker's 2013 range goes all dark and handsome
General
07/11/12
Paralysed man racing able-bodied riders
A former PE teacher who was paralysed from the chest down in a motorbike accident is now competing alongside able-bodied riders
General
07/11/12
KTM recalls 7000 motorcycles
KTM issues a recall due to concerns over a production defect
General
06/11/12
'Anti-speed' MP collared... again
Speeding hypocrisy from leading Tory results in a ban