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petrol stop
General
2h 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
3h ago
Yungblud suffers broken leg in motorcycle accident, but vows to keep “giggin”
Mike Hailwood Ducati replica.
General
5h ago
12 classic motorcycles are heading to MCL26 as part of a new feature
The Mansory Yamaha TMAX 560
General
7h 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.
9h 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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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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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
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