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Weise Hive gloves.
Product News
5h ago
Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves
Weise has revealed new lightweight summer gloves that features a goat leather construction, 3D mesh panelling, and a budget-friendly price.
BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
04/07/26
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
03/07/26
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
03/07/26
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
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
Product News
Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced
03/07/26
The Sena 60X intercom
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
03/07/26
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
General
MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it!
03/07/26
A TFT mounting bracket on an MV Agusta
General
Watch: Turbocharged Aston Martin AMB 001 Pro hits the track
02/07/26
Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
Spain's new motorcycle laws mean gloves become compulsory
02/07/26
The Suzuki SV7-GX - riding
General
Yamaha's icon of the supersport class is bowing out for good
02/07/26
A Yamaha R6 front fairing
General
KTM’s Demo Mode will soon be axed
02/07/26
2027 KTM 790 Duke in black.
Industry
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
02/07/26

Latest New Bikes News

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.
New Bikes
04/07/26
BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike
BMW Motorrad has continued its 2027 model year updates with both the M1000 RR and S1000 RR receiving a bunch of optional equipment.
BMW K1600 Grand America.
New Bikes
03/07/26
BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
03/07/26
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
The Honda V3R E-Compressor
New Bikes
01/07/26
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
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.
New Bikes
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
12/06/26
The Harley-Davidson Super Glide
New Bikes
585cc Norton Atlas and Atlas GT revealed as British brand enters adventure market
11/06/26
The new 2026 Norton Atlas GT - with cast wheels
New Bikes
Bimota launches four dedicated off-road dealerships for new dirt bike
10/06/26
Bimota BX450. Credit: Bimota.

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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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
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers

All Motorcycle News

Viral
28/11/11
And you thought speed cameras were bad...
Vietnamese cops catching speeders with fishing nets
New Bikes
24/11/11
Honda Fireblade 2012 UK pricing
New CBR1000RR Fireblade available in three colour-ways
New Bikes
24/11/11
2012 Honda Fireblade launch
First track impressions
Viral
24/11/11
Prince Harry rents a Harley in Vegas
...Harry lives it up like any Brit in Vegas
Industry
24/11/11
Dame Kelly Holmes passes her CBT
Royally honoured double-Olympic gold athlete turned role model and thought leader heads to a wet car park, like the rest of us did
General
22/11/11
2012 Yamaha R1 drops by £1300
Yamaha cut the prices of five models for 2012 including over £1300 off the new R1
New Bikes
21/11/11
Suzuki unveil new naked 250
Suzuki launch new Inazuma 250
New Bikes
18/11/11
Ducati 848 gets traction control
Corse edition is more than just a paintjob
General
16/11/11
Chris Walker launches own race school
Chris Walker Race School at Mallory Park
New Bikes
15/11/11
MV Agusta adventure bike concept
Design students create Tricruiser concept based on the 675cc triple
Industry
14/11/11
Chinese MP3 copies seized at EICMA
Three-wheeler scooter among others seized for being a bit too similar
General
14/11/11
Police officer in serious condition following A32 crash
Roads closed for three hours
Viral
11/11/11
Man fined for taking his dog for a ride
...dog not impressed
Viral
11/11/11
Unmarked motorcycles cut deaths claim police
Death rates are falling. Could it all be down to policing?
New Bikes
11/11/11
Honda VFR1200 gets traction control
..and a couple of minor tweaks for 2012
New Bikes
11/11/11
Bimota's DB10 Bimotard
Not just a Hypermotard in a new frock
General
11/11/11
Met police trial Zero electric motorcycle
Helping reduce the carbon footprint of your next producer...
General
10/11/11
Motorbike found in sewer
Creates log-jam
General
10/11/11
The secret of the Honda NC700
Under the skin of Honda's bike-scooter creation
New Bikes
10/11/11
Tokyo: Honda CRF250L
CBR250R goes off-road
New Bikes
10/11/11
Tokyo: Honda Crossrunner Mugen Edition
Honda's motorsports arm dabbles with the Crossrunner
New Bikes
10/11/11
Tokyo: Honda Motor Compo
Electric concept for Tokyo show
New Bikes
10/11/11
Toyko: Honda's RC-E electric concept
An electric sportsbike?
New Bikes
09/11/11
Yamaha's wacky Tokyo Show concept bikes
Two cool concepts from the heart of Japan