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New D-locks from Hiplock

59m 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

1h ago

Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours

A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets

2h ago

QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever

Kawasaki H2

2h ago

Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut

Latest New Bikes News

A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets

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

2h ago

Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut

Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.

06/07/26

Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week

BMW M Motorsport frame for M1000 RR.

04/07/26

BMW brings long list of updates to flagship superbike

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

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.

02/07/26

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal

The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch

23/06/26

BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future

Christof Lischka during his time with BMW

11/06/26

KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push

"Respect is not surrender": Indian claps back in Harley-Davidson influencer row

11/06/26

Indian Chief Vintage. Credit: Indian Motorcycle.

Harley moves Revolution Max manufacturing – but probably not in the way you are thinking

10/06/26

Harley-Davidson 1250cc Revolution Max Engine

Riders aren't buying into electric road bikes – and rising costs are playing a part

09/06/26

Charging an Energica

How scooters and motorcycles could unlock major urban space gains

02/06/26

A scooter in a high rise urban environment

Indian launches ARO performance division to rival Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle

29/05/26

Indian America Racing Operations - ARO

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

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

KTM sales surge 125 per cent as Bajaj-backed turnaround gathers pace

19/05/26

2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica in action.

Royal Enfield is opening new plants: annual capacity to increase by around 900,000

18/05/26

Royal Enfield Classic 650 tank

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

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

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

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.

13/05/26

Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision

Videos

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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

27/10/11

2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 teased

Video shows bike a week before official launch

25/10/11

Custom Harley for an Olympian

Warrs® build special Harley-Davidson® for an Olympic® medal winner

25/10/11

Is it a bike? Is it a scooter?

No, it's a Honda Integra

25/10/11

2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 revealed

It's new, honest.

24/10/11

Limited edition Steve McQueen Bonneville

You've got the T-shirt. Now get the bike

20/10/11

2012 Kawasaki ER-6n official colours

Three colours for the UK

20/10/11

2012 Kawasaki ER-6n official accessories

Kawasaki's genuine accessories for the ER-6n

20/10/11

Honda will produce the Crosstourer

Surely the Varadero's days are numbered?

20/10/11

2012 BMW S1000RR – more than meets the eye

Get a load of that blue colourscheme

19/10/11

Moby Dick Brough sells for £210,500

115mph Brough Superior SS100 goes under the hammer for £210,500

18/10/11

'Careless cyclist' prosecuted for injuring biker

Deaf by iPod?

18/10/11

2012 KTM Freeride 350 revealed

KTM's 'feather light' Enduro weighs just 99kg

18/10/11

Aprilia launches SRV850

World's largest scooter gets RSV4 styling. Told you so...

17/10/11

Biggest-ever Aprilia scooter

Gilera GP800 to be transformed into sportier Aprilia version

15/10/11

Triumph to launch 1200cc Tiger Explorer

All new model will feature 1200cc 130bhp engine

14/10/11

Visordown is looking for promo girls

Do you want to be a promo girl? You can join us at the NEC Bike Show

13/10/11

Caught speeding with no bike?

Swiss biker narrowly avoids ban

13/10/11

Travis Pastrana enters ROC

Backflip King to take on F1 stars

12/10/11

Husqvarna SMR511 gets price cut

Go mental for a grand less

12/10/11

First tuned 2012 ZZR1400

Our last ZZR story for a while. We promise!

12/10/11

Another Brough Superior goes up for auction

For a rare bike, there have been an awful lot for sale recently..

12/10/11

ZZR1400. 'Only' 197bhp

Official power figure revealed

11/10/11

MV Agusta 675 prices revealed

MV's new middleweight gets keen pricing

10/10/11

Texting while driving doubles reaction time

US study highlights the dangers we're all too aware of