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A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
General
59m ago
This quirky little two-stroke was once the ride of choice for one of the biggest names in F1
The humble Yamaha LB80 Chappy was a familiar sight in racing paddocks during the 1970s, but few can claim to have been ridden by a reigning Formula 1 world champion.
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
2h ago
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
3h ago
This 205bhp KTM-powered ‘hyperbike’ has glowing paint and a real diamond
The 2026 KTM 790 Duke - riding
General
4h ago
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
Product News
Shoei updates Hornet ADV for ECE 22.06 era: prices start at £529.99
12/07/26
The new Shoei Hornet ADV 06 adventure motorcycle helmet
Product News
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
11/07/26
Cardo strikes partnership with Apple.
General
Brembo wins Red Dot award but not for the reason you might expect
10/07/26
Brembo TrackTribe device.
New Bikes
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
10/07/26
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
General
Ducati's tribute to Mike Hailwood's famous TT victory goes to auction
10/07/26
the fuel tank of a Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica
General
Ducati takes over Goodwood with special celebration
10/07/26
Past and present Ducati racers at Goodwood.
Product News
Shapeshifting El’Kid jet helmet lands at an incredible price
10/07/26
The Tucano Urbano El'Kid motorcycle helmet
General
New handheld speed camera is a mobile speed ticket machine
09/07/26
The TruCAM II speed camera - image PSNI
General
Suzuki’s first one-litre Isle of Man TT bike heads to UK auction
09/07/26
Mick Grant Heron Suzuki GS1000R race bike. Credit: H&H Classic Auctions.
New Bikes
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
09/07/26
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work

Latest New Bikes News

The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
10/07/26
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
A unique Vespa inspired by the Italian Navy's legendary training ship has been unveiled alongside the vessel itself in New York Harbour.
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
09/07/26
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
09/07/26
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
09/07/26
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
New Bikes
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
08/07/26
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
New Bikes
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
07/07/26
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
07/07/26
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
07/07/26
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
06/07/26
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
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.
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

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 man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
2h ago
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
Police helicopter footage and a roadside stinger helped bring an end to a bizarre Sur-Ron pursuit in Newport.
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
01/07/26
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
30/06/26
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
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
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
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MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'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?

All Motorcycle News

New Bikes
12/10/11
First tuned 2012 ZZR1400
Our last ZZR story for a while. We promise!
General
12/10/11
Another Brough Superior goes up for auction
For a rare bike, there have been an awful lot for sale recently..
New Bikes
12/10/11
ZZR1400. 'Only' 197bhp
Official power figure revealed
New Bikes
11/10/11
MV Agusta 675 prices revealed
MV's new middleweight gets keen pricing
General
10/10/11
Texting while driving doubles reaction time
US study highlights the dangers we're all too aware of
General
10/10/11
A57 Snake Pass closed due to landslide
No going for a spin there tonight
New Bikes
10/10/11
2012 ZZR1400: 217bhp?
Could the new hypersports-tourer be pumping out MotoGP rivalling power?
New Bikes
10/10/11
Kawasaki ZZR1400 official image gallery
Would Sir like to try Kawasaki's most powerful motorcycle to date?
General
10/10/11
Kawasaki pitch new ZZR1400 against Hayabusa
No messing for the big K
New Bikes
10/10/11
NCR One Shot. Are you too rich?
..if you find money clogging up your bank account, then this is for you
New Bikes
07/10/11
More teasing for ZZR1400
Another video, first glimpse of the frame and engine
New Bikes
06/10/11
Limited Edition 'Ace Cafe' Street Triple
Cafe Racer trip celebrates Ace Caf's anniversary
New Bikes
06/10/11
New MV Agusta F4R Corsa Corta
Got £16k? Look in...
New Bikes
06/10/11
Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP gets Corse colours
No new parts but mad-Hyper gets faster paint
New Bikes
06/10/11
Multistrada gets new titanium colourscheme
Minor tweaks and a new colour scheme for Ducati's top-selling motorcycle
General
04/10/11
The motorcycle Mythbusters episode in full
Mythbusters...busted
New Bikes
04/10/11
Lito Sora electric motorcycle
A 185-mile range and top speed of 120mph. Is this the future?
New Bikes
03/10/11
BMW G650 GS Sertão revealed
Off-road adventurer added to the G650 GS range
General
03/10/11
Heyyyy! The Fonz's Triumph goes to auction
Question is, are you cool enough to ride it?
General
30/09/11
MythBusters claim cars are greener than bikes
TV's Mythbusters say bikes aren't as eco-friendly as you'd think
General
30/09/11
Streetfighter 848 on-track onboard video
Ducati's new naked at the Modena circuit in Italy
Industry
29/09/11
The AA add 50 Pan Europeans to their fleet
Motorcycles make a comeback for congested cities
General
29/09/11
Is this the greatest 'barn find' yet?
Imagine stumbling across this...
New Bikes
29/09/11
Retro tank for 2012 Honda Shadow
Honda inspired by it's past with classic logo on the Shadow cruiser