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2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
58m ago
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
Rumblings surrounding a potential sale of Ducati remain large, and Volkswagen’s latest comments suggest this could be a growing possibility.
A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
2h ago
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
General
3h ago
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
4h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
General
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
5h ago
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
Product News
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
6h ago
The Waze Logo
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
7h ago
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
General
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
21h ago
Former Henry Cole Moto Martin CB1100F. Credit: H&H Classics.
Product News
If your helmet graphics aren't visible from space, Shark has you covered
21h ago
Eric Granado Shark Skwal Cup replica helmet
General
This quirky little two-stroke was once the ride of choice for one of the biggest names in F1
22h ago
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
Viral
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
13/07/26
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
General
This 205bhp KTM-powered ‘hyperbike’ has glowing paint and a real diamond
13/07/26
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
13/07/26
The 2026 KTM 790 Duke - riding
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

Latest New Bikes News

A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
2h ago
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Type approval images have revealed what the V3R 900 E-Compressor will really look like once it hits the streets.
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 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
New Bikes
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
09/07/26
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
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

Latest Industry News

2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
58m ago
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
Rumblings surrounding a potential sale of Ducati remain large, and Volkswagen’s latest comments suggest this could be a growing possibility.
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
7h ago
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
03/07/26
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
Industry
02/07/26
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
Industry
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
23/06/26
The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
Industry
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
11/06/26
Christof Lischka during his time with BMW
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.

Latest Viral News

The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
4h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
BMW’s incredible K18 Vision concept bike is more than just a show pony, as it proved by taking to the famous Festival of Speed hillclimb.
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
A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
01/07/26
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
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
Viral
Moto2 star David Alonso seemingly crashes after racing a plane
16/02/26
David Alonso racing an aircraft
Visordown
Videos

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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

General
18/10/11
'Careless cyclist' prosecuted for injuring biker
Deaf by iPod?
New Bikes
18/10/11
2012 KTM Freeride 350 revealed
KTM's 'feather light' Enduro weighs just 99kg
New Bikes
18/10/11
Aprilia launches SRV850
World's largest scooter gets RSV4 styling. Told you so...
New Bikes
17/10/11
Biggest-ever Aprilia scooter
Gilera GP800 to be transformed into sportier Aprilia version
New Bikes
15/10/11
Triumph to launch 1200cc Tiger Explorer
All new model will feature 1200cc 130bhp engine
General
14/10/11
Visordown is looking for promo girls
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General
13/10/11
Caught speeding with no bike?
Swiss biker narrowly avoids ban
General
13/10/11
Travis Pastrana enters ROC
Backflip King to take on F1 stars
General
12/10/11
Husqvarna SMR511 gets price cut
Go mental for a grand less
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