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Learner riders at a Phoenix Motorcycle Training school
General
5m ago
UK motorcycle sales boom as MCIA CEO makes government plea
MCIA CEO Tony Campbell has asked the incoming government to “respond positively” to the rider licence review, which is part of the new Road Safety Strategy, which was revealed in January.
A Lego Ducati Desmo450 MX
Product News
39m ago
Lego turns Ducati's Desmo450 MX into a 457-piece Technic kit
The Honda GB350S parked off-road
General
1h ago
Honda leads popular UK segment with over 200 sales
Harley-Davidson Custom Clash UK reveal
General
2h ago
Harley custom build competition lands in London this week
General
WDW headlined by major guests, special models and over 118,000 visitors
17h ago
Casey Stoner on stage at WDW with Ducatisti behind him.
General
Super rare Norton previously owned by Top Gear star heads to auction
18h ago
Ex-Richard Hammond Norton Dominator. Credit: Historics Auctioneers.
New Bikes
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
20h ago
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Product News
Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range
22h ago
New D-locks from Hiplock
General
Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
23h ago
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
New Bikes
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
23h ago
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
General
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
06/07/26
Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
06/07/26
Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026
General
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
06/07/26
The four men jailed for more than twenty years

Latest New Bikes News

The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
20h ago
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
Triumph has unveiled a fresh range of paint finishes for six models ahead of the 2027 model year, with the updated bikes arriving in UK dealerships from August 2026.
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
23h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
07/07/26
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
06/07/26
Ducati to unveil first supermoto 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
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.

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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'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

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
General
28/09/11
David Beckham's Garage Co. custom
Custom built motorbike for the footballer
New Bikes
28/09/11
2012 Honda CBR600RR revealed
Well, the colour is new...
New Bikes
28/09/11
UK Price and colours for Streetfighter 848
New 848-engined Ducati Streetfighter priced at £9995
General
27/09/11
40,000 bikers ride in anti-EU protest
Demo ride against plans for anti-motorcycling proposals from the EU
New Bikes
27/09/11
Triumph revise the Tiger 1050
New suspension, lower bars and different graphics
General
23/09/11
Suzuki Service payment plan and AA offer
Tailored payment scheme and 12-month AA breakdown cover
New Bikes
22/09/11
New MV Agusta Brutale 1090R
Brutale 1090R loses an R for a new lower spec model priced around £12,000
General
20/09/11
Wrecked Desmosedici RR up for auction
Written-off Desmo the perfect project bike?
New Bikes
20/09/11
2012 ZZR1400: Enough already...
...But what is Kawasaki trying to say with this teaser video?
General
20/09/11
You've helped raise £150 for Riders for Health
..and you're wearing cool T-Shirts now too
New Bikes
19/09/11
Husqvarna Nuda 900: ABS version in 2012
Increased safety for Husqvarna's lairy street bike
Industry
19/09/11
Test passes at lowest level since records began
Market shrinks and grows older...
New Bikes
19/09/11
Kawasaki's mini-Ninja
It's the 150RR...
New Bikes
16/09/11
Husqvarna Nuda 900S joins 900R
Base version of the eagerly awaited Nuda 900R
New Bikes
16/09/11
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 revealed
You wanted traction control, it's got it
General
15/09/11
Billy Connolly tours Route 66
Comedian rides iconic rode for ITV documentary
New Bikes
14/09/11
2012 Yamaha R1 leaked
Not much new to see here...
General
14/09/11
Biker rescued from fiery crash
Video captures brave bystanders lifting car to pull motorcyclist from blazing wreckage
Industry
13/09/11
Maxi-scooters continue strong UK growth
Are we becoming more like the rest of Europe?
General
13/09/11
No chance of a VW bike now
Suzuki seeks separation from Volkswagen alliance
New Bikes
13/09/11
BMW Electric Scooter concept unveiled
Launched at a car show – perhaps we're not the target customers
New Bikes
12/09/11
Ducati Streetfighter 848 revealed
Like a Streetfighter, only smaller