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Indian Scout Classic riding.
General
45m ago
Indian Motorcycle reveals 44th Faro Rally grand prize
Indian Motorcycle has confirmed that the 44th edition of the Faro Rally will feature a new Indian Scout as the grand prize.
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
1h ago
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
1h ago
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
The Norton Rotary 'White Charger' racing at the Isle of Man TT
General
19h ago
National Motorcycle Museum brings historic bikes to FoS 2026
Product News
Cardo's smart helmet scoops design award before it even hits the shelves
20h ago
The Cardo Beyond GTS connected motorcycle helmet
General
Brembo signs major deal with CFMoto to shape future models
20h ago
CFMoto's all-new V4 SR-RR prototype
New Bikes
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
22h ago
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
Viral
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
08/07/26
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
General
UK motorcycle sales boom as MCIA CEO makes government plea
08/07/26
Learner riders at a Phoenix Motorcycle Training school
Product News
Lego turns Ducati's Desmo450 MX into a 457-piece Technic kit
08/07/26
A Lego Ducati Desmo450 MX
General
Honda leads popular UK segment with over 200 sales
08/07/26
The Honda GB350S parked off-road
General
Harley custom build competition lands in London this week
08/07/26
Harley-Davidson Custom Clash UK reveal
General
WDW headlined by major guests, special models and over 118,000 visitors
07/07/26
Casey Stoner on stage at WDW with Ducatisti behind him.
General
Super rare Norton previously owned by Top Gear star heads to auction
07/07/26
Ex-Richard Hammond Norton Dominator. Credit: Historics Auctioneers.

Latest New Bikes News

The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
1h ago
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
Three numbered Ducati Panigale V4S MotoGP and WorldSBK replicas celebrating Pecco Bagnaia and Alvaro Bautista headline Iconic Auctioneers' Kempton Park sale.
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
1h ago
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
New KTM 6Days Enduro of Nations motorcycle.
New Bikes
22h ago
KTM launches a new race-ready enduro line-up
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
07/07/26
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
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
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.

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

Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
Yamaha Motor has picked up a 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its strange but fascinating MOTOROiD:Λ concept, an AI-powered machine that teaches itself how to move.
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
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
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
Viral
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
28/01/26
Toprak Razgatlioglu driving a Yamaha YXZ1000R
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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
01/09/11
2012 Triumph Daytona 675 revealed
Minor updates for British supersport machine
Viral
30/08/11
Putin rides at Russian biker festival
Russian Prime Minister makes an appearance riding a Harley trike
General
25/08/11
Anti-bike legislation demo. 25/09/11
MAG organising a mass protest against proposed EU bike legislation
General
25/08/11
Millenium Bridge trials crossing
French trials ace wall rides across elevated bridge in Gateshead
General
23/08/11
Buy Harley's test track
Yes, they actually develop them on a circuit!
General
19/08/11
Batpod in action
Or is it Catpod in the new movie?
New Bikes
19/08/11
2012 Honda Fireblade leaked
CBR1000RR gets a facelift and other updates for 2012
Viral
18/08/11
Muscle-inspired Hyundai bike concept
Futuristic concept does away with the conventional frame and forks
General
17/08/11
Gilera Runner 'most stolen motorcycle' in the UK
Police publish list of most stolen motorcyclesst
Industry
17/08/11
Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta saviour, dies aged 63
Claudio Castiglioni succumbs to illness
New Bikes
17/08/11
Suzuki Inazuma to return?
Is Suzuki planning a new Bandit-based retro bike?
General
16/08/11
K-Tech suspension set-up day: 10th Sept
Visordown has joined forces with K-Tech to offer you a suspension setup for under £25
Viral
16/08/11
Man swaps meteorite for a Harley
If you want a Harley, get your spade out and get digging...
General
15/08/11
Forget active suspension, how about an active seat?
BMW patents new technology to revolutionise rider comfort
New Bikes
15/08/11
More 2012 Kawasaki colours
Colour updates revealed for the Kawasaki model range
Industry
15/08/11
Ducati looking at stock market flotation?
Ducati proposing to offer shares for the second time
General
09/08/11
Rare Italian and Japanese motorcycles up for auction
Highlights include a Villa 250cc V4...
New Bikes
09/08/11
Spotted: Ducati Streetfighter 848
848-engined Ducati Streetfighter spied outside the factory gates in Bologna
General
05/08/11
Gary Nixon: RIP
A legend passes
New Bikes
05/08/11
Ossa: 2012 Trials Porn
TR280i updates
New Bikes
05/08/11
Return of the Cagiva Elefant, but with a twist
Elephant on the drawing board
General
04/08/11
If BMW turned its K1600 into a sports bike
It might look something like this
General
04/08/11
Harley reveals its leaning trike
But sadly it's already a museum piece after the project was canned
General
04/08/11
Suzi Perry voted as dream pillion
Suzi beats Angelina Jolie and Cheryl Cole as the most desirable pillion