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SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
General
17m ago
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
The famous SEMA Battle of the Builders competition is opening its doors to custom motorcycles for the first time in its 13-year history.
The Waze Logo
Product News
1h ago
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
2h ago
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
Former Henry Cole Moto Martin CB1100F. Credit: H&H Classics.
General
15h ago
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
Product News
If your helmet graphics aren't visible from space, Shark has you covered
16h 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
17h ago
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
Viral
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
18h ago
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
19h ago
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
20h ago
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
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

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

The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
2h ago
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
S&P Global has cut Harley-Davidson's credit rating from BBB- to BB+, pushing the American icon into so-called "junk" territory, but the implications for riders are less dramatic than the headlines suggest.
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
The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
Industry
23/06/26
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
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.
Industry
Royal Enfield is opening new plants: annual capacity to increase by around 900,000
18/05/26
Royal Enfield Classic 650 tank

Latest Viral News

A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
Viral
18h 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

General
16/02/11
Piaggio MP3 Yourban video - Slalom
MF tests the Piaggio Yourban. Flippers not included.
New Bikes
16/02/11
Piaggio MP3 Yourban review
MF tests the new MP3 with the slightly bewildering name
General
16/02/11
Who will be first with a Diavel rival?
Ducati's new bike almost sits in its own sector. Who's in?
New Bikes
16/02/11
MV Agusta planning Multistrada rival?
The return of the Elefant...
General
14/02/11
Motus V4 on the dyno
All-American sports-tourer gets closer to completion
New Bikes
14/02/11
Japan-only 2011 ZRX1200 gets new paint
Another bike we're not allowed to have...
New Bikes
14/02/11
The CB1100F just got even cooler
Mugen version on sale next week – but only in Japan
New Bikes
11/02/11
Horex – is the crazy VR6 just a start?
Even madder W8 engine could be next
Viral
11/02/11
Anthony Gobert's back. On Twitter.
Brief flutter on Twitter causes mass hysteria
Industry
10/02/11
Triumph lead sales over 125cc
Hinckley-made bikes reach the top-spot in 2010 sales
Viral
08/02/11
Vincent for Sale. One careful owner and just 721,703 miles
Yours for a princely sum
New Bikes
08/02/11
Leaner, leaning Spyder
Can-Am's oddball trike could be getting a whole lot crazier
New Bikes
08/02/11
2012 Triumphs revealed!
Sort of.
General
07/02/11
Diesel Moto Guzzi?
Here's hoping
General
07/02/11
Ducati Diavel Carbon 0-60+ video
Buy a Diavel. Move to a town with a lot of traffic lights. Spend weekends racing everything..
New Bikes
07/02/11
MV Agusta F4 - The Edizione Finale
For the Japanese market only
General
07/02/11
Dymag returns
British wheel manufacturer bounces back
Viral
02/02/11
Paul Teutel sells his bike collection
And they're not the machines you might expect
Industry
28/01/11
Frank Thomas goes into administration
New Bikes
28/01/11
Honda CB400 Super Four Special Edition
Age-old 400 heads into its third decade looking better than ever
New Bikes
28/01/11
New colours for Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Ténéré
Test ride Yamaha's big adventure bike
Industry
27/01/11
Honda sales show why Europe doesn't matter any more
And neither does America or Japan...
General
26/01/11
McQueen’s Husky up for auction
An opportunity to buy cool? Or at least get a nice Husky...
Industry
26/01/11
Highland ceases production
Niche motorcycle manufacturer struggles after losing top execs