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2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
8h 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
10h ago
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
General
11h ago
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
12h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
General
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
13h 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
14h ago
The Waze Logo
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
15h ago
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
General
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
13/07/26
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
13/07/26
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
13/07/26
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
10h 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
8h 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
15h 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
12h 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
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Videos

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How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
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

All Motorcycle News

New Bikes
17/02/11
What's happened to the VFR1200 tourer?
Honda's missing bike that never was, but has it been replaced? The mystery continues
New Bikes
17/02/11
Erik Buell Racing 1190RS coming together
New picture gives us more insight into Buell's latest creation
General
17/02/11
Triumph Daytona 675R race parts list
Triumph's Daytona 675R gets added oomph, oooh and ahhh
New Bikes
16/02/11
New Goldwing next week? Maybe.
But probably not...
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