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New BMW R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike.
New Bikes
48m ago
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
BMW Motorrad has launched a new R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike, which has been built with the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 in mind.
Paul Weller sitting on a his Lambretta Li150 'Stanley Road' scooter
General
55m ago
The Modfather's masterpiece: Paul Weller's Stanley Road Lambretta hits the auction block
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
General
1h ago
Brit biker Craig Foreman learns of Iranian prison sentence extension
New Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC.
New Bikes
2h ago
Triumph Factory Custom returns with limited-edition Speed Twin 1200
Industry
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
23h ago
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
New Bikes
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
14/07/26
A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
General
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
14/07/26
Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
Viral
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision
General
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
14/07/26
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
Product News
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
14/07/26
The Waze Logo
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
14/07/26
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

Latest New Bikes News

New BMW R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike.
New Bikes
48m ago
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
BMW Motorrad has launched a new R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike, which has been built with the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 in mind.
New Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC.
New Bikes
2h ago
Triumph Factory Custom returns with limited-edition Speed Twin 1200
A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
14/07/26
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
10/07/26
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
New Bikes
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
09/07/26
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
09/07/26
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
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.

Latest Industry News

2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
23h 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
14/07/26
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
14/07/26
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
09/10/09
First Look: 2010 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Yamaha unveil a fully-faired version of the XJ6 Diversion
New Bikes
08/10/09
2010 Honda VFR1200F - Official Honda colours
Three colour options for new Honda VFR1200F
New Bikes
08/10/09
Honda VFR1200F - Different colour options
We've played with the press images to show you what the new Honda VFR1200F could look like
New Bikes
08/10/09
2010 Honda VFR1200F - Full VFR1200 specs and pics
Get the official lowdown on Honda's new V4 sports-tourer
General
07/10/09
VIDEO: Honda VFR1200F - new details emerge
See more of Honda's new V4 engine in this VFR1200F clip
General
07/10/09
Children, 10, allowed to see biker's dead body
Funeral Director allows unknown children to view biker's corpse
New Bikes
07/10/09
First Look: 2010 Suzuki Gladius 400 ABS
Stylish 400cc all-rounder gets ABS for 2010
New Bikes
06/10/09
MV Agusta F4CC only 1 in the UK
Got £50,000 spare? Here's another sky-high superbike from MV
General
06/10/09
VIDEO: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R
Find out the low-down on Kawasaki's new 200bhp superbike
General
06/10/09
VIDEO: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000
Find out even more about Kawasaki's new super-naked
New Bikes
06/10/09
First Look: Six Monkeys Triumph Daytona 1050
Wacky German builders create a big-bore brother to the Daytona 675
New Bikes
05/10/09
First Ride: 2010 Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster
Visordown tests Triumph's new 2300cc musclebike
General
05/10/09
VIDEO: Mackenzie frontflips 2009 YZF-R1
Even 500cc GP gods get it wrong...sometimes
New Bikes
05/10/09
SCOOP: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 revealed!
More power and complete makeover for Kawasaki's iconic 1000cc naked
New Bikes
05/10/09
SCOOP: 2010 Kawasaki GTR1400 revealed!
See the first images of Kawasaki's new hyper-tourer for 2010
General
03/10/09
Biker shoots car driver dead at lights
Metropolitan Police seek witnesses as man is shot in head at traffic lights
General
03/10/09
VIDEO: Triumph Rocket III Roadster
Wheelies, powerslides? Triumph introduce their 2300cc Roadster with a bang
General
02/10/09
Jay Leno VMAX estimated at $100,000
TV star's 200bhp musclebike goes under the hammer October 10th
General
01/10/09
Newsflash: Just in from Honda
New VFR1200 sports tourer unveiled soon! We can't wait!
General
01/10/09
Sydney to London on a moped
Woman-chasing bike nut rides back to UK in fear of flying
New Bikes
30/09/09
MV Agusta Brutale 990R - First road ride review
Ben back-to-back tests MV Agusta's latest nakeds
New Bikes
30/09/09
MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR - First road ride review
First impressions of the new MV Agusta naked, the 1090RR
New Bikes
26/09/09
Aprilia's new Tuono V4R
For years the Tuono has been Aprilia’s best-seller. Inevitably then, here’s the V4 version
Industry
26/09/09
High bike prices
‘Perfect Storm’ in the market place pushes new bike prices to an all-time high