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the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - static
General
20h ago
1-2-1 coaching is now available with Ducati’s Desmo450 EDS
Ducati has added the new Desmo450 EDS to its growing DRE Academy model range, with 1-2-1 coaching now available aboard the enduro motorcycle.
Ducati 100 sign. Credit Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
General
22h ago
Ducati and Suzuki to headline the 2026 Barber Vintage Festival
petrol stop
General
18/08/26
Going touring? These are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive places for petrol
Yungblud sitting on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Credit: Yungblud/Instagram.
General
18/08/26
Yungblud suffers broken leg in motorcycle accident, but vows to keep “giggin”
General
12 classic motorcycles are heading to MCL26 as part of a new feature
18/08/26
Mike Hailwood Ducati replica.
General
Mansory has turned a TMAX into what it calls a “mega scooter”
18/08/26
The Mansory Yamaha TMAX 560
General
Buell’s 400bhp Project Leviathan made its Bonneville debut, but its best run fell well short of the 250mph target.
18/08/26
The Buell Leviathan
General
The IGA is pushing for a BIG jump in the cost of an MOT
17/08/26
An MOT test certificate
General
London ride out in support of Iran prisoners Lindsay and Craig Foreman announced
17/08/26
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
General
One of the UK’s largest motorcycle dealers is set to offer a special prize
17/08/26
Suzuki GSX-8S on the road.
New Bikes
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
17/08/26
Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
17/08/26
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
17/08/26
Shoei Neotec 3
General
Maria Costello reveals “nerve wracking” feeling after race track return
16/08/26
Maria Costello at the Thruxton BSB race.

Latest New Bikes News

Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
17/08/26
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
A new patent has revealed further details of Kawasaki’s Corleo concept, including what the rider must wear to make the thing move.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 during a test.
New Bikes
17/08/26
Group of Royal Enfield Himalayan 750s spotted in unusual place
Shoei Neotec 3
New Bikes
17/08/26
Would you subscribe to your next motorcycle? Honda thinks you might
Ducati fuel tank.
New Bikes
13/08/26
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
New Bikes
Kawasaki offers £1,500 part-exchange boost on hybrid bikes
12/08/26
Two Kawasaki hybrid motorcycles
New Bikes
Norton’s new Manx R superbike already has a one-off custom edition
10/08/26
Norton x Peaceful Research Manx R.
New Bikes
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is pure two-wheeled Americana
07/08/26
The Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition
New Bikes
Bultaco is BACK… kind of
07/08/26
The Bultaco Rally GT 300
New Bikes
Is “The Goat” concept actually going to be an adventure bike?
06/08/26
Buell Super Cruiser "The Goat" concept. Credit: Hot Bike Magazine.
New Bikes
Plethora of 2027 Kawasaki models revealed with fresh colour trims
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
Kawasaki announces four-strong Ninja 2027 line-up
05/08/26
2027 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Credit: Kawasaki.
New Bikes
BSA Bantam 350 gains minor update for 2026
04/08/26
BSA Bantam 350 Mist Green. Credit: BSA Motorcycles/Facebook.
New Bikes
Sweeping changes are coming to Indian Motorcycle’s Scout line-up
03/08/26
Indian Motorcycle Scout models.
New Bikes
AJS reveals new adventure bikes following failed Imber 125 launch
31/07/26
Leten LT190 riding in a forest. Credit: AJS Motorcycles.

Latest Industry News

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Industry
10/08/26
Adventure motorcycles continue to steer the UK’s positive sales numbers
Adventure motorcycle registrations grew by 41 per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025.
SuperBike Factory
Industry
10/08/26
People power! Superbike Factory customers and staff unite to share information and spread awareness
Ducati Factory Made
Industry
10/08/26
Ducati bidder wants MV Agusta too... and Triumph out of Moto2!
The Ducati Factory
Industry
06/08/26
Ducati secures major research and development investment fund
Industry
Norton has a surprising plan to take on Ducati, BMW and Triumph
05/08/26
Norton dealership display concept
Industry
Motorcyclists now have an official voice inside the European Parliament
04/08/26
The Motorcycling MEP Club
Industry
LiveWire shares surge above $2 just days after penny stock warning
03/08/26
LiveWire
Industry
Ducati bidder Patritalia escalates takeover saga with Ai race bikes and all-Italian MotoGP promise!
03/08/26
Patritalia
Industry
Ducati takeover bidder's CEO takes to social media to back sale claims
30/07/26
Manual Ros and Claudio Domenicali – Manual Ros | Facebook
Industry
Honda may have predicted the EU's next move on motorcycle sustainability
29/07/26
The Honda range of bikes using Durabio
Industry
Ride a motorcycle? The BMF wants your opinion, and it could win you £200
28/07/26
The Ace Cafe bike night
Industry
SuperBike Factory administrators explain collapse after failed rescue bid
27/07/26
Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
Ducati's future back in the spotlight after unions intervene and insider claims buyer has made an offer
27/07/26
The Ducati Factory
Industry
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
24/07/26
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
21/07/26
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
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
Viral
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
01/07/26
A Triumph Rocket III
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
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MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
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'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
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Rv Turner and Sharp
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Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
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General
06/05/09
Spotted: Angelina Jolie takes to two wheels
Can you guess what kind of motorcycle Ange is riding this month?
General
05/05/09
2009 Yamaha VMAX slays quarter-mile in 9.513 secs
Near standard VMAX trounces the strip in the hands of Jay 'PeeWee' Gleason
General
05/05/09
BMW S1000RR road bike spotted at Jerez MotoGP
Spotted: BMW's new superbike laps Jerez before MotoGP race
General
03/05/09
Could this be the 2010 Honda VFR?
We've all seen plenty of fakes but this one looks like the most realistic to date
General
01/05/09
First Look: Triumph Daytona 675SE
Flash paint scheme for Triumph's new limited edition sports middleweight
General
01/05/09
Suzuki offer 0% finance on 14 models
Suzuki GB launches its biggest ever finance campaign
General
01/05/09
Yamaha launch French-only Fiat R1 replica
Do some free advertising for Fiat Yamaha and get charged almost £18,000 for the pleasure
General
30/04/09
World First Test: BMW F800R review
Visordown supremo gives you the first ride report on BMW's new 800cc naked
General
30/04/09
Ducati host celebrity bash for new Streetfighter
John Hogan went along to Ducati's party to guzzle champagne, stare at scantily-clad ladies and er, oh yes, look at a new bike
General
30/04/09
Terminator Salvation bikes inspired by Hypermotard
That's the latest gossip from Hollywood - but somehow we can't quite see it
General
30/04/09
VIDEO: Power-sliding radio-controlled MotoGP bikes
Like the real think - just in miniature - onboard cameras too!
General
29/04/09
Biker killed in fireball horror
Faulty trailer lights linked to death of former police officer, inquest hears
Product News
28/04/09
Barry Sheene tribute leather holdall
Retro-cool kit bag for discerning (and well-heeled) Bazza fans
Product News
28/04/09
Richa Cobra one-piece leather suit
Great build quality, strong crash resistance and most importantly, a reasonable ticket price for Richa's new leathers
General
28/04/09
2015 Honda CB750 concept
Take a look at this excellent concept by designer Igor Chak
General
28/04/09
Caught on camera: EIGHT people on ONE motorcycle
What you can get away with if you live in China...
General
28/04/09
Marisa Miller - Harley Davidson Calendar
Check out our images of Victoria's Secret lingerie model, Marisa Miller posing for the Harley-Davidson calendar
General
28/04/09
VIDEO: Killacycle blasts 0-60mph in under a second
And who said battery-powered bikes don't work? Killacycle does a quarter mile in 7.89s @ 168mph
Product News
27/04/09
Chain Reaction Moto Triumph Speed Triple exhaust
Check out this smart new exhaust from USA-based tuners CRM and hear it in action
General
27/04/09
140kg 500cc Two-Stroke special
US-made 500cc two-stroke triple, geared to 120mph and built to eat up canyon roads
General
24/04/09
First Look: TSS ZX-10R two-stroke
How does 250bhp in a Japanese superbike sound?
General
23/04/09
Ducati Monster Colour Therapy
Choose your own paint scheme via this tasty online selector
General
21/04/09
VIDEO: Bike control beyond belief
Is this the next Dougie Lampkin? We think so...
Product News
21/04/09
Oakley unveil new Ducati Signature Series eyewear
Look cool on and off the bike with this new range of designer shades