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Ex-Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel sidecar outfit
General
29m ago
Another day, another McQueen-owned bike, but this time, with a twist!
Owned by McQueen until he passed away, the Scott Flying Squirrel is one of the more unusual machines the movie star and racer owned.
Prime road markings are spreading across Europe
General
1h ago
The road safety markings that debuted in Scotland are now making their way across the North Sea
Richard Hammond testing the ZXMoto 820 RR and Ducati Panigale V2
Viral
2h ago
Richard Hammond pits the ZXMoto 820RR against Ducati Panigale V2 power
the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - static
General
19/08/26
1-2-1 coaching is now available with Ducati’s Desmo450 EDS
General
Ducati and Suzuki to headline the 2026 Barber Vintage Festival
19/08/26
Ducati 100 sign. Credit Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
General
Going touring? These are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive places for petrol
18/08/26
petrol stop
General
Yungblud suffers broken leg in motorcycle accident, but vows to keep “giggin”
18/08/26
Yungblud sitting on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Credit: Yungblud/Instagram.
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

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

Richard Hammond testing the ZXMoto 820 RR and Ducati Panigale V2
Viral
2h ago
Richard Hammond pits the ZXMoto 820RR against Ducati Panigale V2 power
Richard Hammond travels to China to test the ZXMoto 820RR against a Ducati Panigale V2, and admits Chinese motorcycles have come a long way.
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
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
Viral
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
08/07/26
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
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
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ZXMOTO 820RR Test Ride:Who rides faster, Zhang Xue or Richard Hammond?
ZXMOTO 820RR Test Ride:Who rides faster, Zhang Xue or Richard Hammond?
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
The road is calling | Prepare for breathtaking roads. Don't let them take your breath away for good
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

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General
19/12/08
First Look: 2009 Moto Guzzi Millepercento BB1
Guzzi's new uprated Griso gets a bigger engine, water cooling and extra power
General
19/12/08
New Voxan Roadster in the pipeline for 2009
French bike builder set to take on naked streetfighter market with stunning new machine
General
18/12/08
First Look: 2009 Yamaha XJR1300
XJR battles on into 2009 with updates and new paint schemes
General
17/12/08
First Look: Triumph Threemotard
It's just a design concept but we love the look of this three-cylinder beauty
General
16/12/08
Meet America's fastest female motorcyclist
Say Hello to Leslie Porterfield and her 234mph Hayabusa
General
16/12/08
Motorbike-themed Top Gear Xmas Special
Clarkson bows to pressure as popular motoring TV show chooses motorcycles for Xmas show
General
12/12/08
VIDEO: The fire-breathing motorbike that walks!
Check out this crazy contraption - built from a car and a motorbike
General
12/12/08
Biker jailed after fleeing from Police
Uninsured 29-year-old dished custodial sentence after 100mph Nottingham chase
General
10/12/08
Manchester Police remove Honda ST1300s from fleet
Manchester Police scrap Honda ST1300s over Pc's fatal collision
Product News
10/12/08
VIDEO: Fix your broken gear lever in 60 seconds
Fixer-peg - a great invention for every biker
General
10/12/08
VIDEO: Bad-ass GSX-R speed freak goes to court
Watch this guy make a complete prat of himself at a US courtroom
General
10/12/08
Ewan McGregor's Guzzi raises £22,100 for charity
All proceeds go to Unicef's Children's Emergency Fund
General
10/12/08
First Look: 2009 Kawasaki ZRX1200
New pics of the 2009 ZRX1200 - looking just a tad like last year's model
General
09/12/08
Knievel: This will be my last jump
Son of legendary daredevil says he's putting on a show one more time
General
09/12/08
VIDEO: eKRAD electrically powered off roader
German alternative energy specialist unveils new battery powered line up
General
05/12/08
£70,000 Triumph Rocket concept at NEC Show
See Roger Almond's stunning 2.3 litre project bike on Visordown's stand at the NEC
General
04/12/08
VIDEO: Biker Santa is coming to town
Wonder which motorcycle gang HE belongs to?
General
03/12/08
First Look: Tier Motorsports hub-centre YZF-R1
Fancy taking your R1 in a completely different direction? Here's one way of going about it
General
03/12/08
New Honda VFR by 2010
Check out French mag Motorevue's stab at Honda's much-anticipated VFR
General
02/12/08
VIDEO: 2009 Triumph 675 Daytona
Enjoy a lap of Cartagena on Triumph's latest sporting middleweight
General
02/12/08
First Ride: 2009 Triumph Daytona 675
Jon Urry fires back his report fresh from Cartagena, Spain
General
02/12/08
Sheene leathers fetch £8000 at auction
Bazza's iconic Suzuki race leathers top the bill at Sotheby's
General
02/12/08
Drunk biker escapes jail after father's plea
Father begs judge for non-custodial sentence - even though his own son was killed in accident
General
02/12/08
VIDEO: Mackenzie fires up his GP500 Yamaha
Visordown's wee Scot blows the dust off his GP bike at the NEC Show