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This quirky little two-stroke was once the ride of choice for one of the biggest names in F1
The humble Yamaha LB80 Chappy was a familiar sight in racing paddocks during the 1970s, but few can claim to have been ridden by a reigning Formula 1 world champion.
Latest New Bikes News
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.
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Latest Industry News
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
Volkswagen has responded to reports suggesting Ducati could be sold, and its carefully crafted statement leaves plenty of room for interpretation.
Latest Viral News
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.
Videos
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
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?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
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?
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Video: Robbie Maddison's record-breaking jump
Watch Maddison clear a whopping 351 feet on his Honda CR500
Gulf Ducati 1098R endurance racer
First picture of Ducati Endurance Racing Team's 1098R in stunning Gulf paintjob
Ducati launch new Monster 696+
Yes folks, it's another incarnation of Ducati's best-seller - with added tweaks!
Pastrana makes world's first floating ramp jump
Stunt superking takes freestyle to the next level with his amazing jump in Costa Rica
Knievel’s canyon jump to happen again
Mad Mike Hughes set to attempt Evel's failed Grand Canyon stunt
Charley Boorman learns about life on 3-wheels
Media motorcycle megastar to try out a sidecar in his latest adventure
Europe's 10 best biking roads
Europe's top ten places for riding your bike, according to an article in today's Guardian newspaper
New 500cc 2-stroke motor revealed
Fresh from Poland, this stunning custom-built bike breathes a whole new life into the diminishing world of smokey 2-strokes
Yamaha XJR1300 recall
Butterfly valve sensor problem prompts factory recall. Contact your nearest authorised Yamaha dealer
Barry Sheene Memorial weekend - Eastern Creek
Australia pays tribute to motorcycling legend five years after his death
Lamponi's Lambretta table lamps
Funky table lamps built using real scooter parts - a must for every scoot fan
Mel Gibson to star in new biker movie
Aussie/American stars in 'Under and Alone' - a film based on Mongols Motorcycle club
Supercharged Buell Lazareth up and running
Supercharged Lazareth shows Buell what they should have done with the XB12S in the first place
Knievel's Harley stunt bike up for auction
Evel's XR750 jump bike to go under the hammer along with legend's boots, helmet, X-rays and pinball machine!
Off-road legend Smets to develop BMW enduro bike
Ex-Husaberg racer helps put final development touches to BMW's competition off-roader
Hayden to ride 1909 Indian classic
2006 MotoGP World Champion to ride 1909 Indian at historic motorcycle event
Knievel-style new Batpod toy
Mattel are to release a wind-up Batpod toy based around their best-selling Evel Knievel stunt cycle.
Brad Pitt to build private MotoX track
Hollywood star to develop five-acre French plot into dirtbike track for friends and family
Give it some welly - KTM style
A must for the Austrian-loving mud-plugger - available direct from the manufacturer now
Call for film wannabe bikers
Documentary makers seek skinhead bikers for new TV programme. Go one, you know you're keen!
Road builder fined £250,000 after biker's death
'A wholly avoidable accident' say Health and Safety Executive after biker becomes 12th victim in five years