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Bike Fest custom build winners revealed
Custom BSA motorcycle receives special award from Carl Fogarty, while Harley-Davidson dominates the 2026 Bike Fest International.
Latest New Bikes News
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
KTM has launched its 2027 enduro range, which features seven models, and a starting price point of £8,799.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
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Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
Latest Viral News
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Videos
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?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
All Motorcycle News
Energica sparks back into life following bankruptcy
Reports point to Energica being saved after investors in the Italian electric motorcycle maker have been found.
This two-stroke Yamaha RD 350 was rebuilt from the ground up
This 52-year-old Yamaha RD 350 has undergone a complete overhaul to become a two-stroke street tracker.
Motorcycles to be banned from Hanoi city centre
Hanoi is set to ban petrol-powered motorcycles in 2026, although no viable alternative is ready to replace them
Ruroc is offering its Shockwave Bluetooth system for free, on one condition
Ruroc is giving customers a free Shockwave Bluetooth system with all purchases of a full-price motorcycle helmet.
Callum Duncan has been cleared of causing Dean Barnes death
Callum Duncan acted out of frustration and instinct after being targeted by burglars—now the man who rode the stolen bike has been convicted of causing his own accomplice’s death.
This Kawasaki KH 606 with seven cylinders is up for auction
This specially built Kawasaki KH 606 has a seven-cylinder engine made out of multiple KB 250 power units.
A German customiser has turned the new R12 G/S in a retro Dakar replica
This might be one of the sweetest lookign custom versions of the BMW R12 G/S ever - and the model is only a few month old!
Five bargain bikes from the H&H Classics July auction
The H&H Classics auction concluded this month, and while there were some big-money bikes up for sale, there were some absolute bargains too.
HJC unveils new RPHA 12 Red Bull Austin GP II helmet
As part of a new line-up of designs, HJC has given its RPHA 12 model an all-new Red Bull Austin GP-inspired look.
New BMW concept wows the crowds at FoS
The BMW Concept RR was revealed earlier this year, but made its first appearance in the UK at the Festival of Speed.
Electric motorcycle company Stark Future reveals stunning Q2 earnings
Stark Future has recorded Q2 financial earnings of €47m (£40.6m), making it one of the fastest growing electric bike manufacturers.
Wayne Rainey rides Laguna Seca on a special Yamaha XSR900 GP
Wayne Rainey has ridden at Laguna Seca for the first time in 34 years, in what was just his third known appearance since being paralysed from the waist down.
Fantic unveils new limited ‘NILS Edition’ XXF250 and 450 motocross bikes
Fantic has partnered with lubricant company, NILS, to produce two limited edition XXF250 and XXF450 motocross motorcycles.
Limited edition MV Agusta Superveloce 98 is currently available to bid on
A limited edition MV Agusta Superveloce 98, with just seven miles on the clock, features a 798cc engine that produces a mighty 145bhp.
MCIA 'welcomes' the government’s £650m electric car grant, but with trepidation
The MCIA has welcomed the government’s new £650m electric car grant, but has warned that motorcycles have been ‘left behind’.
The closure of a Plymouth multi-franchise motorbike dealership could lead to huge unpaid debts
The collapse of a multi-franchise dealer in Plymouth could leave behind unpaid debts of around £2m.
Indian Motorcycle has taken the covers off its latest 'Forged' series build
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its second custom build as part of the 2025 Forged series, with the Chieftain PowerPlus model once again chosen for the initiative.
Dainese is investigating why its premium race suit became undone in a crash
Dainese is investigating why one of its premium race suits opened in a crash.
LiveWire unveils two new concepts at Harley-Davidson Homecoming
LiveWire has showcased two new concepts that we could expect to see in the future, one of which is a trail-focussed motorcycle.
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Kawasaki issues ZX-6R recall in the UK due to faulty crankshaft bolts
A recall on some ZX-6R motorcycles has been made by Kawasaki, due to over-tightened crankshaft bolts.
Triumph TF 250-X receives improved power delivery as part of big update
Triumph has announced an extensive list of updates for its TF 250-X, including ‘race-ready’ power delivery, improved throttle response and updated suspension settings.
Honda patent suggest it’s working on an electric Fireblade
In the news once again with a new patent, this time Honda could be working on something much, much bigger.
GoPro teases new Max 2 action camera after years of development
GoPro has revealed a new teaser for its Max 2 action camera which is set to drop after two years of development.
Moto Guzzi 850 T5 gets wild transformation
This Moto Guzzi 850 T5 underwent a complete makeover as part of a custom build prior to being sold to its new owner.