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A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
1h ago
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Type approval images have revealed what the V3R 900 E-Compressor will really look like once it hits the streets.
Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
General
2h ago
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
3h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
General
4h ago
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
Product News
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
5h ago
The Waze Logo
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
6h ago
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
General
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
19h ago
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
20h ago
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
21h ago
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
Viral
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
23h ago
A man throwing an electric motorcycle off a bridge and into a river
General
This 205bhp KTM-powered ‘hyperbike’ has glowing paint and a real diamond
13/07/26
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
13/07/26
The 2026 KTM 790 Duke - riding
Product News
Shoei updates Hornet ADV for ECE 22.06 era: prices start at £529.99
12/07/26
The new Shoei Hornet ADV 06 adventure motorcycle helmet
Product News
Track every trip with Cardo’s enhanced Ride Pro app
11/07/26
Cardo strikes partnership with Apple.

Latest New Bikes News

A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
1h ago
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
Type approval images have revealed what the V3R 900 E-Compressor will really look like once it hits the streets.
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
10/07/26
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
09/07/26
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
New Bikes
09/07/26
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
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.
New Bikes
Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours
03/07/26
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S.
New Bikes
Honda's V3R engine might just be the start of an entire new family of boosted bikes
01/07/26
The Honda V3R E-Compressor

Latest Industry News

The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
6h ago
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
S&P Global has cut Harley-Davidson's credit rating from BBB- to BB+, pushing the American icon into so-called "junk" territory, but the implications for riders are less dramatic than the headlines suggest.
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
The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
Industry
23/06/26
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
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.
Industry
Royal Enfield is opening new plants: annual capacity to increase by around 900,000
18/05/26
Royal Enfield Classic 650 tank

Latest Viral News

The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
3h ago
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
23h ago
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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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
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?

All Motorcycle News

General
18/02/08
Hyosung recall
Fuel starvation problems for GT650 and GV650 models
General
17/02/08
Pamela Anderson performs motorcycle strip show
US star puts on private performance for 500 punters in Paris
General
15/02/08
Ducati Monster 696 available in 3 colours
Coming soon to a dealer near you
General
15/02/08
Johnny Knoxville's ball-busting stunt
Jackass star's backflip goes slightly, err, wrong
General
14/02/08
Fuel injection for Honda's Super Cub
Top-selling step thru looks set for the future
General
13/02/08
Government runs study into rider fatigue
'Take more breaks' says 64-page report
General
13/02/08
The Space Shuttle ZZR1400
2Xtreem's tribute to Apollo astronauts
General
12/02/08
Suzuki release Vermeulen-Sheene replica
Only available from Stamford Superbikes
General
12/02/08
Rossi shells out €35m to settle tax bill
GP legend 'very happy' with the way difficult saga turned out
Product News
12/02/08
JPS Racing style leather Jacket from Carrera
Retro-look leather jacket from custom leather makers
General
11/02/08
Rent a Ducati Desmosedici for £320 a day!
No track riding allowed, say rental company
General
11/02/08
Prince William and Harry to bike across Africa
Royal duo to raise money for Lesotho AIDS victims
General
07/02/08
2008 Triumph Speed Triple video
Jon Urry sends us an onboard shot of Triumph's revised headbanger
General
06/02/08
Hellion motorcycle looks the business
Tricked up bike based on Yamaha's MT-01
General
06/02/08
Brad Pitt throws Desmosedici RR tantrum
Battle between two Hollywood stars to get ultimate Ducati
General
05/02/08
Motorcycle men steal woman's hair
Machete-wielding thieves pinch lady's mane for money
General
04/02/08
BMW offers 5-day complimentary insurance
On all new bikes bought from 1st February
General
04/02/08
Motorcyclist awarded £1.7 million in damages
Lighting technician gets compensation pay-out after losing leg
General
01/02/08
Honda launch limited edition McGuinness replica
Only 10 bikes to be made - and one's going on eBay
General
01/02/08
Win a Honda motorcycle online!
Enter and win a 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade, XL700V Transalp, CBF600 or CBF600S ABS from the comfort of your home
General
01/02/08
The BBQ Biker
Wacky Australian biker caught on camera
General
31/01/08
Ryan Capes: I’ll do 350ft jump
Head-to-head jump-off featuring the world's best on March 29th
General
31/01/08
Police need biker's help
Witnesses sought after Leicestershire armed robbery
General
31/01/08
Kawasaki announce 0% finance on Z1000
Price reductions for many models in 2008