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Ex-Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel sidecar outfit
General
8h 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
9h 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
10h 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
10h 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
07/03/08
Ducati Desmosedici test ride video
Ducati Rotterdam get to grips with their first Desmosedici. Listen to it go!
General
07/03/08
Knievel’s Cow Palace to be demolished
'It contributes nothing to our community'
General
07/03/08
Yamaha to export from India to Europe
Mitsui to partner Yamaha once again
General
07/03/08
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General
06/03/08
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Australian jump King punctures lung performing backflip
General
04/03/08
Video: Aussie biker gang foil armed robbery
Watch the CCTV footage of Aussie bikers sorting out machete wielding thugs in their own unique style
General
03/03/08
Ducati dealers launch 2008 model range
Test ride an 848 at your nearest dealer
General
03/03/08
The hydrogen-powered one-wheel motorcycle
Canadian take on the future of motorcycling
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General
03/03/08
Armed Police break up biker gang meeting
Gwent Police arrest nine in intelligence-led operation
General
01/03/08
BSB: ITV to drop British Superbikes this season
News just in
General
01/03/08
Tesco launch motorcycle insurance scheme
Online service to deliver competitive quotes in under 10 seconds
Product News
29/02/08
Alpinestars Gold MX-1 suit
Looking for a suit that stands out from the rest?
General
29/02/08
Fatal crash biker tries to buy himself out of jail
Man attempts to avoid Greek prison sentence after abandoning dying pillion
General
29/02/08
Harley's XR1200 racer
First shots of H-D's new flat tracker
General
29/02/08
North Wales cops to give motorcycle lessons
Yaky-Da!
General
28/02/08
Clinton escort death sparks trouble for Police
Lewisville Police to disband motorcycle patrol
General
27/02/08
Dallas bike cop dies escorting Hillary Clinton
Presidential candidate to pay private visit to officer's family
General
27/02/08
Radical Alien Ducati on sale
Got 10 grand and a feeling you need to be different to everyone else?
General
26/02/08
Caption that! - Skid marks
Visordown's weekly caption competition
General
26/02/08
Police officers face sack over seaside jaunt
Gwent coppers caught red-handed taking squad cars to coast
Product News
25/02/08
Micron release Triumph Street Triple exhaust
Let the music flow and unleash a few more bhp from your Trip
General
25/02/08
KTM RC8 Launch - first riding impressions
John Cantlie fires back his first impressions of KTM's new superbike from Ascari test track
General
25/02/08
Video: KTM RC8 first ride report
TWO's John Cantlie reports back from the launch of KTM's eagerly awaited RC8