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A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
27m 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
1h ago
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
2h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
General
3h 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
4h ago
The Waze Logo
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
5h ago
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
General
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
18h 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
19h 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
20h ago
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
Viral
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
21h 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
22h ago
The Diamond Atelier DA#22
General
Doing this one simple thing could land you in serious trouble on the Stelvio Pass
23h ago
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
27m 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
5h 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
2h 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
21h 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
29/10/07
Motorcyclist killed in collision with van
Police appeal for witnesses
General
26/10/07
Ducati 848 Spy shot
Crated 848s on their way to the UK
General
25/10/07
Virgin Media Engineers to go by bike
Pilot scheme launched to increase productivity
General
25/10/07
EU proposal for health warnings in motoring advert
It's only a matter of time
General
24/10/07
Industry Eye: KJM Superbike get six-figure spankin
Lancashire dealer fined for counterfeit goods
General
24/10/07
Kannon 8100cc motorcycle on eBay
Rare Chevrolet-engined musclebike starts at £25,000
General
24/10/07
Crosscage - the future for motorcycling?
Suzuki unveil hydrogen-powered bike
General
24/10/07
Business as Usual at Infinity Motorcycles
Doors reopen following financial restructuring
General
22/10/07
British bike fan spends £500,000 on choppers
Machines from 'American Chopper' coming to UK
General
22/10/07
Hairy Bikers at Llangollen Food Festival
Welsh food as good as any, say motorcycling maestros
General
22/10/07
Lazareth Supercharged Buell breaks cover
Almighty XB12S with Mini Cooper S supercharger
General
22/10/07
Grass track racer killed at weekend event
Rider hits fence in front of 500 spectators
General
17/10/07
Bimota Tesi 2D fetches £25,300 at auction
Futuristic exotica tops figures at H&H extravaganza
General
17/10/07
Roland Sands Honda CBR1000RR
Jaw dropping one-off to be auctioned for charity
General
16/10/07
Yamaha R71 up for grabs on eBay
Get bidding for one of only 22 bikes made
General
11/10/07
Custom-built Triumph trike for £7950
Cost £35,000 - yours for under eight grand
General
11/10/07
Parrot release hands free wireless music system
Bluetooth device can also connect to mobile
General
11/10/07
Bandit 1250 goes hardcore
Limited edition streetfighter for £5499
General
10/10/07
Aprilia SL 750 Shiver
Spine tingling Aprilia hits UK shops soon
General
10/10/07
Limited Edition - John McGuinness Fireblade
Exclusive to Fowlers Honda, Bristol
General
09/10/07
The importance of motorcycle detailing
Motorcycle detailing
General
09/10/07
EU orders wire-rope barrier review
'Cheese-cutter' barriers branded lethal for motorcyclists
General
08/10/07
Sturgis 2007 close miss video
Leaping deer jumps moving bike
General
08/10/07
1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo on eBay
Turbo-charged classic has covered only 6392 miles from new