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The Honda GB350S parked off-road
General
24m ago
Honda leads popular UK segment with over 200 sales
After playing second best to the BSA Bantam 350 during the early months of 2026, Honda’s GB350S has retained its place as the best-selling modern classic.
Harley-Davidson Custom Clash UK reveal
General
1h ago
Harley custom build competition lands in London this week
Casey Stoner on stage at WDW with Ducatisti behind him.
General
16h ago
WDW headlined by major guests, special models and over 118,000 visitors
Ex-Richard Hammond Norton Dominator. Credit: Historics Auctioneers.
General
17h ago
Super rare Norton previously owned by Top Gear star heads to auction
New Bikes
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
19h ago
The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Product News
Hiplok adds multibike options to anti-angle grinder D-lock range
21h ago
New D-locks from Hiplock
General
Ducati responds to Volkswagen sale rumours
22h ago
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
New Bikes
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
22h ago
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
23h ago
Kawasaki H2
General
Marc Marquez reveals reason for paying higher taxes than needed
06/07/26
Marc Marquez at the 2026 Dutch MotoGP. Credit: Gold and Goose.
General
Himalayan Base Camp 2026 promises an immersive experience at above 5,000 ft
06/07/26
Royal Enfield Himlayan Basecamp - 2026
General
Prolific motorcycle theft gang ‘The Repo Men’ busted in Bristol
06/07/26
The four men jailed for more than twenty years
New Bikes
Ducati to unveil first supermoto at World Ducati Week
06/07/26
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
Product News
Bee cool this summer with the new Weise summer riding gloves
05/07/26
Weise Hive gloves.

Latest New Bikes News

The 2027 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
New Bikes
19h ago
Triumph refreshes six models with new models for 2027
Triumph has unveiled a fresh range of paint finishes for six models ahead of the 2027 model year, with the updated bikes arriving in UK dealerships from August 2026.
A QJ Motor patent showing movable winglets
New Bikes
22h ago
QJMotor patents active winglets that could change superbike aero forever
Kawasaki H2
New Bikes
23h ago
Kawasaki's updated Ninja H2 could be getting a surprising power cut
Ducati Desmo450 SM on stage at World Ducati Week.
New Bikes
06/07/26
Ducati to unveil first supermoto 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
New Bikes
Brough builds another carbon stunner we’ll probably never see on the road
30/06/26
The fuel tank of the Brough Dagger S
New Bikes
Moto Guzzi is about to break with a hugely significant tradition
29/06/26
The engine of a motorcycle
New Bikes
Vespa celebrates 80th anniversary in style with new model
26/06/26
All-new Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo.
New Bikes
Norton Atlas reaches production milestone ahead of customer deliveries
24/06/26
A Bosch six-axis IMU joins cornering ABS, traction control, cornering cruise control, wheelie control and slide control.
New Bikes
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
19/06/26
New Ducati Desmo250 MX.
New Bikes
Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK
19/06/26
The new Norton Manx R superbike.

Latest Industry News

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
03/07/26
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.
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
Christof Lischka during his time with BMW
Industry
11/06/26
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
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
Industry
From Bristol cycle shop to UK bike giant: Fowlers hits 100 years
15/05/26
A Manx Norton outside the Fowlers motorcycle dealership in the 1960s

Latest Viral News

A Triumph Rocket III
Viral
01/07/26
Before manufacturers discovered influencers, Triumph made this viral masterpiece
Motorcycle marketing has changed beyond recognition, but this classic Triumph Rocket III video remains as absolute comedy gold.
The Batman Lagos de Moreno
Viral
30/06/26
Holy stolen motorcycles! Mexico's caped crusader is cleaning up the streets
Billy Bolt performing a wheelie outside the new Everton stadium
Viral
09/06/26
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Suzuki GSX-R750 stuck in a traffic light pole.
Viral
13/05/26
Suzuki GSX-R750 left hanging from traffic light after collision
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
Viral
Watch as Colby Raha leaps 275 feet on a dirt bike
09/02/26
Watch Colby Raha make history with record-breaking 275-foot jump
Viral
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s latest stunt will blow your mind
28/01/26
Toprak Razgatlioglu driving a Yamaha YXZ1000R
Viral
Family business rocked by theft of Grinch motorcycle display
08/01/26
The Grinch's 'race face'
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'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?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises

All Motorcycle News

General
28/09/07
Paris Show: BMW to launch Supersport HP2
Madder Megamoto for 2008
General
28/09/07
Diesel bike smashes land speed record
Biodiesel powered bike attains record at Salt Flats
General
28/09/07
KTM new model launch - SMR 690
Competition inspired racebike for the road
General
26/09/07
Limited edition Honda VFR800
Special paint-job harks back to Rothmans era
General
26/09/07
Suzuki announce special edition 'Relentless' GSX-R
Now you can look like Michael Laverty
General
25/09/07
TT commentator Geoff Cannell dies
Voice of the TT suffers heart attack
General
24/09/07
The DVLA sets bikers a challenge
Enter your favourite biking photo and you could win
General
21/09/07
Honda unveil latest prototypes
Stunning concept machines to be shown at Tokyo Show
General
21/09/07
Biker's penis struck by lightning
Todger takes a squillion volts and survives
General
14/09/07
US riders get WR250 SuperMoto
Mini-thumper looks the biz
General
14/09/07
Owner crashes world's fastest electric motorcycle
0 to 60 in 0.97 seconds, what did you expect?
General
14/09/07
Spy shots of the Kawasaki Ninja 250, ZX-2R?
US market gets baby Ninja, could it be heading to Europe?
General
12/09/07
Limited edition Daytona 675
Stock bike with free stickers and carbon-fibre
General
11/09/07
Millions of drivers fall asleep at the wheel
Nearly 100 deaths a year attributed to sleeping drivers
General
11/09/07
Harley offer 0% finance on Sportster XL883 range
Now Harleys are even more affordable
General
10/09/07
Yamaha YZF-R125 - latest launch pics
Coming to a big hill near you soon
General
10/09/07
Scoop: First onboard lap on Suzuki's 2008 Hayabusa
A lap around the Salzburgring
General
10/09/07
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 is revealed
Yamaha release images of their new supersport model
General
10/09/07
Video: Suzuki Hayabusa launch
Quick vid from Hayabusa launch at Salzburgring
General
07/09/07
KTM X-Bow car to cost £38k
Desmosedici RR price tag for KTM's first car
General
05/09/07
Ducati Desmosedici on eBay
$80,000 starting price for MotoGP road bike
General
04/09/07
Harada's 500cc GP Aprilia for sale
Own a piece of GP racing history if you buy this 500cc two-stroke monster
General
31/08/07
Cadwell Park Fatality
Experienced racer killed at trackday
General
30/08/07
Victory Motorcycles realign UK prices
Company reduces prices inline with exchange rates