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Ducati Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition.
General
8h ago
New 1:4-scale Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition launched by Pocher
Carl Fogarty has teamed up with large-scale model kit maker Pocher on a new £789 Ducati Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition.
Husqvarna recalls 2022-2024 models with Braktec brake system.
General
10h ago
Husqvarna initiates 2022-2024 enduro and cross-country model recall
The Honda EV Outlier Concept
General
11h ago
Honda’s wild EV Outlier concept has won a Red Dot Design Award, thanks to its radical low-slung design and unusual in-wheel motors.
The Harley-Davidson LiveWire
New Bikes
12h ago
If you really wanted an original Harley-Davidson LiveWire but couldn’t afford one, now is the time to buy one!
Product News
Sena's new Bluetooth intercoms have a feature riders will actually appreciate
13h ago
New Sena Apex bluetooth headsets
General
Norton’s Manx R has just become the first combustion-engined production bike to win an IDEA Award
14h ago
The new Norton Manx R teased.
General
Another day, another McQueen-owned bike, but this time, with a twist!
20/08/26
Ex-Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel sidecar outfit
General
The road safety markings that debuted in Scotland are now making their way across the North Sea
20/08/26
Prime road markings are spreading across Europe
Viral
Richard Hammond pits the ZXMoto 820RR against Ducati Panigale V2 power
20/08/26
Richard Hammond testing the ZXMoto 820 RR and Ducati Panigale V2
General
1-2-1 coaching is now available with Ducati’s Desmo450 EDS
19/08/26
the Ducati Desmo450 EDS - static
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.

Latest New Bikes News

The Harley-Davidson LiveWire
New Bikes
12h ago
If you really wanted an original Harley-Davidson LiveWire but couldn’t afford one, now is the time to buy one!
Costing around £30,000 when launched under the Harley-Davidson banner, the now LiveWire One is now looking like a bit of a bargain.
Kawasaki Corleo Concept
New Bikes
17/08/26
The intriguing details behind Kawasaki’s Hydrogen-powered horse
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
New Bikes
New Ducati Panigale V4 SP model expected for 2027
13/08/26
Ducati fuel tank.
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.

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
20/08/26
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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Product News
25/02/08
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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
General
25/02/08
Knoxville stitched up after motorcycle accident
Jackass star still recovering from ball-busting injuries
General
25/02/08
US forces get diesel-powered Kawasaki
New fuel efficient KLR returns almost 100mpg
General
22/02/08
Ewan McGregor's aftershave advert video
There's nothing like the smell of Adventure...
General
22/02/08
Harley secures £250 million loan to cover losses
Instability in capital markets behind loss, say company
General
21/02/08
Video: Husqvarna 2008 610SM, 510SM & 450RR review
TWO's John Cantlie reports back from the launch of three exciting new Husqvarna models
General
21/02/08
BMW F650GS First ride
Jon Urry finds there's more to BMW's new 650 than meets the eye
General
21/02/08
Leonardo DiCaprio to star in new Akira movie
Ruairi Robinson's futuristic biker movie gets the go ahead
General
20/02/08
MotoGP: Side-on special
A tempting glimpse of next season's MotoGP machinery
General
20/02/08
Massive bike auction at BCA Peterborough
Over 250 machines go under the hammer on 29th February
General
19/02/08
Met Police seek more women riders
'We're redressing the balance' says Chief Inspector
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