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Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
General
27m ago
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
The technology already exists to warn drivers about speeding – now the EU is examining whether vehicles should actively prevent it.
The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
1h ago
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
General
2h ago
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
The Waze Logo
Product News
3h ago
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
Industry
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
4h ago
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
General
Vintage cafe racer from Henry Cole’s collection goes up for sale
17h 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
18h 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
19h ago
A Yamaha LB80 Chappy formerly used by McLaren F1 drivers
Viral
Disqualified rider jailed after launching Sur-Ron off Newport bridge
20h 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
21h 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.
General
Brembo wins Red Dot award but not for the reason you might expect
10/07/26
Brembo TrackTribe device.

Latest New Bikes News

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 unique Vespa inspired by the Italian Navy's legendary training ship has been unveiled alongside the vessel itself in New York Harbour.
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
2027 BMW R12 G/S model update.
New Bikes
09/07/26
BMW’s 2027 model update spreads to boxer platform
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
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

Latest Industry News

The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
4h 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
1h 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
20h 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
31/07/07
Bike cop killed in collision
Officer collides with oncoming car
General
31/07/07
Doctor walks free after killing biker
Court hears how GP drove wrong way down road
General
31/07/07
M40 biker shooting: man named
Police believe attack was planned
General
31/07/07
Clarkson for PM?
Bike-hating car journo has almost 15,000 votes already
General
31/07/07
Status Quo to rock the Bulldog Bash!
Rock legends top bill at motorcycling festival
General
31/07/07
Get a CBR125R for a quid
Honda's finance scheme for top-selling 125
General
30/07/07
Get a new Yamaha R1 on 0% finance
New deal makes the R1 even more tempting
General
30/07/07
Biker collides with a Vauxhall, police seek info
Serious accident breaks biker's arms and pelvis
General
30/07/07
Learn new bike skills in York for free this week
North Yorks police scheme offers free assessed rides
General
29/07/07
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General
27/07/07
MotoGP 2007 demo on Xbox Live
Download a taster of the latest MotoGP game
General
25/07/07
CCM MMX Championship - August 5th - Cancelled
ACU take action after severe flooding on the course
General
24/07/07
Croft trackday accident - Hottrax statement
Statement from the Director of Hottrax trackdays
General
23/07/07
Bug splats: the microscopic truth!
TWO takes a microscopic view on biking
General
23/07/07
RG500 Gamma for sale - you know you want it
Almost original Gamma for almost pocket money
General
23/07/07
South Yorks police appeal for info on A57 crash
A57 horror smash leaves Yamaha rider disabled
General
22/07/07
Sandisk launch Ducati Corse memory cards
Sandisk trade on Ducati's pace, hopefully not reliability
General
20/07/07
Erik Estrada passes bike test - twenty years too l
CHiPs star admits he's never had a bike licence
General
19/07/07
US Yamaha R1 & R6 owners get Rossi rep bodywork
Limited edition bodywork not available in the UK
General
19/07/07
Aprilia Tuono 0% finance offer
Top deal means you can ride away for just £99
General
19/07/07
Win a free day at BMW's Off-Road school
Bridgestone and BMW team up to offer fantastic prize
General
17/07/07
Bike stars to enter 12-hour lawnmower endurance
Guy Martin and Karl Harris to enter lawn-mowathon
General
16/07/07
Parish Minister seeks bikers!
Married Minister busted on gay personals site
General
13/07/07
BMW Off Road School - limited spaces left
Learn to tackle the dirt with Paris Dakar expert Simon Pavey