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Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6.
New Bikes
1h ago
Royal Enfield begins Flying Flea deliveries as sales surge
Royal Enfield has officially begun delivering the new Flying Flea C6 in India, with global distribution expected soon in what will be a steady roll-out of the new electric motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts
New Bikes
19h ago
The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
The Harley-Davidson Deadwood
New Bikes
22h ago
Remember the Harley Deadwood trademark? Turns out it wasn't a red herring
Jannik Sinner holding Wimbledon gentlemen's singles trophy. Credit: Wimbledon.
General
23h ago
Best tennis player in the world fails motorcycle test for the fourth time
New Bikes
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
23h ago
New BMW R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike.
General
The Modfather's masterpiece: Paul Weller's Stanley Road Lambretta hits the auction block
23h ago
Paul Weller sitting on a his Lambretta Li150 'Stanley Road' scooter
General
Brit biker Craig Foreman learns of Iranian prison sentence extension
15/07/26
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
New Bikes
Triumph Factory Custom returns with limited-edition Speed Twin 1200
15/07/26
New Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC.
Industry
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
14/07/26
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
New Bikes
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
14/07/26
A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
General
EU looking at satellite tech that could slow vehicles remotely
14/07/26
Riding past a 50 speed limit sign
Viral
The BMW K18 Vision sounds otherworldly at FoS
14/07/26
The BMW K18 Vision
General
Custom motorcycles are finally getting their own SEMA showdown
14/07/26
SEMA adds bikes to Battle of the Builders
Product News
Waze finally gets a proper motorcycle mode, and it could be a game-changer
14/07/26
The Waze Logo

Latest New Bikes News

Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6.
New Bikes
1h ago
Royal Enfield begins Flying Flea deliveries as sales surge
Royal Enfield has officially begun delivering the new Flying Flea C6 in India, with global distribution expected soon in what will be a steady roll-out of the new electric motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts
New Bikes
19h ago
The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
The Harley-Davidson Deadwood
New Bikes
22h ago
Remember the Harley Deadwood trademark? Turns out it wasn't a red herring
New BMW R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike.
New Bikes
23h ago
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
New Bikes
Triumph Factory Custom returns with limited-edition Speed Twin 1200
15/07/26
New Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC.
New Bikes
Here’s what the roadgoing Honda V3R will really look like
14/07/26
A patent image of the Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor
New Bikes
This one-off Vespa takes its inspiration from the world's most beautiful ship
10/07/26
The Vespa Amerigo Vespucci scooter
New Bikes
This Evel Knievel-inspired Ruttman minibike is every 1970s kid's dream
09/07/26
A Ruttman minibike with Knievel paint work
New Bikes
Ducati's rarest Panigale V4S replicas are heading to auction with delivery mileage
09/07/26
The top clamp of a Ducati Panigale V4S
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

Latest Industry News

2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
14/07/26
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
Rumblings surrounding a potential sale of Ducati remain large, and Volkswagen’s latest comments suggest this could be a growing possibility.
The paint details of the 2026 Super Glide
Industry
14/07/26
Harley-Davidson has been downgraded by S&P Global; here's what that means
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
Industry
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
23/06/26
The BMw Motorrad CEO, Markus Flasch
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.

Latest Viral News

The BMW K18 Vision
Viral
14/07/26
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
13/07/26
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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Videos

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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
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

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General
25/10/06
Chris Walker signs for Rizla Suzuki BSB
Walker back in BSB, looking for his first championship
General
17/10/06
Limited Edition Black & Gold Cagiva Mito announced
Nippy two-stroke 916-a-like gets a makeover
General
17/10/06
Yamaha issues safety recalls
Two issues crop up that could affect existing Yamaha owners
General
07/10/06
British Superbike (BSB) 2007 calendar
We've got all the dates for the 2007 BSB Championship
General
02/10/06
Fags banned from Australian motorsport
New ruling means tighter measures for sponsors
General
28/09/06
RC45: Your chance to own a legend
We spotted this RC45 up for sale on Visordown
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General
25/09/06
Barrow boy
Well, someone could so they did...
General
22/09/06
2007 GSX-R1000 to feature traction control?
Revolutionary technology set to feature on flagship model
General
19/09/06
Steve Martin leaves FPR
Steve Martin signs for DFX
General
07/09/06
Great new Hondas!
Honda reintroduce fabulous VF750 Interceptor
General
07/09/06
Ducati Multistrada mods for 2007
Ducati's boring bar has been busy...
General
22/07/06
Visordown's going on the 2006 Cannonball Bike Run
The Cannonball Bike Run returns, this time Visordown's on a mission
General
14/07/06
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An introduction to the new look and features on Visordown.com
General
30/10/05
NEC 2005: Promo Girls
Photo round-up of the show's finest
General
29/10/05
NEC 2005: BMW Bike Photos
Our photo round-up of BMW's bikes
General
27/10/05
NEC International Motorcycle Show 2005
A round up of this year's NEC motorcycle show
General
06/10/05
Paris Motorcycle Show
Capture the atmosphere from the 2005 Paris Motorcycle Show