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Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
5h ago
SuperBike Factory enters administration, all UK operations cease trading
SuperBike Factory has officially entered administration, with the UK's biggest used motorcycle retailer ceasing trading with immediate effect.
Reading Harley-Davidson
Industry
8h ago
Harley's turnaround plan is starting to convince dealers, says Wall Street
The SCottish Highlands
General
9h ago
If the NC500 is calling this summer, Scotland has a message for you
An MOT check station
General
10h ago
MOT prices under scrutiny as garages demand fee hike
Viral
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
11h ago
Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
General
The return of the UK-Norway ferry could transform Nordic bike trips
12h ago
an adventure bike by the sea
General
Europe's biggest renewable petrol trial gets underway
13h ago
A Repsol fuel pump
Product News
Triumph and Silverstone join forces for new instructor-led track day programme
20/07/26
Silverstone
New Bikes
Vespa adds more flavour to Primavera line-up in Saint-Tropez
20/07/26
Vespa x Gigi Primavera 125. Credit: Vespa.
General
Patrick Godet-built Egli-Vincent Sport GT sells for huge sum
20/07/26
2016 Egli-Vincent Sport GT. Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.
General
Spain is Europe's best road trip destination for summer 2026
20/07/26
The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 - static
General
Seven admit role in £240,000 motorbike theft conspiracy that hit Chelmsford riders
20/07/26
Motorcycle theft
Product News
Dainese's new Ventar Air TX is a sporty mesh jacket built for summer riding
20/07/26
The Dainese Ventar Air TX jacket
General
Yamaha icons steal the show with FoS rides and displays
20/07/26
Kenny Roberts with a Yamaha XSR900 GP at Goodwood.

Latest New Bikes News

Vespa x Gigi Primavera 125. Credit: Vespa.
New Bikes
20/07/26
Vespa adds more flavour to Primavera line-up in Saint-Tropez
Vespa has partnered with Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto, leading to the production of 100 limited-edition Primavera 125 scooters.
A CFMoto 800MT-ES
New Bikes
20/07/26
New CFMoto 800MT-ES packs premium tech into an £8,499 adventure bike
New Honda CB400 Super Four E-Clutch as a production-ready model
New Bikes
17/07/26
Two brand-new inline four-cylinder Hondas given 2026 arrival dates
The Zero LS1 scooter
New Bikes
16/07/26
Zero gives the LS1 a summer price drop
New Bikes
Most bikes are getting smaller. Boss Hoss just stuck an 8.1-litre V8 in another one
16/07/26
A Boss Hoss V8 cruiser motorcycle
New Bikes
Royal Enfield begins Flying Flea deliveries as sales surge
16/07/26
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6.
New Bikes
The black-and-gold custom-inspired Shotgun 650 finally gets a price tag, but only 25 are heading to Europe
15/07/26
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts
New Bikes
Remember the Harley Deadwood trademark? Turns out it wasn't a red herring
15/07/26
The Harley-Davidson Deadwood
New Bikes
BMW Motorrad reveals new R12 G/S off-road competition bike
15/07/26
New BMW R12 G/S GS Trophy 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

Latest Industry News

Inside a SuperBike Factory showroom
Industry
5h ago
SuperBike Factory enters administration, all UK operations cease trading
SuperBike Factory has officially entered administration, with the UK's biggest used motorcycle retailer ceasing trading with immediate effect.
Reading Harley-Davidson
Industry
8h ago
Harley's turnaround plan is starting to convince dealers, says Wall Street
2025 Streetfighter V4 S - static
Industry
14/07/26
VW reveals huge model range cuts amid Ducati sale rumours
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
Industry
VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours
03/07/26
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Industry
Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in £34 million deal
02/07/26
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

Latest Viral News

Seven-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu riding a Honda Gold Wing.
Viral
11h ago
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
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
Yamaha's AI-powered MOTOROiD:Λ
Viral
08/07/26
Yamaha's weirdest bike just won one of design's biggest awards
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
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
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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
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

All Motorcycle News

General
26/03/07
MotoGP: Olivier Jacque quickest in Jerez test
GP teams stay at Jerez for wet test session
General
26/03/07
Drink-driver gets 6 years for killing biker
Horror smash on B5035 left biker dead
General
26/03/07
Crescent takes over Rob Willsher Motorcycles
Crescent expand their reach with takeover deal
General
22/03/07
Ducati appoint new dealer in Essex
Established dealer Hyside Motorcycles now stock Ducati
General
21/03/07
Classic corner name at this weekend's Jerez MotoGP
It beats Druids, Redgate and Barn hands down..
General
18/03/07
No licence rider sent down for two years after kil
Driver killed after biker wheelies into side of car
General
18/03/07
Top Gear's James May will be at Thundersprint
Car presenter and avid biker will be at this year's event
General
15/03/07
Suzuki's limited edition 100th TT GSX-R range
New paintjob is the major change for limited edition bikes
General
12/03/07
Suzuki's Ben Spies takes AMA Daytona win
Ben Spies the defending AMA champion makes his mark on the series
General
26/02/07
39-year old biker from Orrell fights for his life
Crash in built-up area leaves biker fighting for his life
General
20/02/07
Police appeal for witness information after biker
Head on smash in Kirkbymoorside kills biker
General
13/02/07
Crash kills biker: driver fined £400
Careless driving costs biker his life
General
11/02/07
Hooligan biker lands himself an ASBO
Teen given wrap after a year of annoying locals
General
29/01/07
Richard Hammond's crash video on YouTube
Biker and Top Gear presenter's nasty accident for all to see
General
29/01/07
Triple A Racing announce savings for Supermoto rid
Manchester-based firm aim to cut prices by dealing direct
General
21/01/07
Britain's most powerful motorcycle, the Rapom V8
How does a supercharged 8-litre V8 sound to you?
General
15/01/07
Rossi earned more last year than Beckham
MotoGP god's pay packet dominates football's fancy man
General
09/01/07
Dakar rider Elmer Symons dies on fourth stage
29-year-old South African was in 18th place
General
09/01/07
420mph Cabbie caught speeding in South Wales
Cabbie puts us bikers to shame with top speed ticket
General
30/12/06
Teenager dies in Bristol off-road crash
Accident involving two bikes claims 14 year-old victim
General
29/12/06
Ducati add two colours to their 1098 range
No prizes for guessing Ducati's new colour schemes
General
25/12/06
Vespa produce 100,000th scooter in 2006
New record for the iconic scooter company
General
12/12/06
What's it like to ride a MotoGP bike?
Andy Ibbott rides Hopkins' MotoGP Suzuki
General
11/12/06
New service brings classic bikes to the masses
Enjoy a choice of classics and forget about the spanners