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Triumph adds more motorcycles to new rider scheme
Triumph has added more models to its new rider contribution scheme, which now features motorcycles such as the Trident 660 and Speed Twin 900.
Latest New Bikes News
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
KTM has launched its 2027 enduro range, which features seven models, and a starting price point of £8,799.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
Latest Viral News
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Videos
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
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?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
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?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
All Motorcycle News
Damon Motorcycles Seems Unable to Build a Bike, so it's Building Ai Instead
Damon I/O is aimed at last-mile delivery and will be used to collect data and “enhance rider safety” - if they ever get it finished.
Mick Extance Has Multiple Bikes and a Van Stolen From Adventure Riding School
The off-road legend and Dakar racer Mick Extance has been the victim of a burglary - we spoke to his son, Adam Extance.
Fuel Prices Drop Again – Lowest Petrol Costs in Nearly Four Years
Fuel prices fall for the third month running, with petrol now at its lowest level since 2021.
FCR Goes Full Cafe Racer on a Triumph Trident 660
The custom bike builder FCR has been waving its magic wand again, this time creating cafe racer-spec Triumph Trident 660s.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhibition Confirmed for ABR Festival 2025
Royal Enfield ramps up its presence at Ragley Hall with an “immersive” Himalayan showcase, full test ride lineup, and Nick Sanders finale
Honda GB350S Takes Centre Stage at Wheels & Waves 2025 With 11 Jaw-Dropping Builds
Eleven custom GB350S builds from across Europe take centre stage at Wheels & Waves 2025 as Honda’s Hondacustoms competition returns with retro flair and wild creativity.
New Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Joins HIM-E in Khardung La Ride
Following on from the spyshots we covered earlier this week, Royal Enfield has now published images showing the Himalayan 750 and HIM-E electric prototype
Alpinestars Circal Capsule: Futuristic Riding Kit With a Space-age Feel
Eco-conscious motorcycle gear that looks like it just stepped off a sci-fi film set - welcome to Alpinestars’ Circal Capsule.
Stuntman Wheelies Vespa up a Mountain While Blindfolded
Guenther Schachermayr has managed to wheelie a Vespa without a front wheel 4.5km up a mountain in Austria - all while wearing a blindfold.
Toyoda Gosei Develops Motorcycle Airbags in Push for Safer Rides
The Japanese company, Toyoda Gosei, has already developed the system and has begun crash testing the airbags.
The UK Government is Fast-Tracking Self-Driving Taxis - Could be on the Roads by 2026
Self-driving taxis, buses and shuttles are set to be on the UK roads in 2026, as the UK Government looks to fast-track pilot schemes
Fuel from Thin Air? New Tech Promises Fossil-Free Petrol for Motorcycles
The Aircela fuel generator scrubs CO2 and water vapour from the atmosphere and turns it into bike-ready fuel wherever you want.
QJMotor Lands in the UK with a 16-Bike Line-Up for 2025
QJMotor enters the British market with an ambitious range, including everything from 125cc sport bikes to adventure-ready 900s.
Bikers Lifestyle Dissolved Following £10,000 Fine and DVSA Prosecution
You may remember the Company Bikers Lifestyle, which was fined for selling "catastrophically” unsafe motorcycle helmets - well, the company is no more.
MV Agusta Provides Post-PMG Update: New Model Incoming
Now that MV Agusta has officially broken away from KTM, it’s wasting no time reasserting its independence, with a new bike on the way from Varese.
Royal Enfield is Back at Wheels & Waves 2025 with Custom Builds and a trip to Goa up for grabs
Royal Enfield returns to Wheels & Waves with a fresh fleet of custom builds, a fire-breathing sprint racer, and a golden ticket giveaway to Goa up for grabs
New Bike Market Shows Signs of Life, But Worries Linger
UK bike sales dipped again in May, with industry insiders saying recovery is sluggish, consumer confidence shot, and a dithering government isn’t helping.
Better Late Than Never: Government Wants to Speed Up Disposal of Nuisance Bikes
The Home Office is to launch a consultation which could speed up the process of seizing and crushing nuisance motorcycles
MCN London Motorcycle Show Scrapped After 15-Year Run
The London Motorcycle Show has been axed, with organisers calling time on the south east’s biggest biker get together
EU End-of-Life Vehicle Rules Could Spell Trouble for Motorcyclists
Proposed EU end-of-life vehicle laws could see motorcycles swept up in red tape, with dire consequences for restorers, collectors and everyday riders.
These Seaside Towns Will Now Make You Pay For Motorcycle Parking
Adur District Council has introduced motorcycle parking charges, which could cost you £7.20 when you visit
Stunning Crate-Fresh Yamaha OW-01 Heads to Auction
The Yamaha OW-01 was a ground-breaking homologation bike when it was launched, and this is a true time-warp example of it
The New Benda Rock 707 Brings an Auto Clutch and Air Ride Suspension
Benda is going big with its next cruiser, with the Rock 707 featuring an auto clutch as well as air ride suspension!
Win a Dave Myers-Inspired Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
A custom Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is to be raffled, with all the proceeds going to two Dave Day charities