Latest Motorcycle News
Keep up to date with all the latest motorcycle news and insights right here at Visordown. Get the inside scoop on upcoming bike, product and equipment launches plus industry news and the best viral motorcycle videos from across the web. Be the first to hear about motorcycle news from the UK and across the world; feast your eyes on images of new bikes and equipment and be the first to know about the latest developments in the world of electric and off-road motorbikes.
Scroll down for all of the latest motorcycle news from around the globe, and use the News menu should you wish to jump straight to specific categories such as industry, bike or viral news.
Indian Motorcycle expands UK service centre network
Indian Motorcycle has added to its UK service network with the Holywood Service Station in the Dumfries, Cumbria and Carlisle area.
Latest New Bikes News
Ducati expands off-road line-up with all-new Desmo250 MX
Ducati has launched the all-new Desmo250 MX, which takes after the bigger Desmo450 following its release one year ago.
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
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
RST Teams Up With D3O for Next-Gen Rider Protection
RST joins forces with D3O to roll out pro-grade armour across its 2026 lineup, starting with a limited-edition TT race suit debuting at the TT
%20Large.jpeg?width=1920&format=webp&aspect_ratio=16:9)
REV’IT! Tectonic H2O jacket and trousers launched for proper adventure riding
REV’IT! brings modular versatility to the adventure touring scene. Tectonic provides a two-layer system for riders who don’t stop when the weather turns.
2026 KTM 450 Rally Replica Revealed: Plus Dakar-Ready Sanders Edition
KTM’s 2026 450 Rally Replica lands with limited numbers, Dakar-winning pedigree, and an ultra-rare Daniel Sanders Edition for the hardcore few.
New Charley Boorman Film Goes Live: Azores Untamed – The Ride Between Two Continents
The film features Charley Boorman and Paul Guillien as they trek through the Azores mid-way between their two home continents
Classic Legends Has Big Plans: New BSA, Jawa, and Yedzi, Bikes Incoming
Classic Legends is plotting its European and Asian expansion, with a raft of new motorcycles from BSA, Jawa, and Yedzi set to arrive
China Rare Earth Mineral Exports: Motorcycle Makers Could be Hit
First was the chip shortage, now it's rare earth minerals restrictions from China that could hit the global automotive industry
Yamaha extends Riders for Health partnership to keep rural Africa moving
Yamaha extends partnership with Riders for Health to keep healthcare rolling through the toughest African terrain
Only in Florida! Bikers Collide With Alligator: Gator Wins
A couple of bikers had an unfortunate encounter with a rather rare pedestrian this week, after their bikes hit an alligator while out on a ride
Cardo Launches Cashback Promo in the UK
Cardo’s June cashback deal puts money back in your pocket - and the flagship Packtalk Pro in reach for less
IMPACT: The Unsung Force Behind Devon’s Life-Saving Road Collision Care
Behind every life saved on the roadside in Devon and Cornwall, IMPACT is quietly rewriting the rulebook on what post-crash survival looks like.
New TVS 450cc Twin Confirmed: Could Power BMW F450 GS and Future Norton Models
Word of TVS’ new 450 engine has broken, and it’ll likely find its way into the new BMW 450 GS, and future Norton models