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Richard Hammond reveals special Royal Enfield commemoration
Richard Hammond has teamed up with Royal Enfield by unveiling a special ‘World Origin Site’ plaque to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary.
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
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
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
Balls to it! Inventor Builds Self-Balancing Bike Without Wheels
A British inventor who specialises in self-balancing machines has built a bike that uses balls instead of wheels
The 100 Colls Could Be Your Challenge for 2025
The event is part navigation competition, part adventure touring get-together and a unique adventure motorcycle challenge concept
BMW R18 Range Updated for 2025
The heavyweight uber-cruiser from BMW has gained updates, with more torque across the range and model-specific updates to each bike
Indian Team Set Largest Human Motorcycle Pyramid Record
A motorcycle display team from India has succeeded in balancing 40 men on seven motorcycles to take the record
2025 KTM 125 and 390 Enduro Announced
KTM is adding two more bikes to the A1 and A2 off-road sector in 2025, as the 125 Enduro R and 390 Enduro R break cover
Richa Inferno V12 Heated Gloves Announced
The gloves are powered by Gerbing heated technology, and feature a standalone battery or bike-powered heating
Another Electric Bike Maker Fails
Despite a contract to supply bikes to Australia Post, the utilitarian electric bike maker UBCO looks to be in trouble
Ducati and Piquadro Luggage Collection Launched
The collection, which is “destined to touch the hearts of all enthusiasts” according to Ducati, will be available to buy from mid-April
Honda Cafe Racer Shown in Type Approval Pictures
Unlike the Honda GB350 which is decidedly retro, the new model looks much more contemporary
Sena for Shark Range of Bluetooth Headsets Launched
Shark and Sena have joined forces, with a range of brand-specific intercoms announced
Met Police Launch New Bike-Mounted Flying Squad
The new Met Police unit will fight fire with fire, as they take to London’s streets on electric dirt bikes in a bid to combat phone snatching and other crimes
The Top 10 Scariest Motorcycles Ever
Some bikes are born with it, others evolve into being it - however they do it, these are our top ten scariest motorcycles ever
BMW Motorrad Records Strongest Sales in 2024
BMW has posted its best year in terms of sales, shifting more than 200,000 bikes in 2024 worldwide
Racer Quits After Erratic Stark Varg Bike Reaction
The off-road legend had a crash with another competitor at the German GP which he attributed to the Stark Varg he was riding
Showa and Nissin Create Integrated Fork and Caliper
The design is claimed to reduce weight while also helping to dissipate heat and improve rigidity
London Crowned Most Congested City in the UK, Fifth Globally
Listen up motorcycle riders, these are the most congested cities for commuters in the UK if you’re planning a city trip…
Ex-Anthony Gobert Bimota WorldSBK For Sale
This very Bimota took the last Anthony Gobert to victory at Phillip Island, and it’s heading to auction next month
Yamaha Unveils Futuristic Battery-Powered 'Pram'
Looking like the lovechild of a mobility scooter and a Tesla Cybertruck, the cutesy Yamaha C160 uses Honda’s swappable battery technology
Feel the Healing Power of Crystals While You Ride with MV Agusta
MV Agusta has always purported to create ‘motorcycle art’, but its latest creation might be a step too far
Harley-Davidson Founders Home Has been Saved
The Davidson Legacy Preservation Group has raised enough to secure the future of the historic Scottish property
£17,390 Alpinista Boasts 82bhp and 194lb ft
LiveWire has just announced the third bike to use its S2 motor and battery platform the sporty sounding Alpinista
Dual-Fuel Daily! Yamaha FZ-X ‘Hybrid’ Leaked
A dealer conference in India has shown Yamaha could be following Kawasaki into the petrol/electric segment with an FZ-X Hybrid
From CES to Dakar for Segway X1000
Segway pulled the covers off a new rally bike at CES 2025 and then took it racing in the 2025 edition of the Dakar Rally
KTM's Supermotos For the Masses!
For those looking for small-capacity, lightweight thrills the new 125 or 390 SMC R could be just the ticket