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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
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
Goodyear Sells Dunlop to Sumitomo for $701 Million
Goodyear is looking to streamline its business, with the sale of the tyre brand Dunlop being one vehicle to do this
Aprilia Tuareg 660 Wins Africa Eco Race for the Second Time
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 ridden by Jacopo Cerutti once again took the top spot, with the competition going down to the final timed stage
Ducati and Troy Lee Prepare for Desmo450 MX US Arrival
Troy Lee Designs will be present in the paddock of eight AMA Supercross races with the Desmo450 MX as it readies for a stateside debut
Report Suggests Nationwide Speeding Epidemic
More than 80 per cent of those surveyed said they regularly saw people ‘excessively speeding’ on the UK road network
Blade Motorcycles Swindon Closes Down
A statement on social media has given more information on what customers should do next
Volojet Tomcat Kit Turns any Zero ‘S’ Bike into a Crazy Looking Trike!
Volojet is a Californian company that makes and sells DIY kits that turn Zero electric motorcycles into recumbent trikes
Shocking Police Motorcycle Head-on Crash Video Released
The video shows the driver of a stolen car hurtling at and colliding with a police motorcyclist
Unwrapping a Crate-Fresh Honda NSR500V Grand Prix Bike
The auction record for a Japanese motorcycle belongs to this £220,000 Honda NSR500V Grand Prix bike
Is This the Most Advanced Motorcycle Helmet Ever?
Helmets are becoming ever more advanced and ‘connected’, but the CES event might have just given us the most advanced yet