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Prince William still rides, just in “disguise”
The Prince of Wales has revealed he's still getting out on two wheels, despite previously saying fatherhood had curbed his riding habits.
Latest New Bikes News
The Super Glide is red, white and BACK – but only if you live in the US…
Harley-Davidson brings back the iconic Super Glide as a stars-and-stripes limited edition, with just 2,500 examples heading to US dealers.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
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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
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Dutch Law Makers Price-Out Electric Bikes
By removing subsidies and changing tax rules, the Dutch government could make electric motorcycles a very hard sell in 2025
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KTM Pulls the Plug on Hard Enduro World Championship Funding
KTM will no longer back the series due to its ongoing financial issues, which has been confirmed by WESS Promotion GmbH
Aprilia Tuareg 660 Rally Bike to be Used in Africa Eco Race Title Defence
Aprilia’s racing sector is set for a big challenge as it aims to defend its Africa Eco Race title, which commences on 28 December
Ducati Diavel V4 Goes ‘Bold’ With New Black Roadster Livery
Award-winning Ducati Diavel V4 gets a new colourway for 2025 as part of the Italian brand’s latest update to its muscle cruiser
BMW R1300 GS Goes Full Race Mode With Puig Pista Kit
Bodywork company Puig has launched a racey ‘Pista’ kit that turns it into a track-orientated adventure sports bike
KTM is “Here to Stay” According to Official Release
KTM has officially spoken out about its ongoing issues, claiming it is to begin a 90-day period of stabilisation
DfT Data Reveals Real State of UK Roads
The UK’s road network is continuing to deteriorate, as roads previously deemed to be adequate fall into disrepair
Petrol Prices Set for Biggest Drop Since Pandemic Over Christmas
Motorcycle riders are going to benefit from its lowest prices in years over the Christmas period, with nearly £2 saved per fill
2025 KTM 890 Adventure R Takes After 450 Rally With Latest Updates
KTM’s new 890 Adventure R retains its place as the go-to adventure middleweight within its range, and for 2025 it features new graphics and a Connectivity Unit as standard
New BMW R12 S Cafe Racer Takes After 1970s R90 S
The new retro family addition is a nod to the R90 S of the 1970s and is set to arrive in UK dealers in February
KTM Puts MV Agusta Shares Up for Sale
The news that we could all see coming has arrived, as Pierer Mobility-owned KTM puts its share in MV Agusta on the market
Citigroup to Help KTM Restructure
Pierer Mobility is reported to have called on the global bank and investment firm Citigroup, to help restructure the KTM brand
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Three-Year Factory Warranty on all 2025 Yamaha Models
The move means any 2025 model-year Yamaha bikes, even those that have already been bought, receive the extra cover
Ducati’s Motocross Debut to Feature in Mini Documentary Series
Ducati to release new mini-series on YouTube, following the first steps of its Desmo450 MX motocross bike and Tony Cairoli
Chinese Spherical Monowheel Robocop Hits the Beat
Looking like something straight out of a science fiction film, this monowheel device is now prowling Chinese streets
Sweet and Super Rare Crocker Twin Up for Auction
Only built in small numbers between 1935 and 1940, Crocker Twins are among the rarest American motorcycles on the planet
ASBO Riders Jailed After Assault
Two yobs who were riding motorcycles illegally and in a dangerous manner have been jailed after assaulting a member of the public
Forget Delivering Presents, this is the Santa we Really Need
Delivering presents is all well and good, but have you ever seen a motorcyclist, dressed as Santa, chase down a hit-and-run offender?
Big-Name Rider Reportedly Axed by KTM From Test Role
Legendary racer Jeremy McWilliams has been dropped from his role as test rider, a post he’s held for 15 years
Holy Moly! This Retro Tenere 700 Kit Looks Perfect
This plug-and-play kit from Holy Moly Motorcycles turns your Yamaha Tenere 700 into a modern-day XT600
Christmas Wage Woe for KTM Employees
Reports from Austria suggest that some KTM employees may not be receiving their wages in time for Christmas, as was previously promised
Suzuki GSX-R1000 ‘Rizla GP’ Edition Bike is Very Cheap
It appears Christmas has come early as this super rare Suzuki GSX-R1000 ‘Rizla GP’ bike, that pays homage to its time in MotoGP, also features a blindingly low price
Brembo Teams Up with Michelin, Months After Partnering with Ohlins
Brembo’s bid to seemingly take over the world continues as it enters into a partnership with Michelin to reduce stopping distances
Quirky Looking Benelli BKX 125 and BKX 125 S Revealed
The BKX 125 is an A1 adventurer, while the BKX 125 S takes on a supermoto style and both arrive in 2025