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Hearing protection specialists Auritech to give away earplugs for free
Auritech and the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in London, are teaming up this February to help motorcyclists against tinnitus.
Latest New Bikes News
Speed Twin 1200 gets an official cafe racer makeover for 2026
Limited to 800 units worldwide, the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition combines modern suspension and brakes with styling inspired by Britain’s 1960s cafe racer scene.
Latest Industry News
MCIA celebrates “hugely significant moment” for motorcycle legislation
The Government has committed to reviewing motorcycle training and licensing, though industry bodies warn reforms must simplify access and improve safety rather than restrict it.
Latest Viral News
Family business rocked by theft of Grinch motorcycle display
Thieves smashed their way into a family-run repair centre near Wolverhampton, ripping motorbikes from a Grinch-themed Christmas display and causing around £10,000 of damage before fleeing in a van with no number plates.
Videos
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2026 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 and T100 - Everything You Need To Know
EXCLUSIVE Race bike see it here first
What's new about the 2026 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and Bobber? #triumph #bikelife
DR-Z4S/SM & GSX-R1000/R Behind-the-Scenes Production Engineering - Trailer | Suzuki
Which Triumph Should You Buy in 2026?
A first look at the new Triumph Bonneville T100 and Scrambler 900 #bikereview #bikelife
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Retro-Styled CFMoto 500SR Voom Sports Bike Teased
The CFMoto 500SR Voom is a retro-styled sports bike powered by a 500cc inline four-cylinder engine
Benda LFC 700 Cruiser Heads to Europe
The whacky-looking Chinese-built Benda LFC 700 has been confirmed for Europe, with €11,990 price revealed for the French market
Yamaha Working on Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat Semi-Active Suspension
The system, which seems to be aimed at the high-performance end of the Yamaha range, could improve stability when braking and accelerating
Range-Topping Cardo Packtalk Pro Launched With Crash Detection Tech
Cardo has launched a new range-topping version of its Packtalk communication system with various new features
Vast GWM Eight-Cylinder Souo S2000 GL Breaks Cover
Powered by a huge 2,000cc ‘flat eight’ engine, the Souo S2000 GL clearly has one bike in its crosshairs
The Automated Vehicle Act Becomes Law in the UK
The Automated Vehicle Act will mean self-driving and autonomous vehicles will be on the UK’s roads as soon as 2026
BMW F900 Sport Editions Announced - But There’s a Catch
The F900 R and F900 XR Sport Editions take the styling of the M1000 R and M1000 XR and bring it to the mid-weight platform
Scotland's Answer to ULEZ is Much More Biker Friendly
A new Scottish LEZ (Low Emission Zone) is being introduced in several cities and is comparable to the London ULEZ
Behold, Great Wall’s Eight-Cylinder Motorcycle Engine
Great Wall Motor saw Honda stick a flat-six in its Gold Wing and said “hold my two cylinders”. Finally, its eight-cylinder engine has broken cover
Spain to Open the Hard Shoulder to Motorcycles at Busy Times
The move would allow motorcyclists to take to the hard shoulder of a motorway as long as certain rules are followed
You Shouldn't Worry About The Supposed 2040 Petrol Motorcycle Ban: Opinion
Even if it goes ahead, the apparent 2040 ban on petrol motorcycles might not be anything to worry about
This Ducati Supersport 600 Facebook Advert is Genius
You might want to buy this old Supersport based purely on the Facebook Marketplace advert’s glorious prose
DfT Motorcycle Bus Lane Access Consultation Enters Final Stage
The consultation was launched last month and has already received a lot of interest from the public
Suzuki Live 2024 to Celebrate 25 Years of Hayabusa and SV650
Cadwell Park will reverberate to the sound of Suzuki motorbikes again this summer, as the Hamamatsu brand celebrates two of its most popular models
KTM Owners Acquire New Electric Motorcycle Partnership
Pierer Mobility Group, the owners of KTM, has announced a distribution partnership with the electric motorcycle brand Zeeho
Ducati Monster Senna Honours F1 Legend
The Monster Senna edition has been inspired by the Brazilian driver’s iconic helmet design and features a host of unique details
Brembo Clears Major Financial Milestone in 2024
Brembo, the Italian brakes manufacturer, has announced that it has exceeded €1 billion in revenue for the first time in Q1 2024
Faster Than Life Follows the TT’s Most Prolific Entrant
The trailer for a new Isle of Man TT film has been released, charting the story of Dave Madsen-Mygdal who has amassed 149 TT starts
New 2024 Colours Revealed for Suzuki GSX-R125
A new selection of colours - a white-and-blue choice and a black-and-red option - have been revealed for the entry-level Suzuki GSX-R125 sports bike
Watch as Eleven-Year-Old Nails First Time of Riding a Yamaha R6
It’s safe to say this little dude is destined for great things, as he steps up to a Yamaha R6 and is knee-down in minutes
Amazon-Owned Autonomous Vehicles Don’t Like Motorcycles
Zoox self-driving vehicles are owned by Amazon and are currently under investigation following two separate crashes with motorcycles
”Historic” Motorcycling Manifesto Combines Bikers, Manufacturers, and Racers
A new manifesto has been published which combines representatives of real-world bikers, manufacturers, and motorcycle racing
TVS Enters Europe Via Italy With Petrol and Electric Motorcycles
The Indian brand is one of the biggest in the two-wheeled world, and now TVS has its sights set on Europe
MAG Calls on New UK Government to “Move on Motorcycling”
Ahead of the upcoming but as yet undated UK General Election, the Motorcycle Action Group has launched its “Move on Motorcycling” Campaign