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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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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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Ducati Streetfighter V2 Gains New Performance Accessories
The Ducati Streetfighter V2 is hardly wanting for performance in its stock form, but Ducati will give you a little more if you give them a little more
Shark Announces Troy Lee Designs Helmet Range
The new Troy Lee range of Shark helmets covers the Spartan, Skwal and Ridill product lines
Deal of the Week: KTM Slashing Up To £1,000 Off Smaller Models
The deals cover 2023 and 2024 KTM models, encompassing the RC 125 & 390, 125 & 390 Duke, and the 390 Adventure ranges
M25 Set For Peak Summer Season Closure
The closure is set to take place this August and could affect some who wish to travel to Europe via Dover or the Channel Tunnel via the M25
2040 Petrol Motorcycle Ban Expected
Downing Street sources claim that a decision on the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles will be delivered “imminently”
New Triumph Scrambler 400 ‘Tramontana’ Teased
A new version of the Triumph Scrambler 400 X has been teased, potentially pointing to a winter 2024 release
The BMW R1300 GS is an Unexpected Hillclimb Beast
The BMW R 1300 GS might have been marketed by the Bavarians as a go-anywhere adventurer, but it’s also a missile up a hill
Ducati Partners With Van Orton Design for Limited Edition Scrambler Kit
Ducati has launched a new limited edition graphics kit for the Ducati Scrambler, designed by Van Orton Design
The Mini Car Brand Might Make A Motorbike
Mini, the German-owned British car brand, is reportedly considering a project with BMW to build a Mini-branded motorcycle
Ducati, Porsche Collaborate on New One-Off “Riding Experience”
The latest addition to the Ducati Riding Experience roster also involves a bit of driving thanks to the involvement of Porsche
Rider Dies During Motorcycle Track Day at Lydden Hill
A man in his 50s has died during a motorcycle track day organised by No Limits Trackdays at the Lydden Hill circuit
Deal of the Week: 50% Now, 50% Later On Ducati Monster, Streetfighter, Scrambler
Ducati’s 50-2-50 deal is available on the Monster, Scrambler and Streetfighter models, offering zero per cent APR and no monthly payments
Beat The KTM 990 RC R Wait With This £7,500 RC8 R
The KTM 990 RC R is probably a way away from dealer floors, but you don’t have to wait that long to get your hands on a KTM superports bike
KTM 990 RC R Road Bike FINALLY Confirmed!
KTM is finally doing the right thing by fans, and is bringing a KTM 990 RC R sports bike to the masses!
Super-Rare Honda CB750 Tops Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2024
The Honda CB750 Prototype features ‘sandcast’ components, different engine casings, brakes and it has a billet crankshaft
Suzuki GSX-8S ‘Team Suzuki’ Pack Announced
The GSX-8S Team Suzuki Pack includes graphics that replicate the Hamamatsu brand’s racing machines, although if you want one, there is a catch…
45,000 bikers descend on the Nürburgring for 25th "Anlassen" Service
This year’s event at the Nürburgring was so big the organisers had to open up the paddock and start-finish straight to squeeze them all in!
BYD Shuts Down Motorcycle Switch Rumour
One of China’s biggest electric car makers has confirmed that rumours of a move into the motorcycle sector are false
Deal of the Week! Bank Holiday Bargains with £500 off From Suzuki
The £500 discount applies to either the sporty GSX-R125 or naked GSX-S125 learner legal machines
Major Name Caught up in Child Labour Storm
The furore centres around an equipment supplier that works with the brand, which has reportedly hired ‘children’ to do potentially dangerous jobs!
Nissan to Sell Silence Two & Four-Wheel EVs in dealers
The partnership will mean Nissan dealerships will be able to sell the Silence Nano S04 four-wheeler and electric scooters
Watch as Reckless Driver Forces Biker to Crash
A Volkswagen has been filmed weaving in and out of traffic in London, leading to one biker having what looks like a serious crash
BMW Automated Shift Assist Announced
BMW Motorrad is set to move into the automatic gearbox sector, as its Automated Shift Assist system is unveiled
Could Car Maker Mini be Eyeing a Shift to the Two-Wheeled Sector?
Well, the CEO of Mini, Stefanie Wurst, has said she would ‘consider’ a switch, if there was an appetite for it