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New Yamaha WR125R arrives with updated engine tech
Yamaha has revealed its new 2026 WR125R bike which gets updated engine tech, although pricing has not yet been confirmed.
Latest New Bikes News
New Yamaha WR125R arrives with updated engine tech
Yamaha has revealed its new 2026 WR125R bike which gets updated engine tech, although pricing has not yet been confirmed.
Latest Industry News
Chinese bike expo highlights country’s moto dominance
China’s flagship annual moto show took place this weekend, underlining just how dominant the country has become in motorcycling.
Latest Viral News
Does a wheelie really justify Police driving at 100mph in a 30mph limit?
A clip showing police chasing a biker at more than 100mph in a 30mph zone has sparked debate online.
Videos
CB1000GT First Ride: Can This Honda Do It All?
There is some suspiciously high spec suspension on the QJ Motor SRV 600 V
An even closer look at one of Honda's most exciting new bikes the CB1000 GT #honda #biker
QJ Motor SRV 600 V Review: The cruiser with a wild engine that rewrites the rule book
This cruiser's V4 engine is an absolute game changer #qjmotor #bikelife #biker
Suzuki have gone back to the future with the SV7 GX #eicma2025 #eicma #suzuki
Some theories on the specs for the Honda V3R E- Compressor revealed at #EICMA2025 #hondabikes
The biggest bike reveals at EICMA 2025: Norton, Royal Enfield, Honda, Suzuki, Benda |Full Walkaround
Honda at EICMA 2025: FULL Lineup Breakdown â V3R E-Compressor, CB1000 GT/F & More
The CB1000GT a proper sports tourer from Honda unveiled at EICMA #honda #biker #eicma2025
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Stuntman Wheelies Vespa up a Mountain While Blindfolded
Guenther Schachermayr has managed to wheelie a Vespa without a front wheel 4.5km up a mountain in Austria - all while wearing a blindfold.
Toyoda Gosei Develops Motorcycle Airbags in Push for Safer Rides
The Japanese company, Toyoda Gosei, has already developed the system and has begun crash testing the airbags.
The UK Government is Fast-Tracking Self-Driving Taxis - Could be on the Roads by 2026
Self-driving taxis, buses and shuttles are set to be on the UK roads in 2026, as the UK Government looks to fast-track pilot schemes
Fuel from Thin Air? New Tech Promises Fossil-Free Petrol for Motorcycles
The Aircela fuel generator scrubs CO2 and water vapour from the atmosphere and turns it into bike-ready fuel wherever you want.
QJMotor Lands in the UK with a 16-Bike Line-Up for 2025
QJMotor enters the British market with an ambitious range, including everything from 125cc sport bikes to adventure-ready 900s.
Bikers Lifestyle Dissolved Following £10,000 Fine and DVSA Prosecution
You may remember the Company Bikers Lifestyle, which was fined for selling "catastrophically” unsafe motorcycle helmets - well, the company is no more.
MV Agusta Provides Post-PMG Update: New Model Incoming
Now that MV Agusta has officially broken away from KTM, it’s wasting no time reasserting its independence, with a new bike on the way from Varese.
Royal Enfield is Back at Wheels & Waves 2025 with Custom Builds and a trip to Goa up for grabs
Royal Enfield returns to Wheels & Waves with a fresh fleet of custom builds, a fire-breathing sprint racer, and a golden ticket giveaway to Goa up for grabs
New Bike Market Shows Signs of Life, But Worries Linger
UK bike sales dipped again in May, with industry insiders saying recovery is sluggish, consumer confidence shot, and a dithering government isn’t helping.
Better Late Than Never: Government Wants to Speed Up Disposal of Nuisance Bikes
The Home Office is to launch a consultation which could speed up the process of seizing and crushing nuisance motorcycles
MCN London Motorcycle Show Scrapped After 15-Year Run
The London Motorcycle Show has been axed, with organisers calling time on the south east’s biggest biker get together
EU End-of-Life Vehicle Rules Could Spell Trouble for Motorcyclists
Proposed EU end-of-life vehicle laws could see motorcycles swept up in red tape, with dire consequences for restorers, collectors and everyday riders.
These Seaside Towns Will Now Make You Pay For Motorcycle Parking
Adur District Council has introduced motorcycle parking charges, which could cost you £7.20 when you visit
Stunning Crate-Fresh Yamaha OW-01 Heads to Auction
The Yamaha OW-01 was a ground-breaking homologation bike when it was launched, and this is a true time-warp example of it
The New Benda Rock 707 Brings an Auto Clutch and Air Ride Suspension
Benda is going big with its next cruiser, with the Rock 707 featuring an auto clutch as well as air ride suspension!
Win a Dave Myers-Inspired Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
A custom Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is to be raffled, with all the proceeds going to two Dave Day charities
RST Teams Up With D3O for Next-Gen Rider Protection
RST joins forces with D3O to roll out pro-grade armour across its 2026 lineup, starting with a limited-edition TT race suit debuting at the TT
REV’IT! Tectonic H2O jacket and trousers launched for proper adventure riding
REV’IT! brings modular versatility to the adventure touring scene. Tectonic provides a two-layer system for riders who don’t stop when the weather turns.
2026 KTM 450 Rally Replica Revealed: Plus Dakar-Ready Sanders Edition
KTM’s 2026 450 Rally Replica lands with limited numbers, Dakar-winning pedigree, and an ultra-rare Daniel Sanders Edition for the hardcore few.
New Charley Boorman Film Goes Live: Azores Untamed – The Ride Between Two Continents
The film features Charley Boorman and Paul Guillien as they trek through the Azores mid-way between their two home continents
Classic Legends Has Big Plans: New BSA, Jawa, and Yedzi, Bikes Incoming
Classic Legends is plotting its European and Asian expansion, with a raft of new motorcycles from BSA, Jawa, and Yedzi set to arrive
China Rare Earth Mineral Exports: Motorcycle Makers Could be Hit
First was the chip shortage, now it's rare earth minerals restrictions from China that could hit the global automotive industry
Yamaha extends Riders for Health partnership to keep rural Africa moving
Yamaha extends partnership with Riders for Health to keep healthcare rolling through the toughest African terrain
Only in Florida! Bikers Collide With Alligator: Gator Wins
A couple of bikers had an unfortunate encounter with a rather rare pedestrian this week, after their bikes hit an alligator while out on a ride