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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.
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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 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
We've got our hands on the Honda CB1000 GT - here's whats on offer in engine department
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
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Legendary Designer the Focus of Euro Bike Week
Harley-Davidson’s bash, at Fak Am See in September, will be celebrating what Harley calls “the immeasurable contributions of designer, artist and legend Willie G. Davidson”.
Honda to Supply Yamaha as an OEM
It’s the result of a journey that began way back in 2016, but Honda and Yamaha are now to begin working together to get more small-capacity electric bikes on the road
Sparks Fly as Scooter Dragged 500 Metres!
It’s not clear what happened in the run-up to the video, although it’s safe to say that the bike will likely never be ridden again
Deal of the Week: New Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 For Less Than a 125
The Conti GT is a bit of a bargain as it is, but this one has enough lopped off the price to make it cheaper than some 125s
Decent Honda CBR600RR Sales Give Glimmer of Hope Amidst Bike Market Slump
New motorcycle registrations have taken a bit slide in July, and the year-to-date number is also down on last year
New Yamaha Electric Motorcycle Shown in Patents
A new patent from Yamaha shows development of an electric sportbike that’s potentially in the works
Patent Shows Suzuki Still Eyeing Hydrogen
The images show a hydrogen-powered Burgman maxi-scooter which is not a new idea, although there have been some changes
New Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Spotted in the Wild
Royal Enfield’s larger-capacity Himalayan was photographed being tested in India
Tesla Sued by Family of Motorcyclist Killed in Autopilot Crash
A family of a motorcyclist is blaming the controversial Autopilot system for his death
Buy a Ducati Panigale V4 For £11k Less Than the New One
One of the cheapest Ducati Panigale V4s in the UK is substantially cheaper than the 2025MY version, so why wait?
Has Ducati Done Enough With the New Panigale?
There’s a new Panigale. Trouble is, it’s not much different than the old one – or is it?
Banned Micro EV Brought Back to Life With 200bhp Hayabusa Engine
This outlawed electric car was completely rebuilt with a 200bhp Hayabusa engine for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Now This is How You Hill Climb a Motorcycle!
The Andorran made history last week, by taking his Tenere 700 across the finish line in the gruelling Red Bull Romaniacs event
Cool Looking Caberg Freeride X Jet Helmet Launched
The classic-looking Freeride X is available in either fibre-glass or carbon fibre versions and comes in three shell sizes
A Ferrari V8 Engine in a Motorcycle? Yes Please!
Ferrari never officially made its own two-wheeler, but this custom bike builder is about to fix that
DfT “Does Not Have A Good Enough Understanding” of UK Road Conditions
A report looking into the way the Department for Transport is maintaining UK roads suggests that there is margin for improvement
Ducati & Porsche Nürburgring Close Call Captured on Film
It happened during an open-to-all Touristenfahrten session and shows just how close to disaster the rider came
World Ducati Week Smashes Attendance Record
With more than 94,000 attendees to the event at Misano, the 12th edition of World Ducati Week was the biggest yet
Yamaha Announces the Use of New “Low Carbon” Steel
Yamaha has revealed that it has adopted a new type of recycled steel for use in its motorcycle packaging
Police Release Shocking Video Showing Wire Trap on Popular Trail
The wire traps have been set up on a popular riding trail in the USA and seem to have been done deliberately to catch motorcyclists
Honda Africa Twin Gets Exciting New Colours for 2025
The Honda Africa Twin has gained new colours for the 2025 model year, with tweaks to existing designs and an all-new choice
KTM, Joins Husqvarna, GasGas With New-Generation 85cc Mini Motocross Ripper
KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas have all revealed new-generation 85cc motocross bikes for the 2025 model year
Tyre Defect Causes Suzuki V-Strom 800DE recall
Suzuki UK has notified us of a recall affecting 304 UK-registered V-Strom 800DE adventure bikes
Norton Sees Global Manufacturing as a Way into Key Markets
News reports have recently stated that Norton will be taking manufacturing out of the UK, and while that may be true, it’s not quite the full picture