June

Yamaha's green dream: Japanese giant aims for factories to be carbon neutral by 2035

28 June 2022 by Phil West

The world’s second largest motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha, has announced that its green goal to make its factories around the world carbon neutral it being accelerated by a full 15 years. The...

Purple helmets bow out: Final ride will be in August 2022

27 June 2022 by Phil West

The Purple Helmets motorcycle display team, best known for their comedy stunt shows at the IOMTT races, performed their final mainland English show last week as part of a farewell tour which ends on...

Longest Day Challenge smashes fundraising record

27 June 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The Longest Day Challenge, the annual, charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a bike purchased for £600 or less, turned ten this year and is set to smash its fundraising total. The event,...

A family affair: Rare barn finds star in Bonhams sale

27 June 2022 by Phil West

Two vintage barn find motorcycles are among the star lots at the upcoming Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, which will be held between October 15 and 16. The bikes in question are a Sunbeam Model...

No hybrids from BMW confirmed in exclusive interview

24 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

BMW’s Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales says there is no plan for the German firm to pursue hybrid motorcycles, instead focusing on internal combustion and electrification. “The hybrid...

Triumph purchases Oset: Hinckley firm snaps up electric off-road name to get more youngsters riding

21 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles are aiming to attract a new wave of young off-road riders to the British brand, having announced the acquisition of kids’ electric firm Oset Bikes. East Sussex based Oset was...

20 June 2022

MCN Promotion Statistics reveal the unpleasant truth that motorcycle thefts are seven times more likely to happen than any other road vehicle theft. According to the British Motorcyclist Foundation, a motorcycle...

Steve Harris 1949 - 2022: Pioneering engineer and Harris Performance founder has died

20 June 2022 by Michael Scott

The death in June, 2022 of Steve Harris marks the end of an era – when a single or a small group of independent engineers could play a major part in the motorcycle industry. Essentially...

Final shoulder tap for Paul: TT start line official bows out after nearly 70 years of involvement with the Isle of Man road racing scene

20 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

An Isle of Man TT start line official responsible for giving riders the tap on the shoulder to set off has retired after 68 years of involvement with the races. Paul Kermode, 79, from Douglas on...

Have a go heroes: Run what ya brung sprint racing action returns to Ramsey seafront on the Isle of Man

17 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of spectators have flocked to Ramsey’s Mooragh Promenade for two days of high-octane closed road motorcycle sprint racing. Taking place on Sunday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 7 just a few...

BMW outfit is collie good fun: Dynamic duo of Daves have covered over 20,000 miles

15 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Meet Dave: the four-and-a-half-year-old sidecar-riding collie, who has embarked on a new life of motorcycling adventure after being rescued two years ago.  A failed sheepdog originally from...

Government plug-in grant for electric motorbikes continues as car levy scrapped

15 June 2022 by Phil West

Despite the Government recently announcing the end of its plug-in car grant scheme, electric bikes remain unaffected, with manufacturers continuing to report growing sales. On Tuesday June 14,...

Fifty shades of Indian Motorcycle: Limited FTR Stealth Gray arrives

14 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Revived American manufacturer Indian Motorcycle has just announced this special, limited edition version of its punchy, flat track-style FTR roadster. Called the FTR Stealth Gray, it has been...

Lifelong TT racing fan celebrates 75 years of coming to the Isle of Man

10 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ian Anthony Huntly first visited the Isle of Man as a seven-year-old boy in 1947, when the Senior race winner lapped the course at a fastest average speed of 84.07mph. Flash forward 75 years and...

Moto Guzzi’s long-awaited centenary celebrations set for September

09 June 2022 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi’s long-awaited centenary celebrations, which were set to go ahead last year but were postponed due to the pandemic, are now finally due to take place this September. A weekend-long...

Manx locals welcome the return of thousands of Isle of Man TT race fans

09 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

After around three years without TT racing on the Isle of Man, Manx locals have welcomed the return of thousands of bikers to the island. “It’s been terrible without the TT. It was a big shock to...

The Highway to Well: Pastor leads charity ride for children's hospice

08 June 2022 by Phil West

A biking cleric is gearing up to lead a mass charity ride-out to Land’s End in a bid to raise money for the Children’s Hospice South West charity. Dubbed the ‘Highway to Well’ the event was debuted...

Bike Shed rocks! 19,000 custom bike fans turn up for spectacular three-day biking festival at London’s Tobacco Dock

07 June 2022 by Phil West

The Bike Shed London Show has returned to the capital after a three-year Covid-enforced absence, with 19,000 visitors flocking to the capital’s Tobacco Dock site over the long weekend of May...

UK's oldest club on trial: 120th anniversary trial for Britain’s oldest sporting motor club

07 June 2022 by Phil West

Britain’s oldest sporting motor club for bikes and cars will celebrate its 120th anniversary with a special three-day classic trial in the south-west later this month. The Motor Cycling Club...

Bikers make the difference: Harley-Davidson owners deliver 58 tonnes of vital aid to Ukraine with no plans of stopping

03 June 2022 by Phil West

Harley-Davidson Owners’ Group (HOG) members from across the UK have successfully delivered 58 tonnes of vital aid to the people of Ukraine across a series of runs to the country’s border – with plans...

Truck-loads of classics: Bikers meet at British Commercial Vehicle Museum

02 June 2022 by Phil West

The Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC) attracted more than 130 classic bike enthusiasts to a meet-up in partnership with the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. Taking place earlier this month in the...

Alpinestars issue glove recall following health concerns

01 June 2022 by Phil West

Leading clothing brand Alpinestars has issued a recall on some of its race-style gloves following health concerns. The European Union identified that a particular batch of the Italian brand’s GP...

Scaling the heights for charity: TT fan tackles the Himalayas for Simon Andrews Fund

01 June 2022 by Phil West

TT racing fan has raised £1600 for the Simon Andrews Fund by scaling the heights of the Himalayas –and is now looking for help to push that total past £2000.  Airline pilot and lifelong rider Paul...

Evel plan for charity fun: 2022 Knievel ride is bigger than ever

01 June 2022 by Phil West

More than 50 caped crusaders are expected to take part in this month’s Evel Knievel charity ride which is poised to be the biggest and best yet. And, with special guests including former stunt star...