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BMW commit to further sportsbike development by launching radical Concept RR winged prototype

23 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

BMW Motorrad have confirmed their commitment to future RR superbike models, with the reveal of a striking new concept – powered by the same engine as Toprak’s World Superbike racing machine. Called...

Full calendar of dates confirmed for Bristol Bike Nights at Fowlers Motorcycles

23 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

With the warmer riding weather now in full effect, Bristol Bike Nights have once again returned to multi-franchise dealership, Fowlers Motorcycles. The first event of the year kicked off on May 2,...

Record-breaking recovery! Single motorcycle tracker leads to 25-bike discovery in one day

23 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle tracker firm, BikeTrac have located and recovered 25 stolen motorcycles in a single day – the biggest discovery in the firm’s history. The eclectic mix of bikes were found after a BMW...

Half a billion Hondas! Japanese brand celebrate 500 million motorcycles off the production line

23 May 2025 by Emma Franklin

On Thursday May 22 at 9.30am, a 125cc scooter rolled off a production line in India, in itself an unremarkable event. However, this humble scoot represents a landmark for the world’s largest...

KTM here to stay says CEO after savour Bajaj Auto provide €600m lifeline to keep the lights on

22 May 2025 by Nye Davis

KTM has been officially pulled back from the brink thanks to a €600 million investment from manufacturing partner Bajaj Auto – adding to the €200 million sum previously received from the Indian...

American brand Buell return to the UK after almost 15 years with new Devon-based importer

22 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Buell have officially confirmed they are returning to the UK market, with the American brand signing a new partnership with Devon-based Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café. Based in Ashburton, on the...

Lincolnshire Bomber Command charity ride-in attracts over 530 bikes and raises thousands of pounds

22 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

More than 530 motorcycles descended on Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) on May 18 for the annual InSpire Ride charity event, raising over £2500 for good causes in the...

Harley-Davidson hint at incoming affordable low-capacity models to bring fresh blood to the brand

22 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Harley-Davidson could be set to capitalise on the rise of small-capacity bikes, hinting to MCN that more affordable models may be in the pipeline as the factory looks to attract new riders. With...

Haxch Moto XZR900 Thunderbolt transforms Yamaha XSR900 retro into stunning 1990s superbike tribute

21 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycle builder based in Margate, has transformed Yamaha’s XSR900 three-cylinder retro into a fully-faired 90s superbike tribute, taking inspiration from the YZF750, TZR250, and YZR500. Called...

Shed loads of good! Bike Shed Moto Co team up with Two Wheels for Life to raise £20k for charity

21 May 2025 by Nye Davis

The Bike Shed Moto Co have teamed up with the Two Wheels for Life charity, in a new partnership aiming to raise over £20,000 in 2025 to fund life-saving Riders for Health programmes in...

Brad Binder’s KTM RC16 MotoGP bike will go under the hammer following next week's Silverstone GP

21 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are giving fans the ‘unparalleled opportunity’ to own the fastest MotoGP bike ever built, as Brad Binder’s 2023 RC16 heads to auction following this weekend’s British Grand...

Silent but violent! Electric Stark Varg pays tribute to Honda's CR500 in one-off beach racer build

20 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Radical British bike builders Thornton Hundred have turned their talents to one of motocross’ most iconic machines – creating an electric-powered homage to the mighty Honda CR500 two-stroke. Known...

KTM saved from financial meltdown as €600m lifeline lands just in time for restructuring deadline

20 May 2025 by Nye Davis

KTM has been officially pulled back from the brink, with parent firm Pierer Mobility confirming that a €600 million (roughly £505m at time of writing) financing package has been secured to meet the...

Elvington Airfield to host four days of high-speed motorcycle action with Straightliners Speed Week

19 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Speed Week will thunder back to Elvington Airfield this May 22–25, promising four days of action as riders and drivers chase national and world records across a range of disciplines. Held on one of...

Going for gold! UK mechanic heading to Japan to compete at the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix

19 May 2025 by Nye Davis

British motorcycle mechanic Liam Coffey will represent the UK at the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP) in Japan later this year, after being crowned the best in Europe, following a decisive...

2025 Yamaha XSR125 ridden! This peppy retro proves you don’t need huge power for max grin factor

19 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Yamaha’s beginner-friendly XSR125 has undergone subtle tweaks for 2025, maintaining its charming, classic-inspired looks while gaining fresh colour options and making the jump to Euro5+...

Police issue three community protection warnings against motorbike photographers on Fish Hill road

16 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Three motorcycling photographers, who take pictures of passing bikes on the A44 at Fish Hill, have been served with Community Protection Notice Warnings (CPNW) by local police in a bid to remove them...

Honda revamp CB125F commuter with start/stop tech, TFT dash and 188mpg economy claim

16 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Honda’s long-running CB125F has long been the commuter of choice for thousands of riders, and now it’s smarter, sleeker, and more efficient than ever before. The biggest change for the new model...

Knievels ride out! 50-strong group set to honour Golden Anniversary of stunt man's 1975 Wembley jump

15 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A group of 50 riders dressed as Evel Knievel will be in London in late May to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary stuntman’s 1975 Wembley Stadium motorcycle jump over 13 single decker...

New post-test rider training school launched in the south of England by former BikeSafe instructors

15 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Three former BikeSafe coaches with Class 1 and advanced emergency services rider training qualifications have set up a new post-test advanced rider training school, designed to boost rider skills and...

Bimota announce major UK expansion with five new dealerships opening under Kawasaki control

14 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Bimota are looking to expand their presence in the UK market, opening five new dealerships under Kawasaki command – with ambitions for a showroom in Scotland too. And you’ll even be able to book a...

BMW to supply Isle of Man TT travelling marshals with S1000RR superbikes in new three-year deal

13 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

BMW have announced a new three-year deal with the Isle of Man TT races, supplying four-cylinder S1000RR superbikes to the event’s travelling marshals for at least the next three years. The deal...

Banbury Run vintage motorcycle festival to celebrate 75 years this coming June

13 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

An estimated 300 vintage motorcycles and three-wheelers are expected to roll out for the 75th running of the Banbury Run festival on Sunday, June 8 2025. Open to machines built prior to 1931, the...

Norton Nemesis V8 ridden! Unique British superbike tested by MCN after Allen Millyard restoration

12 May 2025 by Bruce Dunn

Norton’s radical Nemesis V8 roared back into life last week as it underwent its first shake-down test after a full nut and bolt restoration by genius engineer, Allen Millyard. The one-off 1999...

Ducati announce updates to V21L MotoE racer ahead of season opener in Le Mans

09 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Ducati’s latest V21L MotoE racer will make its season debut at Le Mans in France this weekend, with the Bologna firm unveiling a raft of updates aimed at improving performance, agility and rider...

Tech heavy new Yamaha Tracer 7 and top-spec GT model to get ride-by-wire throttle for 2025

09 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have given their twin-cylinder Tracer 7 family a radical overhaul for 2025, with a new engine, new styling, and ride-by-wire throttle to unlock cruise control and ride modes. As before, the...

Motorcycle Industry Association joins European bodies in backing extra post-test tuition for riders

09 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

UK biking body, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) are supporting calls from Europe encouraging riders to take additional post-test training. “Motorcycling is under constant pressure to...

Harley-Davidson unveil Fat Boy Gray Ghost to mark 35 years of the model with trick new mirror-finish

08 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Harley-Davidson have lifted the lid on their fifth and latest limited-edition model in the ongoing Icons Motorcycles Collection. Related: Rag’n’Bone Man set to rock the Harley-Davidson Euro Fest...

KTM crisis deepens with €1.28b loss plus more layoffs, stalled production and cash countdown looming

08 May 2025 by Nye Davis

KTM’s parent firm Pierer Mobility has posted brutal preliminary results for 2024, revealing a €1.28billion loss before tax and plunging sales as the company scrambles to restructure its...

Retro takeover! Hundreds flock to the Margate coastline for Malle Beach Race weekender

08 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Margate’s sandy shoreline has played host to the fifth annual Malle Beach Race weekend, welcoming hundreds of bikers to the seaside town for two days of inappropriate two-wheeled action. Related:...

Galfer unveil MotoGP-derived Floatech disc with clever new pin system for better road braking

07 May 2025 by Justin Hayzelden

The MotoGP paddock has always acted as a crucible for the development of parts and systems that, once proven, make their way from the track, through mass production and eventually onto the...

Urban electric brand Maeving launch limited edition 'Blackout' version of RM1S urban retro

07 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Urban electric motorcycle firm, Maeving have launched an £8995 special edition version of their RM1S retro, called the Blackout. Limited to 300 units globally, the new model takes the normally...

Drivers putting bikers at risk as one in three motorcyclist hit by litter hurled from moving cars

06 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Road safety group, IAM RoadSmart have released new data highlighting the risks posed to motorcyclists by littering car drivers. Related: IAM survey shows 22% of young drivers happy to get behind...

Armour makers D3O eye 2027 to launch 'life saving' motorbike helmet liner based on U.S. military tech

05 May 2025 by Nye Davis

British impact protection firm D3O are preparing to move into motorcycle helmet liners, in a step that they believe could raise the bar for safety, comfort and performance – and ultimately help save...

Oliver's Mount commentator Tony Coupland has died

05 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Tony Coupland, who was the voice of road racing at Oliver’s Mount for more than 40 years, has died. Coupland first visited the Scarborough road racing venue as a spectator aged four and began...

Impressively specced Voge DS625X adventure bike to arrive in the UK priced under £6200 on the road

02 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Meet the Voge DS625X: A 63bhp parallel twin adventure bike coming to the UK from £5999, plus on the road charges. Taking over from the DS525X that arrived in 2023, it’s powered by the firm’s latest...