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

Today 09:00 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

Yesterday 16:34 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

Yesterday 15:30 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...