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Family of two British bikers held 'hostage' in Iran launch a petition in hopes of their release

29 August 2025 by Nye Davis

The family of two British bikers detained in Iran have launched a petition demanding action to secure their release, after reports that the pair have been moved to separate prisons – both condemned...

Record-breaking sidecar duo complete challenging three-week ride in Africa for upcoming TV series

29 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A record-breaking sidecar duo have completed a gruelling three-week adventure through Africa for a new television series, destined to appear next year. Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes, known as ‘The...

BMW R1300GS adventure bike breaks 15-year hill climb record with only minor modifications

29 August 2025 by Nye Davis

BMW’s R1300GS has already proved its worth as the firm’s adventure flagship, regularly topping sales charts – but this one has been transformed into a record-breaking hill climb contender. The...

Inaugural Great Malle Arctic Rally sees 100 bikers tackle epic adventure with sequel event confirmed

29 August 2025 by Nye Davis

One hundred riders from 19 countries have completed the first-ever Great Malle Arctic Rally – a 2500-mile timed endurance ride to the northern tip of mainland Europe. Dreamt up by Malle London...

Emissions rules see Suzuki drop SV650 from UK line-up after 26 years of the iconic V-twin

28 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Countless riders have loved its easy-going V-twin charm, but the end is nigh for Suzuki’s long-running SV650 as it is dropped from the UK range in 2026, with emissions restrictions calling time on the...

Official £1999 bolt-on accessory kit turns BMW R12 nineT retro roadster into flattrack special

28 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

BMW have launched a new £1999 accessory kit for their R12 nineT retro – taking it from a classically styled upright roadster to a sideways-inspired flattrack star. Called ‘The Tracker’, the...

Collab between McFly bassist and bike builder leaves UK runner up in Triumph Originals competition

28 August 2025 by Saffron Wilson

Twenty-twenty-five marked the first year of the Triumph Originals competition. This competition, drummed up by the manufacturer themselves, allowed builders from all over the globe to submit a build...

Police warn as motorcycle theft reports surge across Warwickshire throughout May and June

27 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Warwickshire Police have issued fresh advice to local riders after seeing an increase in reported motorcycle thefts across May and June of this year. Like other police forces, the West Midlands...

MCN Law August round-up | ‘Sneezing fit was to blame’

27 August 2025 by Andrew Campbell

Paid partnership with BikeLawyer Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law column, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer. In August, Andrew was asked if a sneezing fit is a valid...

A new motocross centre is coming to Powys in Wales after a long battle over planning permission

26 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A new purpose-built motocross centre, complete with holiday cottages and an eye on environmental sustainability, is coming to Powys in Wales following a series of rejected planning applications.

Lightfighter electric superbike takes the fight to traditional combustion with TT pedigree

26 August 2025 by Nye Davis

American electric motorcycle builder Lightfighter Racing have taken aim at the dominance of internal combustion in motorsport, building what they envisage to be the ideal trackday and club racing...

New online platform offers fans a behind the scenes look at much-loved program The Motorbike Show

25 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The Motorbike Show, hosted by Henry Cole, alongside Allen Millyard and Guy Willison, is getting an online subscription-based platform – allowing fans to access a back catalogue of past episodes, plus...

Updated Yamaha R1 superbike featuring clever aero package teased in new patent images

22 August 2025 by Ben Purvis

At the moment Yamaha’s R1 is a track-only superbike in European markets after the company opted not to uprate the design to meet the latest Euro5+ emissions requirements. But that doesn’t mean...

Limited-edition Lambretta Casa Special Edition X300 announced with only 36 coming to the UK

22 August 2025 by Nye Davis

Lambretta have announced a limited-run version of their X300 scooter, created in collaboration with the Italian brand’s performance arm, Casa Lambretta. Related: Lambretta X series update Just...

Stark Future reveal plans for electric road bike they say will beat petrol rivals in every way

21 August 2025 by Nye Davis and Dan Sutherland

Electric motorcycle firm Stark Future have revealed that they are branching out into the world of road bikes, creating what they say will be a perspective-changing recipe able to outperform...

Moto Guzzi factory transformation honours 100 year brand heritage and sets up for a bold new future

21 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Moto Guzzi’s factory in Mandello del Lario is undergoing a radical transformation – injecting cutting-edge production technology, alongside interactive visitor spaces, a new model showroom, and even a...

Summer heatwave said to be behind spike in pothole related incidents on UK roads in July

21 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Data gathered in July by the AA and The Pothole Partnership has shown a noticeable increase in roadside callouts to motorists caused by craters in the road network. Compared with the same month in...

2011 World Superbike champion Carlos Checa to race at Goodwood Revival festival in September

21 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

This year’s Goodwood Revival racing weekend will welcome a selection of past greats from the World Superbike (WSBK) championship, including 2011 champion Carlos Checa. The Spanish rider, who took...

Transform your KTM Super Duke into a superb track weapon with Krämer’s new kit

20 August 2025 by Phil West

KTM fans hungry for a spiritual successor to the long-gone RC8 superbike can now get their fix thanks to a new track-only package from German based Krämer Motorcycles. The Krämer Super Duke Racing...

Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup partners with MotoGP to form international race series for 2026

19 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Bagger racing is officially going global, with American cruiser experts Harley-Davidson establishing a new partnership with MotoGP to form an international race series for 2026. The new series...

Former Isle of Man TT racer Ben Wylie has died aged 42 following a road traffic collision

18 August 2025 by Phil West

Former Isle of Man TT racer Ben Wylie has died aged 42 following a road traffic collision with a van while riding his motorcycle in Audlem, Cheshire, on August 6. The Shrewsbury rider, who enjoyed...

Motorists over 70 could face driving bans if they fail compulsory eyesight tests in proposed changes

18 August 2025 by Phil West

Motorists aged over 70 could face a driving ban if they fail a compulsory eyesight test, according to new government proposals expected this autumn. The plans also include reducing the...

BMW R12 G/S retro adventurer becomes official competition bike for the 2026 International GS Trophy

15 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

BMW have confirmed that the 2026 International GS Trophy will take place in Romania next summer, with challengers set to be met by dense forests, gravel roads, river crossings, and steep ascents – all...

Auction house begins selling off CCM assets with bold plans to build more bikes from spares

15 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The lifespan of recently collapsed British motorcycle manufacturer CCM has been extended, with a local auction house purchasing the remaining unsold stock to sell on, plus a large quantity of parts in...

One-off racing Yamaha R7 uses special livery inspired by the original 1999 YZF-R7 OW02

15 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

An officially supported Yamaha team in the Pirelli National Sportbike Championship used a recent round of the series at Thruxton Circuit to run a special livery on their R7 race bike, inspired by the...

Benda LFC700 four-cylinder sports cruiser coming to 20 dealers in the UK priced at £8999

15 August 2025 by Ben Purvis

Concept bikes often lead to disappointment as they either fail to reach production or eventually hit showrooms as watered-down shadows of the original design, but Chinese company Benda are taking a...

Biking couple riding around the world kick off second leg of global adventure on cheap Honda CG125s

14 August 2025 by Nye Davis

A pair of motorcycle adventurers are preparing to resume their global journey, riding two Honda CG125s from Zambia back to the UK. Tom Gould and Lauren Board set off in December 2023 and travelled...

Man to appear in crown court charged with conspiracy over more than 20 Midlands motorbike thefts

14 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

West Midlands Police have charged a 30-year-old male with conspiracy to steal vehicles, after over 20 motorcycles were stolen in Wolverhampton, Dudley, and South Staffordshire earlier this...

Brit stunting legend Jonny Davies gets set to take on a double world record aboard a Kawasaki ZX-10R

13 August 2025 by Nye Davis

Stunt sensation Jonny Davies is gearing up to attempt not one but two Guinness World Records, as he prepares for a return to high-speed antics at Elvington Airfield aboard a modified Kawasaki...

Dunlop tribute and racing legends set to take centre stage at this summer's Isle of Man Classic TT

13 August 2025 by Carl Stevens and Nye Davis

The Isle of Man Classic TT is set to roar back into life next week as qualifying kicks off on August 20, with a packed schedule and big celebrations promised throughout. Back as a standalone event...

Revised KTM 690 SMC R and Enduro R become most powerful singles on the UK market

12 August 2025 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have revealed the full details on their revised 690 SMC R and Enduro R families, with both flavours now powered by a 692.7cc Euro5+ LC4 motor that is said to be the most powerful single cylinder...

F1 Legend Michael Schumacher's Honda Fireblade hits €64,800 at auction - almost doubling estimates

12 August 2025 by Phil West

Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher’s personal Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade track bike has sold at auction for a huge €64,800 (£55,900), almost double the original estimate of €25,000-€35,000. The...

London bikers to face increased risks, reduced access and more charges under new proposals warns MAG

11 August 2025 by Phil West

New transport proposals could endanger London’s bikers, with less access and more charges on the cards according to the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), who are urging riders to lobby their MPs. A...

Honda release forced-induction triple-cylinder V3 teaser video with start up sound and dyno run

11 August 2025 by Nye Davis

Honda have released a new teaser video featuring their forced-induction V3 engine concept running publicly on a dyno for the first time. The 50-second clip offers the first glimpse and soundbite...

UK motorcycle sales continue to show signs of recovery in July as Honda tops the charts

08 August 2025 by Nye Davis

The UK motorcycle market continued to edge towards recovery in July, following a troubled start to the year. Related: Recovery in sight for struggling motorcycle market as registration figures...

X Games legend lands 205ft Harley jump at the Sturgis Rally to smash 15-year old world record

08 August 2025 by Phil West

America’s Sturgis Rally is usually best known for massed Harley cruisers, but one of the highlights of this year’s event was a new motorcycle jump world record – again on a Harley! At a special...