october

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New calls to axe two-part test: Bike industry needs your help to make it easier for new riders to get started

30 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A huge overhaul of the test and licensing system has been proposed by Britain’s main two-wheel industry organisation, and they’re calling on current riders to help make it happen. Reforms include...

NIP farm crackdown: Eight arrested as police uncover suspected speeding points scam

26 October 2023 by Phil West

Police in the West Country have arrested eight men as part of an investigation into a suspected Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) ‘farm’. ‘NIP farms’ are a fairly recent development whereby...

All change at BMW: German firm announces new motorcycling boss and head of design

19 October 2023 by Phil West

Despite smashing recent sales records, and already announcing a roster of new motorcycles for 2024, BMW’s Motorrad division have now confirmed a series of shock key personnel changes at the top of the...

Scrambling for success: Prototype ride reveals Triumph's 400 X retro is set to be a smash

18 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Triumph’s incoming range of small capacity single retro motorbikes have been an instant hit across the globe. Following their early July reveal, Indian buyers alone put down 12,000 pre-orders, with...

A whole new welt: BMW open 'Motorrad Welt' museum in Berlin

17 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

BMW Motorrad have marked their centenary with the star-studded opening of the new ‘BMW Motorrad Welt’ (BMW Motorcycle World) visitor centre in Berlin. Opened to coincide precisely with the 100th...

Yamaha go back to the future: Electric and self-driving prototypes set for Japan Mobility Show debut

13 October 2023 by Phil West

Following announcements from Honda and Suzuki earlier this month, Yamaha have now confirmed that we’ll see a range of electric, self-driving, and even hydrogen-powered concept machines at the upcoming...

‘Things are just moving so fast’: Arc boss discusses brand’s next big step following news of Government backing

13 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Mark Truman, founder of luxury electric firm Arc Vehicle, says the British brand are working on a range of battery machines promising significant improvements to weight, charge time and...

Naked record smashed: Scunthorpe’s Becci Ellis hits 231.389mph at Elvington

12 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The record for the fastest top speed on a naked bike by a female rider has been smashed by 56-year-old Becci Ellis – achieving a staggering 231.389mph from a standing start over 1.25 miles. The...

Future champs get savvy: Young racers treated to media masterclass ahead of FIM Awards

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

The next generation of young British racing talent was treated to a media masterclass late last month, as the Ride to the FIM Awards series of events headed to the MXGP at Winchester’s Matterley...

Test your skills on the Moto Trainer and pick up a bargain at Wheels Motorcycles

04 October 2023 by MCN

Peterborough bike dealer Wheels are offering visitors a chance to win prizes and test their riding skills at their end-of-season clearance event. Between October 7 and 14 (apart from Sunday 8)...

Brit bike display is go: Haynes Motor Museum delve into rich British biking history

03 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A major new exhibition telling the story of British motorcycling from its origins to the modern day is about to open at the fabulous Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset. ‘Life on Two Wheels: The...

Drivers ‘fail to pay attention’: Accidents caused by unfocused or speeding motorists at decade high

02 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A Government report into 2022 road casualties and crashes across Great Britain has found that fatal collisions involving distracted, speeding, or careless motorists are at their highest level across...