“This one's a bit different”: Hickman confirms significant Classic TT ride
Peter Hickman will race the iconic WizNorton Racing Norton Rotary in the Formula 1 race at the 2026 Classic TT, continuing a family connection that dates back almost 50 years.
BSB champion back on two wheels eight years on from career-ending crash
BSB legend Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne says his preparations for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed included sampling several Ducati bikes, including a Panigale V4 S Corse.
This £1,700 dual sport could be the trail bike green lane riders have been asking for
CFMoto has launched its new 250 Dual in Malaysia, and while there's no word on a UK arrival, its lightweight spec and bargain price make it an intriguing prospect.
The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift in action.
Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift review
The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift from Machine Mart is a great workbench for bikes and has the bonus of being one of the most affordable around.
Ducati and Tyler Bereman at the X Games
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is making history this week
Ducati's off-road ambitions continue to grow, with freestyle motocross star Tyler Bereman set to compete aboard the Desmo450 MX at this weekend's X Games League in New Orleans.
Peter Hickman
“This one's a bit different”: Hickman confirms significant Classic TT ride
Peter Hickman will race the iconic WizNorton Racing Norton Rotary in the Formula 1 race at the 2026 Classic TT, continuing a family connection that dates back almost 50 years.
Takaaki Nakagami riding a Honda RC213V MotoGP bike. Credit: Gold and Goose.
This MotoGP wildcard could mark the end of an era
Takaaki Nakagami could be the last rider to take part in a MotoGP wildcard in 2026 ahead of a major rule change in 2027.
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
Harley-Davidson has increased its 2026 sales forecast after stronger-than-expected North American demand, just days after Loop Capital predicted its turnaround strategy was starting to work.
Michael Dunlop in the Superbike TT race : Credit: Isle of Man TT. © Isle of Man TT
TT record holder set for surprise road racing return after 17-year absence
Michael Dunlop has been confirmed as a race entry for the Mid Antrim 150 event, with his last appearance coming in 2009.
The Suzuki SV7-GX - static
Finally, Europe's motorcycle market is booming, as every major market is up in 2026
Motorcycle registrations across Europe's five biggest markets climbed by 16.8 per cent in the first six months of 2026, with Germany leading the way and the UK also posting strong growth.
The CFMoto 250 Dual
This £1,700 dual sport could be the trail bike green lane riders have been asking for
CFMoto has launched its new 250 Dual in Malaysia, and while there's no word on a UK arrival, its lightweight spec and bargain price make it an intriguing prospect.
Allen Millyard sitting on the Viper V10. Credit: H&H Classics.
Allen Millyard speaks for the first time since selling his most famous motorcycle
Allen Millyard has spoken for the first time since his iconic Viper V10 motorcycle changed ownership at the National Motorcycle Museum, in Solihull.
A patent image for the BMW Concept RR
BMW's Concept RR just took a big step towards production, and it could be good news for the K18 Vision too
BMW has patented the design of its Concept RR superbike, fuelling hopes that the carbon-clad machine could make production with very few changes. And if that's the plan, what does it mean for the equally dramatic K18 Vision?
Explore your dreams
Honda UK is delighted to partner with Visordown to launch a brand-new dedicated manufacturer page. This engaging, informative hub is designed to inspire and support every rider’s journey, making it easier than ever to explore Honda motorcycles in one place.
Explore the full range, latest offers, and clothing, and discover reasons to choose Honda, including the 6-year warranty. Riders can book a test ride, find a local dealer, and explore the Rapid partnership, along with the latest videos and virtual showrooms, all designed to inform, inspire, and support every step of the motorcycle journey.
Latest News
Harley just proved the analysts might have been right all along
Harley-Davidson has increased its 2026 sales forecast after stronger-than-expected North American demand, just days after Loop Capital predicted its turnaround strategy was starting to work.
Latest Reviews
Akaso 360 review: Is it a rival for the Insta360?
I've been testing the Akaso 360 motorcycle action camera for the last few months to find out whether it can genuinely challenge Insta360's dominance of the market.
Latest Features
Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift review
The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift from Machine Mart is a great workbench for bikes and has the bonus of being one of the most affordable around.
Clarke CFSR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) review
The Clarke CSFR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) is a bike ramp that does its job excellently – and at a temptingly affordable price.
"We knew things weren't right": Two former SuperBike Factory employees reveal the warning signs before administration
Two former SuperBike Factory employees have spoken exclusively to Visordown, revealing how one of Britain's biggest used motorcycle retailers unravelled from two very different perspectives.
10 Supermotos Guaranteed to Upset Your Neighbours (And Delight You)
Woefully impractical and hilariously brilliant - that’s how you describe a supermoto. We list the 10 best models currently in production.
Chinese bikes aren't copying Europe anymore; Europe is helping build them
The Brembo-CFMoto partnership and Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali's recent warning point towards the same uncomfortable truth for Europe's motorcycle industry.
Laser 4862 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10 piece Set review
The Laser 4662 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10-piece Set has all the bits you need to turn a sometimes tricky, off-putting job into an easy, straight-forward one.
Laser 4854 Motorcycle Tyre Lever 300mm review
The Laser 300mm motorcycle tyre lever is a great, affordable example of an effective tool which makes biking jobs easy and thus saves you money
Laser 4764 Motorcycle Coil Spring Compressor review
The Laser 4764 Motorcycle Coil Spring Compressor is just the tool you need if you want to dismantle, restore or upgrade your bike’s rear shock absorber.
"Success isn't guaranteed anymore", says Ducati CEO as China closes in
The Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, says Chinese manufacturers are moving too quickly for Europe to take success for granted.
Test ride a Yamaha this summer, and you could win £10,000
Yamaha is giving curious riders the chance to win £10,000 this summer, and all you need to do is take one of its models for a test ride.
Guides
Tubed vs tubeless tyres: Which is best?
Confused about which sort of tyre you should be using? Allow us to explain everything.
A Short History of Motorcycle Dashboards
From simple speedos to touchscreen TFTs, here’s how bike ‘displays’ have evolved
The Best Motorcycle Boots
We pick some of the best bike boots you can buy for touring/adventure, sports and around town use
A Short History of Single-Sided Swingarms
‘Mono arms’ are a dying breed – here’s why they rose and fell
Speed Kings: 30 Years of the Triumph Speed Triple
2024 not only marks 20 years of Triumph’s Rocket III/3 but 30 years of the Speed Triple. Here are the seven key models of the Hinckley icon
What The London ULEZ Means for Bikers
The London Ultra Low Emissions Zone now covers all London boroughs. Here's what it means for bikers
A Short History of the Bagger Motorcycle
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category
BMW Motorrad Days: I Took The Ultimate BMW Pilgrimage, and So Should You
We headed to BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to see why so many trek to southern Germany to nerd out about boxer twins
Top 10 Weird Motorcycle Front Suspension Systems
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
Why Every Biker Needs to Try Trail Riding
We tried Phoenix Motorcycle Training’s trail riding course in the Peak District
Latest Racing News
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is making history this week
Ducati's off-road ambitions continue to grow, with freestyle motocross star Tyler Bereman set to compete aboard the Desmo450 MX at this weekend's X Games League in New Orleans.
Videos
Introducing the VARG MX & EX Factory Edition
CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype | Tested in Pininfarina Wind Tunnel
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How My Dad Got To MotoGP for £14,000
MOTOROiD：Λ - Sim2Real 02
'Brazen' criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 - funny motorcycle commercial and viral advertising campaign
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
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