Motorcycle Industry News

With industrial action taking place across the UK this winter, we’ve taken a look at all the strikes happening, highlighting which ones could affect you.

Rumours suggest Honda could be preparing a new, final 'full power', Fireblade for 2024, with a public debut in Tokyo next October.

Patent drawings have emerged of a four-wheeled scooter from Piaggio appearing as a sort of crossover between the MP3 and MyMoover.

RAC Fuel Watch reports that the petrol price fell in November by an average of 6p, although the real savings were not seen by consumers

DVSA strikes over December and January will mean a number of motorcycle exams will be cancelled and rearranged over the next couple of months.

The latest figures from the DVSA indicate that the number of motorcycles passing their MOT on the first attempt have increased.

The expanded ULEZ will now cover all London areas, stretching from the M25 in the north to Sevenoaks in the south

Royal Enfield has announced it will be taking its UK distribution in-house, while in India speculation grows over an electric bike and a bobber.

Piaggio has opened a new production facility in the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, as it tries to strengthen its presence in Asia.

Kymco UK has partnered with Datatools to provide security solutions for the manufacturer's customers in UK dealers from December 2022.

The Euro NCAP testing process for autonomous vehicles will now include motorcycles, as the body looks to improve rider safety

Despite the chancellors Autumn Budget making no mention of a fuel duty rise, the OBR is predicting an increase of up to 23 percent in 2023

French bikers have taken to the streets in an attempt to overturn the governments' U-turn on mandatory motorcycle safety testing

As it’s nearly time for your annual pilgrimage to the NEC for Motorcycle Live 2022, here’s what you need to know about the event

Yamaha is set to begin using a new sustainable resin in the engines for its marine vehicles, and there is the possibility it could also be used in bike engines.

Suzuki has announced 26 new graduates from its apprenticeships programme which looks to promote those who are looking to start an automotive career.

The NMC has issued advice to individuals and organisations on how best to transport motorcycles across EU borders

Suzuki has announced a new Tyre Support Programme, meaning Suzuki owners will be able to access premium tyres direct from the manufacturer's dealers.

The drop in new motorcycle registrations for October is not enough to hurt year-to-date sales which are still up by 2.8%

Aprilia has revealed the Electrica, its first electric project which will be aimed at providing an accessible two-wheeled option for young people.

The number of celebrities and riders heading to Motorcycle Live has swelled with an incredible list of big names heading to the NEC

Cooper Tire and Rubber is to close the Melksham facility which produced solely Avon motorcycle tyres in Wiltshire

The much reported combustion engine ban is due to take effect in 2035, although as FEMA reveals, that might not be the full story

KTM Europe has announced that it will oversee the distribution of CFMOTO motorcycles in the UK from 2023 onwards