Motorcycle Industry News

It turns out there wasn’t too much demand for a £90k electric bike after all, as the company behind the Arc Vector goes under

Ducati attended the Fuorisalone, part of the Milan Design Week, with its ‘Forma’ display which shows off the brand’s “creative process”

BMW has teamed up with Rimac Technology with the opening of a new factory in Zagreb, Croatia

A variable valve timing system is being developed by Suzuki for its smaller twin-cylinder bikes, resembling something from other brands

The Triumph Scrambler 400 X was the best-selling modern classic in March although overall bike sales dropped by 3.7 percent

Italian manufacturer Ducati has renewed its long-term technical partnership with Shell, with the two continuing to collaborate on engine lubricants

A new Royal Enfield European facility is to be set up, which is hoped to speed up international exports

In a move that could boost rider numbers, driving licence holders in this country can now ride lightweight motorcycles

Gyroscopes are hardly innovative at this point, but they are particularly relevant to motorcycles, and BMW is looking to take advantage

The UK’s National Motorcyclists Council has called once again on the government to conduct a “fundamental review” of the motorcycle licence system

The Italian brand has launched ‘We Care’ - a programme hoping to “reconnect” with customers via its refreshed dealer network

For the second consecutive year Ducati has posted huge profits and revenue, with more than 58,000 new bikes sold

KTM’s parent company has now acquired a controlling stake in the historic Italian manufacturer MV Agusta

The government is issuing new guidance for councils on how so-called ‘anti-driver’ schemes are implemented 

Data from the website Motorcycle Sales Data shows Honda is globally the biggest bike brand, with around one-third of new bike sales

Bajaj Auto, the Indian industrial partner of Triumph, has said that it expects to announce its first CNG-powered motorcycle in 2024

The Honda XL750 Transalp has been recalled over an issue relating to the main stand from the original accessories catalogue

New data from the RAC suggests that fuel prices in the UK rose at their fastest rate in five months during February 2024

New patents show that Honda is working on a new airbag system for its motorcycles that is comparable to the systems used in cars

New patent filings show BMW is developing a new adjustment system for its motorcycle footpegs that does not require tools

The Local Government Association is placing the subject of pavement parking on the agenda again, and it could spell trouble for bikers

The Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer, Cake, which recently filed for bankruptcy, has issued a recall for its Kalk model

At a time when the EV market is struggling, it’s been announced that Tata is to build a huge battery factory in the UK that will cater for two and four-wheeled vehicles

The CFMoto 450SR and 450SR S have been recalled over an issue with the top box that can result in “steering difficulty”