Motorcycle Industry News

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”

Patent filings show a new single-cylinder engine from the Chinese manufacturer QJ Motor, with some resemblance to a 30-year-old Ducati design

A German-Czech consortium has announced it is developing a new hydrogen-powered motorcycle using a fuel cell

After earlier announcements of the approaching end of production for the Yamaha R1, Yamaha’s racing division has made its own decision on the bike

Raceways Yamaha has received recognition from Yamaha UK for its racing effort, having concluded its final British Superbike campaign in 2023

The British company, Zapp EV, is set to start production of its Zapp i300 electric scooter after securing a $10 million investment

Yamaha has announced its investment in the Indian electric scooter manufacturer, River, as it looks to benefit from India’s strong electric market

The American university, MIT, has announced it will build a new motorcycle, which will use hydrogen, as an experimental “testbed”