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  • An auction no lover of “star quality” motorbikes should miss!

    An auction no lover of “star quality” motorbikes should miss!

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    The catalogue for the upcoming auction on April 13 is varied and of outstanding interest!

  • Next generation of motorcyclists given a mental health boost

    Next generation of motorcyclists given a mental health boost

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    The UK’s largest motorcycle training provider, Phoenix Motorcycle Training, is helping save lives by providing Mental Health First Aiders at all of its 22 centres across England, offering support of vital importance to the next generation of motorcyclists. Phoenix Motorcycle Training is training 24 members of its staff as accredited Mental Health First Aiders in…

  • Yamaha ‘OW’ – Developing The Concept

    Yamaha ‘OW’ – Developing The Concept

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    Despite the changes made at both prototype and production levels it was now apparent to the Race Team its half-litre four was far from perfect. The OW20 was good but there was still a lot work needed if it was to win the 500 crown. A new bike, designated OW23, had been available midway through…

  • Motorcycle Live: Early Bird tickets on sale now!

    Motorcycle Live: Early Bird tickets on sale now!

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    Early Bird tickets for Motorcycle Live are on sale now!

  • ISDE 2023: GASGAS offer EC 250F rental and service packages

    ISDE 2023: GASGAS offer EC 250F rental and service packages

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    GASGAS has announced a bike rental and service packages for the 2023 ISDE in Argentina later this year.

  • Riding Tips: Urban Riding

    Riding Tips: Urban Riding

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    Pottering through towns and cities is often considered easier and safer than riding on faster roads, but that’s not necessarily the case…   The Expert: Ryan Decarteret Ryan is a passionate motorcyclist, Rapid National Operations Manager and Coach with a background in surveillance and covert police riding, with around one million miles of riding experience…

  • UK Motorcycle clothing company expand in America

    UK Motorcycle clothing company expand in America

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    Merlin ahave announced the appointment of Michael ‘Tex’ Mawby as North America Country Manager, to lead the expansion and presence of the Merlin brand within the USA and Canada. Mawby has vast motorcycle industry experience, previously serving as President of Gerbing Motorsports, Director of Sales and Marketing with TCX Boots and Eastern US and Canadian…

  • Honda boffins make airbag advances

    Honda boffins make airbag advances

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    Honda led the way in 2006 when it integrated an airbag into the Goldwing motorcycle. Now, the company is taking a further step, designing a new generation of cutting-edge airbags for motorcycles and filing for a patent. The Japanese manufacturer has a new design to replace the one introduced in 2006 on the Goldwing and…

  • What to know about the Ulez vehicle scrappage scheme

    What to know about the Ulez vehicle scrappage scheme

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    The ultra low emission zone (Ulez) fee is expanding to cover the whole of London this summer, meaning extra charges for many drivers.

  • New free motorcycle safety workshops to be run by police

    New free motorcycle safety workshops to be run by police

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    Staffordshire Police volunteers are providing complimentary, acclaimed motorcycle safety sessions. Sergeant Rob Gilligan from the Central Motorway Policing Group (CMPG) is leading workshops this year for Biker Down – a project created in memory of PC Luke Van De Sande, who lost his life in an off-duty motorcycle crash back in 2019. He’s joined by…

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