Author: Nige

Plans are being considered to install new speed cameras and motorcycle barriers on the Sheffield side of Snake Pass in an effort to cut down on accidents and fatalities. The A57 route between Sheffield and Manchester was flagged by the government as a “high-risk” road after recording 169 collisions over five years. Sheffield City Council…

Bringing historic British bike brands back to life is still going strong as we move into 2026, with Phelon & Moore rolling out its new line-up. Phelon & Moore built motorcycles in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England from 1904 to 1967, most famously under the Panther name. They became known for a distinctive design featuring a large,…

Motorcycle racing stars Taylor Mackenzie and Danny Webb have launched an online platform aimed at helping fresh talent break into British and global racing championships. Called ‘The Paddock Network’, the online site aims to attract everyone from mechanics and truck drivers to media staff and riders, helping to break down barriers for those wanting to…

Royal Enfield says 2026 will be its “busiest year yet”, as it celebrates 125 years as a company. Royal Enfield showcased a range of new models at last month’s MCL25 show in Birmingham, but its focus has already shifted to what’s expected to be a big 2026. At November’s EICMA show in Milan, Royal Enfield—along with…

KTM and Husqvarna, both under the Pierer Mobility group, have issued a recall for models using the liquid-cooled 399cc Single engine. For KTM, this includes the 2024-2025 390 Duke, as well as the 2025 390 Enduro R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure R, and 390 Adventure X. For Husqvarna, the affected bikes are the 2024…

The British motorcycle market is struggling badly. In the first half of 2025, sales fell to their lowest point in the last 20 years, with only 51,186 registrations, down 17.1%. Honda remains the market leader, followed by Triumph, which has overtaken Yamaha. Economic outlook: Hopes for a surge in the British economy in 2025 have…

CFMoto is preparing to unveil their new 1000MT-X parallel-twin adventure bike, boasting impressive specs and plenty of power to challenge established contenders like the Honda Africa Twin. To highlight their new model plans, the Hangzhou company created a special ‘1000MT-X Crafted’ version for the EICMA trade show in Milan earlier last month, aiming to show…

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves may have extended the freeze on fuel duty until September 2026, but some motorcycle industry groups have criticized the latest Autumn Budget, saying it falls short in supporting the bike market’s adaptation and evolution for the future. On Wednesday, November 26, a Labour frontbencher announced that the five pence…