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Harley-Davidson has taken a Heritage-flavoured Softail, stripped away the luggage, dropped it closer to the ground, painted almost everything black and given it a name straight out of the Wild West. Meet the 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood — possibly one of the simplest-looking motorcycles Harley has launched in years, and arguably one of the most...

Motorcycling in the UAE has always had one slightly unusual characteristic: plenty of people love motorcycles, but not everyone wants — or needs — to own one. Some riders have a bike sitting in the garage that needs looking after through Dubai’s long summer. Others live here but only ride during the cooler months....

Superbikes normally collect trophies for lap times, race wins and horsepower figures. Industrial design awards? Not quite as often. Which makes the latest accolade for the Norton Manx R rather interesting. Norton’s new V4 flagship has picked up a Bronze award at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the...

Late August in the Gulf is still very much summer, but motorcycle riders know what is coming. Give it a few more weeks and the early-morning rides get longer, the mountain routes start calling again, and garages across the UAE begin waking up from their annual heat-induced hibernation. For adventure riders, that means Hajar...

Motorcycle goggles are one of those pieces of riding equipment that nobody really questions. Foam against your face. Strap around the helmet. Lens in front. Done. That basic recipe has survived decades of motocross, enduro and desert abuse with remarkably little fundamental change. But 6D Helmets — a company already known...

LiveWire handed Richard Rawlings an S2 Alpinista. Gas Monkey Garage gave it 1970s chopper attitude, zero exhaust pipes and one very uncomfortable question for the purists. There are certain things motorcycling has taught us not to question. Italian bikes should be dramatic. Adventure bikes should eventually get dirty. And a...

There is a point where an adventure bike stops needing more horsepower and starts needing the right kind of horsepower. The Suzuki V-STROM 800DE may be sitting in one of the most competitive corners of the motorcycle market, but a recent hard-use test by MotorcycleDaily suggests Suzuki has got that balance remarkably close.

Sometimes a bike doesn’t need more horsepower, more range or another riding mode. Sometimes it just needs to look meaner. That appears to be the thinking behind Zero Motorcycles’ latest addition to its X Line accessory catalogue: new black bodywork kits for the Zero XE and XB, giving the brand’s compact electric off-roaders a...

Five limited-production motorcycles, two very different personalities, and some serious King of the Baggers attitude. Harley-Davidson’s 2026 CVO range may be its most ambitious factory-custom lineup yet. There are Harleys, and then there are CVO Harleys. For more than a quarter of a century, Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations program has occupied...

Indian Motorcycle has made a serious statement in the American V-twin scene with the launch of its new in-house performance arm called the American Racing Operations, or ARO. It wouldn't be incorrect to say that this will take on Harley-Davidson’s long-dominant Screamin’ Eagle lineup. ARO (pronounced “arrow”) is set to deliver factory-developed performance parts, race-inspired upgrades and tuning solutions for...

Ducati is marking its 100-year milestone in proper enthusiast fashion. The Italian bike maker has come up with the Collezione 100, a curated set of 10 limited-edition motorcycles, each inspired by defining moments from the brand’s rich legacy. Every model in the collection carries a distinct vintage influence, but ties it together with subtle, premium detailing. You’ll spot Centenary Bronze...

Metzeler is pushing tyre tech in an exciting new direction with its adaptive DynaTread system, designed to quite literally change how your rubber meets the road when the pace picks up. First seen on the Roadtec 02 back in 2024, the patented tech has now made its way to the sportier Sportec 01 and the more track-focused Sportec 01 RS....

Ducati has sharpened its single-cylinder supermoto line-up with the arrival of the Hypermotard 698 Mono Nera - a darker, meaner take on its already capable street motard, set to hit dealerships from June 2026. The Nera effectively rounds off the 698 Mono family, bringing a stealthy aesthetic and a few choice upgrades to the lightweight platform. Draped in deep black bodywork,...

BMW Motorrad has gone full nostalgia-meets-performance to mark the 115th running of the iconic Isle of Man TT in 2026. The result? A strictly limited M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT Edition. Just 115 units will ever exist, each based on the range-topping M 1000 RR in full M Competition trim minus the pillion setup, because this one’s all...

On 17th May 2026, more than 420 distinguished riders, both men and women, gathered in Dubai to take part in the global Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), joining thousands of riders around the world in raising awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research. Organized by the Piston Kings Motorcycle Community, DGR Arabia 2026 commenced from 25 Jump Street, bringing...

MV Agusta has gone full insane. Meet the Brutale 1000 ABT - a wild, limited-run machine built with ABT Sportsline. Only 130 units will exist. Each one numbered. Each one unapologetic. At its heart sits the familiar 998cc inline-four. Now cleaner, but still brutal. In standard form, it makes 201 bhp. But unlock the race kit, and things escalate quickly....

BMW Motorrad has just dropped something outrageous. It’s called the BMW Vision K18. And while it’s officially a concept, it feels like a bold preview of what’s next. Unveiled at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the K18 pushes BMW’s six-cylinder legacy into uncharted territory. At its heart sits a massive 1800cc inline-six. Not just carried over, but completely reimagined....

Big things are brewing in Borgo Panigale. Ducati is gearing up to unveil its first road-legal enduro bike called the Desmo450 EDS on June 9, and anticipation is already building. Pre-orders are open. That alone says a lot. First showcased at EICMA 2025, the Desmo450 EDS marks Ducati’s serious push into the enduro space. It arrives alongside the smaller Desmo250...

BMW Motorrad has dropped a new, shadowy teaser. And it’s got the internet guessing. The Instagram post shows a long, stretched-out motorcycle under dim night lighting, with both ends glowing - headlamp up front, sweeping tail lights at the rear. The silhouette is clean, low, and purposeful. The fairing looks smooth and uncluttered, while the rear lighting flows down the...

Harley-Davidson is gearing up to bring back one of its most iconic names, the 883 Sportster. And this time, it’s part of a bigger plan. Under new CEO Artie Starrs, the brand’s “Back to Bricks” strategy aims to reconnect with its roots. Simple bikes, mechanical feel, and more character. The Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster fits that brief perfectly. The Sportster was dropped...