
Motorcycle fatalities rise 13% despite fall in overall rider casualties
New Government figures show motorcycle fatalities increased by 13% in 2025, prompting renewed calls for reforms to rider training, testing and transport policy.

New Government figures show motorcycle fatalities increased by 13% in 2025, prompting renewed calls for reforms to rider training, testing and transport policy.

PartsInMotion.co.uk has expanded its motorcycle product range as riders prepare bikes for the start of the warmer weather and peak riding season.

Motorcycle industry organisations have urged the Government to simplify the UK’s motorcycle licensing system, warning that overly complex rules risk pushing riders towards illegal alternatives.

Dunlop has introduced ScootSmart 2, an all-season scooter tyre designed to improve grip, braking and handling for urban riders.

Motobike Istanbul will run alongside Eurobike Istanbul for the first time in 2026, bringing together motorcycle and cycling sectors under one event.

New styling options available from £160 as Suzuki adds customisation offers across its naked bike range.

Suzuki has reduced the on-the-road prices of several core models after introducing dealer deposit contributions across parts of its range.

Suzuki has reduced finance rates across its V-Strom 1050DE, V-Strom 1050RE and GSX-S1000 models, with lower monthly payments available on PCP and HP agreements until the end of March.

Dunlop has been appointed official tyre partner for the inaugural Paris–Nordkapp motorcycling adventure, supplying its adventure and rally tyres to riders tackling a 6,000km unsupported route across Europe in summer 2026.

The Government has announced a consultation on reforms to motorcycle training, testing and licensing, a move welcomed by the National Motorcyclists Council as part of the first new Road Safety Strategy in more than a decade.
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