UK Motorcycle News & Stories — motorcycle safety

Navigation apps, connected screens and communication systems can make travelling easier and more enjoyable. They can also ask for attention we need elsewhere. As technology becomes part of everyday driving and riding, how do we preserve its benefits while recognising that every convenience may carry a consequence?

The latest Department for Transport figures deserve attention without being used to frighten people away from motorcycles. In 2025, 386 motorcyclists were killed on Great Britain’s roads, compared with 340 in 2024, while motorcycle traffic rose by about 2%. At the same time, total reported motorcyclist casualties fell from 15,960 to 15,447.

A motorcycle helmet is one of the few things we buy hoping never to discover how well it works. We inspect the finish, fasten the strap, check the fit and look for the approval marking. Then we place an extraordinary amount of trust in the shell surrounding our head.

Ace Cafe London closed its doors early on Friday evenings to discourage dangerous and antisocial riding outside its premises. Six weeks later, the riders were reportedly still gathering on the public road.

Some riders consider a stronger exhaust note part of the pleasure and character of owning a motorcycle. Others—including plenty who enjoy a good-sounding engine—believe deliberately excessive noise damages our reputation and gives campaigners another reason to demand restrictions.