UK Motorcycle News & Stories
Peter Hickman Targets 400mph Motorcycle Land Speed Record
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Peter Hickman has already demonstrated extraordinary courage and skill on the Isle of Man Mountain Course. Now the British racer is preparing for an entirely different challenge, joining a project that aims to take a motorcycle beyond 400mph.
On This Day – 2006 – Toni Elías Beat Rossi by 0.002 Seconds at Estoril
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It remains the narrowest winning margin in MotoGP history, but the width of a tyre at the finishing line tells only half the story.
Elías was not fighting for the championship. He arrived in Portugal 13th in the standings and had never won a premier-class Grand Prix. Rossi, by contrast, was attempting to overhaul Nicky Hayden and secure a sixth consecutive top-class world title.
On This Day – 2001 – Valentino Rossi Became the Last 500cc World Champion
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On this day in 2001, Valentino Rossi crossed the finish line at Phillip Island to become motorcycle racing’s final 500cc World Champion. He was only 22, yet he had already won titles in the 125cc and 250cc classes. Australia completed the set and placed him at the summit of Grand Prix racing just as the sport was preparing to change beyond recognition.
Deliveroo Promises to Track Illegal E-Bikes—But Who Checks the Checker?
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Deliveroo says new technology will identify couriers using illegally fast e-bikes. The intention deserves support—but its announcement leaves unanswered questions about evidence, enforcement, appeals and whether a profitable delivery platform can regulate itself transparently.
Harley-Davidson Aermacchi RR250: The Rare Italian Racer
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Walk around the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford and you're guaranteed to discover motorcycles with fascinating histories. Some are beautifully restored examples of familiar machines,