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European Q1 sales bounce back
Sales of motorcycles across Europe’s biggest markets (France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK) bounced back strongly from the torrid early months of 2025,...
BMW boss elected as new ACEM president
Already a major player in the European motorcycle industry, BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch has taken on another key role after being elected president...
Mixed Q1 fortunes for European manufacturers
BMW: tight-fisted as ever!
BMW Motorrad has always been tight-fisted with early-season details of its business, and this year’s Q1 revelations are no exception. The...
ACU sets up electric bike racing panel
Electric power remains a niche technology for most mainstream road and circuit racing, but it’s growing in popularity on the dirt, where the problems...
TT: is it time for a re-think?
TT 2026 saw a number of contentious issues emerge, among these was an intervention from leading Manx tourism operator and motorsport entrepreneur Peter Duke...
SHARE PRICES
A snapshot of key motorcycle industry share performance at close of trading on Friday 26 June
USA
Banging the Harley-Davidson drum with gusto, members of the...
Liqui Moly anti-fake packaging
German lubrication specialist Liqui Moly is fighting back against fakes, with new digital security checks on its products. Oil bottle caps now have individual...
MV debut at Wheels and Waves
Italian exotic bike maker MV Agusta, took part in the Wheels and Waves Festival for the first time this year. The firm decamped from...
Strong start to year for Euro markets
Europe’s five biggest motorcycle markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) all enjoyed a strong start to 2026 compared to the first quarter...
Harley announces 2026 calendar and Jeep partnership
Harley-Davidson has revealed its 2026 events calendar for UK and Irish riders, including a series of rallies, shows, ride-outs and festivals across Europe.
The dates...
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Orwell Motorcycles secures premises with expansion in its sights
Ipswich dealership Orwell Motorcycles, has purchased its Ranelagh Road premises, securing its long-term future...







