Ryan Vickers gave Honda its first BSB win in nearly a year with a Thruxton double, while Kyle Ryde’s Ducati extended his championship lead to 37 points. On the Isle of Man, Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix qualifying continued ahead of racing until 24th August. In the US, sixteen-year-old
UK bike sales rose 17.5% in July, led by Honda’s new CB1000GT and strong adventure‑bike growth. Tech advances included the Insta360 X6 8K action camera and Cardo’s expanded CarPlay/Android Auto support. Electric momentum was mixed: Maeving secured a £3m export deal, but UK electric sales fell 15.1%. MotoGP confirmed two
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MotoGP returned from its break at Silverstone, with Marco Bezzecchi smashing the lap record in Friday practice ahead of the British Grand Prix. DfT figures showed UK motorcyclist deaths rose 13% in 2025, fuelling fresh calls for licensing reform. The DVSA began national rollout of MOT “Photos at Test” checks
Table of Contents Editorial The past week in motorcycling has been dominated by safety reforms, major manufacturer activity, and significant industry disruption. In the UK, the Department for Transport’s newly published collision figures prompted industry bodies to call for stronger support and reform to protect riders . Safety also featured
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Riding a motorcycle comes with risks. In an accident, motorcyclists’ injuries are likely to be more serious than those of other road users. To reduce these risks, the Biker I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Card is a simple but essential tool for riders. It’s easy to use and convenient to carry. It can be folded to fit in your wallet and handed to anyone who needs it, not just accident responders.
The Biker I.C.E. Card contains all necessary information. It has contact information, important health, medical and doctor’s details, a list of medications and your doctor’s contact. If you’re in an accident, emergency services can use the card to quickly understand your health and medical needs t0 provide you with the best care possible.
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