Larger scooters lead growth in European registrations
Piaggio’s reference markets recorded 421,027 scooter registrations in the first half of 2026, with models above 50 cc driving most of the increase.
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Veda Pratama: from Asia Talent Cup to a Moto3 podium
The young Indonesian became his country’s first rider on a Grand Prix podium in Brazil in 2026, after years of progress through junior racing.
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Paldiski to Keila-Joa: a motorcycle ride along Estonia’s north coast
This roughly 70 km coastal ride pairs Baltic Sea views and cliffs with a finish at the Keila-Joa waterfall.
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Motorcycle Live 2026: twelve motorcycles with stories to tell
A new display in Birmingham this November will bring twelve motorcycles from the Moulsdale Foundation together to show how the machine has changed across generations.
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Buying a used motorcycle: three checks before committing
Before agreeing a price, compare the frame number with the documents, look for signs of damage and find out how long the motorcycle has been standing.
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Erik Buell: from the RW750 race bike to a motorcycle philosophy
The American designer began with a racing project that lost its class, then built distinctive sport motorcycles for the road.
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Cēsis by motorcycle: 358 kilometres of bends and places to pause
A route devised by MC XIII and the Cēsis tourism office crosses the Vidzeme Upland. Most of it is paved, with some unpaved sections to plan for.
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BSA Bantam: the lightweight postwar motorcycle from D1 to D7
From the 123cc D1 to the 175cc D7, the Bantam shows how a practical postwar motorcycle evolved with its riders.
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Motorcycle tyre markings: size, load and production date
Sidewall codes help match size and ratings to the motorcycle; a production date alone does not reveal tyre condition.
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Kintyre 66 by motorcycle: a Scottish coastal loop
The 66-mile route on the A83 and B842 rewards a plan built around stops as well as distance.
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