New data from Motorcycles Data reveals a worrying rise in motorcycle fatalities in 2026, with increases seen across both urban roads and high-speed highways.
A new initiative from IAM RoadSmart is offering fully funded skills days to young drivers and motorcycle riders, helping to build confidence and improve road awareness at an early stage.
A serious motorcycle crash near York this week has left a rider in hospital with a punctured lung and broken ribs, bringing attention to a part of rider safety that is often overlooked, what happens after a crash.
New insight revealing that one in four drivers in the UK do not feel confident around motorcycles is raising important questions about road safety and rider vulnerability.
Motorcyclists account for around 21% of road fatalities in the UK despite representing only about 1% of traffic, highlighting the disproportionate risks riders face and renewing calls for stronger protections for vulnerable road users.
The growing popularity of SUVs and larger cars on UK roads could be increasing the danger for vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists, according to road safety experts.
A dramatic moment during the recent Daytona 200 has sparked renewed discussion about rider safety after the race winner collided with a camera operator who had stepped onto the circuit near the closing stages of the race.
Motorcycle registrations in the UK have risen sharply at the start of 2026, with new registrations increasing by 17.3% in February compared with the same month last year.
With the motorcycle season beginning across the UK, riders are being encouraged to refresh their skills and awareness as thousands prepare to return to the roads this spring.
More than 22,000 young motorcyclists were injured on Britain’s roads between 2019 and 2023, and nearly a third of those injuries were fatal or life changing.