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The Metropolitan Police has expanded its fleet of electric Sur-Ron Ultra Bee machines from five to 25. The purchase was paid for out of assets previously confiscated from offenders.

A 26-year-old motorcyclist died on the B154 at Lake Mondsee in July 2026 because he had to swerve around a car pulling out of a parking bay. Although the two vehicles never touched, the car driver drove on and is still being sought today.

A 19-year-old led police on a chase through Los Angeles for more than an hour, interrupted by two fuel stops and several phone calls. It ended with an arrest inside a recycling bin, and the suspicion that had triggered the whole pursuit could not be confirmed.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has published its final tally for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The number of crashes dropped sharply, while the statistics show an increase in felony drug offences.

Following threats against motorcyclists east of Stuttgart, investigators believe the incidents form a connected crime series. Two police headquarters are working together, and the Stuttgart public prosecutor’s office has been notified.

On popular motorcycle roads east of Stuttgart, unknown perpetrators smeared threats against motorcyclists onto the asphalt over the weekend. Police have since set up a task force and corrected a suspicion that had caused considerable alarm.

A 48-second video showing the so-called Superman trick on the Kuantan bypass road sparked outrage in Malaysia. Just days later, police arrested three women believed to have taken part in the dangerous stunt.

Four men from Bristol have been jailed for a combined 24 years after stealing and reselling motorcycles and mopeds for months. The gang proudly showed off their crimes on social media and were caught after a botched theft in December.

A 20-year-old motorcycle safety instructor has died in Philadelphia after a hit-and-run in which a white SUV dragged him for more than a mile. Police continue to search for the fleeing driver, while the family and an anonymous donor have offered a reward.

In the Mexican city of Lagos de Moreno, an unknown vigilante is taping suspected motorcycle thieves to lampposts and publicly shaming them. On social media, he is celebrated as Batman, while the prosecutor’s office classifies the taped-up individuals as victims and is searching for the person or persons responsible.

On the B308 near Scheidegg in the Allgäu, unknown persons threw plastic bags filled with oil into two curves on June 5, 2026. No one was injured, but the incident recalls an oil trail series that cost a motorcyclist his life more than 15 years ago.

Environmental groups are proposing a nationwide system of noise protection zones with a badge requirement for motorcycles, similar to the well-known environmental badge. At the center is a noise limit of 80 dB(A), whose actual significance depends heavily on how and where measurements are taken.

From 1 to 7 June 2026, police authorities from more than 30 European countries will specifically target motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and e-scooters. Operation Two-Wheelers has become a permanent fixture in the ROADPOL calendar this year and goes well beyond simple speed checks.

A motorcyclist collided with a car in Delta near Vancouver and sustained serious injuries. The force of the impact launched his motorcycle into the air, where it became lodged on a traffic signal above the intersection.

Seven masked criminals stole nine Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in a coordinated ram-raid burglary at a British dealership. The entire heist took less than five minutes.

OLG Schleswig-Holstein confirms 95,000 euros in compensation for a motorcyclist after a crash with a left-turning driver. Inherent operational risk fully superseded by gross negligence.

EU driving licence reform, French speed limit crackdowns, US legislation and international court rulings: All legal and political developments that affect motorcyclists worldwide.

A major fire during the night almost completely destroyed the traditional biker hotel Zur Schanze in Ammerland. Around 180 emergency personnel fought the flames for hours, but no one was injured.

Italian manufacturer Ducati suffered a serious theft last fall. Racing parts for MotoGP and Superbike worth around €200,000 were stolen, but have since been recovered by the police.

In October, a spectacular jewelry theft at the Louvre in Paris caused an international sensation. Unknown perpetrators gained access to the Apollo Gallery, smashed a display case, and stole historical jewelry worth around 88 million euros (equivalent to approximately 94 million US dollars). The perpetrators fled on scooters, leaving the police with numerous questions.