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From an ambulance to the podium - Offaly racer has whirlwind weekend

Kevin Keyes was back in action on the Bennetts BSB Championship action at Oulton Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The Edenderry native and Offaly Express/Guy Clothing Sport Star of the Year for 2017, returned to where he had been testing and ...

08 May 2018 at 13:24

Motoring News

First Ride: The Honda GB350S shows the joy of simplicity

What is it? There has been a resurgence in compact, small-engined and relatively inexpensive motorcycles of late. Shunning the need for overcomplicated technologies or high-capacity motors, these bikes offer the freedom that all motorcycles bring ...

13 Aug 2025 at 11:35

Motoring News

First Ride: Honda’s Transalp is here for those big-distance adventures

What is it? The adventure motorcycle segment is showing no signs of lessening in popularity. Much like crossovers and SUVs in the car world, when it comes to life on two wheels it seems that sitting up high and having a little extra go-anywhere ...

06 Nov 2023 at 13:15

Awareness of safety and better training key to reducing motorbike deaths and injuries

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Awareness of safety and better training key to reducing deaths and injuries

Motorcyclists are over-represented in collision statistics in Ireland: they represent less than 2% of licensed vehicles but 10% of road deaths. They are six times more likely to be killed on Irish roads than any other road user. According to ...

16 Feb 2017 at 11:51

Motoring News

First Ride: BMW’s R12 is a polished cruiser with retro-inspired touches

What is it? BMW has a well-established presence in the motorcycle cruiser segment. One of its most recent forays into this area of the market has been the R18, with its big, burly presence and huge boxer engine making it a standout choice ...

17 Jul 2024 at 12:08

National News

'Shocking behaviour' - Gardaí clock motorcyclist doing double the speed limit on busy road

Gardaí clocked a motorcyclist travelling at double the speed limit on a busy Irish road in broad daylight over the weekend. The high-powered BMW motorbike was nabbed by gardaí after being clocked doing 200km/h on the N21 between Limerick ...

11 Nov 2024 at 18:02

National News

Luas damaged after motorcyclist aged in his 40s crashes into it

A motorcyclist in his 40s was rushed to hospital this morning (July 1) after his motorcycle collided with the Luas. According to An Garda Síochána, officers and emergency services attended the scene of the road collision on Dorset ...

01 Jul 2024 at 16:29

Motoring News

Riding motorcycle flat-track for the first time: How hard can it be?

Flat-track originated in the United States back in the 1950s. However, while this racing series may trace its roots back to the USA, it has a formidable following here in the UK with dozens of locations across the country. But ...

08 Jul 2025 at 10:47

Motoring News

First Ride: Royal Enfield’s Bear 650 is a motorcycle with added personality

What is it? Royal Enfield’s new-model onslaught continues with this bike – the Bear 650. Designed to evoke some feel of classic scramblers from the 1960s, it’s here to bring a clever blend of old-school looks with more modern ...

29 May 2025 at 17:01

National News

Elderly motorcyclist dies after a collision with a car

A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a car in Co Waterford. The man aged in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the R634 at Ballydasoon near Youghal on the Cork-Waterford border. The collision ...

13 Apr 2025 at 08:11

Motoring News

First Ride: Triumph’s Rocket 3 Storm is a heavyweight of the motorcycle world

What is it? There are plenty of motorcycles that aim to deliver high levels of performance. From stripped-back street bikes to nimble cafe racers, there’s a model out there that’ll appeal to all different types of ...

02 Jan 2025 at 11:04

Motoring News

First Ride: Is Honda’s Africa Twin still the go-to adventure bike?

What is it? There’s a fair amount of prestige swirling around Honda’s Africa Twin. For decades now, it has been seen as one of the go-to adventure bikes in the class, offering long-distance comfort coupled with ...

05 Sept 2024 at 09:00

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