Modern Classic Motorcycle News Roundup: Top Bike Stories This Week | July 5, 2026
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🏍️ Welcome to our weekly motorcycle news recap for the week ending 5th July ’26, where we cover the latest updates in the motorcycle industry, including new motorcycle models and modern classic motorcycles that are making waves. 🏍️
🏍️ This week’s Modern Classic Motorcycle News Weekly Round-Up is packed with industry developments, rider gear, major events and modern classic motorcycle features from across the UK and international motorcycling scene.
Leading the headlines is the launch of the new M.C.M. News Affiliate Programme, offering motorcycle websites, YouTubers and social media creators an opportunity to partner with the publication and earn commission while helping grow the modern classic motorcycling community. We also take a closer look at the Maeving RM1S, asking whether this British-built electric motorcycle could represent the future of modern classic motorcycling, while our feature on MV Agusta explores how the Italian manufacturer continues to blur the line between engineering and art.
The industry news continues with Harley-Davidson’s successful 2026 European H.O.G. Rally in Cascais, preparations for World Ducati Week 2026, and Norton Motorcycles strengthening its commitment to heritage racing through a new partnership with the Lansdowne Classic Series. There is also significant business news as Hagerty agrees to acquire Bennetts, while Indian Motorcycle UK extends its popular ‘£1 per CC’ campaign and announces exclusive owner benefits linked to the upcoming Faro Rally.
For riders looking to upgrade their kit, we cover the latest products including the new Oxford RP-5 3.0 Gloves, Weise Hive Gloves, the advanced Sena 60X communication system, and OptiMate’s Ultimate Motorcycle Battery Charger. AGV also expands the availability of its striking Pista GP RR Mono White helmet, while Suzuki introduces fresh colour options for its award-winning GSX-8S alongside attractive finance, luggage and Akrapovič exhaust offers on selected models.
Elsewhere, Ace Cafe London prepares for its Brooklands Motorcycle Day Ride Out, H&H Classics announces the auction of a globally famous record-breaking one-off motorcycle, and Watsonian showcases an intriguing electric sidecar outfit, highlighting how traditional motorcycle engineering continues to evolve for the modern age.
Rounding out the week, we highlight an important road safety message from GEM Motoring Assist, reminding drivers that “Your Extra Look Could Save A Biker’s Life.” From electric innovation and classic racing heritage to rider equipment, events and industry developments, this week’s round-up delivers another comprehensive snapshot of the motorcycling world.
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M.C.M. News Launches Affiliate Programme for Motorcycle Websites, YouTubers and Social Media Creators
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Harley-Davidson Hosts Unforgettable 2026 European H.O.G. Rally in Cascais
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/harley-davidson-hosts-unforgettable-2026-european-h-o-g-rally-in-cascais/
AGV Unveil the Pista GP RR Mono White to the North American market
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/agv-unveil-the-pista-gp-rr-mono-white-to-the-north-american-market/
The Maeving RM1S – The Future of Modern Classic Motorcycles? – Feature
Available for members now to watch (non-members on 10th July): https://youtu.be/lNjoNSo1q5w
Ace Cafe London: Brooklands Motorcycle Day Ride Out Sunday 5th July Departs 9.30am
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ace-cafe-london-brooklands-motorcycle-day-ride-out-sunday-5th-july-departs-9-30am
NEW from Oxford: RP-5 3.0 Gloves – in stock now
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H&H Classics: Globally famous, record breaking ‘one-off’ motorcycle heads to auction
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/hh-classics-globally-famous-record-breaking-one-off-motorcycle-heads-to-auction/
Norton Motorcycles Strengthens Heritage Racing Commitment with Lansdowne Classic Series Partnership
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/norton-motorcycles-strengthens-heritage-racing-commitment-with-lansdowne-classic-series-partnership/
2.9% finance plus money off Akrapovic exhausts and free luggage on select Suzuki models
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/2-9-finance-plus-money-off-akrapovic-exhausts-and-free-luggage-on-select-suzuki-models/
OptiMate’s Ultimate Motorcycle Battery Charger
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/optimates-ultimate-motorcycle-battery-charger/
Indian Motorcycle UK Extends Popular ‘£1 per CC’ Campaign
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/indian-motorcycle-uk-extends-popular-1-per-cc-campaign/
Bee Cool with Weise Hive Gloves
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Hagerty Agrees to Acquire Bennetts
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MV Agusta – Where Engineering Becomes Art
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Your Extra Look Could Save A Biker’s Life, GEM Advises Drivers
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/your-extra-look-could-save-a-bikers-life-gem-advises-drivers/
Sena 60X: The Most Advanced Intercom Ever Designed By Sena
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/sena-60x-the-most-advanced-intercom-ever-designed-by-sena/
New colours for award-winning Suzuki 8S
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Indian Motorcycle Offers Exclusive Owner Benefits And The Grand Prize At The 44th Faro Rally
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/indian-motorcycle-offers-exclusive-owner-benefits-and-the-grand-prize-at-the-44th-faro-rally/
Watsonian’s Electric Sidecar Outfit
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/watsonians-electric-sidecar-outfit/
The engines are revving for World Ducati Week 2026
Learn More on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/the-engines-are-revving-for-world-ducati-week-2026/
New issue of M.C.M. News Digital-Only Version has dropped for non-members – Issue 70
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2026 UK Electric Motorcycles: Ranking the Top 10 Electric Motorcycles You NEED to See – Watch Now
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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 | Is It the Best Modern Classic? – Watch Now
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What Makes These Modern Classic Motorcycles so Special?
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Biker T-shirts UK: Why Every Rider Needs the Perfect Biker T-Shirt
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
