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Video games on motorcycle racing have changed since the days of arcade games. Modern video games have realistic physics and dynamics, open-world exploration, high-speed racing, and story-driven motorbike action scenes. Motorbike games are quite popular because they let users feel the rush of racing around tight curves and the delight of doing a stunt perfectly. There are many well-made games that thoroughly immerse motorbike aficionados. 
These kinds of games and similar are available at NetBet to cite the most popular platform. They have a variety of fun activities to enjoy, including digital games that cover a wide range of recent video game topics. Video game developers for consoles and PCs have invested considerable effort in making motorcycles look and function more realistically. These efforts have made fantastic games for both casual and serious gamers.
Motorcycle Adventures in a World You Can See
'Days Gone' is one of the best motorbike games for riding around in big, wide areas. In the game, the motorbike is more than simply a way to get about. Players should take care of their bikes and use them to get away from unpleasant situations. The weather changes, and the ground is rough, so each ride is unique. This highlights how important the bike will be after the end of the stage.
Like Grand Theft Auto, the series features motorcycles and fresh motorcycle action. In Grand Theft Auto, motorcycles are great for getting around in tight spaces, doing tricks, and getting through traffic swiftly. The game also features large, diverse geographical areas to explore and tasks that seem to never end. It is more enjoyable and unique to choose from a lot of motorcycle models and switch them up.
A Real Race Experience
People who like motorbike racing and want it to be real and fast will love Milestone's Ride series. The bikes and tracks in this video game are based on real places, and the physics engine rewards players for being exact and in control. Players can discern the difference between a lighter sport bike and a heavier cruiser, so every race is a test of skill and strategy.
MotoGP is another video game that shows real professional motorcycle racing. You can download a whole racing season with genuine riders, teams, and tracks. Anyone who wants to challenge themselves online will appreciate the competitive AI and the emphasis on detail. The handling seems real, and players need to learn how to brake and lean to stay competitive. The weather and the surface of the track also affect how well you do, which makes it feel more authentic. The game keeps getting better with each update, which is why racing simulation aficionados love it so much.
Options for Arcade and Standalone Games
There are a number of fake motorbike games that are nevertheless fun to play. To get to the next level in "Trials Rising," players have to get past obstacles that are based on physics. Players need to get quicker and better at balancing in side-scrolling courses full of perils. Unlike other arcade games, this one is more about control than speed.
Motorcycle games are continually improving, ranging from realistic simulators to engaging arcades. Digital gaming offers a wide range of motorbike games to choose from.
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- Film-set inspired stand will showcase pan-brand product offering with a range of interactive consumer experiences
- European debuts for the static Honda 0 SUV, dynamic Prelude, and Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, alongside a new all-electric urban concept vehicle – the Super EV Concept
- Visitors will also experience models from Honda’s best-selling motorcycle line-up – starring the EV Fun Concept, Urban EV Concept and the brand’s V3 engine concept, the world’s first with an electrical compressor – and the Miimo robotic mower
- On the Hill, there will be a dynamic run from the Honda-powered Williams FW11 – the brand’s first Formula One championship winning machine from 1986 – while it also marks 60-years since the brand’s first Formula 1 race victory
- Followed by 2024 Dakar Rally winner Ricky Brabec, riding his 2020 race winning CRF450 RALLY factory bike, and John McGuinness (MBE) on the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP superbike, commissioned to commemorate his 100th start at the Isle of Man TT
Honda will bring the magic of the movies to the British countryside when it returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 10-13 July, with scene-stealing performances from across its award-winning product portfolio and motorsport history.
All inspired by the brand’s commitment to electrified innovation, as it showcases its accelerated pursuit of carbon neutrality with an expanded hybrid line-up and advanced next-generation EVs. Underpinned by many technologies that have been developed during Honda’s storied success within top-level motorsports.
On the stand, and fresh from its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Honda 0 SUV prototype model will make its European premiere at Goodwood.
While on two wheels, a pair of models first shown at the EICMA motorcycle show in November 2024 will be on display: the EV Fun Concept - Honda’s first ‘full size’ EV motorcycle - and the Urban EV concept, which embodies Honda’s vision of urban electric mobility with a function-focused design. Honda will also be displaying – for the first time in the UK – its V3 motorcycle concept, the world’s first with an electrical compressor, which will take centre stage as part of the brand’s ‘Dream Tech’ roadshow.
Following its appearance as a concept at the festival in 2024, the all-new Prelude e:HEV hybrid coupe returns for its much-anticipated sequel, as it prepares to make its first dynamic run in Europe on the Hill.
And rounding out the on-stand experience, there will be a meet-and-greet with every movie hero’s favourite sidekick – the Miimo robotic lawnmower.
The Stand Designed to mimic the experience of a live film set, this year the Honda stand will give visitors the chance to channel their main character energy with a range of interactive experiences centred around the products on display.
First up, visitors can experience modern movie magic by climbing aboard a Civic Type R to shoot their own film trailer on our extended reality (XR) stage. Before diving into a world of mini movie studios – posing for their own AI action movie poster, riding a Gold Wing motorcycle through scenic desert highways, hanging from the wing of a HondaJet, or starring in their very own marine adventure.
Hans de Jaeger, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe, said: “We are excited to return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year with a dynamic pan-brand showcase of everything Honda has to offer our European customers. Our business is about more than our products alone, but how our customers feel when they are using them, and this has been the inspiration behind our stand design this year. I look forward to seeing everyone visiting us and experiencing our brand across the four days.”
Hillclimb The action will continue away from the Honda stand and throughout the Festival of Speed, with a variety of models heading up the Goodwood Hillclimb. This will not only see the dynamic public debut of both the Prelude and Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, but also the first appearance globally of a new all-electric urban concept vehicle – the Super EV Concept.
This has been designed to demonstrate how an A-segment model might offer fresh, ‘fun-to-drive’ electric performance alongside trademark Honda usability. Wrapped in a striking purple design, this small, sporty model has already carried out feasibility testing in the UK in the leadup to the event – as part of a wider global program.
On the Thursday, there will also be a heritage procession featuring every generation of the Civic Type R – led up the Hill by Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness, riding his CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP superbike, and followed by Honda’s luxury touring motorcycle, the Gold Wing , which this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first production.
Motorsport This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed is celebrating 75 years of Formula 1, and Honda will be no different. As a key contributor to this history, the brand will not only mark 60-years since its first victory at the pinnacle of four-wheel racing, but also its first Constructors’ Championship success with the return of the Williams FW11.
Powered by the Honda RA166E engine, said to produce some 1,500 horsepower, it will be driven up the Hill this year by iconic British driver Nigel Mansell – one half of the title-winning duo from 1986.
Not only that, but there will be an appearance from two-wheel hero Ricky Brabec, riding his Dakar-winning CRF450 RALLY model as a further showcase of Honda’s more recent motorsport success.
All of which demonstrate how the brand, since its founding, has regarded racing as a proving ground for both its people and technologies, boldly taking on top-level motorsports across both two- and four-wheels.
Koji Watanabe, President, Honda Racing Corporation, said: “We always look forward to showcasing our storied motorsport heritage at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as one of the world’s great celebrations of two- and four-wheeled racing. This year is no different, as we celebrate an icon of Honda’s success in F1 over the past 75 years – the Williams FW11. Not only was this our first championship-winning car in 1986, but it is also one of the sport’s most recognisable, and we are excited to welcome Nigel back into the cockpit this year. Alongside rides from our motorcycle legends, Ricky and John, it promises to be a fantastic celebration of Honda racing.”
For more information on the Honda products set to appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, head to: https://www.honda.co.uk/cars.html
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For 35 years, Touratech has been synonymous with high-quality motorcycle equipment and clothing. To mark its anniversary, the company is presenting the exclusive collection ‘35th Anniversary Edition’.
Touratech is 35! This anniversary must of course be celebrated in style. And the Adventure Company No. 1 is doing just that, not only with a travel event in a class of its own, but also with the attractive 35th Anniversary Edition. The exclusively styled edition products allow all adventure riders and friends of the brand to join in the celebrations and at the same time express their lifestyle with a distinctive look.
The edition includes leisure wear as well as riding and motorcycle gear. Each piece impresses with high-quality materials and distinctive anniversary branding. The design of the products harks back to the brand's roots and expresses timeless values such as quality, adventure and freedom in a modern design language.
‘New ideas for motorcycles’ – for 35 years, this slogan has described Touratech's commitment to setting new trends as an innovation leader in the industry and continuously raising the quality standard for motorcycle equipment and clothing. With the “35th Anniversary Edition”, we are offering exclusively styled products for a limited time to thank all friends of the Touratech brand and, last but not least, all those who have accompanied us on this journey," says Touratech CMO Martin Wickert.
The highlight of the anniversary collection is the Aventuro PRO Carbon 35th Anniversary Edition helmet. With its integrated sun visor, it offers an additional feature that goes beyond the wide range of functions of the standard version. The distinctive design emphasises the high quality of this unique adventure helmet thanks to a particularly high share of visible carbon.
The popular Touratech Rack-Pack is available in the 35th Anniversary Edition in a sand colour with special adventure appeal – and in two sizes, namely with a volume of 25 and 50 litres. The ‘35 years’ softshell jacket is a high-quality and practical garment. A microfibre towel, a multifunctional scarf and various caps are also available in the exclusive look of the anniversary collection.
Just in time for the warm season, the T-shirt and polo shirt with ‘35 years’ branding are now available. And to quench your thirst, take a sip from the ‘Edition 35’ aluminium drinking bottle.
All products from the Touratech ‘35th Anniversary Edition’ are now available in the online shop.
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Ragley Hall, Warwickshire - Following on from an extraordinary festival in 2024, with just shy of 700 test rides taken over the weekend, Royal Enfield returns for ABR Festival 2025 with an even bigger presence, set to take place from 26 to 29 June at Ragley Hall, Alcester.
Star of the show this year is the Himalayan 450, with a special exhibition in Royal Enfield’s ‘Immersion Tent’. Various Himalayan 450s will be on display, with some models featuring the latest GMA accessories , along with members of the team behind the latest generation of Himalayan - notably its Lead Designer, Steve Everitt, who will attend to discuss and explain the full story behind the legendary adventure bike.
Visitors to the Immersion Tent will be granted unparalleled access to learn about the full Himalayan 450 development story: from the new liquid-cooled Sherpa 452cc engine, to the 2025 developments for the chassis, and the overall style choices for the latest Himalayan. Experts will be on hand for the entire weekend to answer questions and divulge the full story on the evolution from the Himalayan 411 to the 450.
Elsewhere, in the Community Tent, there will be the chance to connect with Royal Enfield Ride Partners to plan rides in the UK and beyond; Biker BnB, Vintage Rides, and Moto Junkies will all be in attendance to discuss ride opportunities for later in the year; a perfect time to find out about exciting and unique Royal Enfield experiences - from gaining off-road Himalayan experience with Moto Junkies, to exploring Vietnam on the ‘Vietnam Jungle & Shores’ tour with Vintage Rides, or embarking on the Highland Scramble in Scotland with Biker BnB.
Back in the ABR Festival grounds at Ragley Hall, there will be plenty of weekend ride opportunities to be had, both on-road and off-road. The full 2025 range of Royal Enfield motorcycles will all be available to book for a ride. Guided rides will be available from 10am each day, with booking officially starting at 9am - it is highly recommended to plan ahead to avoid missing out.
Also returning from an epic ride will be legendary global adventurer, Nick Sanders, coming home this time from his 30,000 km Edge of Europe ride on a Bear 650. With Ragley Hall set as his final destination, Nick will no doubt be happy to share tales of his latest adventure at the festival, providing the perfect inspiration for a Bear 650 test ride whilst there.
Further, Nick has confirmed some appearances for the show:
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Thursday - 30,000KM Edge of Europe Finale - 4 PM Nick's arrival on the Headline Kove Stage
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Friday - 5 PM Travellers Stage presentation
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Saturday - 4:50 PM Himalayan Stage presentation
Hosted by Vanessa Ruck (The Girl on a Bike), Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Master Class stage, will have notable speakers across the entire festival weekend, including:
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Documenting Adventures - Get the Best Photos from your Trip
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Tom Perkins & Guests
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Friday, 2:20 pm
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Himalayan Evolution: From Start to End
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Mark Wells & Development Team
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Saturday, 10:10 am
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An Insight from the Indian Scene
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Aiyappa Ponnappa & panel; Satyadeep Misra, Ashok George, Anand Dharmaraj, Arun Ramdas
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Saturday, 2:20 pm
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Nick Sanders: Evening Presentation
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Nick Sanders
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Saturday, 4:50 pm
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Vanessa Ruck will host sessions over the weekend with practical themes to help riders make the most of their next two-wheeled adventure.
Royal Enfield owners will also be treated to a free coffee at the Royal Enfield Coffee Bar by simply showing their key, or even a few photos of their motorcycle, to the team.
With much, much more to come over the full weekend, the Royal Enfield tents are not to be missed.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s mid-sized two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls Pure Motorcycling.
Royal Enfield’s premium line-up includes Bear 650, Classic 650, Guerrilla 450 modern roadster, Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 twins, the Shotgun 650, the new Himalayan adventure tourer, the Scram 440 ADV Crossover, the iconic Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Goan Classic 350. The company recently unveiled its new city+ motorcycle brand – the Flying Flea – a fresh take on urban mobility, blending authentic design with advanced technology.
Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Most notable are Motoverse (previously Rider Mania), an annual gathering of thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts in Goa, and Himalayan Odyssey; a yearly pilgrimage over some of the toughest terrain and highest mountain passes.
A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield operates through more than 2000 stores across all major cities and towns in India and through nearly 850 stores in more than 60 countries around the globe. Royal Enfield also has two world-class technical centres, in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and in Chennai, India. The company’s two state-of-the-art production facilities are located at Oragadam and Vallam Vadagal, near Chennai. Across the world, Royal Enfield has six modern CKD assembly facilities in Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil, Thailand, Argentina and Colombia.
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Touratech presents “Azores Untamed – The Ride between two continents”, an extraordinary motorcycle adventure movie. The film traces the journey of Charley Boorman and Paul Guillien through the magical world of the Azores, while also providing an intense portrait of two charismatic motorcycle travellers.
It is certainly no exaggeration to describe Charley Boorman as a living legend: with his ‘Long Way...’ series, he has had a greater impact on the adventure rider community than almost anyone else. Paul Guillien is not only CEO of Touratech USA, but also a key figure in the American motorcycle travelling scene as the mastermind behind Backcountry Discovery Routes. These two characters meet halfway between their home continents of Europe and America: on São Miguel, the main island of the Azores. Charley, whose travel territory is the entire globe, and Paul, for whom the seemingly endless expanses of North America are just a push of the starter button on his GS away. Charley, who spontaneously and intuitively throws himself into every adventure, and Paul, who loves to meticulously plan his routes. Will these two characters experience a full-size motorcycle adventure on a tiny piece of land just over 60 kilometres long and only 10 kilometres wide in some places, in the middle of the aquatic desert of the Atlantic?
No problem on São Miguel! As small as the island may be, the diversity of its landscape, with rugged rocky coasts, lush rainforests, towering volcanoes and gentle pastures, guarantees variety behind almost every one of its countless curves. Nestled in this green idyll are cosy fishing villages and small towns with colourful Baroque facades. The routes are challenging with gravel sections, fords and muddy passages, and the changeable weather does the rest to allow the two riders to show what they are made of.
In this setting, an intense dialogue develops between the two travellers about different philosophies of travelling in general and strategies for approaching adventure in particular. With magnificent footage by Stefan Klabunde and Canan Gündogan, the new Touratech Adventure Movie ‘Azores Untamed – The Ride between two continents’ tells a story of growing friendship and a shared passion for motorcycle travel, introducing viewers to the untamed island world of the Azores, which has been largely spared from mass tourism.
The Touratech Adventure Movie ‘Azores Untamed’ will be available on Touratech's YouTube channel from 30 May 2025. The film has a running time of 32 minutes.
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