UK motorbike retailer closes after entering administration

SuperBike Factory was founded in 2010 and, over 16 years, developed into “Europe’s largest buyer, seller, and financier of motorbikes”.

The company operated an online stock list, offered delivery nationwide, and had relationships with more than 500 UK dealers.

In 2018, the business launched an online accessory store, before diversifying its range even further in 2020 with electric motorbikes.

The company has continued to expand in recent years with the opening of new sites in:

• Donington Park
• Bradford (West Yorkshire) – rebranded showroom after Ritebike acquisition
• Bristol
• Milton Keynes
• Crawley

SuperBike Factory closes after collapsing into administration

SuperBike Factory has now ceased trading after 16 years, having collapsed into administration.

In a statement on its website, the company said: “On 20 July 2026, Michael Lennon, James Saunders and Robert Halliday of KR8 Advisory Ltd were appointed as Joint Administrators of Superbike Factory Group Limited and Superbike Factory Limited (“the Companies”) pursuant to the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986.

“The Companies have ceased to trade with immediate effect.

“All enquiries regarding the Companies or the Administration, including those from customers, should be directed by email to SBF@kr8.co.uk.

“The affairs, business and property of the Companies are being managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of the Companies and without personal liability.”

Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026

It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several other retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands LK Bennett, Claire’s, and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation.

TG Jones will be closing 150 stores across the UK as part of a “restructuring” plan approved by the High Court on Wednesday (July 1).

The British Heart Foundation has also revealed plans to close around 150 charity shops over the coming years.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Several UK travel companies have also ceased trading or entered administration in 2026:

Luxury UK holiday company Salamander Voyages shut down back in April after entering administration.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out over the coming months after being acquired by InPost.

It’s also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

It hasn’t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Plus-size clothing brand Evans also returned to the UK high street recently after closing all its stores and concessions in December 2020.

Bodycare is also set to return to the UK high street in 2026 after closing all its stores last year, having fallen into administration.

Which company/store closure in 2026 has affected you the most? Let us know in the comments below.