Raven Rider UK, the Kent-based motorbike content creator known for her viral Sailor Moon-themed Suzuki GSX-8S, has been awarded the Motorbike Influencer of the Year Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards (IMA) on 1 July 2026, recognising her extraordinary rise, cultural crossover appeal, and commitment to safety and community within the riding world.
Few influencers have bridged subcultures as seamlessly as Raven Rider UK. Since beginning her riding journey in 2023, she has blended motorbike life with anime, card collecting, and live entertainment, creating a unique identity that resonates far beyond traditional biking audiences. Her custom Suzuki GSX-8S, widely regarded as the top anime-themed bike in the world, has become a viral sensation, drawing crowds at events from Liverpool Comic Con and Hyper Japan to the London Card Show and Kent Card Show. Reflecting on the recognition, Raven shared, “Winning Motorbike Influencer of the Year feels surreal because I’m just a girl from Kent who loves bikes, anime, and making people smile. This award isn’t just for me, it’s for everyone who ever felt like they didn’t fit into just one community. You can love riding and cosplay. You can be serious about safety and still have fun. That’s what I’ve always wanted to show.”
In 2026, Raven’s influence has accelerated dramatically. She secured major partnerships with DJI and Dainese, two globally renowned brands in action cameras and protective riding gear, adding to an existing roster of sponsors that speaks to her authenticity and professional reach. Her ability to attract such high-calibre collaborations within only three years of riding has set her apart in a competitive field.
Beyond brand partnerships, Raven has achieved rare cultural milestones. She was recently featured as a card in the new SuperBikes edition of Top Trumps, the world-famous card game brand, a rare honour cementing her place in motorbike history. She is also due to participate in the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb at the Festival of Speed in summer 2026, an event broadcast live on Sky Sports. Additionally, she has been named one of just six ambassadors for MCL26, the United Kingdom’s biggest motorbike show, which runs across nine days in November.
Raven is also known for using her platform responsibly. Across her social media channels, she consistently promotes safe riding practices, encourages proper protective gear, and injects comedy and creativity into the riding community. Her lighthearted yet safety-conscious approach has made her a beloved figure among fellow bikers and newcomers alike. A standout moment from 2026 came with her first ride-out of the year, when she hired out an entire amusement park for bikers, with hundreds of riders joining and Monster Energy providing an escort to lead the group into the park.
Speaking on what the Motorbike Influencer of the Year Award represents, Raven added, “To me, this award means that being yourself is actually a superpower. I didn’t try to fit into what a motorbike influencer was supposed to look like. I just brought my whole self, anime, cards, cosplay, and all. If this encourages even one person to ride safely, wear their gear, and have fun doing it, then that’s the real win.”
A winner of the Rising Star Award at IMA 2025, Raven Rider UK has now returned to claim Motorbike Influencer of the Year. With her viral anime-themed Suzuki, her growing roster of global brand partnerships, her historic Top Trumps feature, her upcoming Goodwood Hill Climb appearance, and her ambassador role at MCL26, she stands as one of the most exciting and unconventional motorbike influencers in the world today. Her win at IMA 2026 celebrates not only her extraordinary achievements but her brilliant potential to keep redefining what a motorbike influencer can be.
