"Motorcycle Emptiness" is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers.

According to the band, the lyrics are an attack on the hollowness of a lifestyle centred around the consumerism which is offered by capitalism, describing how society expects young people to conform.

The line "From feudal serf to spender" draws a direct parallel between slavery of peasants to the lord of their manor under the Feudal system in medieval times and the brand loyalty of people in modern capitalist societies, which the companies use to their advantage in pursuit of profit.

"Motorcycle Emptiness" was also included on Forever Delayed, the Manics' greatest hits album, in October 2002, and released as a reissued single from the compilation in February 2003.

Awarding it 'Best New Single' in Smash Hits, Tom Doyle wrote: "Stripped of their punky backing, the Manics take a bit of a breather with this rousing classic of a tune which even features plucked violins!"

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A contestant, David Martin, performed an acoustic version in 2002 during the knockout stages of the first series of the reality show, Fame Academy.