A MAN died after losing control of his motorcycle on a country road in Belmont.

The motorcyclist was travelling along Rivington Road at about 3pm yesterday when the accident happened.

He lost control of his Honda Blackbird 1100cc bike and hit a small wall.

Michael Smalley, aged 42, from Chadderton, suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The matter has been referred to the coroner.