The collision happened at 1.50pm on Friday, April 24, on Brunton Road in Kenton Bankfoot between a motorbike and a car.
The rider of the motorbike, a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car was not injured.
The road was closed for a short time to allow the incident to be dealt with and so enquiries could be carried out.
Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 618 240415.