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The remarkable Olga Kevelos
One of this country’s most noted female trials and enduro riders, Olga Kevelos was, to put it mildly, quite a lady, as John Milton relates.
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December 7, 2022
Noisy Neighbours
Members of The Motor Cycle’s editorial team take to the residential streets, for a noise testing experiment.
Features - Arianne Davey
November 29, 2022
Lightweight Performer - BSA Archive
If the aim is to produce a light comp bike it makes sense to start with a bike already light... doesn’t it?
Features - Alex Bestwick
November 25, 2022
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS – SAVE ON SUBSCRIPTIONS, TICKETS & MERCH!
For a limited time only, you can save £££s in one of our biggest sales of the year! Treat yourself, or get started on your Christmas shopping early with up to 50% off books, 10% off advance show tickets and 30% off merch and bookazines!
News - Arianne Davey
November 25, 2022
Happy 50th Birthday, Z
Kawasaki introduced the Z1 50 years ago, in 1972. We have a look at the early story of this, the original Kawasaki superbike
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November 22, 2022
Latest News
Mike Hailwood's Grand Prix crash x-ray is up for auction
A genuine x-ray from Mike Hailwood's Grand Prix crash, alongside a copy of the new book Mike Hailwood in 100 Objects, is currently accepting bids on eBay.
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October 19, 2022
Norton unveils new generation Commando 961 SP and CR
Norton Motorcycles has unveiled its new generation Commando 961 SP and CR - the best Commando ever produced.
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October 13, 2022
Phil Read MBE 1939-2022
Phil Read MBE, 'The Prince of Speed', died on Thursday morning.
News - Alex Bestwick
October 7, 2022
Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice
The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice
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September 29, 2022
Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale
A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family.
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September 16, 2022
Feature Articles
Your guide to... Moto Parilla MSDS 175
This wonderful bike has a wonderful story behind it, and the result is stunning.
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November 22, 2022
Gus Kuhn Commando
Gus Kuhn was a speedway rider and TT racer, and competed in most other two-wheel sports. He also ran his own shop, but will always be best known for a bike he never saw – the Gus Kuhn Commando.
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November 21, 2022
Fast Eddie: Mondello to Macau!
Ireland has produced more than its fair share of top motorcycle racers over the years, and Eddie Laycock is one who made it all the way. His story is one of many ups and downs: here’s part 1.
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November 11, 2022
When will I be famous... Honda Bros 400 and 650
Underrated, undersold, overlooked and over here. The Honda Bros 400 or 650 is one of the greatest, best-looking bikes around, especially if you like your bikes small and nimble
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November 11, 2022
All our gifts wrapped up in 2022 Christmas catalogue
Christmas is just around the corner and we’ve lined up a huge range of special gifts for your loved ones (or yourself)… including a selection of subscriptions, books, show tickets and merchandise.
Features - Alex Bestwick
November 9, 2022
Road Tests
Which Japanese classic motorcycles are the most easy to live with?
In our quest to uncover practical classics that are easy to live with, we turn to Japanese machines.
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March 17, 2022
Yamaha TZR125
Phil O’Hara wanted to make his learner-legal Yamaha stroker go faster. He also wanted to stop it oinking like a
Road Tests - RowenaH
March 13, 2022
Royal Enfield Clipper: Worker’s playtime
NOT ALL MOTORCYCLES are glamorous.
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December 20, 2021
ROAD TEST: Sunbeam S8: The practical one
This handsome Sunbeam S8 was a pleasure to look at and to ride – and when it broke down on test, the owner could fix it at the roadside. That’s practical.
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November 29, 2021
Beautiful 650cc Triumph Bonneville does not disappoint
This beautiful 650cc Bonneville from what was arguably the pre-unit T120’s top year, does not disappoint.
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July 10, 2020
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