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Saving lives with a Sunbeam

Meet Harry, on the road helping to save lives

September 22, 2022

Back in 1981 I knew I had a chance, and was confident of an Isle of Man TT victory when I lined up for the start of the Formula One race.

September 21, 2022

From the archive: Miss Porter and her Sloper

This intrepid lady rider had visited the site of what was ultimately a flawed attempt at setting a world speed record.

September 20, 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.

September 16, 2022

Delwyn Llewellyn lives in Tonypandy in the Rhondda Valley and he had an urge to get himself his dream bike... again. What followed was a joyous team effort from the trio of dad, son and grandson…

Features - Arianne Davey

September 14, 2022

31 Speedway Motorcycles to be auctioned at Stafford this October

This October's Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show features an extraordinary collection of 31 Speedway Motorcycles, reflecting the glory years of a sport, once the second most popular in the UK.

September 8, 2022

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club turns 40!

It's hard to believe but one of the most modern clubs in the classic bike scene is actually turning 40 this year. They're bringing over 50 bikes to Stafford this October to celebrate!

August 17, 2022

Morris Lubricants launch video series on how oil is made

Morris Lubricants have released a new video series starring Guy Martin - designed to provide end users and distributors in the motorcycle trade with an insight into how oil is made and the factors that should be considered when choosing a lubricant supplier.

News - Alex Bestwick

Forshaw Speedway Motorcycles kickstart Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale

The ‘Labour of Love’ collection reflects the sport's glory years.

Goldie Clubman is top of the bill

The National Motorcycle Museum has come up with one of the most sought-after British classics for its latest raffle – an immaculate BSA Gold Star DBD34.

News - Arianne Davey

Feature Articles

Blast from the Past - AMC Anorak 20 - Playing in the Dirt

If you want to ride your classic bike roughshod, then you simply can’t beat the real thing! Frank Westworth’s been playing in the dirt…

September 13, 2022

Classic Motorcycle Mechanic's Workshop Q&A

Our very own wizened sages, Messrs Mark Haycock and Steve Cooper, are here to answer all of your woes, be they mechanical or spiritual. Every month we will be giving advice, as well as some general tips. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, too.

September 12, 2022

From the archive: 1962 was the year when…

…Sammy Miller won his first of five SSDTs and the quarter litre scrambles class gained world championship status.

Features - Arianne Davey

September 8, 2022

Winds of Change

By 1936, BSA were in a trough. For once, their competition team ofBert Perrigo, Jack Amott, Harold Flook and Marjorie Cottle failed to win a major trial, and sales, although steady, weren’t picking up, as the UK struggled out of the world recession. Time for a different approach.

Features - Richard Rosenthal

September 8, 2022

From the archive: 1952 was the year when…

Sometimes a chance comment changes the direction of a feature ever so slightly… in this case, by spanning a few more decades.

September 8, 2022

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.

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

Royal Enfield Clipper: Worker’s playtime

NOT ALL MOTORCYCLES are glamorous.

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.

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.