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Rossi vs Biaggi

The greatest rivalry of Valentino Rossi’s career was with Max Biaggi. Now that both men have retired and the dust has settled, Classic Racer discovers why they hated each other with such intensity.

Your guide to... Suzuki T500

We look at one man’s superb example of Suzuki’s large two-stroke that shows they are as useable as any other bike.

Marsham Motorcycle Auctions & Auto Jumbles Ltd

Are you looking to buy or sell a classic motorbike, an off-road motorbike, motorbike parts or memorabilia, then Marsham Motorcycle Auctions and Auto Jumbles Ltd is the place to go! We run regular timed auctions, live auctions, and auto jumbles.

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How to fit a Helicoil | Step-by-step guide

If you tighten a bolt too far or too often, it will pull part of the thread out from what you are tightening it into. A Helicoil insert is a way of replacing that thread – and it’s really quite easy.

To the moon by Zed

Bob Heywood has owned his 1982 Kawasaki Z650 F3 from brand new – and he’s covered nearly 230,000 miles in the 40 years since. Here’s the story of a man’s lifelong passion for his bike.

Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled

The Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble on Sunday 7th May at Hamstreet in Kent has been cancelled.

A sensational summer of racing: Race calendar Summer 2023

It’s a jam-packed summer of racing! From the Isle of Man TT to Goodwood Revival, here are all the dates you need to know about.

Meet motorcycle ace John Cooper at Kempton Autojumble

Another motorcycling legend will grace the stage at Kempton Autojumble next month – and you can meet him.

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Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month

A 1960 Ducati 'Barcone' 125cc Grand Prix bike once owned and raced by Mike Hailwood will be auctioned off later this month.

National Motorcycle Museum to host Dickinson's Real Deal

ITV's hit antiques show will be coming to the National Motorcycle Museum in May.

Feature Articles

From the archive: A momentous day...

In front of the jubilant home crowd, a young lad sets out his stall for future success in the heady world of motocross GPs.

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A few tips on buying a classic bike

Everyone wants you to enjoy your classic bike! But be aware that old bikes can break, leak and misfire. They assume some common sense – brakes are poor and lights are terrible. Most problems old bike specialists see are owners who don’t realise what they’ve got into, so follow our guide...

In a rich history of ‘racer-replicas’ they don’t get much better than this...

Kaye Don was a man of many achievements, from powerboat and car record breaker and racer, to sporting motorcyclist and manufacturer. He was also the first to put an electric start British motorcycle into production.

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Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque

In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph.

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Is this Velocette Venom Thruxton replica as good as the real thing?

This Thruxton lookalike performs just as well as it looks, sharing many traits with the machine it apes, and having provided years of solid service.

January 19, 2023

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

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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