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Historic Bike Insurance Explained: Why specialist cover is crucial for historic motorcycles
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Why not use a standard motorcycle policy and be done with it? The short answer is simple. Because a historic motorcycle is not simply a disposable mode of transport, it shouldn’t be insured like one.
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How to check authenticity when buying a classic motorcycle
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Authenticity is crucial when it comes to a classic bike – not only for determining the true value, but in establishing its provenance and more crucially, its safety.
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BBL Batteries talks to us about Motorcycle Battery Care, Safety and Choosing the Right Technology
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Motorcycle batteries frequently suffer shortened lifespans, especially when they haven’t been maintained properly during periods of storage. The good news is that with a bit of knowledge and a few simple precautions, riders can extend battery life, avoid unexpected failures, and even choose a technology that better suits their riding style.
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Anka-Eve Goldmann: The Woman Behind the Iconic ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’ Image
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Anka-Eve Goldmann At the words ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’, many of you will think of the iconic image of Marianne Faithful in the movie of that name. But who was the unwitting inspiration for that look? John Milton finds out. Back in the middle of the 20th century when a female riding a racing motorcycle…
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LS2 Spectrum Helmet Comms
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Stay connected on rides! The new LS2 Spectrum is a super-slim Bluetooth intercom, offering crystal-clear RCF audio, AI-powered noise cancellation, and real-time connectivity for up to four riders. Waterproof, glove-friendly, and boasting up to 20 hours’ talk time, it’s designed to deliver seamless communication and premium sound without compromising helmet comfort or style. Minimal in…
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Steib Sidecars: From 1950s Family Transport to a Kawasaki-Powered Modern Outfit
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Mick Payne looks at the pre-war king of sidecars, Steib. Once upon a time when sidecars ruled the world, men wore flat caps and us kids got free milk at school, the coach-built saloon was king. Coach-built child/adult (or even several children and Mum) were often hitched to asthmatic four-stroke singles. These were often the…
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A stainless reputation?
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In this Opinion piece, first seen in Old Bike Mart, Bob Rolph reflects on materials, remanufacturing and responsibility when replacing or making motorcycle components. The article also includes a historical feature on the development of stainless steel. Introduction Do you often (or ever) think about how that replacement or pattern part was made, or what…
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Japanese Street Scramblers: Honda CS series
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Steve Cooper thought the end of the Japanese Street Scramblers series he wrote for Old Bike Mart had come to fruition. Apparently not: A couple of months after writing what was supposed to be the final episode of the recent series, up pops one of the most bizarre and oldest street scramblers ever. If you’re…
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How the Honda DN01 finally found its identity
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In this December 2025 ‘Bit on the Side’ feature in ‘Old Bike Mart’, Mick Payne examines the Honda DN01, its Human Friendly Transmission (HFT), 680cc 52-degree V-twin engine, and the sidecar conversion carried out by David Angel of F2 Motorcycles using a Velorex chassis. Mick Payne discovers one of Honda’s more curious machines which is…
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Falling in – and out of love with motocross
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In this Readers’ Tales piece from Old Bike Mart, Dave Massey recounts his experiences in scrambles and motocross, from riding a CZ380 and Montesas in North Wales to later Honda CR models in East Anglia. He describes the tracks he rode, the machines he used, and why his enthusiasm for the sport ultimately declined. Early…
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