Features - Classic Bike Hub

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.

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.

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.

Features - Classic Bike Hub UK

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.

Features - Alex Bestwick

Book of the Week: Agostini on the British Circuits

Our latest book of the week is the new Agostini on the British Circuits by James Robinson, out next week and available to pre-order now!

Chicken from scratch - building a Hesketh superbike

When the Hesketh superbike was launched, Tim Bolton knew that he could never afford one. But little did he know that, within a few short years, he would bebuilding his own from scratch…

Features - Web Editor

The Sun that never set

All motorcycles are interesting, as well we know. But some come with history that brings an extra element to their stories. This is one such machine, as John Milton discovers.

Twins? - Real versus Retro Kawasaki Z650/Z650RS

These two may look alike, but do they supply the same emotions? It’s a battle of the classic four-cylinder Kawasaki Z650 versus it’s twin-cylinder doppelgänger – the modern Z650RS ‘retro’. Game on!

Your guide to... Honda CB175

We look at the baby CB750, the CB175, and also what it’s like to live with... with grateful help from John Child, his gorgeous CB175 and the wonderful Suffolk sunshine

The Dukes of Wellington

Nitro-burning Ducatis, a short-stroke Pantah that revved to over 14,000rpm, one of the very first 851 Superbike engines housed in a custom frame. Things got a little crazy in New Zealand in the 1980s. And then came Robert Holden to ride them.

Features - Web Editor

Panther Model 95

One of only three Model 95s that the Panther Owners Club is aware survives. Sandy Bloy’s example is a great study in restoration, while keeping a bike’s story on its sleeve

Features - Web Editor

Your guide to... Francis-Barnett Cruiser 91 Sports

We look at a fantastic restoration of one of Francis-Barnett’s more outlandish models

Ducati 900 SSD Darmah

“You won’t get me off an old bevel.” So says the owner of this rare example of when Ducati aimed its sights at a sports tourer. With help from the storeman raiding the 900SS and Darmah shelves, this is the result of the work...

Features - Classic Bike Guide

February 24, 2023

Sweet Swiss stroker

Although largely unknown outside its home country, this neat little machine has ended up in the UK, via a famous Northern Irish 1960s Manx Norton tuner.

Features - Web Editor

February 21, 2023