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Forza Ducati!
After an 11-year title drought, Ducati finally recaptured the World Superbike crown in 2022. It was a remarkable year for the Italian manufacturer, where it also took the MotoGP championship, the Bologna-based factory now has a total of 15 titles in the WSB series since its inception in 1988. Impressive.
From The Archive - Alex Bestwick
May 19, 2023
I don’t think anyone saw… 
The London to Land’s End trial first began as a reliability trial in 1908.
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May 17, 2023
From the archive: More questions than answers...
Mysterious picture of a motorcycle with right-hand attached sidecar in 1911 London, being blown a kiss by a stage star.
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May 15, 2023
Classic Racer: Enjoy some great vintage racing images from Mortons Archive
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April 27, 2023
Silky Scotts
Here is a warming image of the works Scott team at the Isle of Man TT in 1925. It seems a far cry from today’s professional and serious garage set-ups, yet the work, the conversations, and the ultimate goal remain the same 97 years on.
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April 17, 2023
Kocinski cool!
John Kocinski is a legend and a double world champion, winning the 250cc Grand Prix world title in 1990, but also the World Superbike series in 1997.
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March 28, 2023
Schwantz's first superbike
The young Kevin Schwantz didn’t get into road-racing until comparatively late, but when he did he set the sport alight.
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March 24, 2023
Additional track time
When the Melbourne Corner section was added to the Donington Park circuit in 1938, the first motorcycle meeting saw a flock of stars in attendance.
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March 9, 2023
Alternative power - From the archive
As the eco movement gains more credence and applies pressure to the motorsports world perhaps there is room for change.
From The Archive - Web Editor
February 27, 2023
Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100
In 1956 Triumph applied a ‘World Speed Record Holder’ decal to the nacelle of all machines to celebrate Johnny Allen setting a new motorcycle record at Bonneville the previous year; he returned to improve the time on September 6, 1956 and achieved 214.40mph.
From The Archive - Arianne Davey
January 17, 2023
Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar
Details on this photo are sparse, but the naval pilots of the Supermarine Scimitar look to have been drafted in for a promotional photo to push the Triumph Tina. I wonder if they were offered one of the scooters in return?
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January 9, 2023
GRANTY!
Mick Grant was the straight-talking legend of 1970s and 1980s British bike racing.
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January 6, 2023
Alternative Power
As the eco movement gains more credence and applies pressure to the motorsports world perhaps there is room for change.
From The Archive - Arianne Davey
December 20, 2022
Game Changer
Motor Cycle contributor Roy Nixon takes a breather on what would have been a brand-new Honda CB77 305cc on his way back from the TT in 1961.
From The Archive - Arianne Davey
December 14, 2022
Not so much an American dream
“I don’t recognise your bike, but your fez is familiar?” This PR scene is from where else but Hollywood, where the Triumph Speed Twin, complete with ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork, was never popular Stateside.
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August 12, 2022
Rocket Ron
It’s refreshing to have a colour photo from the archive for once and Ron Haslam’s smile sums up the love so many have of racing. The scene appears to show a typical club racing scene, with friends helping out.
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August 12, 2022
Overseeing changing times
In 1969, none other than the Duke of Edinburgh graced the Isle of Man TT with his presence. The prince first visited the TT in 1949 and by all accounts really enjoyed the spectacle; he was regularly seen riding a Honda Monkey bike on the Royal estates.
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August 12, 2022
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