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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…

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Must-have for motorbike enthuiasts!

Dust off your leathers and spring clean your classic… it’s time to get out on the road!

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.

Ago’s British track career documented in new book

Celebrating the great Giacomo Agostini, winner of 122 motorcycling Grands Prix on his way to 15 world titles, Agostini: On the British Circuits by The Classic MotorCycle editor James Robinson, is a stunning collection of period photographs which captures him in action on racetracks in Britain.

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Entries now invited for auction of classic motorcycles and scooters

The Hampson Auctions team are delighted to announce details of our next sale – An Auction of Classic & Performance Motorcycles and Cars, to be held at Mavericks, Holywell on 13th May 2023.

Win a lunch with Agostini!

Have you seen these products from WE Moto?

Our friends at WE Moto have some great products if you haven’t seen them already!

Island Racer returns

Island Racer 2023 is the ultimate guide to this year’s TT and will be packed with 148 pages of the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who battle on the world’s most punishing motorcycle course.

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Flywheel is back on!

Bicester Heritage welcomes its flagship Flywheel event back on June 17-18 – a weekend of classic wings and wheels – in both four and two-wheeled variety.

Mackenzie's frenzies

Just a reminder that Niall Mackenzie will be appearing at a number of events in 2023, so pop along!

Feature Articles

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.

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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

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

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

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

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