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  • Ex-Factory Honda RC30 with Joey Dunlop history to lead Iconic Auctioneers’ new London Motorcycle Sale

    Ex-Factory Honda RC30 with Joey Dunlop history to lead Iconic Auctioneers’ new London Motorcycle Sale

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    Iconic Auctioneers will hold its first motorcycle sale at Kempton Park on Saturday 18 July 2026, with an ex-Joey Dunlop 1991 Honda VFR750R Type RC30 leading a varied selection of race and road bikes at Kempton Park Race Course. Taking place alongside the popular autojumble, the new London Motorcycle Sale brings Iconic Auctioneers’ expertise in…

  • Japanese Classics Display Day rolls into ’Normous Newark Autojumble this June

    Japanese Classics Display Day rolls into ’Normous Newark Autojumble this June

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    The ‘Normous Newark Autojumble returns to Newark Showground on Sunday, June 7, with a special focus for the day — Japanese Classics Display Day. Following the success of previous themed display days, the June event will celebrate classic Japanese machinery, giving owners and enthusiasts the chance to bring together a wide range of much-loved bikes…

  • Royal Enfield Bike Day – Sunday 26th April 2026

    Royal Enfield Bike Day – Sunday 26th April 2026

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    The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum was delighted to welcome one of Royal Enfield UK’s first organised ride outs – the ‘Spring Starter’. The Event and Community Specialist for Royal Enfield UK, commented: “As part of our 2026 activation programme, we are delivering a series of national ride-outs, with today’s Spring Starter being one of the…

  • Merlin launches Waltham Air Jacket and Aero Mesh Riding Shirt for warm weather riding

    Merlin launches Waltham Air Jacket and Aero Mesh Riding Shirt for warm weather riding

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    Merlin has announced two new additions to its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection: the Waltham Air Jacket and the Aero Mesh Riding Shirt. Designed for warm weather riding, both garments use lightweight, highly breathable mesh constructions to keep airflow high when temperatures rise, while retaining rider protection. Both achieve CE EN17092 Level AA certification. The two new…

  • Velocette centenary celebration

    Velocette centenary celebration

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    On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Isle of Man Centre of the Velocette Owners’ Club will celebrate the centenary of Veloce’s first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy win with a ride around the TT circuit. In 1926, the legend goes that following a test ride, star rider Alec Bennett, already a two-time Senior TT winner,…

  • Dave Degens (1939–2026)

    Dave Degens (1939–2026)

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    The legendary racer and constructor who enjoyed success across many years, particularly in production racing, and often on his own-made machinery. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Dave Degens, legendary Triton guru and ex-racer, has died at the age of 86. Pictured here at Castle Combe in 1965 in a typically cheeky pose, sticking his tongue out at…

  • Sunshine, TT Legends, Record-Breaking Auction and over 20,000 Visitors Make Stafford 2026 the Greatest Show Yet

    Sunshine, TT Legends, Record-Breaking Auction and over 20,000 Visitors Make Stafford 2026 the Greatest Show Yet

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    The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, has wrapped its 2026 spring edition at Staffordshire County Showground with a weekend that will take some beating. More than 20,000 visitors attended across the weekend (April 25–26), drawn by more than 1,000 classic machines, 100 motorcycle clubs, over 600 trade stands, the GP Paddock and…

  • Kempton Park Autojumble to host Iconic London Motorcycle Sale this July

    Kempton Park Autojumble to host Iconic London Motorcycle Sale this July

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    A major new addition to the Kempton Park Autojumble is set to take place on Saturday, 18th July, as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the popular event. Held at Kempton Park Racecourse, the auction will run alongside the well-established autojumble, creating a combined event that brings together traders, collectors and enthusiasts in…

  • Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show

    Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show

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    London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…

  • Royal Enfield extends popular finance offers into 2026 riding season

    Royal Enfield extends popular finance offers into 2026 riding season

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    Royal Enfield has confirmed the continuation of its finance offers into 2026, with a range of 0% APR and low-rate deals available across key models. The offers run until June 30 and apply to both new and existing riders looking to purchase a new motorcycle. Finance offers return for the new season Royal Enfield has…


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