It’s not every day that a bike comes up for sale that has been restored by an internationally-known museum, nor one that has a large amount of provenance, and stories that surround its past. Yet

■ oxprods.com ■ From £399 The new HJC flip up helmet is a little deceiving. Pick it up and it doesn’t look like a flip up. Have a feel, try the visor mechanism and vents

The only show this year? We weren’t sure, so we popped along. Words and photography by Matt The Salon PrivÉ is a car concours event primarily, however, with the worldwide issues, shows have been cancelled

The dramatic evolution of scooters from identical commuter vehicles to gloriously individual mobile works of art is explored and explained in a new fully illustrated book by Scootering magazine writer, Stuart Owen. The Evolution of

Yoxall-based Chris Saltinstall was delighted to win the CRMC’s 1300 Superbike Championship on his 1064 Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Recapping on his year he said: “I would like to thank the CRMC for putting so

Five fabulous vintage Sunbeams are among the consignments for Spicers Auctioneers’ sale on November 7. Visit www.spicersauctioneers.com/ or call 01377 593593 for details. Read more News and Features at www.classicmotorcyle.co.uk and in the December 2020

AN APPEAL HAS been launched to help Falklands veteran Simon Weston CBErealise a lifetime’s ambition to ride a motorcycle. Known for his charity work and his recovery from severe burn injuries during the Falklands War,

This is the place where we publicise your products, so if you’ve something to make a MXer go faster, a trials rider keep their feet up or an enduroista stay on time, let us know

WITH ACCESS TO motorcycle events and ride-ins restricted, Sammy Miller invited riders of Japanese bikes to join him at his Motorcycle Museum on Sunday, August 30 for a ride-in. Thanks to good weather the museum

We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and staff has to be our number one priority.

The 'Normous Newark Autojumble will go ahead as planned on October 25 thanks to support from local councils.

We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new

There’s still time to buy tickets for a chance to win a brand-new/old stock Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Bonneville 750cc motorcycle in the National Motorcycle Museum’s summer raffle draw. Museum director James Hewing explained: “We

As you saw last month, while the National Motorcycle Museum, just outside Birmingham, is still closed to visitors, it’s raising much-needed funds through yet another of its wonderful raffles. As per usual, somehow the wonderful

MCIA has launched a fantastic campaign - #UnlockYourFreedom - to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation.

Manxman Dennis Christian passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He finished second in the 1953 Junior Manx GP, and fourth in 1954’s Senior, both on Manx Nortons, moving to the TT in 1956 and

THE TRIUMPH FACTORY Visitor Experience Exhibit, Shop and Café at Hinckley in Leicestershire will be re-opening on Saturday, October 10. To provide a safe environment for those making the trip, visits to the Triumph Factory

Good news for fans of Meriden and Hinckley machines, as the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibit, shop and café will be reopening on Saturday, October 10. The factory experience is far more than just the company’s

Competition closes 13.11.20. There are no cash alternatives available. The winner will be the first name drawn at random.

Mortons Media Group believes this is the most responsible course of action to take.

Motorcycle Live has announced that its 2020 show in November is being moved online.

The National Motorcycle Museum is giving motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to win a brand new/old stock Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Bonneville in the musuem's summer raffle.

Martin Squires has released some screen printed t-shirts to coincide with this month’s Henry Fournier’s ‘Infernal Machines’ article (see page 80). The pictured machine is a converted De Dion Bouton motor tricycle that was ‘quite

To celebrate over a decade since Royal Enfield rolled their first 500cc unit construction engine off the production line in Chennai, India, a limited-edition run of 1000 Classic ‘Tribute Black’ motorcycles are to be released

The motorcycle industry continuing its recovery from the COVID-19 lockdown with another surge in motorcycle sales in August, with all kinds of motorcycles seeing a spike in sales compared to August 2019, according to figures released by MCIA.

Through having a responsible outlook, sheer determination, a lot of hard work and talking to the right people, the MECVC got their LDT series moving again on July 18. A new start venue in Tow

While the exclusive Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance is well-known for the pristine presentation of hugely expensive classic cars, the recent inclusion of motorcycles is perhaps not as obvious. However, for the third year running, the

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win a pair of Weise Union gloves worth £69.99.

Bonhams’ August sale (what earlier this year we were calling ‘April Stafford’) is set to be immense… despite being a few months behind original schedule! It will feature a vast array of machines, including the

While there is still the potential for change, October 10-11 are still the dates for this year’s one and only Stafford Show, with the Carole Nash-sponsored event being the 27th anniversary for the Classic Motorcycle

Due to be held over three days, from August 14 to 16, the Bonhams Motorcycle Department’s Summer Sale will take place in the incredible surroundings of Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire. The lots will be on view

While there is no Classic TT on the Isle of Man this year, there are still plenty of treats for the classic motorcycle enthusiast who wishes to visit ‘Ellan Vannin’. Anyone who’s attended any of

The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their Museum LIVE event is postponed until October 2021.

Back in August 1957, John Surtees took viewers for a ride when the BBC’s television programme, ‘Let’s go motor cycling’.

The regular Annual Rally of the Cotton Owners and Enthusiasts’ Club, held in Gloucester, is one of the numerous events that has had to be cancelled this year because of the risks posed by Covid-19

I am a regular reader of your magazine and was particularly interested in the article in the June issue on the Vinc ent-HRDs – I completely agree with you on the handling between Series As,

Howard R Davies won the Senior TT, the world’s most important race, on a motorcycle he had built.

Along with many other events, the national rally of the Panther Owners’ Club had to be postponed this summer. However,

The International Dirt Bike Show will be back in 2021 and dates will be confirmed in due course.

Now that restrictions are being carefully relaxed, how can we get back into the classic motorcycling swing of things? Julie

By Andy Reynolds I really enjoyed this book by Andy Reynolds. I met Andy for the first time last year, when he was scrutineering at a damp and cold Classic Racing Motorcycle Club meet at

I’VE BEEN CONSIDERING getting one of the current generation of LED worklights for my unpowered garage for some time, but I find most of those on offer are more suited to builders than workshops, as

The world of motorcycles lost one of its most eccentric geniuses when coronavirus claimed Angus McPhail in April. He was best known in drag racing and sprinting circles, particularly for Jade Warrior that had him

RC reader Ray is getting to grips with his second Royal Enfield rebuild. He’s building up a 250 Continental GT

The timeless Super Cub has been resurrected. Now let’s see how it fares in wintry Lincolnshire.

by Phil West When the publishers first told me there was yet another book on BMW airheads coming out, my first thought was: ‘ Oh great, another book on BMWs no one wants’. There’s just

AFTER A FEW scary evening rides on my T140V last year, I resolved to avoid riding it in poor light until I could find some way of improving the old Lucas headlight. At the Bristol

That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.

With Mortons Media – the publisher not only of Old Bike Mart, but several other classic motorcycle titles such as Classic Racer, The Classic MotorCycle, Classic Dirt Bike and Classic Bike Guide – adding book

Well known motorcycle dealer and museum proprietor Bill Crosby passed away in hospital after a brief illness on Sunday, March 29, 2020, a month before his 88th birthday.

This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.

We take a look at the Clymer Indian Enfield – an American, British and Italian beauty – taken well before its time! Plus, will Guy Martin Triumph over McQueen?

Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.

THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK has cut a swathe through the events programme for the spring and summer of 2020. From high profile events like the TT to the smallest club meet, rally, AGM or bike night,

The Colombres Rally is among the best riding events that not only Spain has to offer, but perhaps all of Europe. Words and photographs: Ian Kerr To paraphrase the BBC, ‘other classic European events are

Cleaning old parts only goes so far. Toothbrushes, brake cleaner, wire wool and electric drill attachments can help, but they rarely get the job done properly and the piece is quite often dirty again soon

Being something of an active club, the Hesketh Owners Club set themselves a photographic competition last year, and it finally came to a conclusion last month. I t was meant to be a bit of

The Australian actor and well known petrolhead Eric Bana has started the ball rolling on a film about Mike Hailwood’s legendary 1978 Isle of Man TT comeback. Bana is writing, co-directing and starring in the

RACER, RESTORER AND REPLICA builder George Beale has joined the ranks of experts at classic and vintage motorcycle and car auctioneers Charterhouse. “Contrary to common belief, George has not retired but has joined us,” said

The Vincent Spares Co has found a new home, we’ve got details of an auction in America, the AJS and

The brand new April issue of RealClassic magazine is packed full of classic machines, tales from the shed, in-depth interviews and striking photography.

THE TRIDENT ROCKET Three Owners’ Club (TR3OC) is to field a five-man team campaigning three triple-engined machines at Race the Waves, Bridlington, on May 8-10. The event, organised by Backfire Promotions, is a “Retro Theatre

Land that belongs to the Ministry of Defence is, by and large, inaccessible to the general public. However, Ian Kerr finds a way that we can use that land to our advantage… Kevin Allaway, the

Seeking solace away from what remains of the Christmas food and drink binge is never difficult for the motorcycle-obsessed, and while the garage is inevitably the first stop, Newark Showground holds an appeal that many

Every year, we invent a ridiculous reason to go for rides on our old bikes. This time, the lure of

For the fourth year on the trot, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will be hosting its annual Classic Motorcycle Day, this year falling on Sunday, July 5. Organised in conjunction with the Vincent HRD Owners’

After last year’s postponement caused by heavy snow, it was reassuring that this year’s Bristol Classic Show went ahead with no such drama. Words: JAMES ROBINSON Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN Best in Show winner Jim Devereux

Classic bikes over 40 years old don’t need an MoT certificate, but many old bike riders also run younger motorcycles.