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A Triumph of engineering | Tri-Greeves 350 twin
Triumph-engined, Greeves-framed specials have become a marque in their own right, but that’s not to say when building one you have to follow any rules.
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Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque
In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph.
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February 2024
Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house!
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End of an era as Brighton Speed Trials cancelled for ‘foreseeable future’
Organisers have called time on Brighton Speed Trials, the world’s longest running motorsport event.
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MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin to appear at London Motorcycle Show next month
Those heading to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show next month will have the chance to meet MotoGP fan favourite and 2023 World Championship contender Jorge Martin. Martin will regale the crowds on the MCN World of Bikes stage and Adventure Base Camp stage with his behind-the-scenes stories and racing insights in February. Martin…
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Beryl Swain: the first woman to achieve a solo finish in a TT race
On what would have been her 88th birthday, we take a look at back at the first woman ever to achieve a solo finish in a TT race, Beryl Swain.
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Norton Model 50: Something a little different
Norton was long associated with sporting singles, especially the firm’s highly competitive cammy racers of the pre-war era. But in the mid-1950s a very different single-cylinder 350 joined the line-up, as Rowena Hoseason reveals…
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Farewell to Avon Tyres: factory closes its doors after 112 years
It’s a sad thing, but the last tyres came off the production line at ‘Cooper Tires’ in Melksham at the end of 2023; we’d know them better as Avon Tyres.
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The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show set to return in February with special guests
The 2024 Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show will once again be the ‘Best in the West’ as it is set to return with a weekend celebrating the nostalgia, timelessness and elegance of classic bikes.
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February 2024
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, Suzuki RG125, Honda VF1000R, Triumph Daytona 1200RR, and more!
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Cecil Ashby: who he was, his impressive career, & what could have been
Today the name of Cecil – or CT – Ashby is unknown to most, but John Milton takes a look at the man who could have been a contender.
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The BSA Rocket 3 with three lives
Over the years, we’ve featured many (many!) BSA and Triumph triples in RealClassic. Trevor Drury explains how his much-modded Rocket 3 evolved into the machine you see here…
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How Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 went from zero to hero
Harley folks didn’t like the XR because it was a sportsbike, while sportsbike riders didn’t buy Harleys. But their loss could now be your gain if you fancy a grunty, naked piece of history with attitude
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January 2024
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February 2024
The Februart edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling. Drawing on an archive stretching back to 1903, The Classic MotorCycle magazine provides an unparalleled insight into more than a century of motorcycle design, development, riding,…
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January 2024
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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January 2024
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This 96-year-old Douglas DT5 still gives the young’uns a run for their money
This 96-year old Douglas is not only fun for the rider and his family, but it also makes everyone watching smile and gives any competitors a run for their money! Proving that these bikes should be used and not tucked away, meet the Douglas DT5…
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To the moon by Zed: 230,000 miles on a 1982 Kawasaki Z650 F3
Bob Heywood has owned his ’82 Kawasaki Z650 F3 from new – and covered nearly 230,000 miles since. Here’s the story of a man’s lifelong passion for his bike.
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The enduring appeal of the Mk.II Velocette KSS
In its current ownership for over 50 years, this Mk.II Velocette KSS has proved a solid companion, steadfast and reliable, for decades.
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Bonhams to sell the 14th production Vincent Black Lightning at the Spring Stafford Sale
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Bonhams is delighted to announce the consignment of a recent ‘Barn Find’ Vincent Black Lightning, one of the most captivating and highly prized motorcycles ever produced, to be sold at The Spring Stafford Sale, held in association with International Classic Motorcycle Show, over…
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The history of the AJS V-twin: from birth to rebirth
Vintage V-twins almost took over RealClassic issues 225 and 226, with roadtests of litre-class prewar beasts from Royal Enfield and AJS. Rowena Hoseason investigates the background to the Ajay family…
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January / February 2024
Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
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Rebuilding a 1970 Suzuki 370N developmental model
Classic Dirt Bike checks out a 1970 370RN Suzuki development model.
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January 2024
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, Aprilia RSV1000 Tuono R, BMW R18, Suzuki Katana and more!
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Rankings reveal area with smoothest roads for bikers in UK
Lexham Insurance’s new rankings reveal the areas in the country where motorcyclists can best avoid potholes.
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Foggy Petronas FP1: history & what went wrong
Racing is clearly a matter of timing: it’s how the pecking order is worked out. But it also has a direct effect on whether a machine will be a success or not. The stars often need to align… They didn’t for the gorgeous Foggy Petronas FP1.
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Classic Choice: BMW or Moto Guzzi?
Which 1970’s sports-tourer would you want to call your own, if you had to choose between a pair of Continental classics? We’re talking big twins: one boxer, one V-twin, both shaft drive. If you could own either, then which one would you want in your shed?
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December 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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December 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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Rev your engines for Bonham’s December Motorcycle Sale
Rev your engines for Bonhams’ highly anticipated December Motorcycle Sale, a dazzling showcase of Collectors’ Motorcycles, Spares, and Memorabilia hosted by Bonhams’ Motorcycle Department from their dedicated Motorcycle facility in Milton Keynes.
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January 2024
The January edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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Newark Classic Bike Show returns with rotary Norton legends Nation and Crighton
Star guests Trevor Nation and Brian Crighton will be at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show in Newark on January 6-7, 2024, for all things Norton and more.
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Velocette LE: the perfect commuter classic?
Looking for a classic lightweight? You’re not alone. RC regular Geoff Stovold has tried a 1960s two-stroke, then a four-stroke unit single. Finally he’s discovered the perfect commuter classic: Velocette’s ‘motorcycle for everyman’…
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From the archive: Miss Porter and her Sloper
This intrepid lady rider had visited the site of what was ultimately a flawed attempt at setting a world speed record.
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The Evolution of Honda Motorcycles: From D-Type to Today
Honda is a huge name in the motorcycle industry, responsible for a whole host of iconic bikes. But how did it all begin? Let’s take a ride through the history of Honda motorcycles, exploring the key milestones and groundbreaking models that have shaped the brand’s legacy.
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Classic Techniques: a lighter clutch
It’s heavy maaaaan! Certain Italian classics demand a strong hand on the clutch and brake levers. John Kennewell says he’s gone beyond getting a grip, and seeks assistance from a Moose instead…
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Top 10 concept bikes – from wicked to wacky!
Concept bikes… those machines you see at bike shows which may (or may not) make it into production. Alan Dowds checks out some of the craziest.
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December 2023
Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house!
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Moto Morini Strada 350
Morini’s 3½ Sport tends to get the bear’s share of the attention. Mark Holyoake offers an argument in favour of the underdog, the Sport’s touring counterpart. Rowena Hoseason fills in the background…
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Iconic 1970s motorbikes up for auction later this month
The upcoming auction of Aste Bolaffi Mopeds, Scooters & Motorcycles on 28 November presents an exceptional selection of iconic road and off-road motorbikes from the 1970s.
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BSA Singles: C15 vs B40
The BSA C15 and B40 are famously long-lived, robust old bikes. But which is better? John Blackburn has owned both…
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The 1967 International Cycle and Motor Cycle Show
We would lay money on the fact that the event that virtually all of us have in common, that most of us will have attended at least once, is not the TT or the Dragon Rally, but the International Cycle and Motor Cycle Show. Here John Milton takes a look back to the show of…
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Winter 2023
Welcome to Classic Dirt Bike magazine, where we celebrate the best in older off-road motorcycles and showcase those who ride them… both now and back in the day.
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December 2023
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, BMW R 90 S, Stafford Show report, Honda DN-01, and more!
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Growing old disgracefully on two wheels
We love bikes. We love fettling them and riding them, but… some classics are big and heavy, and we’re not getting any younger. So what can we do about it? Steve Cooper finds out…
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Evel Knievel’s Final Stunt Bike is recycled into the “TTT Knievel”
The TTT KNIEVEL is a Swiss-made limited edition timepiece made from Evel Knievel’s final stunt bike, the “Shark Jump” XR750. Only 736 pieces will be made.
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245 bikes to be included in Iconic Auctioneer’s biggest ever motorcycle sale
Iconic Auctioneers biggest ever motorcycle sale of 245 bikes includes TV celebrity Henry Cole’s bikes, a Brough Superior and the largest private Ducati collection amongst others, at the NEC on 12th November.
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November 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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November 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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Forshaw Speedway Race Jacket Collection to go on sale
The highly anticipated collection will be on offer from Friday.
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December 2023
The December edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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Great, but too late? A look at the Triumph Trident
A great bike, just too late? We take a good look at Britain’s superbike, the triple-cylinder Trident
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The life and career of Renzo Pasolini
Bertie Simmonds looks back at the life and career of Renzo Pasolini (with photography from the Mortons Archive)
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November 2023
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From the archive: Beach racing with Ron Parkinson in 1930
An aged AJS, with its white-clad rider, was the combination to beat on the beach at Southport.
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How to register a motorcycle
It’s easy to find a bike with no paperwork, but exactly how do you jump through the rings of bureaucratic fire to get a registration? We walk you through it…
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November / December 2023
Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
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November 2023
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, BMW R1150, Suzuki Katana, Moto Guzzi Le Mans, and more!
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Fast Freddie’s first title
Many recall Frederick Burdette Spencer’s amazing double title win in 1985, when he took both the 500cc and 250cc titles for Honda on their NSR250 and NSR500 two-stroke machines but his first title was no less dramatic.
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October 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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Ago tops the bill | Stafford April 2023 event report
Back in April, the remarkable Giacomo Agostini dazzled the adoring Stafford crowds, while scores of desirable classics had wide ranging appeal.
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November 2023
The November edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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The life of Stanley Woods, the first motorcycle superstar
John Milton looks back on the life of the man they called ‘the first motorcycle superstar’.
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October 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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Championship-winning motorcycles up for sale at Stafford this October
Bonhams will bring a fantastic selection of racing machines to the Autumn Stafford Sale in October.
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From the archive: Hodgson’s choice
Two decades ago, Neil Hodgson became the UK’s second World Superbike Champion.
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How to win, according to Jeff Smith
If winning is your aim, Jeff Smith knows a thing or two about how it’s done.
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Playing a pivotal role: How Green Meanie met Uni-Trak
In the enduro world smaller is often better, especially if it has a superb rear suspension like Kawasaki’s Uni-Trak system.
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October 2023
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, BMW R18, Triumph Daytona, Moto Guzzi MGS-01, and more!
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September 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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September 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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Wheel Your Way To Stafford
Whether you’re interested in Hondas or Yamahas, or if Suzuki’s and BMWs are more to your taste, you’ll find plenty of breath-taking motorcycles to gaze over …
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October 2023
The October edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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September 2023
Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house!
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From the archive: Ron Haslam on a stocker VFR
It was the best advert for a new motorcycle – ever…
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Autumn 2023
Welcome to Classic Dirt Bike magazine, where we celebrate the best in older off-road motorcycles and showcase those who ride them… both now and back in the day.
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September / October 2023
Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
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The John Parham Estate Collection
Mecum Auctions will offer more than 300 motorcycles and thousands of Road Art® and memorabilia items from the John Parham Estate Collection at the renowned National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa, this September 6-9.
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Henry Cole – the special guest riding his way to Stafford
A VERY SPECIAL guest set to entertain and take centre stage at this autumn’s Stafford show will be Henry Cole, TV personality and motorcycle enthusiast.
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The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!
The Arbuthnot Trial will return to Salisbury this September for its centenary, and has special plans to mark the milestone.
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Time travel: Horace Meadowcroft’s motorcycle showroom, exactly 100 years ago – Readers’ Letters
I thought that this photograph, taken exactly 100 years ago this July, may be of interest to readers of OBM.
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The Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose
This year sees the fourth running of the splendidly named Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose.
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The Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose
This year sees the fourth running of the splendidly named Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose.
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Sign up for the Exmoor Run
Now in its 29th year, the Taunton Classic Motorcycle Club’s Exmoor Run will take place on August 13.
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Peter Kirkby’s wish came true!
We previously shared Wrawby Hall Care Centre’s request for bikers in the local area to help them make a former professional rider’s wish to see as many different bikes as possible come true.
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PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MOTORCYCLES UP FOR AUCTION TOMORROW
This private Cornish collection of motorcycles has been entered for sale by the family of the late collector.
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Your guide to… Honda VT500
Any used import is an unknown quantity of variable quality. Some need little more than an oil change, a wipe-down, and a battle with the DVLA to get a registration number. My own BSA Starfire was one of those. It’s broken down many times since then, but that’s more to do with it being a…
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Calling all bikers – help make Peter’s wish come true!
Wrawby Hall Care Centre are asking bikers in the area to help them make a former professional rider’s wish come true.
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What is it like to live with a BMW R18?
We tested the giant BMW cruiser a while ago in Germany, but wanted to see what it was like to live with. Matt stole one to find out.
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Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!
Krazy Horse are hosting a 3-day festival of bikes, cars, music and food – and all profits go to charity! What’s not to like?
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The brand-new TCM archive is here – and it’s completely free!
The Classic MotorCycle magazine has taken a remarkable leap into the past by introducing its expansive digital archive, granting current subscribers the opportunity to explore a collection of vintage issues dating back to the early 1900s. This platform invites enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the rich history of motorcycles, providing a unique window into the…
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Did you see how much these motorcycles sold for at Bonhams Stafford Spring auction?!
These motorcycles went to auction at The Spring Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show in April 2023. Have you seen how much they sold for? Take a look here…
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Three Motorcycle Events You Don’t Want to Miss in June
Celebrate Father’s Day or enjoy a day out in the sun with a classic bike show or event, during the rest of June.
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Preparations underway at Bonhams for the Autumn Stafford Sale
The Bonhams Motorcycle team is full-throttle preparing motorcycles for their two-day Autumn Stafford Sale on October 14th and 15th. Its set to be another exhilarating auction, held alongside the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford, showcasing the increasing appeal of emerging and modern classic motorcycles from the 1970s, 80s, and now includes retro-cool bikes from…
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Little Engine touring
Velocette’s LE – for Little Engine – doesn’t perhaps spring immediately to mind as a long-distance mount, but that didn’t deter this 1956 tourist.
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The second coming – 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
After a long lay-up, this 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is back on the road and enjoying a second wind, though still sporting much of its original patina.
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Colourful Crafar!
Simon Crafar has the strange honour of being the best rider never to have won a World Superbike race, and yet when he went to 500cc GPs he became one of the few to beat the dominant Mick Doohan…
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Stealth fighter! – Kawasaki ZRX1100R test ride
Kawasaki’s ZRX1100/1200 family are pretty-looking but steady away road bikes – but what happens when you put one into stealth mode?
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