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Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day.

Youngster William Grant, pictured with dad Mick, took his first win with the CRMC at the recent Darley meeting. The 17-year-old followed up a couple of 3rd places with a masterclass in the rain in

The Dan Kneen Charitable Fund has handed over two sizeable cheques to organisations closely associated with motorsport. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on fund-raising globally, and the Isle of Man is no

‘Normous Newark Autojumble are delighted to announce that on 25th October the event will be once again returning

After a shortened classic racing season, Richard Molnar decided to take his Molnar Manx to NG’s Cadwell Park meeting and entered the Open 500 race, just to get some track time. The Open 500 attracts

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

There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life, yet the author of Classic Superbikes says it isn’t one of them!

Not that he needs any kind of envoy or high-ranking diplomat to proclaim his deeds, but Sammy Millar has got himself an Ambassador! Of course, it isn’t any kind of diplomatic assignment, but a 1953

Buoyed by the success of the CRMC’s Cadwell Park and Darley Moor meetings, everything was set for a brilliant weekend of racing at the Pembrey circuit in South Wales, over the weekend of September 26/27

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.

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

THE END OF the line for Royal Enfield’s 500cc unit construction engine is approaching, and the company is marking this with a special limited-edition run of 1,000 Classic ‘Tribute Black’ motorcycles to be released into

Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground.

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

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

WHETHER YOU CALL them ‘retros’, ‘modern classics’ or ‘naked’ bikes, one area in which riders have not been best served is the provision of decent on-bike luggage. Craven have plugged this hole with the launch

While the title suggests that the subject revolves around recent times, Mat Oxley’s book is focused on the challenges facing speed freaks and petrolheads around a century ago (and earlier), with the very first record-breakers

New from Craven Equipment are these rather handsome Meteor panniers. A super-stylish hard pannier, they’re designed for ‘modern classics’ with kicked up silencers and feature such things as cut outs for indicators. They’ve been designed

Our autumn edition Small Ad Showcase features half a dozen different types of classic bikes – all of them up

Yes, it’s the time of year when we get to look at the things that tell us the time of the year… calendars! And that means that the Andy Tiernan Classics motorcycle calendar is here

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.

There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life. Classic Superbikes, by Frank Melling, isn’t one of them. This book is

MASH IS BACK, AGAIN MASH OWNERS WHO were left without a spares or bike supplier when Three Cross Motorcycles went into administration will be pleased to hear that a new importer is to start looking

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

Although some folk say that it’s not possible, nor feasible – or even practical – to cover large mileages on a classic, vintage or veteran motorcycle, there are others who know that this is not

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

VISIT: www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com/October THE CAROLE NASH 27th Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, one of the best bike shows in the world, is going ahead… but with a twist. Visitors will be welcomed to the show on October

This beautiful quintet of Marston Sunbeams has been consigned to Spicers’ sale on November 7, 2020. The oily-rag fab five are made up of a 1926 Model 4, 1927 Model 6/9, 1927 Model 9/90, 1928

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.

Sadly, even though much of the motorcycle industry is starting to get back to something that could be called ‘normal’, there are still issues emanating from the Covid pandemic that are resulting in cancellations and

Japanese automotive manufacturer Mazda celebrates its centenary this year, and has released details of its early vehicle manufacturing – a 250cc two-stroke motorcycle. The company was initially a cork maker, named Toyo Cork Kogyo, but

Classic motorcycle racing made a most welcome return at Cadwell Park, when the CRMC held the first meeting since lockdown began. Classic Racer was there, along with a few discerning and socially distanced spectators… Words:

As Ian Kerr points out, anybody familiar with old motorcycles will know the name Juris Ramba, a resident of Latvia, and the self-styled ‘Baltic Pioneer’. Over the years, in difficult political conditions, he has rescued

Carburettor maker Burlen has increased staff numbers at its Salisbury headquarters to manufacture Amal, SU and Zenith carburettors to meet increased global demand from trade and public alike since lockdown restrictions eased. Several furloughed staff

The Normous Newark Autojumble will be going ahead as planned this Sunday, September 20 at Newark Showground.

With motorcycle manufacturers beginning to take more and more influence from the past within their ranges, it seems only natural that the aftermarket supply industry follows suit. Designed especially for the ‘new classics’ that are

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.

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

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

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

The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held this Saturday, September 12, has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control.

While the modification of classic motorcycles is something of a contentious issue, with some folk being acceptive of any kind of customisation and others thinking of it as a sin akin to putting milk in

There’s three stunning classics to be won in The National Motorcycle Museum’s latest raffle. The museum receives no external funding so relies on visitors to the museum, but mainly on support from its conference business

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

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.

Two exquisite grand prix 250cc Benellis were top of the huge Bonhams’ ‘live and online’ summer sale, held behind closed doors from August 14-16. Top price was the £149,500 1964 four (right), used by Tarquinio

Ron Haslam has announced that his well-known race school will soon be closing its doors after 24 years as one of the UK’s most reputed and recognisable motorcycle track-based tutoring centres. Founded on the reputation

While some of our loyal subscribers rely on just Old Bike Mart for their classic motorcycle reading, we know that many also read and/or subscribe to one or more of our sister titles. Those folk

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

Show organisers for Motorcycle Live regretfully announced that this year’s show would be postponed until 2021, with concern for public safety and the well-being of industry colleagues being central to the decision following the coronavirus

Hundreds of motorcycle riders turned out to show support for a teenager with an untreatable brain tumour.

Two grand prix 250cc Benelli racing motorcycles were top of the huge Bonhams’ ‘live and online’ summer sale, held behind closed doors from August 14-16.

Although the Brooklands Museum remains closed until August, over the weekend of July 4 and 5 the museum’s motorcycle team held two virtual motorcycle days in place of their annual motorcycle show. The event, which

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.

Irrespective of how dry and dust free your garage is, it’s always sensible to keep a cover over your pride and joy. Not only can this keep any airborne dirt from settling on the pristine

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

Visitors are now able to get back in and see the superb machines on display at one of the UK’s top classic attractions. In early July, the Sammy Miller Museum at Bashley Manor, Hampshire, was

The Normous Newark Autojumble, due to be held this Sunday, August 16, has unfortunately had to be cancelled on official advice due to a worsening spike in coronavirus cases in the Newark and Balderton areas over the last couple days.

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

After a year of cancellations, disappointments and frustration, Normous Newark autojumble returns on August 16. As we went to press details were still to be finalised, but planning is underway as to how all the

After what seems like an eternity under lockdown, doors are opening, fields are being laid out and autojumbles are back on the agenda! Already we’ve seen ’jumbles taking place – as Ian Kerr’s report here

Given the Covid-19 issues surrounding motorcycle events this year, it comes as no great surprise to hear that this year’s Brighton Speed Trials will not be taking place. However, not all of the news regarding

THE biggest and best regular Autojumble in the UK is back with bang… but we’ll be making a few changes to keep you safe.

I’m sure that every reader and subscriber to Old Bike Mart knows that the National Motorcycle Museum is a vital asset to the work of classic, vintage and veteran motorcycling. However, maybe not everyone is

Bringing together the best of Fast Bikes, Motorcycle Sport and Leisure, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics and Back Street Heroes – MoreBikes.co.uk is about to get bigger and better than ever before. Motorbikes are awesome. And so

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’.

While we’re all having to wait a little longer for some of the planned 2020 events (many until next year), it seems that we can finally see an end to the restrictions which we’ve undergone

Tragically, even during the lockdown period, light-fingered ‘tealeaves’ abound in the shady underground world of bike thievery, and we’re still hearing about bikes being stolen… The two you see here were stolen, along with the

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,

A host of rare classic and modern motorcycles owned by the late George Miller are set to go under the hammer this month.

The National Motorcycle Museum has launched an urgent appeal because of concerns about how and when the museum will be able to reopen.

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,

SPARES SPECIALISTS WEMOTO are backing the NHS with this year’s charity T-shirt. For the last five years, the profits of Wemoto’s charity T-shirts have been destined for the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club, a charity

Engineer Mick Holmes is one of the behind-the-scenes guys at British bike specialist Draganfly Motorcycles. He’s an engineer in their

Triumph Motorcycles has taken on the oldest bike stunt in the world to showcase its ultimate high-performance muscle roadster, the Rocket 3 R.

BRITISH ENGINE SPECIALISTS SRM have reopened their Aberystwyth workshops and are taking webshop orders. In line with Government guidelines, the company have to operate using social distancing and so work may take slightly longer than

In 1977, Triumph celebrated the Queen’s silver jubilee with a ‘Silver 750’ T140 limited edition, a Bonneville with a distinctly

THE ARRIVAL OF new Indian-built Jawa four-stroke singles in Europe is some distance off, according to the UK importers. The new retro-styled Jawa singles have been a big hit in India and are built by

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