Mark Lancaster
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When Whitham and Mackenzie Battled for the 1996 British Superbike Crown
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The stars aligned for this amazing British Superbike squad, formed just over 30 years ago to take part in the 1996 series. Bertie Simmonds reports… Run out of the back of Steve ‘Stavros’ Parrish’s former Loctite Yamaha converted horsebox, the group dominated that year’s event. James Whitham took 10 wins overall that year and Niall…
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Hidden Gems: Honda CB400N
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Well, this one should raise some eyebrows! Steve Cooper is, as the young folk put it, dissing one of the Japanese classic scene’s sacred icons and bigging up its oft reviled successor. Honda’s numerous 350/360 twins of the 70s were never the company’s best work and, realistically, they were little more than rehashed existing models.…
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Hidden Gems: Suzuki GT500
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Steve Cooper looks at a machine which survived because of the failure of another Suzuki model. Those that know – or think they do – might tell you to avoid Suzuki’s biggest two-stroke half litre twin. The mighty Titan, Cobra, Charger, T500/5 et al isn’t a sporting two-stroke in the most commonly accepted format. It…
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Flashback – Italjet 350
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As the Spanish industry suffered industrial turmoil Italy was waiting in the wings. Tim Britton remembers… Designing and building a motorcycle from scratch is fairly simple, everyone knows a wheel is needed at either end and an engine in the middle with some form of tubing to keep them all in the right place. This…
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How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe from Theft – and What to Do If the Worst Happens
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Motorcycle theft in the UK remains a serious and widespread problem. The latest data from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) shows theft rates fell 7.9% year-on-year through 2024 – a meaningful drop, but the volume of stolen bikes remains staggering. As MCIA CEO Tony Campbell has warned, the number of motorcycles being recovered after theft…
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Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA – Pre-Order Now and Get FREE Delivery
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The next chapter in the exciting new Motorcycle Legends series is almost here, celebrating one of the most iconic marques in British motorcycling history: BSA. Following the incredible success of Motorcycle Legends 1: Triumph – which has already sold out – Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA is set to be another must-have collector’s edition for motorcycle…
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Entries Now Invited – Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale | 10–11 October 2026
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Following the record-breaking Spring Stafford Sale – which saw two new world auction records established and over £4.2 million realised – Bonhams is now inviting entries for the Autumn Stafford Sale, held in conjunction with the internationally renowned Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford, UK. With motorcycle sales exceeding £8 million in 2025 and an industry-leading average 96% sell-through rate, Bonhams continues to…
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Kempton Park Autojumble returns this July with live Iconic motorcycle auction
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Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble returns on Saturday, July 18, with an added attraction for classic, modern and retro motorcycle enthusiasts as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the event. Taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse, near London, the well-established autojumble is already a firm favourite in the motorcycle calendar, attracting hundreds of visitors and more…
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Free 100+ page digital magazine celebrates the best of classic motorcycling and scootering
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Discover more than 100 pages of fascinating features, stunning photography and expert writing from some of Britain’s leading classic motorcycle and scooter magazines – completely free to read online. IF you’re passionate about classic motorcycles and scooters, we’ve got something special for you. We’ve created a brand-new, completely free digital showcase magazine, bringing together some…
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Leaping Lena: The daring Australians who built the world’s fastest sidecar
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John Milton looks at how a handful of young Australians took on the world to win the sidecar landspeed record. The nickname ‘Leaping Lena’ has been used countless times in all manner of ways – a woman who jumped out of a Philadelphia window to avoid police arrest in 1920, pigeons, racehorses, cars, trains, even…
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