Mark Lancaster
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Kawasaki KMX125 Buyer’s Guide: What to Check, What to Pay and Why This Two-Stroke Trail Bike Still Delivers
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Kawasaki KMX125 Buyer’s Guide: A Green-Laned Icon Worth Owning? Few learner-legal motorcycles capture the spirit of the late 1980s quite like the Kawasaki KMX125. First registered for UK roads in 1987, the KMX arrived at a time when the 125cc learner laws had firmly reshaped the market, pushing manufacturers to extract maximum excitement from small-capacity…
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Love Lithium? Why Modern Motorcycle Batteries May Be the Wrong Upgrade for Classic Bikes
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Lithium motorcycle batteries have become increasingly fashionable in recent years, driven by their widespread use in consumer electronics, electric vehicles and modern machinery. Smaller, lighter and capable of delivering high cranking power, they are often marketed as an obvious upgrade over traditional lead-acid batteries. But are they really suitable for classic motorcycles? In this archive…
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Beta vs Abba: Two Professional Motorcycle Stands Put to the Test
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Choosing the right motorcycle stand is not just about convenience — it’s about safety, stability and protecting both bike and mechanic. In this Tool of the Month feature, experienced tool specialist Ralph Ferrand puts two respected options under the spotlight: a single-sided paddock stand from Beta Tools and the long-established Abba Superbike Stand. Ralph, who…
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Bazza’s First: Barry Sheene’s Landmark 500cc Grand Prix Victory That Changed Racing History
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Fifty years ago, Barry Sheene achieved one of the most defining victories in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history, securing his first-ever 500cc Grand Prix win — a result that would reshape his career and set the foundations for back-to-back world championships. The victory came just months after Sheene’s near-fatal crash at Daytona, a recovery that…
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Award Winners Announced at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, Newark
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The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Motorcycle Show at Newark Showground once again delivered an outstanding display of classic and historic motorcycles, with bike entries judged across a wide range of categories over the weekend. With hundreds of machines on display indoors, the judging reflected not only immaculate restorations but also originality, sympathetic preservation and…
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Norton Roadholder Forks Explained: The Suspension That Redefined Motorcycle Handling
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Norton Roadholder forks have been synonymous with exceptional motorcycle handling since the late 1940s, particularly when paired with the legendary Norton Featherbed frame. But were Roadholders genuinely revolutionary — or did clever marketing play a role in their enduring reputation? The Roadholder name emerged as Norton’s telescopic fork design gained notoriety during the immediate post-war…
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review: Why This ‘Super Single’ Proves Bigger Isn’t Always Better
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Royal Enfield’s Himalayan has always occupied a unique space in the motorcycling world: simple, robust, and designed for real-world riding rather than headline horsepower. With the arrival of the Himalayan 450, Royal Enfield has taken that philosophy forward, refining the original concept without losing what made it so appealing. The Himalayan 450 replaces the much-loved…
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Steve McQueen: Against All Odds — The Racing Rebel Who Became the King of Cool
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Steve McQueen is remembered as The King of Cool, but his journey to Hollywood legend was anything but easy. Born into hardship, McQueen’s stunt-pilot father left shortly after his birth. His childhood was marked by instability, violent stepfathers and poor schooling, with his only real refuge coming during the Great Depression when he stayed on…
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AMCA to Attend the Classic Dirt Bike Show 2026 at Telford
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The Amateur Motor Cycle Association (AMCA) will be attending the Classic Dirt Bike Show at the Telford International Centre, taking place on February 7–8, 2026. Founded in 1932, the AMCA is one of the UK’s most established and respected off-road motorcycling organisations. It is a legally permitting off-road body, overseeing competition and participation across a…
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Hans Muth: The Designer Who Changed How Motorcycles Look — and Ride
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Few individuals have shaped the look and function of modern motorcycles as profoundly as Hans Muth. A designer whose influence spans both classic and contemporary motorcycling, Muth helped redefine how bikes should perform, feel and — crucially — look. Originally trained in car design, Muth worked for manufacturers including Ford before joining BMW in 1971…
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