Mark Lancaster
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Ex-Barry Sheene 1977 Suzuki RG500 XR14 Grand Prix Machine to Headline Bonhams Stafford Sale
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One of the defining machines of 1970s Grand Prix racing — the ex-Barry Sheene Championship-Winning Works Texaco Heron Team Suzuki 1977 Suzuki 500cc RG500 XR14 — is set to appear at the Bonhams auction during The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, at the Staffordshire Showground on 25–26 April 2026. The motorcycle is…
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Back on the Road: Henry Cole Theatre Tour Returns in 2026 with Roadskin Support
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The Henry Cole Theatre Tour will return in 2026, once again featuring Henry Cole and Steve Parrish, with Roadskin confirmed as a supporting partner for the upcoming run. Following a previous collaboration, Roadskin has announced it will continue its involvement with the tour in 2026. The UK-based motorcycle clothing label, known for producing protective outerwear…
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‘It’s me or the bikes!’ Love eventually prevails as MissendenFlyer avoids divorce and gets wife into biking
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One of the biggest motorcycle content creators on YouTube has revealed he spent years out of the saddle to appease the woman who went on to become his wife. Andy Randle, better known by the online persona TheMissendenFlyer, has amassed more than 280,000 subscribers since he started documenting his two-wheeled adventures. But many didn’t realise…
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Steib Sidecars: From 1950s Family Transport to a Kawasaki-Powered Modern Outfit
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Mick Payne looks at the pre-war king of sidecars, Steib. Once upon a time when sidecars ruled the world, men wore flat caps and us kids got free milk at school, the coach-built saloon was king. Coach-built child/adult (or even several children and Mum) were often hitched to asthmatic four-stroke singles. These were often the…
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A stainless reputation?
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In this Opinion piece, first seen in Old Bike Mart, Bob Rolph reflects on materials, remanufacturing and responsibility when replacing or making motorcycle components. The article also includes a historical feature on the development of stainless steel. Introduction Do you often (or ever) think about how that replacement or pattern part was made, or what…
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Japanese Street Scramblers: Honda CS series
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Steve Cooper thought the end of the Japanese Street Scramblers series he wrote for Old Bike Mart had come to fruition. Apparently not: A couple of months after writing what was supposed to be the final episode of the recent series, up pops one of the most bizarre and oldest street scramblers ever. If you’re…
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How the Honda DN01 finally found its identity
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In this December 2025 ‘Bit on the Side’ feature in ‘Old Bike Mart’, Mick Payne examines the Honda DN01, its Human Friendly Transmission (HFT), 680cc 52-degree V-twin engine, and the sidecar conversion carried out by David Angel of F2 Motorcycles using a Velorex chassis. Mick Payne discovers one of Honda’s more curious machines which is…
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Falling in – and out of love with motocross
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In this Readers’ Tales piece from Old Bike Mart, Dave Massey recounts his experiences in scrambles and motocross, from riding a CZ380 and Montesas in North Wales to later Honda CR models in East Anglia. He describes the tracks he rode, the machines he used, and why his enthusiasm for the sport ultimately declined. Early…
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Japanese Street Scramblers: Suzuki T500
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Written by Steve Cooper, this feature looks at Tim Hart’s Suzuki-based street scrambler, inspired by the Stinger 125 and built using a GT500 engine and custom high-level expansion chambers. Constructed from used parts and developed over a ten-week build, the machine blends period styling with performance upgrades. Many have pondered as to why Suzuki never…
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Win Big at The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show 2026!
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Planning your visit to The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show (sponsored by Devitt Insurance) 21st, 22nd February? Here’s an extra reason to secure your tickets early. Buy Early. Win Big. Everyone who purchases tickets before 2359 deadline on Wednesday 18th February will be automatically entered into our prize draw — and one lucky winner will receive:…
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