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  • Is this Velocette Venom Thruxton replica as good as the real thing?

    Is this Velocette Venom Thruxton replica as good as the real thing?

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    This Thruxton lookalike performs just as well as it looks, sharing many traits with the machine it apes, and having provided years of solid service.

  • The Heritage Sprint

    The Heritage Sprint

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    Although the calendar is full of events of all natures, there’s always room to welcome a new one… and that’s how Kev Riley found himself at Betteshanger Park in Kent one hot August weekend.

  • Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100

    Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100

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    In 1956 Triumph applied a ‘World Speed Record Holder’ decal to the nacelle of all machines to celebrate Johnny Allen setting a new motorcycle record at Bonneville the previous year; he returned to improve the time on September 6, 1956 and achieved 214.40mph.

  • Buyer’s Guide: Kawasaki KE100

    Buyer’s Guide: Kawasaki KE100

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    A well-known fast food franchise recently ran an advertising campaign with a slogan that read – ‘Like getting your money’s worth?’ Well, the Kawasaki KE100 rather neatly fits into the same slot!

  • Elk Promotions’ magnificent seven

    Elk Promotions’ magnificent seven

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    Elk Promotions has released its dates for 2023 and it’s going to be another busy year for Kent-based show organiser Julie Diplock.

  • Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar

    Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar

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    Details on this photo are sparse, but the naval pilots of the Supermarine Scimitar look to have been drafted in for a promotional photo to push the Triumph Tina. I wonder if they were offered one of the scooters in return?

  • GRANTY!

    GRANTY!

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    Mick Grant was the straight-talking legend of 1970s and 1980s British bike racing.

  • 1931 Brough Superior 998CC SS100 to be sold at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale

    1931 Brough Superior 998CC SS100 to be sold at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale

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    The Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale returns this April, with a 1931 Brough Superior among the confirmed lots – and there’s still time to sell yours.

  • Fancy a day out in January 2023?

    Fancy a day out in January 2023?

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    It’s that time of year when blowing away the cobwebs is a thing… What’s on in January 2023?

  • Honda Transalp makes a comeback

    Honda Transalp makes a comeback

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    It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet.


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