New & Features
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Experience the Isle of Man TT Atmosphere — Without the Crowds
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If you enjoy the TT atmosphere but prefer a calmer pace, the Pre-TT Classics and Southern 100 offer a great alternative to the main event. You still get the sound, speed, and tradition of real road racing — just with fewer crowds and more room to enjoy it.
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Harrison BILLET Goes To HEL
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HEL Performance (helperformance.com), a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance stainless steel braided brake lines, fittings and billet brake calipers, has announced the acquisition of Harrison Billet (billet.co.uk), the renowned specialist in precision-machined billet brake calipers and discs for motorcycles. The strategic acquisition combines HEL Performance’s expertise in fluid transfer systems and modern billet caliper design…
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Huddersfield Autojumble cancelled
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Huddersfield Autojumble on February 22,2026, has had to be cancelled. The autojumbles in March and April will continue as normal.
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Master of the Island: Joey Dunlop and the Honda RVF750 RC45
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“Yer maun’ Joey Dunlop was many things.The epitome of an enigma, this petite, often unkempt man, won more TT races than anyone in history had done before him. Yet he hid, when possible, from the fame and notoriety that followed such success. Instead of chasing cameras, he would often be tucked away, looking over his…
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Made to Measure: Why a Good Vernier Caliper Still Matters in the Workshop
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Precision measuring tools may not grab headlines, but in any serious motorcycle workshop they remain absolutely essential. In this Tool of the Month feature, Ralph Ferrand — a long-time tool specialist and supplier — explains why the humble vernier caliper still earns its place on the bench, even in the digital age. Ferrand’s experience with…
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Freddie Spencer at the Double: The Day ‘Fast Freddie’ Made Grand Prix History
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Few riders in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history have achieved what Freddie Spencer managed in 1985 — and fewer still have made it look so natural. Born Frederick Burdette Spencer, the Louisiana native earned his nickname “Fast Freddie” early, emerging from a racing family and becoming a multi-state champion across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and…
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Does Riding Classic Motorcycles Really Make Us Immune to Injury? A Hard Look at Safety on Old Bikes
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Riding classic motorcycles offers huge rewards — character, heritage and a connection to the past — but does it also encourage riders to take unnecessary risks when it comes to safety? A frank look at what many classic riders wear suggests the answer may be uncomfortable. At bike meets across the country, it’s common to…
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Help get the green light for Blood Bikers
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We have a massive amount of respect for Blood Bikes, the organisation which provides free out-of-hours transportation services for blood, organs, samples and other vital medical supplies. The volunteers who ride for Blood Bikes really do make the difference between life and death. But, like any motorcyclists, the Blood Bikes riders are as vulnerable as…
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Maria Costello MBE Joins Iconic Auctioneers as Motorcycle Consultant
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Maria Costello MBE, one of the most respected names in British road racing and classic motorcycling, has joined Iconic Auctioneers as a motorcycle consultant, strengthening the company’s growing specialist motorcycle team. With more than 30 years of competition experience, Maria Costello brings exceptional insight into classic and significant motorcycles, as well as a deep understanding…
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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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