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Triumph’s custom Scrambler competition returns for 2026
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Teams in seven countries will compete to design and build a custom Scrambler as Triumph Originals returns for 2026.
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Ex-Factory Honda RC30 with Joey Dunlop history to lead Iconic Auctioneers’ new London Motorcycle Sale
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Iconic Auctioneers will hold its first motorcycle sale at Kempton Park on Saturday 18 July 2026, with an ex-Joey Dunlop 1991 Honda VFR750R Type RC30 leading a varied selection of race and road bikes at Kempton Park Race Course. Taking place alongside the popular autojumble, the new London Motorcycle Sale brings Iconic Auctioneers’ expertise in…
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Japanese Classics Display Day rolls into ’Normous Newark Autojumble this June
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The ‘Normous Newark Autojumble returns to Newark Showground on Sunday, June 7, with a special focus for the day — Japanese Classics Display Day. Following the success of previous themed display days, the June event will celebrate classic Japanese machinery, giving owners and enthusiasts the chance to bring together a wide range of much-loved bikes…
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Royal Enfield Bike Day – Sunday 26th April 2026
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The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum was delighted to welcome one of Royal Enfield UK’s first organised ride outs – the ‘Spring Starter’. The Event and Community Specialist for Royal Enfield UK, commented: “As part of our 2026 activation programme, we are delivering a series of national ride-outs, with today’s Spring Starter being one of the…
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Merlin launches Waltham Air Jacket and Aero Mesh Riding Shirt for warm weather riding
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Merlin has announced two new additions to its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection: the Waltham Air Jacket and the Aero Mesh Riding Shirt. Designed for warm weather riding, both garments use lightweight, highly breathable mesh constructions to keep airflow high when temperatures rise, while retaining rider protection. Both achieve CE EN17092 Level AA certification. The two new…
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Clarke Mechanics Utility Seat/Toolbox
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The new Clarke CMSU3-B Mechanics Utility Seat & Toolbox is designed to put the ‘rest’ back into restoration. This lightweight wheeled seat is just perfect for scooting around on the floor while tending to your bike’s nether regions and has some convenient slots for your GT-85 and WD-40 cans, as well as three handy magnetic…
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Velocette centenary celebration
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On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Isle of Man Centre of the Velocette Owners’ Club will celebrate the centenary of Veloce’s first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy win with a ride around the TT circuit. In 1926, the legend goes that following a test ride, star rider Alec Bennett, already a two-time Senior TT winner,…
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Looking to Japan – YOUR PERFECT FIRST CLASSIC?
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It’s easy to justify Japanese if coming from a modern bike, Matt Hull explains… THE BEST ANSWERS IN LIFE ARE most often a compromise. But if you fancy looking at buying your first classic bike, looking to the far east is a pretty good solution to avoid pitfalls. Buying a classic motorcycle is buying into…
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Unsung scramblers
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Two of the lesser-known – and less successful – machines used for off-road speed work, in action at a mid-1950s event. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Published in the April 26, 1956 edition of The Motor Cycle magazine, this picture shows Royal Enfield-mounted F. M. Bussell being followed by Tony White on his Velocette. The action is…
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Dave Degens (1939–2026)
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The legendary racer and constructor who enjoyed success across many years, particularly in production racing, and often on his own-made machinery. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Dave Degens, legendary Triton guru and ex-racer, has died at the age of 86. Pictured here at Castle Combe in 1965 in a typically cheeky pose, sticking his tongue out at…
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