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American Eddie Lawson (Yamaha) won the 500cc class of the British Grand Prix on August 2 at Donington Park, with Australian Wayne Gardner (Honda) second and Randy Mamola third…

The new style MoT certificate, introduced in October 2011, is set to go through more changes to deter forgery and ‘clocking’ practices. Changes will be phased in over the next 18 months…

Every month RealClassic features ancient, classic and British bikes, with in-depth articles by expert and enthusiast authors, reflecting the old bikes we buy and ride in the real world. Unlike most classic motorcycle magazines, RealClassic isn’t available in the shops. So if you want to read the July issue, you’ll need to buy one online,…

From the balmy breezes of the Indian and Pacific Oceans to the unbeatable majesty of the Himalayas and the vast Gobi desert, Asian Adventures has the bike ride of a lifetime for everyone…

Weather forecasters promised warm sunny weather for the Bank Holiday Monday meeting at Oulton Park. On the day it was both warm and wet (no surprises there then…), resulting in a steaming track…

The August issue of The Classic Motorcycle goes on sale today. Packed with the usual mix of archive material, workshop repairs, technical advice, tests, interviews and classifieds, it’s not to be missed. Look out for the stunning Triumph Speed Twin on the cover…

The 10th annual Bikefest at North Weald airfield, near Harlow, Essex, brought to you by Maitland Racing, kick-starts into action on Sunday, July 15, 2012 and promises to be another cracker…

Following derision from some quarters of the press and industry regarding his claim that makers could manufacture a four-cylinder motorcycle for £20, famous designer Granville Bradshaw detailed his concept. Using Bradshaw’s pencil sketches a Motor Cycle artist created the impression published in The Motor Cycle on August 19, 1937…

Owners of Hesketh motorcycles have two anniversaries to celebrate this year since both the bike and the owners’ club have turned 30…

In the 1920s and 30s Wal Handley was one of the stars of motorcycle racing, a winner of four TTs and setter of nine lap records, as well as a front runner in countless others…