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November 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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November 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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Forshaw Speedway Race Jacket Collection to go on sale
The highly anticipated collection will be on offer from Friday.
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December 2023
The December edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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Great, but too late? A look at the Triumph Trident
A great bike, just too late? We take a good look at Britain’s superbike, the triple-cylinder Trident
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The life and career of Renzo Pasolini
Bertie Simmonds looks back at the life and career of Renzo Pasolini (with photography from the Mortons Archive)
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November 2023
Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house!
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From the archive: Beach racing with Ron Parkinson in 1930
An aged AJS, with its white-clad rider, was the combination to beat on the beach at Southport.
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How to register a motorcycle
It’s easy to find a bike with no paperwork, but exactly how do you jump through the rings of bureaucratic fire to get a registration? We walk you through it…
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November / December 2023
Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
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November 2023
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, BMW R1150, Suzuki Katana, Moto Guzzi Le Mans, and more!
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Fast Freddie’s first title
Many recall Frederick Burdette Spencer’s amazing double title win in 1985, when he took both the 500cc and 250cc titles for Honda on their NSR250 and NSR500 two-stroke machines but his first title was no less dramatic.
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October 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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Ago tops the bill | Stafford April 2023 event report
Back in April, the remarkable Giacomo Agostini dazzled the adoring Stafford crowds, while scores of desirable classics had wide ranging appeal.
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November 2023
The November edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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The life of Stanley Woods, the first motorcycle superstar
John Milton looks back on the life of the man they called ‘the first motorcycle superstar’.
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October 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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Championship-winning motorcycles up for sale at Stafford this October
Bonhams will bring a fantastic selection of racing machines to the Autumn Stafford Sale in October.
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From the archive: Hodgson’s choice
Two decades ago, Neil Hodgson became the UK’s second World Superbike Champion.
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How to win, according to Jeff Smith
If winning is your aim, Jeff Smith knows a thing or two about how it’s done.
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Playing a pivotal role: How Green Meanie met Uni-Trak
In the enduro world smaller is often better, especially if it has a superb rear suspension like Kawasaki’s Uni-Trak system.
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October 2023
This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, BMW R18, Triumph Daytona, Moto Guzzi MGS-01, and more!
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September 2023
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
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September 2023
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
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Wheel Your Way To Stafford
Whether you’re interested in Hondas or Yamahas, or if Suzuki’s and BMWs are more to your taste, you’ll find plenty of breath-taking motorcycles to gaze over …
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October 2023
The October edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.
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September 2023
Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house!
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From the archive: Ron Haslam on a stocker VFR
It was the best advert for a new motorcycle – ever…
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Autumn 2023
Welcome to Classic Dirt Bike magazine, where we celebrate the best in older off-road motorcycles and showcase those who ride them… both now and back in the day.
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September / October 2023
Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
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The John Parham Estate Collection
Mecum Auctions will offer more than 300 motorcycles and thousands of Road Art® and memorabilia items from the John Parham Estate Collection at the renowned National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa, this September 6-9.
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Henry Cole – the special guest riding his way to Stafford
A VERY SPECIAL guest set to entertain and take centre stage at this autumn’s Stafford show will be Henry Cole, TV personality and motorcycle enthusiast.
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The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!
The Arbuthnot Trial will return to Salisbury this September for its centenary, and has special plans to mark the milestone.
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Time travel: Horace Meadowcroft’s motorcycle showroom, exactly 100 years ago – Readers’ Letters
I thought that this photograph, taken exactly 100 years ago this July, may be of interest to readers of OBM.
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The Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose
This year sees the fourth running of the splendidly named Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose.
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The Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose
This year sees the fourth running of the splendidly named Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose.
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Sign up for the Exmoor Run
Now in its 29th year, the Taunton Classic Motorcycle Club’s Exmoor Run will take place on August 13.
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Peter Kirkby’s wish came true!
We previously shared Wrawby Hall Care Centre’s request for bikers in the local area to help them make a former professional rider’s wish to see as many different bikes as possible come true.
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PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MOTORCYCLES UP FOR AUCTION TOMORROW
This private Cornish collection of motorcycles has been entered for sale by the family of the late collector.
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Your guide to… Honda VT500
Any used import is an unknown quantity of variable quality. Some need little more than an oil change, a wipe-down, and a battle with the DVLA to get a registration number. My own BSA Starfire was one of those. It’s broken down many times since then, but that’s more to do with it being a…
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Calling all bikers – help make Peter’s wish come true!
Wrawby Hall Care Centre are asking bikers in the area to help them make a former professional rider’s wish come true.
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What is it like to live with a BMW R18?
We tested the giant BMW cruiser a while ago in Germany, but wanted to see what it was like to live with. Matt stole one to find out.
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Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!
Krazy Horse are hosting a 3-day festival of bikes, cars, music and food – and all profits go to charity! What’s not to like?
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The brand-new TCM archive is here – and it’s completely free!
The Classic MotorCycle magazine has taken a remarkable leap into the past by introducing its expansive digital archive, granting current subscribers the opportunity to explore a collection of vintage issues dating back to the early 1900s. This platform invites enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the rich history of motorcycles, providing a unique window into the…
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Did you see how much these motorcycles sold for at Bonhams Stafford Spring auction?!
These motorcycles went to auction at The Spring Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show in April 2023. Have you seen how much they sold for? Take a look here…
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Three Motorcycle Events You Don’t Want to Miss in June
Celebrate Father’s Day or enjoy a day out in the sun with a classic bike show or event, during the rest of June.
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Preparations underway at Bonhams for the Autumn Stafford Sale
The Bonhams Motorcycle team is full-throttle preparing motorcycles for their two-day Autumn Stafford Sale on October 14th and 15th. Its set to be another exhilarating auction, held alongside the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford, showcasing the increasing appeal of emerging and modern classic motorcycles from the 1970s, 80s, and now includes retro-cool bikes from…
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Little Engine touring
Velocette’s LE – for Little Engine – doesn’t perhaps spring immediately to mind as a long-distance mount, but that didn’t deter this 1956 tourist.
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The second coming – 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
After a long lay-up, this 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is back on the road and enjoying a second wind, though still sporting much of its original patina.
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Colourful Crafar!
Simon Crafar has the strange honour of being the best rider never to have won a World Superbike race, and yet when he went to 500cc GPs he became one of the few to beat the dominant Mick Doohan…
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Stealth fighter! – Kawasaki ZRX1100R test ride
Kawasaki’s ZRX1100/1200 family are pretty-looking but steady away road bikes – but what happens when you put one into stealth mode?
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Rossi vs Biaggi: where did their rivalry begin?
The greatest rivalry of Valentino Rossi’s career was with Max Biaggi. Now that both men have retired and the dust has settled, Classic Racer discovers why they hated each other with such intensity.
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Forza Ducati!
After an 11-year title drought, Ducati finally recaptured the World Superbike crown in 2022. It was a remarkable year for the Italian manufacturer, where it also took the MotoGP championship, the Bologna-based factory now has a total of 15 titles in the WSB series since its inception in 1988. Impressive.
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I don’t think anyone saw…
The London to Land’s End trial first began as a reliability trial in 1908.
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Your guide to… Suzuki T500
We look at one man’s superb example of Suzuki’s large two-stroke that shows they are as useable as any other bike.
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Marsham Motorcycle Auctions & Auto Jumbles Ltd
Are you looking to buy or sell a classic motorbike, an off-road motorbike, motorbike parts or memorabilia, then Marsham Motorcycle Auctions and Auto Jumbles Ltd is the place to go! We run regular timed auctions, live auctions, and auto jumbles.
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From the archive: More questions than answers…
Mysterious picture of a motorcycle with right-hand attached sidecar in 1911 London, being blown a kiss by a stage star.
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How to fit a Helicoil | Step-by-step guide
If you tighten a bolt too far or too often, it will pull part of the thread out from what you are tightening it into. A Helicoil insert is a way of replacing that thread – and it’s really quite easy.
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From the archive: A momentous day…
In front of the jubilant home crowd, a young lad sets out his stall for future success in the heady world of motocross GPs.
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Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled
The Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble on Sunday 7th May at Hamstreet in Kent has been cancelled.
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Classic Racer: Enjoy some great vintage racing images from Mortons Archive
We delved deep into the Mortons Archive to pull out these rarely-before-seen racing images. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe to one of our leading magazines. Interested in seeing more? Explore the Mortons Archive here or take out a subscription to Classic Racer here.
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Meet motorcycle ace John Cooper at Kempton Autojumble
Another motorcycling legend will grace the stage at Kempton Autojumble next month – and you can meet him.
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A sensational summer of racing: Race calendar Summer 2023
It’s a jam-packed summer of racing! From the Isle of Man TT to Goodwood Revival, here are all the dates you need to know about.
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A few tips on buying a classic bike
Everyone wants you to enjoy your classic bike! But be aware that old bikes can break, leak and misfire. They assume some common sense – brakes are poor and lights are terrible. Most problems old bike specialists see are owners who don’t realise what they’ve got into, so follow our guide…
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Hailwood bike and more at Bonhams’ bumper Spring Stafford Sale this weekend
The Bonhams motorcycle team have had the privilege of offering many exciting machines… but this may be THE most exciting motorcycle we’ve ever discovered and brought in front of a Stafford audience – a 1960 Ducati works racing motorcycle – newly identified as the actual motorcycle campaigned by future Motorcycling World Champion Mike Hailwood.
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Silky Scotts
Here is a warming image of the works Scott team at the Isle of Man TT in 1925. It seems a far cry from today’s professional and serious garage set-ups, yet the work, the conversations, and the ultimate goal remain the same 97 years on.
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Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month
A 1960 Ducati ‘Barcone’ 125cc Grand Prix bike once owned and raced by Mike Hailwood will be auctioned off later this month.
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National Motorcycle Museum to host Dickinson’s Real Deal
ITV’s hit antiques show will be coming to the National Motorcycle Museum in May.
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Suzuki LIVE!
Suzuki Live will return for 2023, with a full weekend of activity planned at Cadwell Park on July 15-16, including track sessions, a new adventure bike zone, trade stands and displays, plus special guests.
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Celebrate National Ride It Day this month
National Drive It Day celebrates the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900, to prove the viability of the new invention of the motor vehicle.
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Honda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece
One of the greatest engineering journeys in motorcycle grand prix history is told in George Beale’s much-awaited coffee table book, Honda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece.
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National Motorcycle Museum ‘Goes Live!’
National Motorcycle Museum LIVE continues in October 2023 but now as a two-day event.
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Renaissance Racing
Want to ride some classic 1990s race-replicas on your favourite tracks? Then check out Renaissance Racing.
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Chicken from scratch – building a Hesketh superbike
When the Hesketh superbike was launched, Tim Bolton knew that he could never afford one. But little did he know that, within a few short years, he would bebuilding his own from scratch…
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An auction no lover of “star quality” motorbikes should miss!
The catalogue for the upcoming auction on April 13 is varied and of outstanding interest!
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Kocinski cool!
John Kocinski is a legend and a double world champion, winning the 250cc Grand Prix world title in 1990, but also the World Superbike series in 1997.
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Must-have for motorbike enthuiasts!
Dust off your leathers and spring clean your classic… it’s time to get out on the road!
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Schwantz’s first superbike
The young Kevin Schwantz didn’t get into road-racing until comparatively late, but when he did he set the sport alight.
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Learn how to grow your own food with help from Kitchen Garden magazine
Download your free taster of the award-winning Kitchen Garden magazine to help you grow and cook your own delicious produce.
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The Sun that never set
All motorcycles are interesting, as well we know. But some come with history that brings an extra element to their stories. This is one such machine, as John Milton discovers.
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Ago’s British track career documented in new book
Celebrating the great Giacomo Agostini, winner of 122 motorcycling Grands Prix on his way to 15 world titles, Agostini: On the British Circuits by The Classic MotorCycle editor James Robinson, is a stunning collection of period photographs which captures him in action on racetracks in Britain.
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Entries now invited for auction of classic motorcycles and scooters
The Hampson Auctions team are delighted to announce details of our next sale – An Auction of Classic & Performance Motorcycles and Cars, to be held at Mavericks, Holywell on 13th May 2023.
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Your guide to… Honda CB175
We look at the baby CB750, the CB175, and also what it’s like to live with… with grateful help from John Child, his gorgeous CB175 and the wonderful Suffolk sunshine
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Have you seen these products from WE Moto?
Our friends at WE Moto have some great products if you haven’t seen them already!
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Win a lunch with Agostini!
The International Classic MotorCycle Show returns and this time their star guest is none other than Giacomo Agostini. Not only can you attend and catch him talking about his racing highlights across his famous career, but you also can win a lunch with the racing star and have some one-on-one time! All you must do…
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The Dukes of Wellington
Nitro-burning Ducatis, a short-stroke Pantah that revved to over 14,000rpm, one of the very first 851 Superbike engines housed in a custom frame. Things got a little crazy in New Zealand in the 1980s. And then came Robert Holden to ride them.
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Island Racer returns
Island Racer 2023 is the ultimate guide to this year’s TT and will be packed with 148 pages of the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who battle on the world’s most punishing motorcycle course.
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Panther Model 95
One of only three Model 95s that the Panther Owners Club is aware survives. Sandy Bloy’s example is a great study in restoration, while keeping a bike’s story on its sleeve
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Additional track time
When the Melbourne Corner section was added to the Donington Park circuit in 1938, the first motorcycle meeting saw a flock of stars in attendance.
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Ago at Stafford!
We are pleased to announce a real legend will be at April’s The Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford.
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Mackenzie’s frenzies
Just a reminder that Niall Mackenzie will be appearing at a number of events in 2023, so pop along!
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Flywheel is back on!
Bicester Heritage welcomes its flagship Flywheel event back on June 17-18 – a weekend of classic wings and wheels – in both four and two-wheeled variety.
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Sammy Miller’s Norton Kneeler to star at Stafford
This year multiple world champ and museum owner Sammy Miller is bringing his 1953 350cc Norton ‘Kneeler’, also known as the ‘Silver Fish’.
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National Motorcycle Museum becomes official BSA merchandise dealer
The National Motorcycle Museum announced yesterday that it has signed a merchandise dealer agreement with the resurgent BSA company.
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Nick Sanders’ new film to premiere in Bristol
Record-breaking motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders’ new film will have its Bristol premiere at Fowlers on Friday, March 24.
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Entries now invited for auction of classic motorcycles and scooters
The Hampson Auctions team are delighted to announce details of our first dedicated 2-wheel sale – our Auction of Classic Motorcycles and Scooters, to be held at Mavericks, Holywell on 13th May 2023.
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Your guide to… Francis-Barnett Cruiser 91 Sports
We look at a fantastic restoration of one of Francis-Barnett’s more outlandish models
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