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Silverstone auction at NEC Classic Motor Show
Silverstone Auctions will be celebrating its 10th year with a motorcycle and car sale (its first at this event) at the NEC Classic Motor Show on November 12-14.
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Follow award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr around the world on two wheels in Motorcycle Traveler
Following a cancer diagnosis in 2004, Peter Starr was determined to live a purposeful life and see the world by motorcycle, exploring 12 new places across the globe.
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The journey continues… at Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery
Join fellow classic motorbike and car enthusiasts at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery, from 12-14 November at the NEC Birmingham.
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Back Street Heroes welcomes war veteran Simon Weston in inspiring journey
In our November issue of Back Street Heroes, we have the pleasure of welcoming Falklands War veteran Simon Weston CBE.
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ARCHIVE: History of the iconic ‘Nifty Fifties’
Think of 50cc bikes as ‘just’ a 16-year-old’s steed at your peril – these tiddlers have seen some serious racing action over the years.
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New motorcycle t-shirts to raise money for Alfie’s All-Stars charity
Charity, Alfie’s All-Stars, are delighted to bring you these stunning T-shirts which celebrate the forthcoming documentary SpeedisExpensive about speed records of Vincent-HRD motorcycles and Avon Tyres.
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National Motorcycle Museum LIVE returns and it’s free!
National Motorcycle Museum LIVE is to return on October 30/31.
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Is the future electric?
As the electric bicycle/motorcycle concept increases in popularity, will it go the way of pioneer motorcycling… or autocycles?
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Learner’s guide to motorcycle insurance
Right, so you’ve passed your CBT, bought some kit and found a bike you like – what’s left to do before you can ride on the road legally? That’s right. You’ve still got to sort some insurance.
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Top tips for selling your classic motorcycle
Try to consider your own bike – the bike you’re selling – through the eyes of the buyer.
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Salisbury Motorcycle Club to celebrate 100 years with charity bike run
Salisbury Motorcycle & Light Car Club are holding their annual charity motorcycle run this month in aid of the River Bourne Community Farm.
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Tributes flood in for Derek Rickman at Sammy Miller Museum
Tributes were paid to the late Derek Rickman at The Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, the largest gathering of Rickman motorcycles in the world.
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Attention bike enthusiasts: Support the National Motorcycle Museum!
Let’s have a shout-out to the National Motorcycle Museum as – with the country finally opening up – they need our support more than ever.
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Things to do with your motorcycle this Bank Holiday weekend
With coronavirus restrictions lifted, events starting to creep back onto the calendar, and the promise of sunny weather, this year’s August Bank Holiday weekend promises to be special.
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Fundraiser launched to help ensure Oliver’s Mount survival
A fundraiser has been launched to help Oliver’s Mount deal with the significant costs of remedial works needed at the circuit.
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50 Years of the Super Glide
Take a trip back in time with the 1971 H-D Super Glide Boat Tail…
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Moto Culture watches designed in style of your favourite motorcycle Grand Prix teams
We think these are dead saucy… Each Moto Culture watch represents a particular team that we may have supported during those halcyon days of the late 1980s/early 1990s.
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Sealey reveal new Hand Tool promotion
Sealey’s new Hand Tool Promotion is out now and valid until October 31 2021. It contains over 35 new lines as well as savings of up to 55% off list price! What are you waiting for?
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 biggest-selling modern classic for June
It seems plenty of people are looking at Royal Enfield’s range for retro giggles if June’s motorcycle registrations are anything to go by…
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Oliver’s Mount Festival cancelled
Following the Borough Council’s detailed inspections, surveyors have found several serious issues with many of the old buildings at Oliver’s Mount that make it unsafe to hold meetings at the venue at the current time.
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Salon Privé to welcome beautiful motorcycles to Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé will be welcoming some beautiful motorcycles to the fabulous surroundings of Blenheim Palace when it returns the first week of September – maybe you’d like to be there?
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National Motorcycle Museum reduce opening hours due to ‘pingdemic’
The National Motorcycle Museum has announced it will only be able to open on three days in the week due to staff members being forced to self-isolate.
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Familiar faces return to LC Club Castle Combe day
Classic Motorcycle Mechanic’s (CMM) Andy Bolas had a top two-stroke time at Castle Combe recently!
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Hammond Funds Historic Restoration Business with his own Vehicles
Richard Hammond has put up eight of his vehicles to be sold by Silverstone Auctions at The Classic at Silverstone on Sunday 1 August.
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Ardingly Summer Classic Bike Show will go ahead
Now we’re almost ‘unlocked’; organisers of the Ardingly Summer Classic Bike Show & Auto-Jumble have confirmed that the event will go ahead as planned on Sunday July 25.
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Michael Dunlop to debut at 2021 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The 19-times TT race winner is the first rider to complete a lap of the most famous road racing course in the world in under 17 minutes, with an average speed of 134mph.
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60th success at Sammy Miller Museum
The Honda Owners Club enjoyed a fantastic 60th anniversary celebration at the Sammy Miller Museum recently.
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Win! Weise Airflow Plus Gloves
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win a pair of Weise Airflow Plus gloves worth £39.99. They feature full grain leather palm, with stretch mesh on the
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Hammer Time: Auction Preview
The next interesting auction of classic motorcycles takes place on Saturday 24 July at Cheffins’ saleground at Sutton near Ely,
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Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive
Are you confident, eager and looking to make a positive difference to our print and digital brands? Then we may just have the next step on your career ladder!
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Want to work for the legendary Team Obsolete?
Well, here is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the world’s most famous classic racing bikes from the golden era of racing!
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Honda Owners Club Classic Show back for 60th anniversary
To celebrate 60 years of the HOC, an event will take place at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on June 27, 2021.
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Hammer Time: auction preview
If summer has suddenly arrived and your project isn’t quite ready to roll – or perhaps you’re looking for a
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Ground-breaking Yamaha FZ750 book released
FZ750 owner and enthusiast Michael Boyle has written this missive on the ground-breaking Yamaha which was launched in 1985.
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Sealey launch Father’s Day special gift bundle
This special ‘online only’ Father’s Day promotion by Sealey is valid until June 20 2021, not just dad’s day on the 20th itself!
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The show must go on: Stafford Classic Bike Show is a go, go, go!
The biggest and best classic bike show in the world is still going ahead despite the continuing stage three restrictions.
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Ducati Museum new exhibition celebrates Troy Bayliss WSB title win
Amazing to think it is 20 years since Troy Bayliss first won a world title for Ducati in World Superbike.
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Like father, like son: Taylor MacKenzie shares retro photos
We love the work Taylor Mackenzie puts into his social media output – it keeps his racing alive – and this has more than a hint of a retro feel!
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Rare 1978 Ducati NCR to go to auction
The Motorcycle Broker currently has this for sale: a 1978 Ducati NCR which was supplied new to Steve Wynne Racing, the very same who set up Mike Hailwood’s TT winning machine of the same year.
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Team Classic Suzuki unveils Katana project build based on GSX-R1000 WSB racer
Team Classic Suzuki has unveiled its lockdown project build; a Katana inspired by the GSX-R1000 World Superbike racer.
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Throwback: John Surtees at the BBC
Back in August 1957, John Surtees took viewers for a ride when the BBC’s television programme, ‘Let’s go motor cycling’.
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Barry Sheene: Life and career in pictures
Tributes to the late Barry Sheene have been paid on what would have been his 70th birthday. Here are some of the best photos of Sheene in action.
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Throwback: John Surtees at the BBC
Back in August 1957, John Surtees took viewers for a ride when the BBC’s television programme, ‘Let’s go motor cycling’.
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Kettle Club celebrates 25 years with Blue Haze Rally
OK, it is more like 26 years (1995-2021) but with all that happened thanks to COVID in 2020, this year is going to be the big one.
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New Dakar Enduro Rally for classic motorcycles launched for 2022
A new three-week-long rally for classic racing motorcycles and classic cars will go ahead on February 28, 2022.
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Dougie Lampkin MBE and Phillip McCallen head for Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford
Twelve times world trials champion Dougie Lampkin MBE will appear alongside TT legend Phillip McCallen as guest of honour at the upcoming International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford County Showground on July 3-4.
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Can you help? Speedway bike stolen in Sowerby
One of our Old Bike Mart readers has unfortunately had his speedway motorcycle stolen from his house in Sowerby.
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Win a pair of Duchinni DR1 gloves with CMM!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Duchinni to offer you the chance to win these gloves worth £51.99.
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Weird and wonderful
This amazing photograph of a Wallis-JAP at Brooklands is noteworthy for its unusual subject, and its clarity. The rider-designer, George Wallis, was later the man who initiated the concept which spawned the Ariel 3.
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‘Easy Rider’ Captain America motorcycle to be sold at auction
The legendary motorcycle ridden in the cult classic Easy Rider is being sold at auction in the US.
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Archive: In search of sunshine
Despite the economic hardships of the time and the fact the exchange rate was terrible, a European tour was still undertaken.
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Applications for 2021 Kop Hill Climb now open
Applications to take part in the 2021 Kop Hill Climb have now opened.
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The first modern motorcycles?
With an overhead camshaft engine and fully circulating oil system, plus sparkling performance, the first generation ‘cammy’ Velocettes certainly make a case.
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National Motorcycle Museum announce Winter Raffle draw results
The National Motorcycle Museum have announced the results of their highly-anticipated Winter Raffle to win a brand new/old stock 1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D Special 750cc motorcycle.
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Where does the passenger go?
Dictionaries inform the sidecar is: ‘a jaunting-car; small car attached to the side of a motorcycle; kind of cocktail.’ We’ll forget jaunting-cars and cocktails, but how did the world arrive at the sidecar? And what came before?
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Royal Enfield Twins FT to debut at UK Flat Track competition
Gary Birtwistle is gearing up to race Royal Enfield Twins FT at UK Flat Track’s first seasonal event at Norfolk Arena on May 8.
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Beezumph bounced to 2022
The annual triple-cylinder extravaganza that is Beezumph will NOT go ahead this summer as planned, despite extensive efforts by the
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Win pair of Weise Wave Gloves worth £69.99
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win a pair of Weise Wave WP gloves worth £69.99.
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Win lunch at Stafford with 12 times World Champion Dougie Lampkin
We’re giving away a free lunch experience with twelve times world champion Dougie Lampkin for you and a mate at our Stafford Classic MotorCycle Show this July.
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Win lunch at Stafford with TT legend Phillip McCallen!
We’re giving away a free lunch experience with TT road racing legend Phillip McCallen for you and a mate at our Stafford Classic MotorCycle Show this July. You’ll be whisked away to the VIP area and treated to a delicious lunch. You’ll be able to put your feet up, chat to Phillip and have your…
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SPRING SALE | Save across range of classic motorcycle magazines!
We have a host of amazing subscription offers across our huge range of classic motorcycle magazines this Spring!
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SPRING SALE | Save money across range of motorcycle magazines!
To take advantage of the fantastic Spring savings, visit the Classic Magazines website and subscribe now!
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BSA bits and long-service award
Best-known for their excellent services to Ariel owners, specialist supplier Draganfly Motorcycles also offer a comprehensive range of components for
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Subscriptions and tickets galore! More than £300 worth of goodies must be won!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Autojumble.info to offer you the chance to win one of three fantastic prizes.
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BRIGHT LIGHTS & THE LAW
There has been a lot of chatter online about the legality of using LEDs in old bike headlights, following changes
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Opinion: riding classic bikes
We’re all looking forward to getting back in the saddle as the weather warms up and restrictions are lifted. Here’s
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Brooklands Racer Replica
It took four years for specialist engineer Carl Wadkin-Snaith to build this 500cc Sprint Special from scratch. His carefully-crafted creation
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Top Mountain Crosspoint museum plans to reopen as early as winter
The Top Mountain Crosspoint museum have set an ambitious goal of reopening by winter 2021, despite being largely destroyed by fire in January.
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National Motorcycle Museum intends to reopen on May 17
The National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) has announced it intends to reopen the museum to visitors on May 17.
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Win a pair of Tundra Denim Jeans worth £119.99 with CMM!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win a pair of Tundra Denim Jeans worth £119.99.
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Classic TT cancelled for second year due to COVID-19 uncertainty
It has been confirmed that the 2021 Classic TT presented by Bennetts, due to take place between August 22-30, has been cancelled.
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PREVIEW: April issue of The Classic MotorCycle magazine
The April 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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CBT training & motorcycle lessons will resume on March 29
MCIA has announced that motorcycle lessons and CBT training will resume on March 29 ahead of motorcycle testing, which will resume on April 12.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating women in motorcycling
Forget about motorcycling being a lads’ world. There are – and always have been – plenty of women riding fast and far.
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Motorbike Women hit £50k in International Women’s Day fundraiser
The women’s motorbike community is making a difference this International Women’s Day.
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PLUG THOSE LUGS!
Right you lot, did you know that during February we had ‘Tinnitus Awareness’ week? Nope, we didn’t either, but we reckon it’s still worthwhile retrospectively telling the motorcycling fraternity at large about how ear plugs
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Half of UK riders want switch to electric bikes, new survey shows
Half of UK motorcyclists now want to own an electric motorbike or have already bought one, a new survey has found.
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Win a pair of Weise Apex gloves worth £59.99!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win a pair of Apex gloves worth £59.99.
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Still time to enter National Motorcycle Museum’s winter raffle
James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “Here we have another ‘money can’t buy’ first prize by offering a brand new/old stock Triumph T140D that has never been registered and is showing just 11 ‘push’ miles.”
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Former Isle of Man TT Sidecar winner Chris Vincent dies
Chris Vincent, one of Britain’s most successful sidecar racers in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 86.
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Royal Enfield launches Riders Club of Europe
Royal Enfield announces the launch of its brand new Riders Club of Europe.
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RealClassic Reading: Going The Wrong Way
Part travelogue, part coming of age adventure, this book explores the physical and inner journeys of a young man who
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National Motorcycle Museum announce Open Day return!
The National Motorcycle Museum has announced the return of their seventh annual open day, one of the largest events in the motorcycling event calendar, free of charge to visitors.
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Motorcycle Live show dates confirmed for 2021 despite COVID-19
Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest motorcycle show, has committed to returning in 2021 by confirming dates for the next show at the NEC in Birmingham.
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Indian Motorcycle celebrates 100 years with 2021 Chief range
Indian Motorcycle have unveiled a brand new version of the Indian Chief, 100 years since the iconic motorcycle was first released.
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Norton Motorcycles nears move to new factory headquarters
The Norton Motorcycles has opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Solihull, Birmingham.
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Win a Weise Ascari jacket worth £149.99 with CMM!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Weise to offer you the chance to win an Ascari Jacket worth £149.99.
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Win Triumph Trident 660 with National Motorcycle Museum raffle
As part of Triumph’s commitment to supporting the museum through these very difficult times, and in their endeavour to raise the funds required to re-open in 2021, the factory has announced that they will be donating a new Trident 660 to the NMM raffle.
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Dakar and Enduro legend Hubert Auriol dies
French enduro and Dakar legend, Hubert Auriol has died at the age of 68.
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Dakar Rally legend Hubert Auriol dies aged 68
Auriol, three-time winner of the Dakar Rally, became the first person to win the famous race on both two wheels and four.
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Peter Williams: innovator, racer, gentleman…
Peter Williams – who sadly passed away in December – was more than just a talented motorcycle racer.
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What does the new COVID-19 lockdown mean for classic bikers?
The new lockdown, similar to the one we went through last March, will mean non-essential businesses closing alongside schools until at least February 19, maybe longer, with PM Boris Johnson saying this may be extended further.
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Suzuki announces new year finance packages on V-twin models
Suzuki has announced a new finance offer across its V-twin models – including the retro-café racer styled the SV650X and the V-Strom 650 and 1050 ranges.
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First anniversary of Colin Seeley’s death
One year ago, on January 7, motorcycle racing and manufacturing legend Colin Seeley died at the age of 84.
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National Motorcycle Museum COVID-19 raffle winners announced
We are delighted to announce the results of the National Motorcycle Museum’s COVID-19 raffle appeal to win a brand new Brand New/Old Stock 1977 Norton Commando motorcycle.
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VIDEO: Take a look inside the Team Classic Suzuki workshop
Take a closer look at some of the most desirable Suzuki motorcycles on the planet.
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John Newbold: From Darley Moor to Grand Prix winner
John Newbold, born in Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire on December 14 1952, but he was raised in South Normanton where his parents ran a butcher’s shop.
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Malle release first Mile Beach Race film, plus 2021 dates confirmed
Malle London has released a short film to thank riders, guests and supporters of The Malle Motorcycle Club who braved winds and waves in Margate earlier this year.
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Sidecar sales boom
PRODUCTION AT WATSONIAN Sidecars is fully booked-up until Christmas, with orders now being taken for delivery in the New Year. In addition to demand from customers in the UK, the Cotswold-based manufacturer has recently shipped
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