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  • Over 130 mopeds, scooters and motorcycles at the Aste Bolaffi winter auction next month

    Over 130 mopeds, scooters and motorcycles at the Aste Bolaffi winter auction next month

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    The appointment with our winter auction of mopeds, scooters and motorbikes is scheduled for Thursday 5 December at Spazio Bolaffi in Turin, with over 130 lots offering a varied and particularly fascinating overview of the world of collectable two-wheelers. It starts with a very important selection of motorbikes from the early 1900s: a very rare…

  • Who are The Classic Competition Company and what is this all about?

    Who are The Classic Competition Company and what is this all about?

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    The Classic Competition Company was born from a passion to provide our customers with the opportunity to win their dream classic vehicle. How do I enter a competition? You can enter a competition by clicking “Enter Now”. Answer the question and select the number of entries you want. Only correct answers will be entered into…

  • Simply Smoking

    Simply Smoking

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    Classic Bikes Shows’ Tom Ashmore picks out just some of the bikes vying to be the Best in Show (or any prize their owners can get their hands on!) at October’s Classic Motorcycle Mechanics  Show from October 12-13.

  • From the archive: Taking the reins

    From the archive: Taking the reins

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    This impressive device was something of a star on the Moto Guzzi scene in late 1940s/early 1950s Italy.

  • From the archive: When AJS tried to beat the motorcycle speed world record

    From the archive: When AJS tried to beat the motorcycle speed world record

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    Though reportedly it ‘handled like a camel’ and other such unflattering sobriquets, this AJS V-twin would’ve ruled the motorcycle world if it had been down to just good looks.

  • Works prepared: Testing out John Giles’ ISDT Triumph T100A

    Works prepared: Testing out John Giles’ ISDT Triumph T100A

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    Back in 1961, Peter Fraser had the chance to test out the T100A prepared for John Giles to ride as part of the Trophy Team in the ISDT.

  • What you need to know when buying an old British motorcycle

    What you need to know when buying an old British motorcycle

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    When buying an old British bike, here are some things to look out for.

  • The history of Cadwell Park Circuit

    The history of Cadwell Park Circuit

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    Cadwell Park circuit nestles in the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, climbing from a dip up the side of two of the many crests that create the surrounding rough, sea-like countryside – and is one of the UK’s best racing circuits. The tree-lined circuit is like no other. Most UK racetracks are former airfields like…

  • Event Report: Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic 2024

    Event Report: Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic 2024

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    John Milton went for a spirited amble around the Newark Showground earlier this year. Gary Chapman followed in his wake to take some pictures.

  • BMW R65 Restoration | Part Three

    BMW R65 Restoration | Part Three

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    Last time, Ric Campbell checked the engine, clutch and gearbox and untangled the bike’s electrics. Now to fettle the fuel tank and find out if this scruffy old boxer will actually run…

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