Was it the New Imperial? In terms of the first swinging arm frame, I’d argue not.
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The story of the NBP
This is the story of the NBP. It was built by Noel Pope (his full name being Noel Badow Pope) who was famous for his solo Brooklands lap record on a Brough Superior and his record attempt on Utah Salt Flats.
Read moreThe nail file – a life of old bikes
Over the years John Askham has owned what he himself calls a load of ‘old nails’. Here he remembers just a few of them.
Read moreA century of Moto Guzzi
Last year saw the centenary of Italian manufacturer Moto Guzzi. Unfortunately, due to other stuff going on in the world, the huge planned party had to be delayed for a year. But some things are
Read moreMV Agusto up for auction, in aid of Ukraine charity
Special Giacomo Agostini limited-edition MV Agusta offered at Festival of Speed sale. A brand-new MV Agusta motorcycle, the very first of the limited-edition series created as a tribute to 15-times World Champion Giacomo Agostini, will
Read moreJune Old Bike Mart out now!
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads. This month’s OBM, as always is the case, features the latest news, reports from the racetrack, part
Read moreStafford Bike Show Takes Podium Position with World Exclusives!
Thousands of showgoers, including a Hollywood star, were out in the post-lockdown sunshine at the Stafford County Showground over the weekend of April 23 – 24 to celebrate all things motorbikes… and there was plenty to
Read moreApril Old Bike Mart out now!
Welcome to Old Bike Mart, the subscription-only newspaper with the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classified ads.
Read moreAward-winning filmmaker explores 12 countries on two wheels
Following a cancer diagnosis, award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr found the key to his long-term healthy survival was “living a purposeful life”. Much of his world was centred around motorcycling so he constructed the next part of his life to redefining and reinventing his motorcycling passion by planning to ride in 12 countries where he had never been before, or at least had never ridden a motorcycle there.
Read moreA whole world of engineering history
You’ve been in the motorcycle equivalent of hibernation for what feels like an age…
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