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Made in Japan: Yamaha’s XT and SR500 – a singular sort-out

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16th January 2024

Eyebrows were raised when Yamaha entered the ‘big single’ market in the 1970s – but it had done its homework thoroughly to put some tired old bogeys to rest, writes Steve Cooper.
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Cecil Ashby: who he was, his impressive career, & what could have been

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12th January 2024

Today the name of Cecil – or CT – Ashby is unknown to most, but John Milton takes a look at the man who could have been a contender.
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Suzuki LIVE!

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12th April 2023

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. Spread over both Saturday and Sunday, the event will again bring together track sessions for classic and modern machines, with novice,…
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The Sun that never set

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21st March 2023

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. Many motorcycles pass through the small but ever-busy workshop of the Sammy Miller Museum, and each has its own story. But this 1913 Sun Precision…
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Ago at Stafford!

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8th March 2023

We are pleased to announce a real legend will be at April’s The Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford. Yes, the one and only Giacomo Agostini will be in attendance as guest of honour at the show which takes place over the weekend of April 22-23 once more at the Stafford County Showground. The Italian can…
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National Motorcycle Museum becomes official BSA merchandise dealer

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3rd March 2023

The National Motorcycle Museum announced yesterday that it has signed a merchandise dealer agreement with the resurgent BSA company. This will mean that the NMM shop (as well as its online store), will be stocking the full range of official BSA branded clothing and accessories plus displayed in its own BSA branded area within the…
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Nick Sanders' new film to premiere in Bristol

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2nd March 2023

Record-breaking motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders’ new film will have its Bristol premiere at Fowlers on Friday, March 24. Nick Sanders will present the Bristol premiere of his new film later this month at Bristol-based motorcycle dealership Fowlers. In ‘The Final Ride’, Sanders circumnavigates the world on a Yamaha Ténéré 700. His journey began in…
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Alternative power – From the archive

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27th February 2023

As the eco movement gains more credence and applies pressure to the motorsports world perhaps there is room for change. Words: Tim Britton Archive pics: Mortons Archive The archive at Mortons is a vast repository of incredible motorcycling history – from the dawn of motorised transport, when it was all new and no idea was…
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Fancy a day out in March?

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24th February 2023

What’s on in March? 3: APRIL ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE IS ON SALE NOW 4: OLD BIKE MART OUT TODAY 5: Bike Day: Ace Café London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD. Visit acecafe.com 5: Ledbury MCC Autojumble: Bromesberrow Village Hall, Albright Lane, Bromesberrow, near Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1 RU. Doors…
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The Heritage Sprint

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17th January 2023

Although the calendar is full of events of all natures, there’s always room to welcome a new one… and that’s how Kev Riley found himself at Betteshanger Park in Kent one hot August weekend.
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