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One of the most iconic machines in the history of motorcycling has roared back to life as preparations for the opening of a new TT Gallery gather pace at the Manx Museum.  The Suzuki RG500 was ridden to victory by Mike Hailwood in the 1979 Senior TT.  In preparation for display in the Manx Museum’s…

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What’s on in February? 3rd: MARCH ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE OUT TODAY 4th: Rufforth Park Autojumble: Rufforth Park, York. 4/5th: Northern Ireland Motorcycle Plus Show: at Elton Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Halftown Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland BT27 5RF. Visit www.motorcycleplusshow.co.uk 5th: Amateur Speedway Winter Series: Eddie Wright Raceway, Scunthorpe DN15 8QZ. Visit scunthorpe-speedway.com…

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You may have seen reports this week that the National Motorcycle Museum is closing – which is technically true, but fortunately not the one you’re thinking of! The National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa, USA is closing this September. The National Motorcycle Museum of Bickenhill, Solihull, UK isn’t going anywhere! Phew! If you want to visit…

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Elk Promotions has released its dates for 2023 and it’s going to be another busy year for Kent-based show organiser Julie Diplock. Julie says; “Seven events is quite a significant commitment for a small business like ours, but people seem to like the fact that we run bike-only jumbles, combined with a classic motorcycle show.…

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November 25, 2022 marked the centenary of the last land speed record set by a motorcycle at the Brooklands motor circuit in 1922, when two riders rode for a total of 8½ hours in relay, setting new world records of 74.96mph over 500 miles, 71.27mph over 600 miles and setting a new overall speed record of…

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dam Duckworth PhotographyThis year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks will deliver another off-road giant to Telford International Centre. Caption   Three-time world champion and racing icon Dave Thorpe has been confirmed as the star guest for the show on February 11-12. As Britain’s most successful motocross racer with three 500cc World Championships,…

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It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet. The original XL600 Transalp was launched in 1986, when adventure tourers were called ‘dual sports’ bikes –…

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Hundreds of photographs spanning British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph’s incredible history are featured in a new collection specially selected by James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle magazine. Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque delves deep into the extensive Mortons photographic archive to cover everything from the late Victorian age to the Great War,…

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The Ace Cafe’s annual Christmas Toy Run will be leaving at 10.30am on Sunday, December 18 to visit, spread smiles and drop off presents for vulnerable children and those supported by the following charities: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital – Stanmore HA7 4LP Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice – Barnet EN5 4NP Brent Civic Centre – Wembley…

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