Thanks to the Covid-19 lockdown, the National Motorcycle Museum’s winter raffle was drawn by John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper at his home in Derbyshire. The lucky winner of the top prize – a brand new factory-customised
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Aiming for ultimate speed
Motorsport is moving closer to starting up again, and one of the new motorsport disciplines to be taking place in 2020 is the Straightliners Ultimate British Classic Bike Championship. As the name suggests, it’s all
Read moreBrand new Bonnie up for grabs!
Amazingly, those folk at the National Motorcycle Museum have managed to find another brand new old stock British twin for their 2020 summer raffle! The bike in question is a 1977 Triumph T140J, which as
Read moreCan you kick it?
With the popularity of BSA’s two-stroke lightweight seemingly growing by the week, especially within the twin-shock off-road trials arena, it’s little surprise that the aftermarket is expanding to suit. What you see here are folding
Read moreClassic TT cancelled
Following the cancellation of this year’s Isle of Man TT Festival due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, and the hope that many had held for racing on the world-renowned Mountain Circuit to take place later
Read moreStafford Classic Motorcycle Show postponed until October
Following the UK Government advice on the coronavirus pandemic we have unfortunately had to postpone our April/August Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show once again. The safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and staff
Read moreSlow Burn – The growth of superbikes and Superbike racing 1970 to 1988
Slow Burn tells how the big names of the motorcycle industry used Superbike racing to test their street bike designs, with the beginnings in the 1970s with the F750 class, and its development into what
Read moreTimeless Honda Super Cub resurrected
The Honda Super Cub has made a name for itself over the last sixty years as a bulletproof, do-anything machine, most at home on the daily commute, but capable of traversing the globe, too. Since
Read moreTony Rutter RIP
We’re extremely sad to report that at the age of 78 on March 24, Tony Rutter passed away after a period of deteriorating health. Father of popular racer Michael, Tony will, for many, best be remembered
Read moreAngus McPhail RIP
The world of motorcycles lost one of its most eccentric geniuses when coronavirus claimed Angus ‘Ag’ McPhail in April. He was best known in drag racing and sprinting circles, particularly for Jade Warrior, that had
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