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Bridgestone 175 Dual-Twin and 175SS street scrambler – a rare 1960s two-stroke twin
Steve Cooper turns his attention to Bridgestone’s 175cc twin – a technically advanced and now rarely seen machine from the 1960s. Bridgestone may be best known for its larger-capacity machines such as the GTO 350 and GTR 350, but the firm’s smaller twins are arguably just as rare today. Among these was the 175 Dual-Twin,…
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Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists
New data highlights the scale of Britain’s pothole problem, with billions spent on repairs while road conditions continue to deteriorate. For motorcyclists, the issue is more than inconvenience — it’s a serious safety concern. Roads still breaking despite billions spent Britain’s pothole crisis continues to worsen, with significant investment failing to deliver long-term improvements to…
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Bonhams presents landmark 2-day motorcycle sale led by significant private collections with extensive no-reserve entries
Alongside Barry Sheene’s previously-announced 1977 World-Championship winning Suzuki RG500 XR14, Bonhams|Cars has confirmed a standout Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, on 25–26 April 2026, bringing to market one of the most significant and wide-ranging offerings of collectors’ motorcycles seen in recent years. The sale will be led by…
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Rare 1926 HRD Model 90 from The David Plant Collection heads to Bonhams Stafford auction
A rare and historically significant 1926 HRD 499cc Model 90 from The David Plant Collection is set to cross the block at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, held at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford, on April 25–26 (sponsored by Carole Nash). Registered as MN 4448 (Isle of Man), this Vintage-era HRD carries frame number…
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One-off Métisse-Triumph 8-valve racer set for Stafford Bonhams auction
A striking and highly individual British special is set to go under the hammer at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, taking place during The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash on April 25–26. The machine in question is a c.1969 Métisse-Triumph T140V 750cc 8-valve racing motorcycle, a one-off build combining classic Rickman Métisse…
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Five Valleys Charity Motorcycle Run
The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club can trace its history all the way back to 1921 when it was formed as the Sarum and District Motorcycle Club. It’s been through a couple of names in the last 100 years but, apart from the years during the Second World War, has always been a thriving…
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Genius engineer and cult TV hero Allen Millyard reveals a SHOCK bad-boy past
Softly-spoken Allen Millyard has created an army of fans thanks to his genius motorcycle creations and no-frills but wholesome online content. The 64-year-old has amassed more than 30 million views on his YouTube channel that has helped him become part of several TV programmes including ITV’s The Motorbike Show, Junk and Disorderly and Shed and…
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Inside Island Racer TT 2026: An Exclusive Q&A with the Island Racer TT Editor
As excitement builds for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, we sat down with the editor of Island Racer to talk memories, racing legends, and what fans can look forward to in this year’s edition.
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Inside Island Racer TT 2026: An Exclusive Q&A with the Island Racer TT Editor
As excitement builds for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, we sat down with the editor of Island Racer to talk memories, racing legends, and what fans can look forward to in this year’s edition.
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Island Racer 2026 is out now!
Your definitive guide to the very best of this year’s isle of Man TT – Island Racer 2026 – is available now. Brought to you by the team behind our sister title Classic Racer, this year’s issue looks at the modern and historic magic of the world’s number one road-racing event. IR26 takes a look…
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