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
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Tony 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
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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
Read moreLong distance in the Dales
The Middle England Classic Vehicle Club’s Durham Dales Long Distance Trial was run on March 15 and, with that timing, proved to be one of the last events before the big coronavirus shutdown. It was
Read moreFrom the archive: How I bought a BSA A7 – at the ripe old age of 14!
Stirred by Old Bike Mart’s request for bike shop memories, Tony Proctor recalls his own early motorcycling days, which grew from mimicking his scrambling heroes. Emulating the scrambling we watched on TV, my friends and
Read moreTrio of Brough Superiors, right? Wrong.
Photo: Mortons Archive Three big V-twins, featuring plated petrol tanks and even at a glance a fine specification, with speedometers and lighting sets apparent. Brough Superiors, right? Wrong… At a glance – and to be
Read moreClassic Engines, Modern Fuel
While many folk with classic motorcycles are just running fuel through their ageing carbs with little or no thought to how it might affect the running of their machinery – and often with no issues
Read moreColin Seeley: The Machines, The Magic, The Man
The life of legendary motorcycle racer, manufacturer and racing team boss Colin Seeley is celebrated in a fully illustrated new volume by James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle, sister magazine of OBM. Seeley died
Read moreBill Crosby RIP
It is with deep regret that the family of William Charles Crosby, known to all (in polite society) as Bill, have to tell you that he passed away in hospital after a brief illness. He
Read moreworld’s biggest classic motorcycle publisher, Mortons Media Group, unleashes new website and app
That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.
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