The Hildebrand & Wolfmüller is the world’s first production motorcycle and the first to be called a ‘motorcycle’. Strictly speaking, they called it a ‘motorrad’ since they were German but I digress…
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Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance 2020
Dust off your glad rags and introduce Mr P Bank to Mr B Pein because this year’s Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance at Blenheim Palace (23-24 September) features awards in two motorcycle classes (Exceptional Motorcycles and Exceptional Competition Motorcycles), an Italian birthday celebration and the launch of a new British motorcycle brand.
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Barry Sheene Classic
Suzuki is set to bring the Barry Sheene Classic to life with huge display and demo rides at this year’s event at Oliver’s Mount from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August 2020.
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Book: Racing Classic Motorcycles
In Racing Classic Motorcycles – First You Have To Finish, the author, Andy Reynolds, tells the story of his own experiences racing classic motorcycles over forty years between 1976 and 2016.
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Book: Slow Burn – The growth of Superbikes & Superbike racing 1970 to 1988
In the ’70s and ’80s, motorcycle manufacturers such as Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha used Superbike racing to test the technology that would find its way onto street bikes.
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Book: How to restore Norton Commando
Written by Chris Rooke, a serial motorcycle restorer, and published by well-known automotive publisher Veloce, this manual provides a step-by-step guide to the restoration of Norton Commandos manufactured between 1968 and 1975.
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The new BMW R nineT /5
The BMW R nineT /5 is a exclusive (read limited production run) model to mark the 50th anniversary of the /5 series (and of motorcycle production in Berlin Spandau).
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Classic Suzuki Track Day returns for 2019
Suzuki GB, in association with its Vintage Parts Programme, has announced the return of its hugely successful Classic Suzuki Track Day for 2019, set to take place at Cadwell Park on 29 June and already boasting an all-star lineup of bikes and riders, with more to be confirmed.
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World GP Bike Legends at Silverstone Classic 2019
The star-studded World GP Bike Legends will be back out in force at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July), fronting an enlarged motorcycle showcase at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival.
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Find It Fix It Flog It – Location search 2019
Once again, we are helping the team behind Channel 4’s Find It, Fix It, Flog It programme find potential filming locations (i.e. sheds, barns and garages) for their new series.