Darren Hendley

ONE OF THE most famous names in motorcycling has been revived by Triumph for a new high-performance twin. The new 1200cc Speed Twin re-introduces a legendary Triumph name. The 1200cc, 97bhp twin has a new chassis, high spec brakes and is 10kg lighter than the Thruxton twin it is based on. The Speed Twin has…

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THE DEATH HAS been reported of highly-regarded Vincent builder Patrick Godet.  Godet was born into a family of road hauliers, spending years working on lorries before pursuing a career in the automotive industry. He bought his first Vincent on leaving the army in 1973. A member of the Vincent Owners’ Club after joining in 1974,…

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ANOTHER RESURGENT BRITISH manufacturer has revived an old name for its latest machine with Norton unveiling its first middleweight twin-cylinder motorcycle since the 650cc Mercury went out of production in 1969.  The new 650cc Atlas Nomad and Atlas Ranger twins are designed as entry-level machines and will be the first mainstream production machines from Norton…

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Whether you need one particular part or you just fancy a mooch through mountains of motorcycling memorabilia, you should make a date in your diary for one of Britain’s biggest bike jumbles. The Carole Nash Eurojumble is celebrating its 25th year, returning to Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY, on Friday, August…

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SWM ARE THE latest manufacturer to turn a custom shop special into something you can buy in a showroom. The SWM Ace of Spades 440 is the latest motorcycle to emerge from the Italian company’s Milan custom shop. The bike is based on their Gran Milano café racer and features a satin black paint job…

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