Sam Hewitt

  • BREAKING: Kempton Autojumble cancelled

    BREAKING: Kempton Autojumble cancelled

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    The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held this Saturday, September 12, has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control. We are very sorry at the late notice for this, as we were so looking forward to welcoming everyone safely to the Kempton Park Race Course this weekend, but we hope you…

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  • Let Ogri protect you

    Let Ogri protect you

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    AS THE NATION is asked to don face coverings when out and about, motorcyclists are likely to find this less of a chore than most as the silk scarf, bandana or snood is a regular part of our wardrobe anyway. One of the betterquality products comes from Buff, who have produced a new neck tube…

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  • Riding Life: Matchless G9

    Riding Life: Matchless G9

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    Strangely under-rated: Never as glamorous as some other marques, AMC’s twins were actually quite innovative when they were launched in 1949 WORDS BY Tim Britton PHOTOS BY Joe Dick DESPITE A SPORTING history with a success list as long as a long thing, Matchless – and the almost identical AJS – road machines are still…

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  • MOTORCYCLE ICONS SHOWCASED AT SALON PRIVÉ

    MOTORCYCLE ICONS SHOWCASED AT SALON PRIVÉ

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    MOTORCYCLES PLAY A key role in the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance and the event attracts owners and enthusiasts from around the world. This year will be no different and is set to include two classes for two-wheeled machinery. The Exceptional Motorcycles and Exceptional Competition Motorcycles categories will be a central part of the event when…

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  • MUSEUM LIVE POSTPONED

    MUSEUM LIVE POSTPONED

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    ANOTHER MAJOR EVENT has succumbed to you know what. This year’s National Motorcycle Museum LIVE event, which was due to take place at the end of October, has been cancelled. The museum bosses say that operating an event as popular as Museum LIVE simply isn’t possible under Covid-19 related restrictions, and in particular, the issues…

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  • PREVIEW: September edition of Classic Bike Guide

    PREVIEW: September edition of Classic Bike Guide

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    There’s a battle of Kawasaki warriors in the September edition of Classic Bike Guide magazine – on sale now! Stuck at home and don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to…

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  • Riding Life: Norton Model 50

    Riding Life: Norton Model 50

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    Just the ticket: You could win a trad Brit single that’s as sound as any pound WORDS AND PHOTOS by Richard Jones IT’S NOT EVERY day that you get the chance to acquire a British classic motorcycle for £1, but that’s the price of a raffle ticket which gives the purchaser a chance to win…

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  • Interceptor is the best seller

    Interceptor is the best seller

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    ROYAL ENFIELD’S INTERCEPTOR 650 hit a significant target when it became the best-selling motorcycle in the UK in June. Royal Enfield is emerging as the fastest growing brand among the top 10 motorcycle manufacturers in the UK over the past five years. A series of attractive finance offers, aimed at reducing as many barriers to…

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  • RIDE SOLO WITH THEDISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN

    RIDE SOLO WITH THEDISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN

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    ON SEPTEMBER 27 thousands of motorcyclists will don their most dapper riding gear to take part in the landmark 10th Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, but with a significant difference. Triumph and the Movember Foundation will join forces for this year’s event. On DGR day, thousands of gentlefolk worldwide are invited to ‘ride solo’ to fundraise in…

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  • LANGEN VEE IS A THRILLER

    LANGEN VEE IS A THRILLER

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    AN ALL-NEW, British-built lightweight two-stroke café racer is about to rip up the nation’s streets and racetracks. The Langen, made in Wigan, will have a 249.5cc V-twin engine that produces an incredible 75bhp, which should propel this hand-built motorcycle to a top speed of 140mph. It weighs in at a featherweight 112kg. The 90º V-twin…

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