Our first book of the week for August is the recently published Classic Superbikes II by Frank Melling. A classic superbike is a motorcycle which has universal appeal, regardless of your age or riding experience.
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Moveo and shaker
Preparing for the 1910 TT, fascinating pioneer motorcyclist Bert Houlding, with his JAP-powered racer. On the reverse of this photograph, there’s some brief notes, added at different times, as evidenced by the varying writing implements
Read moreNoisy Neighbours
Members of The Motor Cycle’s editorial team take to the residential streets, for a noise testing experiment. Image: Mortons Archive The sound made by motorcycles has long been a source of consternation and debate,
Read moreThe Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
We all like an excuse to dress up occasionally, especially for a good cause Words and photos by Matt The Distinguished Gentleman’s ride was an idea thought up in Australia back in 2012 for riders
Read moreFrank Westworth looks back at his favourite bikes: Triumph TR5T Trophy Trail
Continuing with his hybrid theme, Frank Westworth, the founder of Classic Bike Guide, looks at the one that got away – Triumph’s TR5T Words by Frank with photos from Mortons Archive Back in those
Read moreRocket Ron
It’s refreshing to have a colour photo from the archive for once and Ron Haslam’s smile sums up the love so many have of racing. The scene appears to show a typical club racing scene,
Read moreThe late Anthony F Wilding
Fabulous Zenith V-twin transporting a Wimbledon tennis champion and steered by an Olympic gold medal winner. Image: Mortons Archive Published in the May 20, 1915 issue of The Motor Cycle, this picture was shown with
Read moreFROM THE ARCHIVE: The longest day
France’s Bol d’Or 24-hour race celebrates its centenary this year. Here, we have a brilliant action photograph from the 1924 edition, where solos and sidecars ran together. This rather remarkable action picture is taken from
Read moreVIDEO: What Legal Problems Could You Face With Your Helmet?
MoreBikes has teamed up with our legal partners White Dalton to offer advice and examples of legal cases from scenarios us riders know only too well. A series designed to help you recognise the potential
Read moreVIDEO: Two Triumph Tiger 110s
Much wants more. The Americans demanded bigger engines than 500cc, so Triumph gave them the 650cc Thunderbird… but even that didn’t satisfy them for long, so the stakes were upped with the launch of the
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