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RULE CHANGES MEAN rolling MOT exemptions for vehicles more than 40 years old will start from May 20, the DVLA has confirmed. The rule changes will apply to any motorcycle constructed or first registered more than 40 years ago which has not been substantially changed within the last 30 years. This applies to re-registered vehicles that…

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A PETITION HAS been launched calling for motorcycle and scooter routes to be added to Google Maps. The platform has a facility for travel by car, train, bicycle and even plane, but with no time estimates for motorcycle journeys, leading motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, believes that bikers have been overlooked by Google. With studies…

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THERE’S ANOTHER REVITALISED classic name arriving in motorcycle dealers. Benelli have launched their retro-styled Leoncino 500 Twin and are expected to release their Royal Enfield Bullet rivalling Imperiale 400cc single by the end of the year. The 500 is said to be a reimagining of one of the Pesaro firm’s most beloved motorcycles, the 1950s…

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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES WELCOMED His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, to its UK factory in Hinckley. Prince William viewed a brand-new, £6 million paint shop facility and even took to the saddle himself on one of Triumph’s newest and most exciting adventure motorcycles, the Tiger 1200. The paint shop, a major new investment at Triumph’s…

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  PRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVAL, which was scheduled to take place on April 14-15, fell victim to the weather… but has already been rescheduled for the father’s Day weekend in June. The event, due to take place at Prescott Hill Climb, Cheltenham was cancelled due to adverse ground conditions but was quickly rearranged by organisers for…

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As usual, The Classic MotorCycle Show will bring you a fine selection of everything needed for a weekend of motorcycling indulgence, this year being held over April 21/22. Held at Staffordshire County Showground, you’ll find a feast of trade stalls, autojumbles, club stands and private entries. Guest of honour will be Neil Tuxworth, Honda’s racing…

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THERE IS STILL time to grab a ticket that could land you a brand-new Triumph Speedmaster. The National Motorcycle Museum is giving away a Triumph 1200 cruiser in their winter raffle draw. As well as the first prize of a £12,000 Speedmaster, there’s also the chance to win the second prize of a luxury hotel…

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  CHIMAY IN BELGIUM is well known for its Trappist beer, cheese and castle. This July it will once again be the home to classic motorcycle racing. Located a few kilometres from the French border, the circuit of Chimay has been established since 1926 as one of continental Europe’s most prestigious routes. The road circuit…

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IF YOU MISSED out on buying an ex-White Helmets Display Team Triumph Tiger at the recent sale of the team’s assets, do not despair. Bonhams sale on April 22 at Staffordshire County Showground will see five more of the L F Harris-built Tiger 750s go under the hammer. The sale will also see an ex-Edinburgh…

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