Classic Bike Guide

From the archive CZ returned to the TT in 1956 after a 21-year break Lawrence and his Broughs Broughs may have become too expensive for most, but the riding stories of TE Lawrence are priceless  A guide to Brough Superiors We have a look at the main models from the famous Nottingham marque Subscribe! We’re…

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ISLE OF MAN Post Office is to release a set of 12 stamps celebrating ground-breaking innovation in Great British Motorcycles to coincide with the TT. Each of the 12 First Class stamps features a painting of a classic engine as created by Graham Crowley, a renowned artist and motorcycle enthusiast. The bikes featured are: Zenith, Excelsior…

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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 June 16/17.…

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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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