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Vincent Line up for Autumn Ardingly Show

Ardingly Classic Bike Show and Jumble returns to The South of England Showground on Sunday 29th October 2023, rounding off the season in style with a Vincent theme. Vincent is synonymous with world speed records; perhaps the most notable being…

 

Make or Break? Suzuki GSX-R750L.

Make or Break? Suzuki GSX-R750L. ‘That looks like a good project.’ There is just about enough parts left to constitute the makings of a project. The frame is straight and even comes with a V5. The engine also is complete…

 

October Stafford Classic Bike Show – Best of the Best

WhetherR you’re interested in Hondas or Yamahas, or if Suzuki’s and BMWs are more to your taste, you’ll find plenty of breath-taking motorcycles to gaze over throughout the weekend of October 14-15 at the Staffordshire county showground for the UKs…

 

Make or Break? Zongshen 250.

Make or Break? Zongshen 250. “Never seen one!” Same! Never even heard of the brand either. It’s another bike that comes from China. Unlike most of the mopeds and 125cc bikes this is 250cc. A proper big bike. The styling…

 

Flogged It Friday! Honda NC30 Exhaust.

Flogged It Friday! Honda NC30 Exhaust. “One of the biggest silencers you’ll see.” The Honda NC30 exhaust is a compact unit that, other than the front pipes, is one massive piece of metal pipework. Many of these standard exhausts have…

 

Make or Break? Yamha R1 5JJ.

Make or Break? Yamaha R1 5JJ. “Where is the rest of it?” Well spotted! This is the remains of a bike that gave up its heart for another kit car project. Kit car builders are drawn to bike motors for…

 

British duo set new record 2-up on a motorcycle

Engineering genius Allen Millyard and TV presenter Henry Cole have set a new world record for the “fastest tandem motorcycle” beating the top speed held by an American couple for over 10 years. Guinness World Records certified their top speed…

 

Make or Break? Honda CX500.

Make or Break? Honda CX500. “Maggot!” Only us of a certain age remember the Maggot nickname given to the Honda CX500. Or if you were from my neck of the woods it was pronounced Maggit! This one came my way…