In July 1987, Honda finally announced what many had heard already – that they had a new homologation machine for the forthcoming World Superbike Championship that would begin the following year, 1988.
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Foggy Petronas FP1: history & what went wrong
Racing is clearly a matter of timing: it’s how the pecking order is worked out. But it also has a direct effect on whether a machine will be a success or not. The stars often need to align… They didn’t for the gorgeous Foggy Petronas FP1.
Read moreThe life and career of Renzo Pasolini
Bertie Simmonds looks back at the life and career of Renzo Pasolini (with photography from the Mortons Archive)
Read moreFrom the archive: Hodgson’s choice
Two decades ago, Neil Hodgson became the UK’s second World Superbike Champion.
Read moreFrom the archive: Ron Haslam on a stocker VFR
It was the best advert for a new motorcycle – ever… It’s March 16 1986 and it’s the annual Transatlantic races taking place at Donington Park. For the first time the race was held at
Read moreRacer-replica!
In a rich history of ‘racer-replicas’ they don’t get much better than this… Words: Bertie Simmonds Photographs: Gary D Chapman/Mortons Archive Racing surely improves the breed, which is why road-riders have enjoyed the benefits of
Read moreHonda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece
One of the greatest engineering journeys in motorcycle grand prix history is told in George Beale’s much-awaited coffee table book, Honda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece. The book documents the fascinating 25-year project by the
Read moreHonda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece
One of the greatest engineering journeys in motorcycle grand prix history is told in George Beale’s much-awaited coffee table book, Honda Six – Recreating a Masterpiece. The book documents the fascinating 25-year project by the
Read moreRenaissance Racing
Want to ride some classic 1990s race-replicas on your favourite tracks? Then check out Renaissance Racing. Renaissance Racing have a five bike fleet for 2023: the Ducati 996, Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD, Yamaha YZF750, Honda SP-1
Read moreNational Motorcycle Museum 'Goes Live!'
National Motorcycle Museum LIVE continues in October 2023 but now as a two-day event. As always, the visit is free of charge (save for car parking, bikes park free) and once more there are a
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