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The Amal Carburetter Company has been keeping British bikes on the road for 99 years

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Web Editor

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9th July 2026

Formed in 1927 under the name Amalgamated Carburetters Ltd, Burlen Ltd rescued the Amal brand in 2004 from the brink of collapse. We took on all stock, machinery, customers, and the brand name itself, and started the long process of reviving the Amal brand.
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Bazza’s first!

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Mark Lancaster

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30th June 2026

Words: Bertie SimmondsPic: Mortons Archive Some Fifty years ago Barry Sheene took his first 500cc Grand Prix race win. It was just months after his near-death crash at Daytona and his victory set the scene for his two world championships in 1976 and 1977. Suzuki’s iconic RG500 would eventually win 49 races, four riders’ titles…
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This is Sparton!

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Mark Lancaster

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26th March 2026

Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering and for a short time in the 1970s the most powerful race bike in the world was built in a converted chapel in North Wales. There Barry Hart built racing two-stroke engines and in 1974 he joined forces with the noted frame builder Spondon to…
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Top 10 reasons to attend Stafford this weekend

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Alex Bestwick

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6th October 2025

With racing legends, jaw-dropping stunts, unmissable displays and legendary bikes up for auction – here are ten reasons you’ll want to mark your calendar for The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash this October 11–12 returning this weekend:
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Are you looking to restore your pride and joy this winter? Use Aquablast Restorations to bring those parts back up to scratch!

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Web Editor

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3rd October 2025

At Aquablast Restorations, we specialise in vapour blasting, a gentle yet highly effective method for cleaning and restoring Motorbike / Car Engine components.
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Ducati racing – 1990s style

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Bertie Simmonds

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6th February 2025

Eight World Superbike Championships in a decade marked Ducati’s 888 and 916 production racers as ‘simply the best’ but it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Bologna bullets.
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Step back in time with a snippet of the Classic Racer magazine

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Andy

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25th December 2024

The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is just around the corner, and the 2025 event promises to be an exciting event for all motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024

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Alex Bestwick

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11th December 2024

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic picks…
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Throwback to the 2024 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic

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Alex Bestwick

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9th December 2024

As the excitement builds for next year’s Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, why not take a trip down memory lane? Popular YouTuber ThatBikerSimon, known for his captivating motorcycle content, shared a fantastic video earlier in the year showcasing highlights from our 2024 Winter Classic show. From iconic displays to a buzzing atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for…
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Classic Racers: Anthony Gobert

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Bertie Simmonds

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17th October 2024

Anthony Gobert was an incredibly talented off-road and Tarmac racer, who should have become a world champion.
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