It’s a sad thing, but the last tyres came off the production line at ‘Cooper Tires’ in Melksham at the end of 2023; we’d know them better as Avon Tyres.
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The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show set to return in February with special guests
The 2024 Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show will once again be the ‘Best in the West’ as it is set to return with a weekend celebrating the nostalgia, timelessness and elegance of classic bikes.
Read moreRossi vs Biaggi: where did their rivalry begin?
The greatest rivalry of Valentino Rossi’s career was with Max Biaggi. Now that both men have retired and the dust has settled, Classic Racer discovers why they hated each other with such intensity. Words: Stuart
Read moreBonhams to sell the 14th production Vincent Black Lightning at the Spring Stafford Sale
Bonhams is delighted to announce the consignment of a recent ‘Barn Find’ Vincent Black Lightning, one of the most captivating and highly prized motorcycles ever produced, to be sold at The Spring Stafford Sale, held
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Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on.
Read moreFoggy 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 moreChristmas Gift Guide 2023
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…
Read moreRev your engines for Bonham’s December Motorcycle Sale
Rev your engines for Bonhams’ highly anticipated December Motorcycle Sale, a dazzling showcase of Collectors’ Motorcycles, Spares, and Memorabilia hosted by Bonhams’ Motorcycle Department from their dedicated Motorcycle facility in Milton Keynes.
Read moreNewark Classic Bike Show returns with rotary Norton legends Nation and Crighton
Star guests Trevor Nation and Brian Crighton will be at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show in Newark on January 6-7, 2024, for all things Norton and more.
Read moreThe 24-hour race: All about France’s Bol d’Or
France’s Bol d’Or 24-hour race celebrated its centenary last year. Here, we have a brilliant action photograph from the 1924 edition, where solos and sidecars ran together.
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