Retro Bikes
Scram Africa 2022 – the coolest desert ride yet
The retro-gear brand Fuel Motorcycles has announced the 9th edition of its Scram Africa adventure. This event comes along with a fresh format, where in addition to scramblers and custom bikes, the adventure is also [keep reading...]
Retro Bikes
Scram Africa 2022 – the coolest desert ride yet
The retro-gear brand Fuel Motorcycles has announced the 9th edition of its Scram Africa adventure. This event comes along with a fresh format, where in addition to scramblers and custom bikes, the adventure is also [keep reading...]
TT legend Phillip McCallen to kickstart Classic Bike Show season
TT legend Phillip McCallen will be guest of honour at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show in a new year treat for motorcycle fans.
Custom Heroes is back at Motorcycle Live for 2022!
It’s nearly December, and that means one thing – no, not Christmas, the BSH Custom Heroes stand at Motorcycle Live! at the NEC (4-12th Dec)!
Norton Motorcycles opens brand new headquarters
Norton Motorcycles has opened its new global headquarters in the UK, creating 100 jobs, with a production line capable of delivering around 8,000 motorcycles a year.
Yamaha’s all new XSR900
The vintage inspired XSR900 evolves from Yamaha’s iconic sports heritage past, blended with tomorrow’s technology. Yamaha say the XSR900 offers an incredible riding experience for riders looking to go to the next level with performance [keep reading...]
More Retro Bikes
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Kawasaki’s Z650RS
We’ve spent the day in and around Marseille, riding Kawasaki’s new Z650RS. We’ve just jumped off the bike and while it’s fresh in our mind, we thought we’d share our very brief first impressions ahead [keep reading...]
LAUNCH INCOMING: Kawasaki Z650RS
We’re in Marseille to ride Kawasaki’s '70s-styled ride; the Z650RS - and we'll be bringing you our first impressions through the day tomorrow. Powered by the same 649cc parallel twin motor as the Z650 [keep reading...]
Retro Rides: Kawasaki’s Z750 Twin
Oli Hulme tries out this 'forgotten' 750... It is curious how some things lodge in the memory. Back in the late 1970s, as I was failing to pay attention in sixth form, I lived next [keep reading...]
What you need to know when buying… Retro leather jackets
Leather motorcycle jackets have certainly come a long way since their early beginnings, with increased – and lighter – impact protection, the use of new fabrics with higher abrasion-resistance levels, and swish new designs. But [keep reading...]
Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village
On Sunday 3rd October, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will host their 4th Annual Classic Motorcycle Day.
Retro Rides: Kawasaki’s Z750 Twin
Oli Hulme tries out this 'forgotten' 750... It is curious how some things lodge in the memory. Back in the late 1970s, as I was failing to pay attention in sixth form, I lived next [keep reading...]
What you need to know when buying… Retro leather jackets
Leather motorcycle jackets have certainly come a long way since their early beginnings, with increased – and lighter – impact protection, the use of new fabrics with higher abrasion-resistance levels, and swish new designs. But [keep reading...]
Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village
On Sunday 3rd October, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will host their 4th Annual Classic Motorcycle Day.
EVENTS: TOP reasons to VISIT the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The Stafford Classic Bike Show will be back with a bang this October. Here’s why you need to make some room in your diary. Michael Dunlop’s the Guest of Honour Nineteen-time TT winner Michael Dunlop [keep reading...]
Team Classic Suzuki unveils Katana build based on WSB GSX-R1000
Team Classic Suzuki has unveiled its lockdown project build; a Katana inspired by the GSX-R1000 World Superbike racer.
Win lunch at Stafford with 12 times World Champion Dougie Lampkin
We’re giving away a free lunch experience with twelve times world champion Dougie Lampkin for you and a mate at our Stafford Classic MotorCycle Show this July.
CLASSIC RACER magazine latest issue OUT NOW. Get your hands on the best classic magazine around. Where legends live on.
The latest issue of the brilliant Classic Racer magazine has just hit the shops so make sure you get your hands on the issue before they’ve all sold out. This time, Classic Racer visits [keep reading...]
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC: Bike legends out in force at Silverstone
Wayne Gardner, Phil Read MBE, Christian Sarron and Freddie Spencer will be on hand at this summer’s Silverstone Classic, which takes place across 20-22 July. The famous foursome will be sharing memories with fans during [keep reading...]
Jawa’s Honda Six lookalike. We love it. And it costs less than 5.5k.
Inspired by Jawa’s rich racing history, the resurgent Czech brand has just unveiled its new 350 OHC Racer. And it looks like a Honda Six! Jawa has a long history dating right back to 1929 – [keep reading...]
Celebrate the life & times of Percy Tait with Mortons Archive pictorial
Motorcycle sport lost a true legend when Percy Tait passed away in November 2019, aged 90.
EVENTS: Stafford CLASSIC bike show celebrates 40 years with a 1940s themed biker bash.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day (and its 40th birthday), the upcoming International Classic MotorCycle Show looks set to be a bit special in 2020. Highlights for the weekend include a 1940s-themed hall, [keep reading...]
EVENTS: FIVE reasons to visit the Bristol Classic Bike Show.
It’s nearly time for the Bristol Classic Bike Show – and if you’ve not already bagged your tickets, here are FIVE reasons it's well worth a visit. 1. It’s a 40th birthday bash. The [keep reading...]
Video: Discover what’s coming up in the December issue of Classic Bike Guide!
Classic Bike Guide Editor, Matt Hull, gives readers a preview of what's happening in the December 2021 issue of Classic Bike Guide...
THIS WEEKEND: Pierfrancesco Chili, Guy Martin’s 1500cc Suzuki, Workshop Wisdom and Moto Gymkhana at the Newark Classic Bike Show.
It’s almost time for the ever-growing Newark Classic Bike Show – and this year’s event looks set to be bigger and better than ever before. Running across January 11-12, there will be plenty to keep [keep reading...]
Frankie goes to Newark. Pierfrancesco Chili confirmed as GUEST OF HONOUR at the Newark Winter Classic.
Pierfrancesco 'Frankie' Chili has been confirmed as the Guest of Honour at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic at Newark showground, which takes places across the 11-12 January 2020. Bologna born Frankie had [keep reading...]
EVENTS: TOP reasons to VISIT the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The Stafford Classic Bike Show will be back with a bang this October. Here’s why you need to make some room in your diary. Michael Dunlop’s the Guest of Honour Nineteen-time TT winner Michael Dunlop [keep reading...]
Team Classic Suzuki unveils Katana build based on WSB GSX-R1000
Team Classic Suzuki has unveiled its lockdown project build; a Katana inspired by the GSX-R1000 World Superbike racer.
Win lunch at Stafford with 12 times World Champion Dougie Lampkin
We’re giving away a free lunch experience with twelve times world champion Dougie Lampkin for you and a mate at our Stafford Classic MotorCycle Show this July.
PLUG THOSE LUGS!
Right you lot, did you know that during February we had ‘Tinnitus Awareness’ week? Nope, we didn’t either, but we reckon it’s still worthwhile retrospectively telling the motorcycling fraternity at large about how ear plugs [keep reading...]
CLASSIC RACER magazine latest issue OUT NOW. Get your hands on the best classic magazine around. Where legends live on.
The latest issue of the brilliant Classic Racer magazine has just hit the shops so make sure you get your hands on the issue before they’ve all sold out. This time, Classic Racer visits [keep reading...]
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC: Bike legends out in force at Silverstone
Wayne Gardner, Phil Read MBE, Christian Sarron and Freddie Spencer will be on hand at this summer’s Silverstone Classic, which takes place across 20-22 July. The famous foursome will be sharing memories with fans during [keep reading...]
Jawa’s Honda Six lookalike. We love it. And it costs less than 5.5k.
Inspired by Jawa’s rich racing history, the resurgent Czech brand has just unveiled its new 350 OHC Racer. And it looks like a Honda Six! Jawa has a long history dating right back to 1929 – [keep reading...]
OUT NOW: Classic Racer #185 – where the racing greats live on
Make sure you get this! The latest issue of Classic Racer magazine is out now, so get your rush on for a fantastic fix of the true greats of racing in this special John Surtees [keep reading...]
Celebrate the life & times of Percy Tait with Mortons Archive pictorial
Motorcycle sport lost a true legend when Percy Tait passed away in November 2019, aged 90.
EVENTS: Stafford CLASSIC bike show celebrates 40 years with a 1940s themed biker bash.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day (and its 40th birthday), the upcoming International Classic MotorCycle Show looks set to be a bit special in 2020. Highlights for the weekend include a 1940s-themed hall, [keep reading...]
EVENTS: FIVE reasons to visit the Bristol Classic Bike Show.
It’s nearly time for the Bristol Classic Bike Show – and if you’ve not already bagged your tickets, here are FIVE reasons it's well worth a visit. 1. It’s a 40th birthday bash. The [keep reading...]
THIS WEEKEND: Celebrating 100 YEARS of the TT. Meet HUTCHY and the BIRCHALL BROTHERS at the WORLD’S biggest Classic Motorcycle Show.
This year’s Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show will be celebrating 100 years of the Isle of Man TT – with a raft of top quality guests and rare machinery in attendance. Although it was first [keep reading...]
Video: Discover what’s coming up in the December issue of Classic Bike Guide!
Classic Bike Guide Editor, Matt Hull, gives readers a preview of what's happening in the December 2021 issue of Classic Bike Guide...
THIS WEEKEND: Pierfrancesco Chili, Guy Martin’s 1500cc Suzuki, Workshop Wisdom and Moto Gymkhana at the Newark Classic Bike Show.
It’s almost time for the ever-growing Newark Classic Bike Show – and this year’s event looks set to be bigger and better than ever before. Running across January 11-12, there will be plenty to keep [keep reading...]
Frankie goes to Newark. Pierfrancesco Chili confirmed as GUEST OF HONOUR at the Newark Winter Classic.
Pierfrancesco 'Frankie' Chili has been confirmed as the Guest of Honour at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic at Newark showground, which takes places across the 11-12 January 2020. Bologna born Frankie had [keep reading...]
EVENTS: There’s LESS than THREE WEEKS to go until the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic kicks off.
Banish your post-Christmas blues at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, on January 5-6 at Newark Showground. World Championship-winning American racing legend Freddie Spencer will be making his first appearance at the show, [keep reading...]
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