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2011 Ducati Diavel review
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Ducati’s new Diavel is a sports bike in muscle cruiser clothing It’s a sunny saturday afternoon in southern spain, and the famously twisty A-397 from Ronda to the coast is teeming with sports bikes. This is motorcyclists’ heaven but it’s not the place where a giant V-twin muscle bike with kicked-out forks, a laidback riding…
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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO review
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The Hypermotard has never been the most practical of bikes, with its exposed riding position, tiny tank, tall seat, and unashamed focus on style and fun. But with the entrylevel Hypermotard 796 having recently arrived to give a more down to earth option, Ducati couldn’t resist moving the Hyper family in the other direction, with…
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2010 DUCATI MONSTER 796
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Great midrange grunt, handling and style: the new Monster is a wallet-friendly middleweight The dreaded Icelandic volcano ash cloud unfortunately disrupted Ducati’s original Monster 796 launch, preventing much of the UK press from getting over to Bologna in Italy in recent weeks. As I waited with everything crossed at the airport for the rearranged…
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Racing legends, Iconic bikes and Unmissable Auctions: Stafford Classic Bike Show returns this October 11-12
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Staffordshire County Showground, ST18 0BD Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, 2025 The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash roars back with racing legends, stunning machines – and Bonhams’ unmissable Autumn Stafford Sale this October 11-12. Celebrating the unstoppable rise of emerging and modern classics from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s, visitors can…
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Bonhams’ Autumn Stafford Sale to feature Joey Dunlop’s iconic TT and Ulster GP-winning Hondas
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Alongside the Robert Lusk Collection and Rare Historic Superbikes View Catalogue Ahead of its role as the official auction of The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on 12 October, Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles is delighted to unveil the full catalogue for The Autumn Stafford Sale, now available to view online. and open for bidding. The sale features an…
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BOXER TRICKS: We ride BMW’s R 12 G/S
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BMW’s new R 12 G/S isn’t just a retro tribute. It’s the German brand reaching into their roots and pulling out a machine that blends old-school charm with modern-day grit. Editor Bruce Wilson fills us in… You’ve got to hand it to BMW. They’re the masters of big adventure bikes and, arguably, they’re also the…
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Reminisce on some of Stafford’s show-stopping classics from 2024
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Henry Stubbs’ immaculate 1974 Suzuki GT550 stole the spotlight, taking Best in Show, while Ned Cooper’s 1957 Milocatta Special Mk2 impressed with Best Machine of Technical Interest. Rod Hann’s Norton International, Martin Short’s Honda CB350K4, and Rob Lymner’s Kawasaki AE 80 each topped their decade classes, showcasing the incredible diversity of classic motorcycles on display.…
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LACK OF INSTRUCTORS stops people getting into motorcycling
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The skills gap in motorcycle training is making it more difficult for new riders to get on two wheels. Getting into motorcycling is not easy. Aside from your nan thinking that you’ve joined a gang, getting a licence is nowhere near as easy as it could be, and in many areas it’s difficult to find…
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ALL THINGS ITALIAN at the Sammy Miller Museum
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Another glorious sunny day in August brought a fantastic turnout to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, with over 510 motorcyclists arriving to celebrate Italian Day. From early morning, volunteers were kept on their toes parking the steady stream of bikes, while Sammy’s Pit Stop Café and the Courtyard Catering Cabin served a constant flow of…
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SAMMY MILLER MUSEUM Great Summer Auto Jumble
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Basking in glorious sunshine, this year’s Summer Auto Jumble proved to be one of the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum’s most successful events to date. With over 100 stalls, hundreds of visitors, and a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere, the day celebrated all things motorcycling – past and present. At one point, our volunteers counted an impressive 302…
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