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The bike features a genuine NOS CR93 chassis as well as CR93 hubs, rims and a swinging-arm, all of which were sourced from Japan. The intention with this little monster was not to build a “race replica” as such, but more a specifically tailored race bike that fits its owner like a glove. The engine…

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1967 Honda C72 The C72 first arrived on the scene in 1960, though actual machines from the year of its inception are very rare. This example is a later model from the back end of the bike’s production run.  This particular machine underwent a complete restoration which was finished in 2008. These were the first…

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1968 MV Agusta 4C6 Touring 600 The heritage of this machine was such that MV decided to produce a very limited run (best estimates seem to indicate that roughly 100 were made) of touring models featuring the punchy four cylinder engine. The Touring 600 was the result of this. Not wanting the machine to be…

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1992 Ducati 900SL Mk1 The chassis and engine of the bike were essentially the same as you’d find on a 900SS, but featured a few miniscule differences. The SuperLight featured a vented clutch cover, floating cast-iron front discs manufactured by Brembo, lightweight Marvic wheels and the large upswept silencers that also made an appearance on…

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1961 Triumph Twenty-One This machine had been left in a leaky shed where water ingress had caused a lot of damage over time. Luise and her husband John rescued the bike and set about returning it to its former glory. Triumph released the Twenty-One in light blue colour which they called ‘Shell Blue’. Luise and…

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Steve Parrish will be at the NMM Steve will be kicking off the National Motorcycle Museum's 30th anniversary weekend. Fans will be able to learn about the life and times of Steve 'Stavros' Parrish, who will provide a colorful, humorous and, at times, daring portrayal of his career. As an added bonus everyone booking a…

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1914 The Motor Cycle had just tried the 7hp inlet over side exhaust valve Spacke engine fitted to a Rex frame. Maudes Motor Mart of 113 Great Portland Street, London will handle import of the 996cc V-twin proprietary engine from the USA. Its valve operation is controlled by a single skew gear driven camshaft which…

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Each item is hand-made to order, and the belts have snakeskin inserts which can feature lettering of your choice. The doctor’s bags are superb quality and come in three different sizes. All leather items are available in black, brown or any colour you wish. The bags and toolboxes can be embossed with the brand of…

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The bike is now believed to be in Brighton, or in one of the areas surrounding it. Roy has expressed a wish for the bike’s story to continue, and is looking to find the new owner so that he can reacquaint himself with his old mount, and maybe add a few pictures of it to…

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Famous three musicians collect their bikes (Ariel on right) Buddy was a prolific American singer-songwriter and his work influenced later musicians, like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and shaped the popular sound for decades to some. Having just returned from a world tour, Buddy Holly and the Crickets each bought new motorcycles to celebrate…

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