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There’s still time to buy tickets for a chance to win a brand-new/old stock Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Bonneville 750cc motorcycle in the National Motorcycle Museum’s summer raffle draw. Museum director James Hewing explained: “We have another amazing ‘new/old stock’ first prize for our summer raffle. This Bonneville, which has never been run or registered…

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New from Craven Equipment are these rather handsome Meteor panniers. A super-stylish hard pannier, they’re designed for ‘modern classics’ with kicked up silencers and feature such things as cut outs for indicators. They’ve been designed with Royal Enfield’s new Interceptor in mind, and there’s colour choices to suit. Prices start from £164.95 plus VAT per…

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Looking for an enjoyable and economical way to travel, especially during these troubling times? Commute on a scooter or motorcycle! The MCIA has launched a fantastic campaign – #UnlockYourFreedom – to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation. Here are just…

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Manxman Dennis Christian passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He finished second in the 1953 Junior Manx GP, and fourth in 1954’s Senior, both on Manx Nortons, moving to the TT in 1956 and recording his best result, 11th in the Junior on an AJS 7R, in 1957’s famous Golden Jubilee event. He came…

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This beautiful quintet of Marston Sunbeams has been consigned to Spicers’ sale on November 7, 2020. The oily-rag fab five are made up of a 1926 Model 4, 1927 Model 6/9, 1927 Model 9/90, 1928 Model 8 and 1931 Model 6/9. Although the three 500cc overhead valve machines are perhaps ‘bitsas,’ they are all fabulous,…

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Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, planned for October 10-11 at Stafford County Showground. This long-established event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Europe, and with the increase…

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Japanese automotive manufacturer Mazda celebrates its centenary this year, and has released details of its early vehicle manufacturing – a 250cc two-stroke motorcycle. The company was initially a cork maker, named Toyo Cork Kogyo, but in 1929 started work on a prototype motorcycle. In Japan at the time, motorcycle racing was popular and in Hiroshima…

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The Normous Newark Autojumble will be going ahead as planned this Sunday, September 20 at Newark Showground.  As a COVID-19 secure venue, the Newark Showground can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to six must not mix or form larger groups anywhere on site. This rule will not apply to individual households or support…

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Carburettor maker Burlen has increased staff numbers at its Salisbury headquarters to manufacture Amal, SU and Zenith carburettors to meet increased global demand from trade and public alike since lockdown restrictions eased. Several furloughed staff have returned to work to manufacture and dispatch products. Burlen remained operational, on reduced staff, throughout lockdown to supply Amal…

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The National Motorcycle Museum is giving motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to win a brand new/old stock Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Bonneville in the musuem’s summer raffle. James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “We have another amazing new/old stock first prize for our summer raffle with a brand new/old stock Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Bonneville, which has never been run…

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