Articles in Bike Racing
Video Documentary: The Unrideables
Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s.
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Video: Shinya Kimura – Custom motorcycle builder
Featuring this video is a slight departure for Motorsport Retro, as there are no classic racing vehicles or people in this post. However there is just something wonderful about the way Shinya talks about his …
For Sale: Rickman Metisse Triumph 500cc
This 1965 Rickman Metisse is genuine, complete with a letter from Rickman confirming the frame’s manufacture date, and in great condition. It’s up for sale over at Godin Banks.
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Video: Countdown To Victory
Inspirational, powerful and moving; Countdown To Victory looks at the men and women who push machines on and offroad to the limit and hang it all on the line for glory, and victory.
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Video: Celebrating Jarno Saarinen
“I think there are many people who will never get so many good memories in all their life”
Here is another cracker video from Antti Kalhola celebrating the life of the legendary 1972 250cc World Champions, …
Trailer: The Unrideables
During the the glory days of 500cc racing in the 1980s and early 199os, two stroke 500cc Grand Prix bikes produced 160 HP and weighed just 120kg. Men like Kevin Schwants, Wayne Gardner, Wayne Rainey, …
Ten 500cc Grand Prix bike number plates you could actually read
Back in the 70s, 80s and early 1990s a black number on a yellow background meant you were an elite racer, riding a 500cc prototype grand prix motorcycle in the premier category.
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Video: Barry Sheene ‘This is your life’
“World motorcycle racing champion, Barry Sheen M.B.E, this is your life.”
A young, surprised, and slightly bashful Barry Sheene beams as he is introduced to the classic television show, which goes on to tell his story …
Video: 90 Years in 90 Seconds
For the past 90 years, since 1923, BMW has been making bikes to take on the world.
In this video, they celebrate those years and the improvements, victories and battles that have driven them through the …
Photo Gallery: Top Gear Festival Sydney
We’ve been to many, many events at Sydney Motorsport Park over the years, but never have we seen it as packed with action, stars and spectators as it was this weekend for Top Gear Festival …
Celebrate the Top Gear Festival with Motorsport Retro and Win!
Top Gear is heading to Sydney this weekend with a host of their closest friends and a collection of magic machinery, and they’re set to deliver a smörgåsbord of motoring madness at Sydney Motorsport Park.
We’re …
Video Documentary: John Surtees – Motor Cyclist & Motor Racer
As comfortable at the handlebars of his MV Agusta 500 GP on the bumpy bends of the Isle of Man as he was behind the wheel of his Ferrari 158 at the Nordschleife, John Surtees is …
Video: Richard Griot – Have Fun In Your Garage
We have sheds, here in Oz. Wonderful places built by the determined, the passionate and the lucky to create a home for cars, tools and all the paraphernalia that goes along with them.
Richard Griot’s shed …
10 motorcycle racers who were also brilliant on four wheels
1. John Surtees 1934-
Uniquely in motorsport, ‘Il Grande John’, as he was affectionately known by the Italian tifosi, won world titles on two and four wheels. He added to his seven bike crowns – four …
Top 5: Awesome bikes from Bonhams’ Paris sale
Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais auction was held in Paris at The Grand Palais last week, and put a stunning collection of classic bikes up for auction. Here are some of our favourites.
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