Articles in Moto GP
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: 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 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 …
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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Extract from Circus Life: Hinton fixes spark plug with his teeth
Below is an extract from Circus Life – Australian Motorcycle Racers in Europe in the 1950s by Don Cox.
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Top Five of 2012: MotoGP
Legends: John Surtees
John Surtees left motorcycle racing at age 26 with the number one on his machine. It’s a fact quoted many times since Casey Stoner announced that he’s retiring.
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Top Five of 2012: Photo Galleries
Best of the Cahier Archive: Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows
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Enjoy this Photo Gallery of the Silver Arrows from the 1954, 1955, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Seasons.
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Top Five of 2012: Documentaries
Video Documentary: Carroll Shelby – The Golden Age of Motorsport
Here is the first of many video and photo tributes that Motorsport Retro will be running to celebrate the life of the legendary racer, designer and …
Auction Review: 1958 Benelli 248cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
A stunning example from Italy’s oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli, was the top seller of Bonhams’ recent Autumn Stafford sale.
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Review: Autocourse – Grand Prix Who’s Who
Do you think you know about every driver that has ever raced in Formula 1? Think again. The fourth edition of Autocourse Grand Prix Who’s Who will fill in any missing gaps from 1950…
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Photo Gallery & Report: Goodwood Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2012 Revival
The 2012 Goodwood Revival was held last weekend over the 14th to 16th of September and was, as always, a standout moment in the year of historic motorsport.
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