Articles in Superbikes
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 …
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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Video: MCN Ride the Britten V1000
“It was a bespoke, beautiful, stunning, fast bike. And today I’m going to get the opportunity to ride it. Dreams do come true.”
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Video: Four-time World Superbike Champion, Carl Fogarty
A legend on two wheels, and funny with it!
Carl Fogarty: Super quick, four-time Wold Superbike Champion in an extremely honest interview from Sportsvibe. The guy is a star; humble, confident and funny.
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Memorabilia: Bathurst Bike Programs
Bathurst’s famous Mt Panorama has hosted motorcycle racing from 1938 until 1994. But most fans remember the late 1970s and early 1980s and the infamous riots of 1981 – 1985. There programs celebrate what the …
Trailer: Superbikes! When Britain Ruled The World
British fans look out for a documentary on ITV4 HD on July 4 called Superbikes! When Britain Ruled The World. The film looks back at the rivalry between Carl Fogarty, Scott Russell, Anthony Gobert and …
Interview: Mal Campbell
Mal Campbell has been there and done it all, and still does it in Historic Period 5 racing. Riding for Team Honda in Australia and for HRC he rode all manner of machines, including factory …
For Sale: Troy Bayliss’ 1999 Ducati 996 RS
This sublime 1999 Ducati 996, ridden by three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss to victory in the British Superbike Championship, is up for sale at Classic Motorbikes.
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Video: Britten V1000 Racing Motorcycle
The Britten V1000 is a hand-built racing motorcycle built and designed John Britten and his mates, mostly in his home in New Zealand. Exotic, innovative and stunning, it went on to win around the world, …
Giancarlo Falappa’s 1992 Ducati 888 SBK up for grabs at RM Auctions Monaco
“Sometimes, the race does go to the swift, and the battle to the strong!”
1992 was Giancarlo Falappa’s most successful season in the World Superbike Championship. He won both races at the Österreichring, along with races at at …
Legends: Wayne Rainey
Driven might be the best one-word description of Wayne Rainey. Driven to beat arch-rival Kevin Schwantz and fellow Californian dirt tracker Eddie Lawson.
Driven to chase a fourth world crown and to push so hard on …
Mal Campbell and Honda RC 30 Reunite at Island Classic
Aussie motorcycle racing legend Malcolm Campbell will be reunited with Honda’s RC30, on which he won two Australian Superbike championships, this coming weekend at Phillip Island for the International Island Classic.
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Saltarelli Ducati Collection offered at RM Auctions Monaco sale
A highlight of the 2012 RM Auctions Monaco sale is the incredible Saltarelli Ducati Collection. One of the largest private collections of Ducati motorcycles ever to be offered at auction, the collection spans the …
Legends: Eddie Lawson
Eddie Lawson’s 1983 signing direct from American Superbikes to the Yamaha 500 Grand Prix team brought howls from the European press, but the decision was soon vindicated.
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Dick Mann Honda CB750 Race Replica
Check out these wonderful images of a Dick Mann Honda CB750 replica, shot at Deus ex Machina in Sydney.
The Dick Mann Honda CB750 owns a special piece of moto history. It was the bike that …
