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Video Documentary: The Unrideables

May 14, 2013 | One Comment

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.

Rickman Metisse Triumph 500cc

For Sale: Rickman Metisse Triumph 500cc

May 2, 2013 | No Comment

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: Celebrating Jarno Saarinen

April 19, 2013 | No Comment

“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, …

wayne gardner

Trailer: The Unrideables

April 11, 2013 | 2 Comments

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, …

90 Years of BMW Motorrad

Video: 90 Years in 90 Seconds

March 20, 2013 | One Comment

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 …

John Surtees

Video Documentary: John Surtees – Motor Cyclist & Motor Racer

March 2, 2013 | No Comment

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 …

1970 Guazzoni 50cc Production Racing Motorcycle

Top 5: Awesome bikes from Bonhams’ Paris sale

February 13, 2013 | No Comment

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.

Britten 1000

Video: MCN Ride the Britten V1000

January 30, 2013 | No Comment

“It was a bespoke, beautiful, stunning, fast bike. And today I’m going to get the opportunity to ride it. Dreams do come true.”

Eric Hinton

Extract from Circus Life: Hinton fixes spark plug with his teeth

January 27, 2013 | No Comment

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: Bikes

January 12, 2013 | No Comment

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 …

Harley-Davidson XR750TT Race Bike

A Hot Harley-Davidson XR750TT Race Bike

December 6, 2012 | No Comment

One of just ten factory-built Harley-Davidson racers from 1972, this XR750TT Race Bike is both significant and stunning.

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Stunning Classics Head to 2012 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction

November 20, 2012 | No Comment

Shannons’ final auction of 2012 is coming up on the 26th of November, and it’s looking to close the year off with a bang.

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Video: Vintage Motocross with Jamie and Wes on RideApart

November 3, 2012 | One Comment

I like the enthusiasm Jamie and Wes have for motorcycling, you can see they genuinely love riding. In this latest episode of RideApart the guys go VMX racing on big, gnarly old two-stroke big bore …

1958 Benelli 248cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle

Auction Review: 1958 Benelli 248cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle

October 27, 2012 | No Comment

A stunning example from Italy’s oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli, was the top seller of Bonhams’ recent Autumn Stafford sale.

Carl Fogarty

Video: Four-time World Superbike Champion, Carl Fogarty

September 25, 2012 | No Comment

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.