Classic Bike Hub

28/07/2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor Series 2

Go! Interceptor! No good comes from inviting Frank Westworth to ride fine examples of his favourite bikes, yet a very nice man loaned him a Royal Enfield Interceptor. A Series 2 Interceptor. The best…

Read more in the new issue of Classic Bike Guide, out Wednesday!
👉 bit.ly/SubscribeCBG

27/07/2024

Life and love with a Trident T150

Normally, Classic Bike Guide brings you guides to a make and model of bike – but occasionally, an owner’s story is as good a guide to a model as you can get! Read about Ian Johnson’s decades of ownership in our new issue next week!

Why pay more? Subscribe & save 👉 bit.ly/SubscribeCBG

26/07/2024

One man’s purchase has turned out to be a classic discovery for potential Moto Guzzi owners – but most examples are much better! It’s all part of the fun of 1970s Italian cruiser ownership.

One man’s purchase has turned out to be a classic discovery for potential Moto Guzzi owners – but most examples are much better! It’s all part of the fun of ...

26/07/2024

A new issue of Classic Bike Guide arrives next week! This month...

Baby Commando: What might have been – the Norton P92 500cc prototype

With the British bike industry on the ropes, there was hope in a new prototype that could give the Japanese bikes a real battle. Politics got in the way, but what was the P92 actually like?

Pay less and never miss an issue. Find out how 👉 bit.ly/SubscribeCBG

26/07/2024

This rare machine examples a popular early 1920s trend when a collection of proprietary components were brought together to provide basic, reliable transport.

This rare machine examples a popular early 1920s trend when a collection of proprietary components were brought together to provide basic, reliable transpor ...

19/07/2024

This well turned out Velocette Venom was possessed of the lightest clutch imaginable.

17/07/2024

Honda’s CBR400R Aero. Sweet, smooth and tasty: this was one of the delectable Japanese 400cc domestic machines of the late 1980s. Steve Cooper takes a big bite…

Honda’s CBR400R Aero was one of the delectable Japanese 400cc domestic machines of the late 1980s. Steve Cooper takes closer look.

15/07/2024

Hand-crafted in Ireland, Don Cronin’s latest creation looks like the sort of bike that Captain America would ride, not a Royal Danish postman.

13/07/2024

In July 1987, Honda finally announced what many had heard already – that they had a new homologation machine for the forthcoming World Superbike Championshi ...

10/07/2024

Steve Cooper on how to change a humble Honda CB175 into an amazing Honda homage to the likes of Hailwood, Redman et-al!

08/07/2024

When making a bike for the learner market, the Japanese quickly worked out that emotion and desire was more important than technical innovation.

03/07/2024

A new issue of The Classic MotorCycle is out on Friday! Here's a look at the cover.

02/07/2024

If championships were decided upon skill, determination and affability, then John Hartle would have won a world champion’s crown several times over, but fate had other ideas.

John Milton looks back over the career of John Hartle. John Hartle and Eric Bowers in the early years. Always proud of his roots, throughout his career John ...

01/07/2024

Was the Sunbeam S7D just “a nice bit of engine stuck between two ring-doughnuts”? Well, a lot depends on the quality of the doughnuts!

Read more 👉 https://www.classicmotorcycle.co.uk/sunbeam-s7d-the-gentlemans-motorcycle/

📸: Gary Chapman

29/06/2024

Laverda SFC: One of the quickest Laverda racebikes ever, this one has been taken out to 915cc. Now, it stays with those big Hondas!

See more in the current issue of Classic Bike Guide. Already enjoying yours? Why not subscribe and pay less on next month's? 👇
bit.ly/SubscribeCBG

28/06/2024

Crich Tramway Village will be celebrating ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ on Sunday 7th July.

27/06/2024

Looking for something to do in July? We’ve got you covered.

Looking for something to do in July? We’ve got you covered with the ‘Normous Newark and Kempton Autojumbles! With hundreds of traders joining us across the ...

26/06/2024

WHAT WE WEAR: 'Tyrian' AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin . Just the job for the warmer weather, superb classic styling. Have a read 👇👇

➡➡tinyurl.com/TyrianTest

26/06/2024

Your super-duper guide to the Yamaha RD250LC!

Smell that two-stroke oil, head back a few years and enjoy the amazing sensation of riding the bike that changed learner bikes forever…

The July issue of Classic Bike Guide is out now! Order yours 👇
https://classicmagazines.co.uk/issue/cbg/source/digital22

25/06/2024

Want to be in with a chance of winning this brand new Yamaha Motor MT-09?!
All you need to do is get a quote at https://bit.ly/4as2a2X or over the phone, before October 31, 2024 to be automatically entered into the prize draw.
Active policyholders at the end of the prize draw will be automatically entered. The prize draw closes at 23:59 on October 31, 2024. Entrants must be aged 21 and over, residents of the UK and have a full motorcycle licence. Full Terms and Conditions can be found here: https://www.carolenash.com/terms-and.../win-yamaha-mt-09
The winner will only be contacted by Carole Nash, through the official Carole Nash channels. Carole Nash will never request personal information is submitted via a third-party site or ask for bank details.

25/06/2024

Gorgeous Triumph 'Explorer'
Built from parts stored in lockdown, ‘Highland Lassie’ is the perfect ride for exploring Scotland!

See more in the latest Classic Bike Guide, out tomorrow!

24/06/2024

Eight 500cc championships and seven 350cc championships: perhaps his astonishing record will never be surpassed?

Giacomo Agostini is a legend. Eight 500cc championships and seven 350cc championships. Will his astonishing record ever be surpassed?

24/06/2024

Take a look 👀 at the new issue of Classic Bike Guide, out on Wednesday.

Get a copy in the comments 👇

19/06/2024

➡➡SATURDAY 22nd JUNE

🔥𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝟏𝟑𝟔 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐧, 𝐁𝐁𝟑 𝟏𝐁𝐙 ⏰𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦

🎉𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 for their 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡! 🎉

RaceLeathers Motorcycle Clothing are thrilled to invite you to celebrate their 20th year of supplying clothing, helmets and accessories to bikers like you! It's been an incredible journey, and they say they couldn't have done it without your support. To mark this milestone, they're hosting an unforgettable day packed with amazing deals, exciting prizes, and loads of fun!
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
🎟️𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 North West Air Ambulance Charity:
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝟏. KLIM Krios Pro Motorcycle Helmet
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝟐. KLIM Arsenal Backpack 30L
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝟑. KLIM Arsenal Backpack 15L
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝟒. Drift Innovation Ghost XL Camera
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝟓. £100 worth of gear from the BikerHeadz catalogue
Plus many more fantastic items!
💰𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Enjoy special deals across the shop on selected lines with the likes of motorcycle jackets, helmets, boots, pants, and gloves starting from just £10!
🎸𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: Infamous Rock Chick Lorna Christy to help rock the day away with some real classic bangers!
🍔𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬: Savor delicious barbecue, tea, coffee, and soft drinks served by the lovely Amber & Julie while you shop and celebrate with them.
💦𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡: Free samples of S100 bike wash for you to demo
They also have some lovely people from the North West Blood Bikes attending plus they're also being supported by the people representing brands the likes of Rukka, Schuberth, Daytona, Richa, TCX, Dainese, Alpinestars, Oxford Products and more!!
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐢𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭!
Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Come join in at 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 on June 22nd for a day of incredible savings, fun, and celebration.

18/06/2024

Here's a look at the new issue of Classic Racer.

Not already a subscriber? Explore our latest offers and sign up here 👇
bit.ly/SubscribeToCR

13/06/2024

Yamaha’s Fazer 1000 was supposed to be THE naked litre-class bike - what went wrong, and how is it looking now as a modern classic?

Read more 👉 https://www.classicmechanics.com/yamaha-fazer-1000-test-ride-a-modern-classic

13/06/2024

Ducati’s Pantah-based V-twins won four World Formula 2 titles in the 1980s. John Nutting tried out the works bikes raced by Tony Rutter in 1984 and charts how they were developed.

Ducati’s Pantah-based V-twins won four World Formula 2 titles in the 1980s. John Nutting tried out the works bikes raced by Tony Rutter in 1984 and charts h ...

10/06/2024

This well turned out Velocette Venom was possessed of the lightest clutch imaginable.

See more 👇

This well turned out Velocette Venom was possessed of the lightest clutch imaginable.