September

Last rumbles of Thundersport: Popular club racing series calls it a day after 15 years

12 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The Thundersport GB club racing series is calling time after 15 years of close competition and having played a vital role for young talented riders moving on up into both British and world...

Phil Read – ‘The Prince of Speed’ – has died aged 83

06 October 2022 by Stuart Barker

Britain’s most successful motorcycle racer, Phil Read MBE has died at the age of 83. He was one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever to come out of Great Britain – and with 121 Grand Prix podiums to...

Man who killed neighbour over motorcycle noise is sentenced

30 September 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

A man who stabbed his neighbour to death in a “cold-blooded attack” in Thorpe St Andrew has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Jamie Crosbie, 48, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after he was...

ACU British Sand Masters Championship returns to Blackpool for two-day event

28 September 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Following the return of the Fylde ACU British Sand Masters Championship to the UK mainland last year, Blackpool’s Lytham St Anne beach will this year host an extended two days of sand...

Meet the Hydra: Could this hydrogen-powered machine be the future of motorcycling?

23 September 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Electric motorcycles are undoubtedly part of the future, but a futuristic looking, hydrogen powered concept bike is piquing the interest of hydrogen technology manufacturers. The Hydra is the...

Oxford Products donate ambulances to Ukraine

22 September 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorcycle accessory manufacturer Oxford have continued their support for Ukraine by buying two former NHS ambulances and donating to them to an Oxfordshire fundraising campaign. The vehicles were...

Kawasaki offer the chance to try out their KX enduro bikes

20 September 2022 by Phil West

Kawasaki are offering the chance to experience their 2023 enduro range, including the KX250X and KX450X, at an event on October 8. Coney Grove Farm, just outside Stourport in Worcestershire, is the...

New colours for Honda models in 2023

20 September 2022 by Phil West

Honda have new colours for the 2023 X-ADV, NC750X, Forza 750, and NT1100. Starting with the quirky X-ADV adventure scoot, both the 330cc and 745cc receive a special edition ‘Shasta White’...

True Heroes Racing pay tribute to the Queen with bespoke livery

16 September 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

True Heroes Racing Team have honoured Queen Elizabeth II with a bespoke tribute livery on one of their Suzuki GSX-R1000s that was unveiled at Snetterton. Founded by Royal Navy Warrant Officer Phil...

Inaugural Lincolnshire hill climb raises thousands for charity

15 September 2022 by Dan Sutherland

The first-ever Lincolnshire Wolds Vintage Hill Climb has raised an estimated £5000 for Cancer Research UK and selected good causes in and around Lincs town of Louth. The event, held on September 3...

Triumph bobber goes full-on ’80s: JvB kit conjures ‘modern minimalist’ look

14 September 2022 by Phil West

This cut-down, minimalist, modernised Triumph Bonneville Bobber is the latest from German customiser JvB Moto – who’ll soon be offering replica parts for you to make your own. It’s called the...