Culture & Patrimoine Moto
Goodwood: Britain's great festival of motoring heritage
Goodwood Estate in Sussex hosts two of the world’s biggest historic vehicle events: the Festival of Speed with its hill climb, and the Revival, where period dress is de rigueur. Motorbikes play a special part in both.
Bill Ivy: the flamboyant "Little Prince" of Grand Prix racing
1967 125cc World Champion on a Yamaha, a long-haired dandy and Phil Read's fierce rival, Bill Ivy was one of the first "pop star" riders. A look back at a Grand Prix meteor, from the betrayal of 1968 to the Sachsenring tragedy.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife: "The Green Hell," the ultimate temple of motorcycling
Built in 1927 in the heart of the Eifel mountains, the Nürburgring Nordschleife stretches for 20.832 km with over 150 turns. A look back at the history of Jackie Stewart's "Green Hell", its motorcycle Grand Prix races, its legendary danger, and its famous Touristenfahrten.
The Honda CBX 1000 (1978): The Symphony of the Six-Cylinder
Six cylinders in line, 24 valves, Formula 1 sound, and an engine block exposed under the tank: a look back at the 1978 Honda CBX 1000, a masterpiece born from Grand Prix racing.
The Yamaha YZF-R6 (1999): the benchmark 600 supersport
Discover the 1999 Yamaha YZF-R6: its 599cc 4-cylinder engine screaming at over 15,000 rpm, its sharp R1-derived chassis, its track focus, and its domination of the Supersport World Championship.