Motorcycle & Bikers Blog
The Bol d'Or: History of the Legendary French Motorcycle Endurance Race
Born in 1922, the world's oldest 24-hour race tells the story of a century of motorcycle endurance: Montlhéry, Le Castellet, Magny-Cours, legendary riders, and popular fervor.
The Vincent Black Shadow (1948): the fastest motorcycle of its time
A look back at the 1948 Vincent Black Shadow, fresh out of the Stevenage workshop: a 998cc V-twin, almost 200 km/h, and the title of the world's fastest production motorcycle.
The Brough Superior SS100: "The Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles"
The Brough Superior SS100, each guaranteed to reach 100 mph, was nicknamed "the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles". The story of George Brough's masterpiece, Lawrence of Arabia, and auction records.
Bimota: Italian Artisans of Exceptional Chassis
Founded in Rimini in 1973 by Bianchi, Morri, and Tamburini, Bimota grafts production engines onto exceptional chassis. KB1, DB1, SB6, the hub-center steered Tesi, the link with the Ducati 916: the story of an exotic and exclusive Italian icon.
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.