This is an impression from the saddle of a 1933 Velocette KSS on the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club Warwickshire Weekend. Words and Photos: Rich Orriss The Sunbeam Motorcycle Club has long... Continue Reading →
Not all great motorcycles were destined for success. Some were simply too bold for the time. The Matchless Silver Hawk was on such machine - a refined, four-cylinder statement of... Continue Reading →
Words and Photos: Chris Wastell In this article, Chris Wastell talks about his experience with a couple of Moto Guzzis – from the same era, but quite the contrast. A... Continue Reading →
The Ariel NG 350 was introduced in 1932 and sat within the popular Red Hunter line-up. The 348cc overhead-valve motorcycle was aimed at riders wanting a reliable, mid-sized machine for... Continue Reading →
This is a Rudge 500 Special, and it is quite simply, a wonderful specimen. The main bulk of the photos in this article were taken at the Goodwood Revival by... Continue Reading →
Could this be the most beautiful motorcycle? The curvaceous tank is a bold statement of a fuel-thirsty, monster of a machine. The stance is of purpose and there is no... Continue Reading →
This is a short story on the Royal Enfield WD/RE - affectionately referred to as the "Flying Flea". The Flying Flea was a British motorcycle developed by Royal Enfield for... Continue Reading →
The Ivory Calthorpe is a well known vintage motorcycle that claimed its name from the distinctive colour scheme. At the time, most motorcycles favoured black palettes, and so the Ivory... Continue Reading →
The Connected Earth Centre at the Amberley Museum houses a collection of Communications artefacts, including vehicles of the period that were used to promote and develop a connection with the... Continue Reading →
The Majestic was one of the most iconic French motorcycles of the interwar period and a symbol of the Art Deco movement. It combined the qualities of an automobile, with... Continue Reading →
In circa 1880, a chap called Harry James set up the James Cycle Company Ltd in the one of the greatest industrial cities in the world – Birmingham – the City of... Continue Reading →
The early days of motorcycling were both exciting and experimental, as manufacturers tested various types of motorcycle to fit a growing customer base with variable needs. The small lightweight market... Continue Reading →
The post war years were a time for Britain to rebuild and reconquer, and this included the motor trade. In the wake of the conflict, motorcycles were a remarkable formula... Continue Reading →
This is a short synopsis of a tyre shredding Husqvarna, model code S7x36, that was seen at the 2024 Vintage Revival Montlhéry. Husqvarna was founded in Sweden in 1689 and... Continue Reading →
This is a 1932 Sunbeam Model 9 overhead-valve 500cc which has a personal connection to the owner, Daniel Hungerbuehler. These are his words on how he came to be the... Continue Reading →
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