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Phil Read MBE 1939-2022

7th October 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK News

Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning. The Read family released a statement on Thursday to report that he had died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 6th. He was 83. Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted titles including one fought as…

Subscriber Celebration at Stafford

5th October 2022 RowenaH Competitions, Events, Features, News

If you’re a current subscriber to RealClassic magazine then make sure to seek out the RC Crew at the Stafford Show on Saturday 15 October. There’s an exclusive, free-to-enter, subscriber-only giveaway, plus the chance to buy new T-shirts, magazine binders, beanie hats and back issues – and a little extra something for regular readers so no one will go home…

Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice

29th September 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK News

The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE which appeared in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was sold at auction on Wednesday. The stunt bike appeared in a pre-credit chase scene through the streets of Matera in…

Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

16th September 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK News

A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family. ex-Barry Sheene 2001 FWD Manx Norton 500cc Racing Motorcycle…

Live and kick(start)ing at the NMM

2nd September 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, News

How do you bring a collection of static motorcycle displays to life? Well, for starters you drag some of the most unusual and iconic bikes outside and… start them up. Then you invite a squadron of motorcycling celebrities and sporting superstars together with innovative engineers and automotive experts to chat on stage and meet the public. And then you let…

Summer Shows

21st August 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, News

It’s been a summer of celebration, catching up with old friends at events which were postponed during the pandemic. There have been old bikes in action every weekend across the country – here are a few of the highlights… The annual Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village attracted over 400 classic bikes, from vintage machines to more modern motorcycles.…