UK Motorcycle News & Stories
On This Day – 1948 – Honda Was Founded, and Almost Nobody Noticed
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Honda Motor Co. began with 34 employees, no celebration and no new sign. They were too busy building A-Type bicycle engines to recognise a historic day.
From Lawrence of Arabia to Aston Martin: Brough Superior
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T. E. Lawrence’s genuine obsession helped turn Brough Superior into a legend. A century later, Aston Martin is still investing in the mystique he helped create.
New Motorcycle Theft Plan: Who Will Turn It Into Action?
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The launch of a new ten-point plan to tackle motorcycle theft, anti-social riding and motorcycle-enabled crime is genuinely encouraging news for British riders. For once, the conversation has moved beyond telling owners to buy another lock and hope for the best.
On This Day 1926 - Libero Liberati: The Forgotten 500cc World Champion
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On this day, 20 September 1926, Libero Liberati was born in Terni, Italy. Thirty-one years later he became the 500cc motorcycle World Champion, winning four Grands Prix for Gilera during a dominant 1957 season.
Who Owns Ducati—and Your Local Motorcycle Dealer?
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Volkswagen is evaluating Ducati while Britain’s motorcycle dealerships consolidate into larger groups. The factory and the shop may be separate—but riders need to know who controls both.