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The 2024 Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is living up to its moniker as the Best in the West as it’s set to return with a weekend celebrating the nostalgia, timelessness and elegance of classic bikes.
Buckle up for an electrifying weekend as the Bristol Classic event returns to brighten up the dark winter days. Taking place from February 24-25 at The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will head to the south west of England to watch the magic of classic bikes in their full glory.
Racing legends James Whitham and Steve Plater will grace the stage as guest stars, sharing thrilling tales from their time on the track and firing up their bikes in the live start up area. Brand new for Bristol is the very first motorcycle auction from renowned auction house, Dore & Rees. Vintage gems from eras gone by will be going under the hammer, giving visitors the opportunity to bid on over 100 classic and collectors' bikes.
Motorcycle clubs are at the heart of the Bristol show and several will once again stun with their elaborate setups and incredible showcase of prized motorcycles. Not to be left out are the dozens of privately-owned bikes that will be on display, attracting admirers like moths to a flame.
Every year, traders and autojumblers from all corners of the country flock to the Bristol Bike Show, offering visitors one of the earliest chances in the year to stock up on essential spare parts and riding gear.
Event organiser Nick Mowbray said: “There's no better way to shake off the winter chills than by attending the Bristol show. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience every year, and we are confident that the 2024 Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show will be the best one yet.”
Discounted tickets are on sale for the show, with a one-day adult pass costing just £15.00. Tickets will also be available on the gate at £18 – youngsters aged 16 and under get free admission. Free parking is available on site.  
For more information visit bristolclassicbikeshow.com
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Just days after the doors closed on a successful 2023 show, tickets are on sale for Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance 2024 - with Early Bird ticket prices frozen.
Taking place between the 16th - 24th November 2024, motorcycle enthusiasts will be treated to four halls packed with the latest machines the industry has to offer, the chance to meet racers and riding celebrities, and the opportunity to ride.
Brand new for Motorcycle Live 2024, organisers have teamed up with Sealey Tools for two exclusive ticket promotions. Visitors can choose one of two special product tickets priced at £28* which include either a Sealey Head Torch, worth £29.94, or a Sealey 11-piece Spanner Set with an RRP of £33.54. Entry-only Early Bird tickets are available for £23*, with under-5s free and 6-18-year-olds just £2.50, when accompanied by a paying adult.
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or a motorcycle lover in your life for Christmas, tickets to Motorcycle Live 2024 are a great gift - and by choosing the tickets with the Sealey product, you could even line up next year’s present!
To purchase tickets or to find out more information, visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk.
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Star guests Trevor Nation and Brian Crighton will be at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show in Newark on January 6-7, 2024, for all things Norton and more.
Nation and Crighton were a crucial part of the Norton resurgence in the late 1980s and early 90s culminating in both the 750cc Supercup Championship and the British F1 title.
Having emerged from the caretaker shed at Norton, Crighton evolved into the rotary genius that was part of the racing phenomenon, to which Nation contributed strongly to with wins in the proddie class on both 750cc and 1000cc machines. In doing so, the duo played a substantial part in the Norton team, which achieved its first win at Cadwell park in 1988 on the development bike, the RC588.
Show-goers will get to see these racing legends in action as they discuss their current projects and reminisce about their past glories together. Joining them will be two of the iconic John Player Special racing bikes that propelled Norton to great success back in the 1980’s and 90’s, with both guests on hand to fire up the bikes Nation once rode in the show’s very own fire up area.
Mortons Media Group’s Exhibitions manager Nick Mowbray said: “The team and I are absolutely delighted to have two of Norton’s former icons and two rotary machines joining them. Newark is always a great way to start the year, but this year we are delighted to be accompanied by two biking favourites and the machines they made famous.”
The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show has become a staple in the motorcycle calendar, attracting people from all over the UK. Held at Newark Showground, over the first weekend in January, it offers a welcome respite from the hectic holiday season with hundreds of stunning classic machines on display.
Buy your tickets in advance to the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show and save £2 per ticket. For more information on the show or to buy tickets please go to www.newarkclassicbikeshow.com
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- The new Langen LightSpeed was unveiled at Motorcycle Live – NEC
- ‘Best bike at the show’ according to many visitors
- Multiple orders taken for build slots for the new LightSpeed
- Reinforcing Langen as a leading bespoke, British motorcycle manufacturer
- Continued interest as remaining build slots fulfilled for The 2 Stroke
- New range of merchandise and a helmet partnership with Hedon revealed
Langen Technology Limited (Langen), one of the leading automotive engineering and development companies, specialising in hand built, limited production motorcycles, unveiled its new LightSpeed at Motorcycle Live at the NEC Birmingham this week.
The stunning new hypersport bike from Langen, Britain’s most exciting motorcycle manufacturer, was a big hit with visitors to this year’s show. In a specially created presentation experience inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama the assembled media and visitors were treated to an up close and personal view of the LightSpeed. A number of customer curated 2Strokes were also on display along with a chance to speak with Langen founder Christofer Ratcliffe and his team about the finer details of the machines and how the LightSpeed came into being.
The unique, class leading machine boasting a power to weight ratio of 1,000 bhp per tonne not only attracted the crowds but also had some reaching for their wallets to secure a build slot and VIN number, as only 185 of the Launch specification motorcycle will be available – each build individually commissioned for its owner. Whilst targeted for registration on UK roads, the LightSpeed is appealing to a global audience of enthusiasts and collectors of special automotive machines, with reservations being made from around the world.
Christofer Ratcliffe Founder and CEO of Langen comments: “I am overwhelmed with the response to the LightSpeed, in a show full of ‘off the peg’ bikes, to be able to offer something truly unique to our discerning customers with a range of personal options to make each LightSpeed as individual as the customer, it has made all the hard work over the last 12 months’ worth while. I can’t wait to see this pre-production prototype develop further as we move towards delivering the first builds to customers at the start of 2025”.
Discover more at: https://www.langenmotorcycles.co.uk/
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Motorcycle Live 2023 concludes with resounding success, leaving enthusiasts revved up for the 2024 show
Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, the UK’s biggest and most interactive motorcycle and scooter show, came to a triumphant close on Sunday 26 November, after an exhilarating nine-day extravaganza showcasing the best of the motorcycle industry.
The event, held at The NEC, Birmingham, equalled the success of 2022, delivering just under 90,000, curious newcomers, industry professionals, and passionate enthusiasts, solidifying its status as the go-to destination for motorcycle aficionados.
With world launches of brand-new bikes, thrilling live shows and demonstrations, opportunities to ride, and a retail area bustling with the latest kit, the show floor buzzed with excitement as visitors explored all four halls.
Olly Downing, Brand Communications and Partnerships Manager at BMW Motorrad, comments: “Unveiling the new R 12 Family at Motorcycle Live on the BMW Motorrad stand was fantastic. A true ‘World launch’, it was the first time the bikes had ever been seen publicly. We always enjoy attending the show, speaking to our customers and showcasing the bikes in the ‘Make Life A Ride’ arena.”
Reflecting on the success of Motorcycle Live 2023, Finlay McAllan, adds: "The enthusiasm and passion of the motorcycle community have made Motorcycle Live a true celebration of the culture, innovation, and camaraderie that define our industry. We are thrilled to see manufacturers, riders, and enthusiasts come together and share their love for motorcycles."
The success of this year's event reinforces Motorcycle Live’s position as a must-attend event for anyone with a love for motorcycles.
Motorcycle Live 2024 takes place from 16-24th November, tickets will be on sale from Monday 27th November 2023 at 10am - ‘Let’s go... again’.
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