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MORTONS ARCHIVE (6 files)

4 Dan-Shorey
Dan Shorey - Bultaco two-strokes took Dan to ACU Star wins in 1961 and 1962. Twice in the 125cc class as well as the 250 title in ‘62
Keywords: Dan Shorey, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Bud-Ekins-16
James Bud Ekins Rides the 650cc Triumph at the 1961 ISDT seen here at LLandrindod Wells
Keywords: James Bud Ekins, Bud Ekins, Ekins, 650cc, Triumph, 1961, ISDT, LLandrindod Wells

I 011
Home of Heroes - Brooklands - Bert le Vack, having won the 1921 500 mile race. Indian's Billy Wells offers his congratulations.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Jim-Redman-004
Jim Redman has a well earnt hug from wife Marlene, after winning the Junior International race at the Isle Of Man TT in 1964 on a 350cc Honda. He covered the 226 miles at an average of 98.5mph and won by almost eight minutes.
Keywords: Jim Redman, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, racer, racing, IOM, IOM TT, TT, Isle Of Man, Winner, 1964, 350cc, Honda, junior, wife, Marlene Redman

K 015b
No lightweight performer - BSA Bantam - Well laden from the options catalogue in 1966.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Spa-A-O-brett-July-10-1921
A neatly designed racing model Spa produced by Spa Motor and Engineering Co. Scarborough. This particular machine was ridden by A O Brett, who did remarkably well in speed events in Yorkshire.
Keywords: 1922, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle, Static

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates (1 file)

Straight from the plate images as used in the Classic MotorCycle magazine.

Royal-Enfield-1960-350cc-Clipper-01
70mm x 90mm bore and stroke dimensions gave the Clipper its 346cc capacity. The 17 bhp
developed by this alloy-head, ohv motor, was identical with that obtained from the 248cc “Crusader
Sports” but, there was much more low-down grunt, more flexibility and with peak power coming in
at 5,500 rpm, a more leisurely ride.
A q.d., rear wheel was standard and the 33/4 gallon tank offered a good touring range. This was a
single-cylinder motorcycle in the best British tradition, would there be enough takers out there to
justify its well-intentioned makeover?
Keywords: Royal Enfield, 1960, 350 Clipper, Clipper, Glass Plate, Tried and Tested, Tried & Tested, Motorcycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1926 London to Lands End (1 file)

sraight to plate 5816
1926 London to Lands End 8th April - RL Richardson's well-laden 350cc Raleigh struggles manfully uphill.
Keywords: Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1927 Brooklands (1 file)

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Thrills, spills and new world records Brooklands, 1927. 'Patchwork' nature of the track well illustrated.
Keywords: 2014, Glass plates, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1953 Lands End Trial (1 file)

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1953 Lands End Trial - Aboard a swinging-arm framed Matchless, as well weather-protected rider on Station Lane.
Keywords: 2013, February, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle, Trials

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Shrubland Park Scramble, August 1956 (1 file)

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Shrubland Park Scramble, August 1956. - Brain Stonebridge was on form on his baby Bantam, he also did well on his Goldie.
Keywords: 2012, Glass plate, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scramble, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > The 1951 ACU National Rally (1 file)

062 SFTP 05
Army riders take a well-erned rest. Many of them had gained the maximum 784 marks.
Keywords: Mar 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The 1951 National ACU Rally, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > The Southern Scott Scramble, March 1925 (2 files)

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The Southern Scott Scramble, March 1925 - The steepness of the hill christened 'Wild and Woolly' is well illustrated in this picture of an early competitor making an ascent.
Keywords: 2014, February, Glass Plates, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

047 SFTP 14
The Southern Scott Scramble, March 1925 - Several didn't make it to the top, among them; this is it seems, well-known racer Rex Judd.
Keywords: 2014, February, Glass Plates, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Joe Dick collection (11 files)

WD600578@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600580@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600583@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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RRP: £5899 (plus OTR)

[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600584@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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RRP: £5899 (plus OTR)

[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600587@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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RRP: £5899 (plus OTR)

[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600588@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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RRP: £5899 (plus OTR)

[TEXT]
The Majesty 400 looks quite similar to the Burgman, but (in my opinion) the styling is a bit more up to date so it’ll appeal to a broader spectrum of riders. I quite enjoyed riding this one, although as we got closer to the coast and the roads turned into bumpy ‘B’ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didn’t feel quite as well damped. At the time, myself and Stef were putting the scooters through some rigorous testing though on very dodgy roads!
Yamaha have built the Majesty with a die-cast alloy chassis and they’ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; it’s also pretty stable as you get to the top end. Acceleration is brisk on the Majesty, (slightly faster than the Suzuki at any rate) and when it gets going the 33.5bhp 395cc fuel injected engine seems to have plenty of mid-range grunt, which is always useful for overtaking. The bike was almost new with just 633 miles on the clock, so there’s still a chance it could loosen up a bit more and nudge that top speed into three figures.
The Yamaha scores well on practicalities; it has bags of room under the seat (or should that be room for bags under the seat)? It’s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and there’s plenty of weather protection from that large front fairing and screen. I found the seating position to be comfortable with enough room to stretch my legs a bit if need be and the riders backrest helped to cushion my back, the pillion seat looked quite plush too.
Like any scooter, the Yamaha Majesty won’t appeal to everybody but if you’re looking for something relatively quick which can quite easily take the place of a city car and do a much more convenient and faster job of getting you to work, as well as being more than capable of touring, then the Majesty is wor
Keywords: 2010 Yamaha Majesty 400, Joe Dick, Majesty 400, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Twist & Go, Yamaha

WD600589@044 Gp Test Sateli
Peugeot Satelis RS 500

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RRP: £4699 (OTR including £800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at its’ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did – better in fact thanks to this special RS version. Peugeot know how to build a good-looking scooter and this one is no exception. The obvious difference to the standard Satelis is the black paintwork with contrasting red trim, but it also comes with conventional brakes, as opposed to the ‘Executive’ model with ABS (a fact that helps to make the RS as sporty as it looks and save a few quid). With twin 260mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, stopping is never going to be a problem; in fact the brakes are a little bit too sharp until you get used to them and it’s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and I’d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. They’re just so good looking and useable with their white fascias and crystal clear display that they put the lack lustre efforts of the other manufacturers to shame.
To help keep the Satelis as rigid on the road as possible Peugeot use 40mm forks up front and four position adjustable twin rear shocks. The shocks work with Peugeots Dual Swinging Linkage (DSL) engine mounting system to give great handling characteristics and it seems to work. The Piaggio derived engine is fuel injected and has plenty of power (38bhp) both from a standing start and in the mid range. It’ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra cc’s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didn’t seem to suffer quite as badly as the other three in the wind. Everything on the Satelis looks well put together and is finished perfectly. Perhaps
Keywords: 2010 Peugeot Satelis RS 500, Joe Dick, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Peugeot, Satelis RS500, Twist & Go

WD600590@044 Gp Test Sateli
Peugeot Satelis RS 500

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RRP: £4699 (OTR including £800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at its’ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did – better in fact thanks to this special RS version. Peugeot know how to build a good-looking scooter and this one is no exception. The obvious difference to the standard Satelis is the black paintwork with contrasting red trim, but it also comes with conventional brakes, as opposed to the ‘Executive’ model with ABS (a fact that helps to make the RS as sporty as it looks and save a few quid). With twin 260mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, stopping is never going to be a problem; in fact the brakes are a little bit too sharp until you get used to them and it’s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and I’d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. They’re just so good looking and useable with their white fascias and crystal clear display that they put the lack lustre efforts of the other manufacturers to shame.
To help keep the Satelis as rigid on the road as possible Peugeot use 40mm forks up front and four position adjustable twin rear shocks. The shocks work with Peugeots Dual Swinging Linkage (DSL) engine mounting system to give great handling characteristics and it seems to work. The Piaggio derived engine is fuel injected and has plenty of power (38bhp) both from a standing start and in the mid range. It’ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra cc’s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didn’t seem to suffer quite as badly as the other three in the wind. Everything on the Satelis looks well put together and is finished perfectly. Perhaps
Keywords: 2010 Peugeot Satelis RS 500, Joe Dick, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Peugeot, Satelis RS500, Twist & Go

WD600591@044 Gp Test Sateli
Peugeot Satelis RS 500

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: £4699 (OTR including £800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at its’ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did – better in fact thanks to this special RS version. Peugeot know how to build a good-looking scooter and this one is no exception. The obvious difference to the standard Satelis is the black paintwork with contrasting red trim, but it also comes with conventional brakes, as opposed to the ‘Executive’ model with ABS (a fact that helps to make the RS as sporty as it looks and save a few quid). With twin 260mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, stopping is never going to be a problem; in fact the brakes are a little bit too sharp until you get used to them and it’s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and I’d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. They’re just so good looking and useable with their white fascias and crystal clear display that they put the lack lustre efforts of the other manufacturers to shame.
To help keep the Satelis as rigid on the road as possible Peugeot use 40mm forks up front and four position adjustable twin rear shocks. The shocks work with Peugeots Dual Swinging Linkage (DSL) engine mounting system to give great handling characteristics and it seems to work. The Piaggio derived engine is fuel injected and has plenty of power (38bhp) both from a standing start and in the mid range. It’ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra cc’s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didn’t seem to suffer quite as badly as the other three in the wind. Everything on the Satelis looks well put together and is finished perfectly. Perhaps
Keywords: 2010 Peugeot Satelis RS 500, Joe Dick, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Peugeot, Satelis RS500, Twist & Go

WD600593@044 Gp Test Sateli
Peugeot Satelis RS 500

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: £4699 (OTR including £800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at its’ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did – better in fact thanks to this special RS version. Peugeot know how to build a good-looking scooter and this one is no exception. The obvious difference to the standard Satelis is the black paintwork with contrasting red trim, but it also comes with conventional brakes, as opposed to the ‘Executive’ model with ABS (a fact that helps to make the RS as sporty as it looks and save a few quid). With twin 260mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, stopping is never going to be a problem; in fact the brakes are a little bit too sharp until you get used to them and it’s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and I’d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. They’re just so good looking and useable with their white fascias and crystal clear display that they put the lack lustre efforts of the other manufacturers to shame.
To help keep the Satelis as rigid on the road as possible Peugeot use 40mm forks up front and four position adjustable twin rear shocks. The shocks work with Peugeots Dual Swinging Linkage (DSL) engine mounting system to give great handling characteristics and it seems to work. The Piaggio derived engine is fuel injected and has plenty of power (38bhp) both from a standing start and in the mid range. It’ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra cc’s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didn’t seem to suffer quite as badly as the other three in the wind. Everything on the Satelis looks well put together and is finished perfectly. Perhaps
Keywords: 2010 Peugeot Satelis RS 500, Joe Dick, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Peugeot, Satelis RS500, Twist & Go

WD600595@044 Gp Test Sateli
Peugeot Satelis RS 500

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: £4699 (OTR including £800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at its’ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did – better in fact thanks to this special RS version. Peugeot know how to build a good-looking scooter and this one is no exception. The obvious difference to the standard Satelis is the black paintwork with contrasting red trim, but it also comes with conventional brakes, as opposed to the ‘Executive’ model with ABS (a fact that helps to make the RS as sporty as it looks and save a few quid). With twin 260mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, stopping is never going to be a problem; in fact the brakes are a little bit too sharp until you get used to them and it’s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and I’d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. They’re just so good looking and useable with their white fascias and crystal clear display that they put the lack lustre efforts of the other manufacturers to shame.
To help keep the Satelis as rigid on the road as possible Peugeot use 40mm forks up front and four position adjustable twin rear shocks. The shocks work with Peugeots Dual Swinging Linkage (DSL) engine mounting system to give great handling characteristics and it seems to work. The Piaggio derived engine is fuel injected and has plenty of power (38bhp) both from a standing start and in the mid range. It’ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra cc’s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didn’t seem to suffer quite as badly as the other three in the wind. Everything on the Satelis looks well put together and is finished perfectly. Perhaps
Keywords: 2010 Peugeot Satelis RS 500, Joe Dick, Maxi Madness group test, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, New Scoots on the Block, Nov/Dec 10, Peugeot, Satelis RS500, Twist & Go

MORTONS ARCHIVE > John Surtees Collection (1 file)

J S 0087
John Surtees tucks himself away well as he accelerates out of a bend at Boreham
Keywords: John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing, Vincent

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (14 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.

GACU0000003
Well, it makes a change for John Surtees to be on the other side of the starting line! Here he dispatches R.C. Middlestorb, BMW, in the Metropolitan Police Club's Blue Lamp road trial.
Keywords: ACU, BMW, Metropolitan Police Club, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

GD0000006
"The Elite Bike Bonanza" - Ron Welling takes delivery of the first batch of their giant Norton order from Mike Jackson of NVE.
Keywords: Dealers., Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph

GMR0000007
A real master piece! But a short lived one - this 1.5 cwt birthday cake was gobbled up at the 59 Club last Saturday. The cake a faithful replica of Brands, was baked by Arthur Keen, of Cranbrook Kent. Fiddly work, the icing was left to well - known cake artist "Jiminy", of the Crimony Company, Twickenham. Complete down to the pits, railings and controll tower (there's even "oil" on the track!) the cake was 48in long, 28in wide and 12in deep.
Keywords: 59 Club, Mods and Rockers, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

GMR0000018
All is orderly and well under police control as riders set off home after the mysterious "demonstration" in Doughty Street.
Keywords: Mods and Rockers, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

GS0000062
Springtime is tulip-time in some parts of England as well as in Holland. Near Spalding, Lincolnshire, fields of colour stretch on every hand.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

Sheenebookazine17
It all started here. Sheene and racer Gordon Keith, winner of the 1964 Manx Lightweight Grand Prix, pictured by Nick Nicholls at a Brands Hatch practice day on 17 February 1968 - two weeks before Sheene made his race debut at the Kent circuit on Saturday 2 March. Barry, 17, was there that February day to gently run in the engines of two Bultacos his father Frank had tuned for the coming season. Barry returned the following week to complete the job and went so well he ended up racing them. At the time, Frank was the famous Sheene because of his tuning talent and it was the bikes not the young rider, that made the picture newsworthy. (You tube)
Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene

Sheenebookazine48
Well, the weather could have been better! It's February 1983 and 'Bionic Barry' got in a couple of laps of Donington Park before the snow fell. It was his first time on a racing bike since his 160mph crash at Silverstone the previous July - and his return to Suzuki after three seasons with Yamaha.
Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene

Triumph bookazine046
Miss Marie Vernon, secretary of Deansgate Mart Ltd, Manchester, starting for Liverpool after taking over the 150cc Triumph which was ridden round England by Triumph agents. Miss Marie Burke, the well-known actress, wishes her 'bon voyage'. - The Motor Cycle March 1933.
Keywords: lady, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph

WD349087@Centre s Scooterin
Back in the day, Lambretta Concessionaires actively supported owners carrying out their own maintenance on their scooters, either through local dealers, or even specialist staff from HQ attending club meetings. The photograph is dated 19.03.59 which if correct suggests that the Series 1 Lambretta was well established by now (note the diagrams on the wall behind), so maybe this class in the London area was for 'shaft drive' models only?
Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scootering

XGB0000005
Maurice Bryan (with receptacle) ensures that Ken Ashton is well and truly drenched!
Keywords: Ex GB, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

XGBE640000022
Monkey business? No, just a well-meaning Tom Jackson, organiser of last week's Leyton saftey exhibition giving a lift to trials rider Mary Briver. Roadburner is Honda's Monkey Bike.
Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

XGBE650000007
Turquoise blue and silver is the decor - but then the well-equipped Eighty would look good in any colour.
Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Yamaha

XGBL650000024
To rely on "British handling" alone to win a world championship is unrealistic. Derek Woodman judges the MZ two-fifty twin handles as well as any British racer. Here he is in the East German GP where he finished third.
Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

XGBL650000025
Unfair competition! Well, can you imagine a British manufacturer providing a swimsuit - clad beauty with everything now model? Truth is, this model is Betty Smatt from Jamaica. A professional swimmer, she has saved her cents for this model - a 1966 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide. She will use it, as she did her 1960 Duo-Glide, to take her on spear fishing trips. Where are your flippers!
Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (43 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

004 Archive 01
Douglas Special 1931 596cc overhead valve twin formed the basis for this well engineered sidecar outfit.
Keywords: 2013, Archive piece, August, Classic Bike Guide, Douglas, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

004 Archive 02
Douglas Special 1931 596cc overhead valve twin formed the basis for this well engineered sidecar outfit.
Keywords: 2013, Archive piece, August, Classic Bike Guide, Douglas, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

004 Archive 03
Douglas Special 1931 596cc overhead valve twin formed the basis for this well engineered sidecar outfit.
Keywords: 2013, Archive piece, August, Classic Bike Guide, Douglas, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

006 A09
A well-worked 8000-mile Matchless, in 1915
Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

022 NMM (1)
National Motorcycle Museum Pearl anniversary delebrated its 30th aniversary with a 'free day'. A well used Tiger 100
Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

034 Malta to use (5)
Island mentality Malta is a hotbed of classic enthusiasm. Nortons are well represented in the Cassar line-up
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

044 MAIN GT750 9367
Suzuki GT750 Kettle has fared well and become a much sought after machine.
Keywords: August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics

044 MAIN GT750 9382
Suzuki GT750 Kettle has fared well and become a much sought after machine.
Keywords: August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics

044 MAIN GT750 9422
Suzuki GT750 Kettle has fared well and become a much sought after machine.
Keywords: August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics

044 MAIN GT750 9581
Suzuki GT750 Kettle has fared well and become a much sought after machine.
Keywords: August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics

044 MAIN GT750 9641
Suzuki GT750 Kettle has fared well and become a much sought after machine.
Keywords: August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics

072 closer look03
G Coccker (Singer) stops off for some lunch at Tunbridge Wells
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

082 MOTO MEMORIES 01
Derek Rickman, seen here well ahead of the field here in the 1964 Motocross des Nations at Hawkstone Park
Keywords: 2014, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 31, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Moto memories, Nick Nicholls

084 Closer Look 06
Dominant force - The well-trick 125cc MZ racer, ready for the 1964 season.
Keywords: 2012, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle

114 CLASSIC CAMERA
Braving the snow - July 1962 A well-laden Harley Davison is rested, at the peak of the St. Gothard Pass, during July 1962
Keywords: May 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

114 Classic Camera 01
Testing a big single, March 1912 a well-laden Excelsior single is ridden up Stoneleigh Hill (in Warwickshire).
Keywords: 2014, Classic camera, Classic life, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

A O Brett - Spa - Jap engine 1922
A neatly designed racing model Spa produced by Spa Motor and Engineering Co. Scarborough. This machine was ridden by A O Brett and did well in speed events in Yorkshire.
Keywords: 1922, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

D 022
Snarling Beasts & Black Shadows - Vincent V-Twins - First and last - well, nearly. The final Series D (Bruce Main-Smith in saddle) and the works' then own Series A.
Keywords: Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vincent

F14
Ray Amm's well-mangled 350cc Norton after hitting a wall at Aintree September 1954.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

F 007
The Coolest Rotary Club... Rotary Norton - Machines in various stages of assembley - it all seemed to be going so well...
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

G0000002
Floods in the Thames Valley. A slip while attempting to jump ashore after faliing to get across a floodedstretch portion of the Esher-Well Road.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

G 011
L for Leather - Rockers - Well turned-out 'big' Royal ENfield twin.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Rockers

H13
The tool for the job. A well-laden MkIIA in Germany, 1975.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

ISDT 11
There's even time to chat with well wishers as they wait for the ferry.
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, History Lesson, ISDT, Issue 25, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road

ISDT 11
There's even time to chat with well wishers as they wait for the ferry.
Keywords: BSA, Classic Dirt Bike, History Lesson, ISDT, Issue 25, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

ISDT Metisse Archive 006
Apart from an unlucky incedent with a stone, the AJS machines acquitted themselves well in the previous ISDT
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, ISDT, Issue 27, 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road

Mike Hailwood0027
Mike Hailwood congratulated by Frank Cope (Birmingham Motorcycle Dealer) after the Port Elizabeth 200 mile race in January 1958 - Frank rode a 250 Manx Norton and was well into his 70's.
Keywords: Mike Hailwood, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

OLGAR 12
An accomplised scrambler as well as a trials rider, Olga took her Norton 500T to second place behind Brian Martin at the Grand National Scramble in 1950.
Keywords: Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Off road, Olga Kevelos

Triumph 03
During practise for the 1912 races, 'well known amateur Haswell aslutes our photographer - so said The Motor Cycle
Keywords: 2014, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

WD134176@The Roads - 07
The popularity of the event is well evidence here at Portrush, in 1970.
Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads

WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN
Trialled in Myfair and serviced by well-known scrambles rider Mr. FT Rowan, a Vespa-mounted service engineer working for the Venner Time Switches Co Ltd.
Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

WD178502@3 CRMC Cadwell - D
Kiwi Paul Dobbs gets the front wheel of the Rob Lidgate Rocket 3 well up in the air over the Mountain.
Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle

WD181613@SS P54 - 01
A LULL BEFORE THE STORM
IT'S a received wisdom that the general public knew nothing about Mods prior to the events of Easter 1964, but like most received wisdoms, it's only partially true. Many people are aware of the 1962 Town article featuring (amongst others) Marc Bolan, but if you look hard enough there is other material around pre-dating the seaside riots.
In December 1963 Motor Cycle magazine ran a light-hearted 'Are you a Mod or a Rocker?' quiz. Readers were asked questions about their attire and habits. The top three levels of scoring (Mod, Mid and Rocker) were all considered "with it", while the lowest scoring category (Old Fogey) was definitely considered to be "without it".
The piece was written by one Mike Evans and it is he who is featured as the example Mod, with a suitably scruffy Rocker alongside for comparison. Mike's clothes include a tab-collared shirt, Cuban heels and a collarless jacket and at this distance in time, it's difficult to recall if these were specifically Mod fashions in late '63. The scooter (a well used GS150 with chrome panels) looks about right though.
The article obviously isn't meant to be taken too seriously, and there's no sense of the friction that was to erupt four or five months later. This sort of thing could not have appeared in a motorcycle magazine after April 1964.
Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

WD242033@70 Nigel Hole-Trai
Nigel Hole
Nigel is TAG s Publisher at Mortons Media and apart from bringing us great bike and scooter titles to read every month, he s also a committed funky moped owner - well technically his Honda 90 isn t a moped, but we ll let him off Here s what he had to say:
What the hell do you want that for? is usually the question I m asked when people see my Honda CT90. The constant ribbing at work about my hobby becomes tiresome, but you know what, they don t know what they re missing.
My obsession - sorry I meant hobby - centres on two things; uniqueness and economy. I fell in love with this American import, also known as the Trail 90, a few years back having seen one of these orange funkmeisters at a show. I loved the knobbly tyres, eight gears, altitude adjuster, spare fuel tank, stubby mudguard, the colour and it fitted in nicely with my 70s renaissance that seems to dog the student world every five-or-so years. This bike had it all for me.
The economy side is twofold; firstly I can run this bike at around 120mpg and enjoy the world passing by at around 50mph, just sitting back and relaxing. The other bit is the price. You can buy this classic bike with 1200 miles on the clock for about 800 (Stateside you d pay twice that!) what other mint classic bike would you get for that with the coolness my bike has got. Stretch T-shirts are back!
Keywords: a nostalgic look at the past, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, FUNKY MOPEDS, Many lifelong motorcyclists and, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Rebuild, The idea was to force kids onto, The new breed of moped would hi, The new found moped craze soon, Way back in the early 1970s 16y, Workshop

WD569674@66 196~1
1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment
Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569675@66 1965 London-Mil
1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment
Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569676@66 1965 Brighton 9
1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment
Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569677@66 1965 Fringe Li
1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment
Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569678@66 1965 Brighton C
1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment
Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Heritage images (6 files)

000 30587 BAKER STREET
Beattie well tank No. 30587 stands at Baker Street at around 3am on Sunday February 26, 2015
Keywords: Heritage Railway, Issue 200, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

106 boathorse dandy
The opening of the Grand Western Canal boat horse Dandy enjoying a well-earned rest.
Keywords: April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Towpath Talk

34092 haworth Copy
SR West Country Padific No. 34092 City of Wells on shed at Haworth with L&Y 0-6-0ST No. 752
Keywords: 2014, Heritage Railway, Issue 196, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

BEATTIE WELL TANK BAKER STREET
The National Railway Museum's Beattie No. 30587 in his trip through the Underground tunnels.
Keywords: 2014, Feb/Mar, Heritage Railway, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

WD594794@64 preservation 00
SR unrebuilt Bulleid Battle of Britian Pacific No 34092 City of Wells passes Braford St Martin with Salisbury - Yeovil Junction train on 24th July 1988.
Keywords: Heritage Railway, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Well it is the Stars and Stripes
Keywords: Classic American, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Kitchen Garden images (1 file)

30 Chatsworth Nov 20
Chatsworth House Kitchen Garden - some of the beds have radiating rows of veg around some central old fruit trees making them pretty as well as practical
Keywords: 2014, Kitchen Garden, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (6 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.

1979 TT 21t23
1979 TT 21t 006 - Jim Wells on a 984 P&M Kawasaki
Keywords: 1979 Isle of Man Formula 1 TT, Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

1979 TT 23t23
1979 TT 23t n6 001 - Jim Wells on a 984 P&M Kawasaki
Keywords: 1979 Isle of Man Formula 1 TT, Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

CBD-001
ISDT, Isle Of Man 1971, George Webb on his 441cc Cheney BSA pulling a wheelie, well almost over cooking it, gained a bronze medal
Keywords: ISDT, Isle Of Man, 1971, George Webb, 441cc, Cheney, BSA, wheelie, over cooking it, bronze medal, motorcycle, motorbike, trials, IOM, International Six Days Trial

NNC 09 11 11 032
NNC 09 11 11 032 - 41 Jim Wells - 997 Suzuki, 15 Gary Lingham - 500 Suzuki
Keywords: 1979, Brands Hatch, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC RR B0279
NNC RR B0279 - Brands Hatch 10th March 1968 - Rex butcher riding well on the 250cc Crooks Suziki, winning the 250 race.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Road Racing

NNC Sprints64
19th March 1966 - Drag Practice - Fred Wells (Blown 500cc Triumph)
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Sprint

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (7 files)

NNC BW ISDT101
1961 ISDT, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, JOCK WILSON, 497 AJS, LOAST 1 MARK AND WON A SILVER MEDAL.
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT30
1961 ISDT at Llandrindod Well Alan Kimber on a 125cc Lambretta he won a bronze medal
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT61
1961 ISDT at Llandrindod Wells Jock Wilson (497cc AJS) lost one mark and won a silver medal
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT62
1961 ISDT Llandrindod Wells - Jock Wilson (497cc AJS) lost one mark and won a silver medal
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT9
1961 ISDT Llandridod Wells Jock Wilson (497cc AJS he lost one mark and gained a silver medal
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

Richard Sunter Archive 006
Richie Sunter (247cc Ossa) in the British Experts Trail at Llandrindod Wells. Ref. 13m23
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Richie Sunter

SSDT-1959-Peter-Fletcher-Royal-Enfield-500cc
During the Scottish Six Day Trial in 1959, Peter Fletcher on his Royal Enfield 500cc takes a break and has a well deserved drink.
Keywords: SSDT, 1959, Peter Fletcher, Royal Enfield, 500cc, Scottish Six Day Trial, Trial, Scottish, motorcycle, motorbike

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (14 files)

The Mortons Archive team have carefully selected a collection of classic images from our archive, which have been used in our magazine titles recently.

2.11.16 p393 MC
Signal section in a French market square, The Motor Cycle, 2nd November 1916 - An interesting offical photograph of the Indian Army signals, lorries, cars, and motor cyclisits on their way to the Front. The picture well shows the fit state of the men, who are mounted on W.D. Triumphs, the officers having Singer light cars.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Motor Cycle, Triumph, WW1

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (24 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Heritage (1 file)

Images from our Heritage magazines

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders (2 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection (5 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (6 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1926 London to Lands End (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1926 London to Lands End (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1953 Lands End Trial (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Shrubland Park Scramble, August 1956 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > The 1951 ACU National Rally (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Shrubland Park Scramble, August 1956 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > The 1951 ACU National Rally (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Scootering Classics (19 files)

This collection from our archive shows off some of the classic scootering scenes from the 50's onwards. Many of these images have appeared with the Scootering Magazine as a centrespead.

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