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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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NCC South Downs Headstock
Keywords: Back Street Heroes, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

463-COVER
From teh snow covered Elephant Rally held in Germany in January 1967 comes this photograph of a Zundapp Bella anda sidecar outfit. Apparently there was a door in the elephant's back side to allow the passenger to gain entry!
Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Boston-Dockside-1930 s-study-by-Sydney-R-Jones-
One of Britians most Continental looking towns back in the 1930s - Boston Lincolnshire. Here a fine study by Sydney R Jones shows a group of motorcyclists gathered at the dockside
Keywords: Britian, Continental, looking, town, 1930, Boston, Lincolnshire, Sydney R Jones, motorcyclists, gathered, dockside, motorcycle, motorbike, vintage

BSA-1935-Poster-back
BSA promotional products. Poster, flyer, brochure from 1935 showing there complete range.
Keywords: BSA, promotional products, Poster, flyer, brochure, 1935, complete range

BSA-Rocket-3-11
BSA Rocket 3. This shot shows it stripped back to a rolling chassis so the engine is easy to see.
Keywords: BSA Rocket 3, stripped, rolling chassis, engine

BSA-Rocket-3-14
1970 BSA Rocket 3 engined 750cc dirt tracker, know as a 'Sporting 70'. This shot shows it stripped back so the engine is easy to see.
Keywords: BSA, Rocket 3, 1970, stripped, 750cc, dirt tracker, dirt, american, BSA sporting 70

BSA-Rocket-3-15
1970 BSA Rocket 3 engined 750cc dirt tracker, know as a 'Sporting 70'. This shot shows it stripped back so the engine is easy to see.
Keywords: BSA, Rocket 3, 1970, stripped, 750cc, dirt tracker, dirt, american, BSA sporting 70

BSA-Triumph-Motoplas-Catalogue-Back-1967
BSA Triumph and Motoplas catalogue, a group supplement that went out with the 3rd November 1966 issue of Motor Cycle. Back cover
Keywords: BSA, Triumph, Motoplas, catalogue, group supplement, 3rd November, 1966, Motor Cycle, back cover

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (2 files)

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Varsity Velocity February 1932 - It was all fairly laid back, with 'fettling' taking place under the trees.
Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

064 Glass Plate 06
Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Many hands make light work... 'unloading' the old fashioned way. Note the Bryant's of Biggleswade trailer in the background - in the 1970s, Charlie Sanby successfully raced the Bryant's backed Moto Guzzi, while the business lasted until 1992.
Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Joe Dick collection (32 files)

032 01135
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01175
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01446
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01449
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. In a race full of much faster, purpose built, two-strokes finished second, with onlyu a TZ500 Yamaah ahead of him.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01454
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01456
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01458
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01459
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01460
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01463
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01469
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01470
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01472
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01476
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 01481
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 3976
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 3978
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 4014
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 4016
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 4097
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

032 JOE 4099
Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world's fastet Enfield, fresh back from its receord breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience. The machine belongs to Steve Linsdell.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, Mar/Apr 11, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield

WD600578@042 Gp Test Majest
Yamaha Majesty 400

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RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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

[TINTED PRICE BOX OUT]
RRP: Â£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 itâ€™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 â€˜Bâ€™ lanes, its suspension struggled to cope quite as well as the Burgman, GP800 or Satelis. It just didnâ€™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 theyâ€™ve tried to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, which does help with slow speed handling; itâ€™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 thereâ€™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)? Itâ€™s also got a lockable glovebox for keeping your mobile and a bit of change for tools at reach and thereâ€™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 wonâ€™t appeal to everybody but if youâ€™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: Â£4699 (OTR including Â£800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at itsâ€™ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did â€“ 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 â€˜Executiveâ€™ 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 itâ€™s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and Iâ€™d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. Theyâ€™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. Itâ€™ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra ccâ€™s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didnâ€™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

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

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at itsâ€™ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did â€“ 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 â€˜Executiveâ€™ 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 itâ€™s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and Iâ€™d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. Theyâ€™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. Itâ€™ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra ccâ€™s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didnâ€™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: Â£4699 (OTR including Â£800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at itsâ€™ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did â€“ 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 â€˜Executiveâ€™ 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 itâ€™s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and Iâ€™d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. Theyâ€™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. Itâ€™ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra ccâ€™s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didnâ€™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: Â£4699 (OTR including Â£800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at itsâ€™ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did â€“ 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 â€˜Executiveâ€™ 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 itâ€™s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and Iâ€™d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. Theyâ€™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. Itâ€™ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra ccâ€™s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didnâ€™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: Â£4699 (OTR including Â£800 discount)

[TEXT]
I was the first person in the country to ride the Satelis 500 at itsâ€™ UK launch a few years ago and I loved the scooter back then. Even now the scooter still looks as good as it did â€“ 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 â€˜Executiveâ€™ 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 itâ€™s quite easy to lock the wheels if you use them in anger. Peugeot know how to make nice looking instruments and Iâ€™d say the clocks on the Satelis are as classy, crisp and clear as on any other bike or scooter on the market. Theyâ€™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. Itâ€™ll hit just over an indicated 100mph and those few extra ccâ€™s are noticeable over the Majesty and Burgman. Even at high speed the excellent chassis feels solid and stable and the scooter didnâ€™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 0127
John Surtees (back left) age 14, Ashburton School cricket team
Keywords: John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Social

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (28 files)

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

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (120 files)

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

001 poster back
1968 BSA Spitfire
Keywords: 2013, In the spotlight, Joe Dick, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Reader Restoration, The Classic MotorCycle

022 BID DON NOYS 01
August 1960: Don Moya (or rather off) his Lambretta demonstrating how to corner faster than his machine, having just taken avoiding action. He remounted to finish third in this particular race.
Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene

024 VESPA SEI GIORINI 345
Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines.
Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene

024 vespa sei Giorni 318
Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines.
Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene

026 back page JOE 7208
Yamaha's Super Tenere
Keywords: July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

036 back in the day
Back in the day - A winter ride out
Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8016
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8022
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8033
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8037
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8038
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8043
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8044
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8060
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8067
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

038 Machin 125 Yamaha JOE 8070
Yamaha AS3 Special The Steve Machin - Pete Parnham tracked down and brought back to life one of racing's most innovative machines
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Clssic Racer People, January/Feburay, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

042 B-1-D I O M-June 1961
Douglas Harbour - June 7, 1962; Vespa scooter riders arrive in the rain to take part in the Isle of Man Internation Scooter Rally.
Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters, Vespa

042 b-i-d the goons sc 01
The Mitcham & District Lambretta Club (aka The Goons) 'Scoot to Scotland' to take part in a rally - who says the roads are more congested nowadays! The club took its name from the radio comedy programme The Goon Show.
Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene

042 Back in the Day 01
The start os the 1967 Manx 400, Vespa rider G Burnhill and M Adams in the sidecar. Also on the platform are starter Geoff Duke and rally organiser Pat Callin.
Keywords: 2014, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

046-047 Centre 01
1959 Scottish Six Day Trial, pictured here at Glenogle on day 1 are Alan Kimber on 835 GPJ (left), and Geoff Parker on 240 PGL Lambrettas
Keywords: 2015, April/May, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

046 ACU handover
February 1964: Mary Driver tries out one of the 25 Lambrettas that were parked into two parking bays in preperation for their handover to the RAC-ACU Training Scheme. The Series 3 'Slimstyle' scooters were provided by the Lambretta Concessionaires as a replacement for the older models that had been taken out of service for many years. The training scheme had been originally started in 1947 and by February 1964, some 55,000 riders had received riding training.
Keywords: 2014, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

046 B-I-D Rome 1953
Picture shows the scene at St. Peter's Rome, when His Holiness Pope Pius XII blessed twenty new scooters whitch have been preented to the National Dutch Charity Organization by catholics of Turin. (As featured in Motor Cycle 23rd July 1953, page 113.)
Keywords: 2015, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooters

046 B-I-D scooter jousting1
1965 looks like this could be a scooter rally?
Keywords: 2015, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

046 B-I-D VCB at Woburn 01
MOre than 1000 scooterists turned out for the Vespa Club of Britain's 12th annual rally at Woburn Park in July 1964.
Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, Scooterist Scene

046 Back in the Day 1967
Joan Thorne of Bristol Lambretta Club â€˜The Neptunesâ€™, earns herself the title of â€˜Scooter Girlâ€™ at the 1967 Manx Scooter Rally, winning the Lycett Rose Bowl trophy. This wasnâ€™t the first time Joan had won a competition, as she was crowned â€˜Scooter Girlâ€™ at the 1966 Earls Court Motorcycle Show.
We donâ€™t know any history in relation to â€˜The Neptunesâ€™ SC â€“ perhaps someone out there can enlighten us?
Keywords: Classic Scooterist Scene, Lambretta, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

046 Back in the Day 1967
Back in the day - Joan Thorne of Bristol Lambretta Club The Neptunes earned herself the title of Scooter Girl at the 1967 Manx Scooter Rally.
Keywords: 2014, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

046 Back in the Day 1967 Copy
1967
Keywords: 2014, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

046 Centre Image 01
September 18th 1960 - Vespa riders set off from Staverton airfiled heading for Cheltenham
Keywords: 2014, April/May, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter

058 back in the day half
Back in the day - Enzo Sacchi, the famous Italian cyclist, being paced by a Lambretta Scooter at the Herne Hill International Cycle Meeting held September 1958.
Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

062 JOE 4884
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4885
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4888
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4889
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4890
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4891
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4892
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4893
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4894
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4895
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4896
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4897
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4898
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4899
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4900
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4901
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4902
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4903
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4904
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4905
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4906
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

062 JOE 4907
Back from the Brink new life for a Kawasaki H2R
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, Classic Racer Machine, Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

063 Mick Extance (1)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (10)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (11)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (12)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (13)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (14)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (2)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (3)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (4)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (5)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (6)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (7)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (8)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

063 Mick Extance (9)
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

064 JOE 3926
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

064 JOE 3955
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

064 JOE 4074
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

064 JOE 4079
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

064 JOE 4092
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

064 JOE 4098
Back to basics - Single speed, clutchless motorcycles, are arguably the purest form of powered two-wheeled machines. 1915 BRS Norton
Keywords: 2015, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, The Classic MotorCycle

068 Trial+Trib B-I-D ITALY 01
Taken in Rome in the early 1960s these scooterists weren't put off by the flooding.
Keywords: 2015, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooters

072 Bible
Back to school to lear, Bruce Wilson headed to Kawasaki's Mick Extance off-road experience in Wales
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

114 Classic Camera 00
Road racer Tommy Robb hitches a lift on the back of a Triumph Tiger 100A ridden by scrambler Billy Hutton, after he was forced out of the 1964 125cc Ulster GP.
Keywords: 2012, Classic Camera, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

114 Classic Camera 01
Ray's Indian, July 1942. Welsh born actor Ray Milland poses on his Indian Chief, with fellow movie star Mary Martin perched on the back.
Keywords: Classic Camera, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

A10
Harold Pickering, secretary of the Midlands section of the ACU, in 1910. With his back to him is James L Norton.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

Brooklands - 500 mile race H Le Vack 1921 BACK
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Brooklands - Kershaw and Le Vack 1922 BACK
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

B 028
Cockney Rebel - Barry Sheene - Back on the RG500 and showing good form; Wayne Gardner, Keith Huewen and Wes Cooley, all on Honda triples, give chase.
Keywords: 2012, Barry Sheene, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

C23
The full touring Model M, dating back to 1932. Price Â£22.10.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

cr2009cdec
Few riders have enjoyed the large and loyal fan base that Texan Kevin Schwantz has and the one World Championship he has to his name doesnâ€™t do his talent justice. With his self confessed win-or-bust style it was obvious he was going to be popular with the crowds after his first visit to Europe to ride in the Anglo American Match Races. So much so that he always considered Donington Park and the British Grand Prix as his home round. When the inevitable Suzuki Grand Prix ride came along, Schwantz approached the top level of the sport with the same cavalier attitude â€“ when he won he did it with great panache, when he didnâ€™t he usually came back on the wrecker truck. Schwantz stayed loyal to Suzuki throughout his career and still works for the company today.
Keywords: action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Schwantz, Suzuki

cr2009cmay
Those were the days, when factory riders rode Grand Prix machinery at circuits such as Mallory Park. On this occasion the meeting was the Race of the Year, which carried a prize fund worth winning even back in 1981. Hugging the inside line is works Kawasaki rider Kork Ballington on the innovative aluminium box frame 500 with Barry Sheene up high and wide on his 500 Grand Prix Yamaha. In the feature Race of the Year the two GP stars battled for the whole race distance, but Kiwi Graeme Crosby on the works Suzuki took full advantage, slipped by the pair, and eventually claimed victory by a comfortable margin. Crosbyâ€™s Suzuki team mate Californian Randy Mamola was fourth.
Keywords: 2009 calendar, action, classic racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

C 023
New Wold Order - Cadwell Park - Fondly nicknamed as the mini-Nurburgring. Trevor Nation over The Mountain. The John Player Nortons did much to encourage crowds back to British tracks, Cadwell included.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Cadwell Park, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

EX GBs 1966 March07
Images used by Lewis Leathers - Zip back coots
Keywords: Clothing, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Mike Evans Collection

E Marshall
Pioneering Policework, 1951 'Man in blue assists in producing blue sparks inside E. Marshall's 1897, 150cc Beeston tricycle' and helps get him back in the running of the Epson to Brighton Pioneer run in 1951.
Keywords: 1951, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

F37
The prodigal returns - Geoff Duke back on a Norton, at the 1959 Ulster GP. He came fourth.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

H 003
Kammy Class - Velocette KTT - Back to where it all began; Alec Bennett, after winning the 1926 TT on the 'cammy' Velo.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Image 26
With a minimalistic toolkit Randall Cowell puts his Norton back together for the 1964 Manx Grand Prix.
Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

John Giles
Slinging the rear tyre over his shoulder, John Giles rides back to the start after his Triumph Tiger Cub suffered a puncture on the Dryghyll Sike section.
Keywords: 1956 Travers Trophy Trial, held on the Durham-Cumberland Border, Action, John Giles, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle, Triumph

J 022
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Back on a Gilera in the Isle of Man; a parade lap in 1973.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 023
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Back to where it all began, riding a 'Garden gate' Norton Single. THis is at Mallory Park VMCC meeting in 1975 - note the footwear!
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

M CY BC 22.09.37
Motor Cycling back cover advert for Sunbeam motorcycles
Keywords: Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycling

news stafford 1
The AMAL stand at Stafford takes you back in time.
Keywords: 2012, April, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Way Back When 01
Steve Adair watches as Esso refuels a tank at the Scottish Six Day Trial, May 1955.
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 02
Lambretta Club members arriving at the New Victoria cinema in London
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 03
A scooter been craned aboard the ferry at Ostend
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 04
Basic bathroom facilities at the rally
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 05
1960 scooter rally
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 06
M D Brown (Vespa GS) scrapes past P J Lowe (Phoenix 349cc)
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 07
The Reverend A Barton Davies blesses the Vespa riders at All Saints Church, St John's Wood, London.
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

Way Back When 08
Marion Pavlou, aged 17 arrives on a scooter for her horse riding lesson.
Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when

WD127030@1959 - RHIANDO LOC
This Rhiando Scootokaddy would od set you back Â£13 17s 6d in 1959.
Keywords: 2006, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

WD145298@NW200 PIC 2
The embarrassing Westlake 'world-beater' to which Phil Read gave his backing, only lasted a few hundred yards in practice before it failed. It was never seen in a competitive race again.
Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads

WD176283@FOA - 06b
Villiers introduced the 3T version of their popular paralled twin, but it wasn't made withmotorcycle use in mind. Its first application was in the Frisky micro-car, a four-wheeler launch, though it eventually it would lose one of its back pair, as in this 1961 photograph.
Keywords: 2006, From our archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle

WD176293@FOA - 06a
Villiers introduced the 3T version of their popular paralled twin, but it wasn't made withmotorcycle use in mind. Its first application was in the Frisky micro-car, a four-wheeler launch, though it eventually it would lose one of its back pair, as in this 1961 photograph.
Keywords: 2006, From our archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle

WD198155@18 Frank Osgerby 0
Lambretta 250 Special
Keywords: RECORD BREAKING:, The Frank Osgerby interview, BY the mid-1970s Lambretta production in Italy had ceased and wi, Frank Osgerby first became interested in scooters in 1965, but i, Despite his time away, when he was back home he attended as many, One day in 1974 outside Freddie Frith's (the then Grimsby Lambre, Despite the fact that circuit racing was booming, scooter sprint, The machine in question was to be based around a Group 6 race bi

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

WD42655@cyrilsmith05
In the 1953 Belgian 1953 GP, Smith gets the power on as he controls the bucking Manx. Bob Onslow gets over the back wheel.
Keywords: Cyril Smith, June 2005, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar, The Classic MotorCycle

WD562598@YWA 3
Bill Storr gets his weigh across the back of Bill Boddices Manx at Ibsley in 1954
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

WD569674@66 196~1
1965 â€“ 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: â€œIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingâ€!
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 â€˜National Personality Girlâ€™ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
â€˜Publicity runsâ€™ 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 â€˜experiment
Keywords: 1965 â€“ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569675@66 1965 London-Mil
1965 â€“ 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: â€œIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingâ€!
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 â€˜National Personality Girlâ€™ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
â€˜Publicity runsâ€™ 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 â€˜experiment
Keywords: 1965 â€“ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569676@66 1965 Brighton 9
1965 Ã± 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: Ã¬In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingÃ®!
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 Ã«National Personality GirlÃ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
Ã«Publicity runsÃ 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 Ã«experiment
Keywords: 1965 Ã± THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569677@66 1965 Fringe Li
1965 Ã± 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: Ã¬In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingÃ®!
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 Ã«National Personality GirlÃ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
Ã«Publicity runsÃ 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 Ã«experiment
Keywords: 1965 Ã± THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

WD569678@66 1965 Brighton C
1965 Ã± 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: Ã¬In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingÃ®!
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 Ã«National Personality GirlÃ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
Ã«Publicity runsÃ 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 Ã«experiment
Keywords: 1965 Ã± THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa

XGBE620000011
Does anyone need reminding that it is the Arc de Triomphe dominating the scene? Pioneer Run to Paris and back organised by the Sunbeam Club.
Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

XGBL640000027
Contributor Roy Nixon takes a breather on his way back from the TT in 1961 - his bike has covered 30,000 trouble-free miles since then.
Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

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

010 63395 Grosmont
Back in MYMR service after the boiler repairs at Crewe, NER Q6 0-8-0 No. 63395 departs Grosmont
Keywords: Heritage Railway, Issue 193, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > MV (2 files)

MV 09
The 1962 TT, with Hocking's burned out machine back in the pits.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, MV

MV 15
Back on an MV, John Hartleâ€™s 1968 Senior TT lasted less than a lap.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, MV

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (2 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.

John Cooper 1970 005
John Cooper and Ray Petty (back to front Norton) at Mallory Park 6.11.1965
Keywords: John Cooper, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Nicholls 37
Just what the photographer ordered! Enough rain to give dramatic action as the grass flies from Sean Willmott's back wheel as he drifts his Dula.
Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (2 files)

Bjorn Back 1971 001
Bjorn Back - 1971
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, Images in the Classic Dirt Bike Hall at Stafford October 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road

Pre 65 44
Pre 65 Scottish 2004, Brian Cottrell, 250 James, AM Boadach, Joint Winner Back in 1985 with Sammy Miller on 3 marks lost.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre-65 Scottish

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection (1 file)

We have picked a range of stunning images from our vast archive for you to enjoy in print format. We add to this collection on a regular basis.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (45 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.

BSA111b
Winners of the 1968 750cc sidecar TT, Terry Vinnicombe/John Flaxman on the Tom Kirby-backed A65-based outfit.
Keywords: BSA, BSA Bookazine, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series

Herts County AC ladies
The ladies in Herts County A.C. tour to Harrogate and back.
Keywords: 1911, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

Sheenebookazine64
Sheene began the 1975 season by smashing his left leg at Daytona and ended it back on crutches after smashing his right knee. Between those two disasters he delivered the goods on the RG500, winning the first two 500cc GPs of his career. (You Tube)
Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene

Sheenebookazine74
The boys are back in town. Sheene, Johnny Cecotto, and Cecotto's younger brother Jose (left). Having fun was as important to Barry as the racing. (You Tube)
Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene

Triumph bookazine021
Military 'paperboy' delivers newspapers at the back of the French line. The Triumph is fitted with a Gloria sidecar.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph

Triumph bookazine022
Lieuts Cecil S Burney (left) and Harris, back in England, engaged in training motorcyclists for despatch work at the front.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph

Triumph bookazine063
July 1940; men from the second BEF, back after the evacuation from France.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (33 files)

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

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

Beautiful images from Heritage Railway Magazine.

1 TYSELEY CREW
The Tyseley Locomotive Works team that brought No. 7029, Clun Castle back to life.
Keywords: 2017, Heritage Railway, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Train

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > MV (2 files)

MV 15
Back on an MV, John Hartle’s 1968 Senior TT lasted less than a lap.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, MV

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 (1 file)

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 (2 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (2 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Scootering Classics (32 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.

036 back in the day
Back in the day - A winter ride out in 1961.
Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

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

WD431955@Centre Spread Nov0
Even back in 1966 these leather clad scooter riders knew where the blame lie... Or were they just modelling those new jackets?
Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Scootering

WD434936@Centre Spread
From teh snow covered Elephant Rally held in Germany in January 1967 comes this photograph of a Zundapp Bella anda sidecar outfit. Apparently there was a door in the elephant's back side to allow the passenger to gain entry!
Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

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