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Come and join us for Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, at the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham between 18-26 November.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE!
We've teamed up with Zerofit to offer an exclusive £28 ticket which includes show entry AND a Zerofit Thermal Bobble Hat, with a RRP of £20.
Don't forget, advanced tickets are available now – priced at £23* for an adult ticket, children aged 6-18 are just £2.50 when accompanied by a paying adult and under 5’s are free.
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Following last week’s unveiling in London, the British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that the Triumph TR25 created by Makkina is now on display, sitting alongside its original inspiration - the record-breaking ‘Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575. The TR25 will be on display from Tuesday 18 July for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Paying tribute to automotive heritage while embracing modern-day technology, the design of the Triumph TR25 is a bold, ultra-contemporary interpretation of the ‘Jabbeke’ which broke the land speed record for production cars under two litres in May 1953, 70 years ago. With a deep-rooted commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, UK-based design house Makkina, with the blessing of BMW Group who own the rights to the Triumph name, has created the TR25 to embody the Jabbeke’s attributes in a contemporary way with realistic proportions that remain true to the Triumph brand.
Stephen Laing, Head of Collections at the British Motor Museum said “We were absolutely delighted to be approached by Makkina with the idea of putting this fabulous concept car on display alongside the vehicle that inspired it! This year marks 70 years since Triumph set the record and the TR25 seems a very fitting homage to the Jabekke car and also to Triumph, an iconic British marque – in its centenary year. 2023 is the 25th birthday of the Makkina design house and the 30th anniversary of the British Motor Museum - so it seems we all have important milestones to celebrate!”
Director at Makkina, Michael Ani, said: “The British Motor Museum is the ideal place for the Triumph TR25 by Makkina to reside. It gives visitors the chance to see the interpretation of a contemporary Triumph design alongside its historic inspiration.”
Museum entry is just £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, £14.50 for adults in advance or £16 on the day, £12.50 for concessions in advance or £14 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost.
To find out more information about the Museum please call 01926 895300 or visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
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- Langen Motorcycles have, once again, been invited to ride the stunning Two Stroke up the iconic hill at this year’s Festival of Speed.
- Leading journalists, influencers and racers have been scrambling for the handful of places available to ride the Langen Two Stroke at the most prestigious event on the automotive calendar.
- Chris Ratcliffe, the CEO of Langen, is keeping tight-lipped as to who he has allocated the rides.
- The Langen Two Stroke will make two appearances a day across the four days of the festival.
Langen Technology Limited (Langen), one of the leading automotive engineering and development companies specialising in low volume motorcycles, will once again be making an appearance at the Festival of Speed. Each day two lucky people will have the opportunity to crack open the throttle and experience the thrill of riding this beautiful, hand built 90° V-Twin Cylinder 2-stroke machine up the twisting course in front of the crowds at Goodwood.
Since unveiling the first two custom personalised machines to their recipients at the NEC’s Motorcycle Live event in November 2022, there has been a steady stream of deliveries to customers of the limited edition Langen Two Stroke.
What makes this motorcycle unique is the intoxicating 250cc V-twin engine combined with the focus on simplicity, the reduction in weight using modern technology and materials, along with the use of components of the highest quality. Modern design meets Great British traditional craftsmanship.
Being born as a side project in the Ferrari factory, the first version of the V-Twin was realised in 2014 by Vincenzo Mattia as a brutal GP race engine delivering 95bhp. The patented fuel injection and ECU controlled lubrication system have enabled Langen and Vins to develop the purebred V-Twin into a durable, controllable engine which meets modern emissions regulations. The well-mannered power delivery allows a predictable ride with endless, addictive torque on tap. Take the needle upwards of 9,000 rpm for an experience like nothing else on the road.
Drawing on a wealth of experience and expertise, Langen pride themselves on producing a whole motorcycle package which can not only contend on the race-track but also provides a confidence inspiring and unequalled ride on the road.
Langen’s specialism echoes the great Colin Chapman “simplify then add lightness”. Relentless design, testing and optimisation of every component and system on the bike enables The Two Stroke to weigh in at an incredible 120kg translating to over 600bhp/tonne. The aluminium space-frame chassis provides the optimum stiffness, weight and geometry to give incredible cornering speeds, change of direction with reassuring stability, at 130mph.
Christofer Ratcliffe Founder and CEO of Langen comments: “We are delighted to be back at Festival of Speed, it gives a premium, niche manufacturer like us the opportunity to showcase this stunning motorcycle to a knowledgeable and appreciative crowd.
We are constantly inundated with requests from journalists, influencers, and industry professionals to review and ride The Two Stroke and we have hand-picked the people we think will do it justice to offer them this exclusive opportunity.
Our customers who have already been in receipt of their bikes report only one problem – every journey is extended due to the large crowds the Langen draws wherever it goes and the constant stream of interesting questions from admirers.
At Langen we believe that “cars move the body, yet motorcycles move the soul” - it demonstrates the intangible and unmatched human experience of riding and owning a Langen. Where better to demonstrate this than at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023.
Discover more at: https://www.langenmotorcycles.co.uk/
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The final of the nationally renowned BSH Custom Championships has a new home! The long-standing motorcycling competition, hosted by the original custom bike magazine, Back Street Heroes, will now take centre stage at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held at Stafford Showground over the weekend of October 14-15, 2023.
Categories include: Best Chopper, Best Custom, Best Engineering, Best Paint and Best New Skool Custom. The final will showcase the best of the best custom bikes, chosen from thousands entered at heats countrywide. What better place is there to admire them than at the world’s largest classic bike show!
Mortons Media Group’s Exhibitions manager Nick Mowbray said: “Stafford is about one thing and always has been – it’s about enjoying motorcycles! The team and I are delighted to host the finals of the BSH Custom Championships – it’s a perfect fit while also bringing a completely new element to the show which is sure to please visitors both old and new to the event.”
Alongside the BSH display there will be the usual fantastic show highlights, more than 900 traders, live stunt displays, the world-famous Bonhams Auction, and of course, the hundreds of bikes on display!
Special guest this year will be none other than TV personality and motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole – and along for the ride will be his close friends Guy Willison (Skid) and Allen Millyard. The trio are sure to provide a great mix of motorcycle knowledge and tales to wow the crowds over the weekend.
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Automotive industry charity, Ben, is inviting the automotive community to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ and create an ultimate driving playlist, with songs handpicked by industry people, influencers and enthusiasts.
The purpose of the campaign is to curate an epic Spotify playlist of driving songs for summer while encouraging engagement for the charity on social media using #RevUp4Ben, as well as increasing sign ups to its email list. This will help get as many people in the industry as possible to know that Ben is there to support them.
As it’s summer and peak time for travelling to new destinations, it’s the perfect opportunity for a new playlist - Ben can save you the time and provide one, recommended by your colleagues in the industry!
Get involved
Find out more about #RevUp4Ben and get your favourite driving song on the playlist: www.ben.org.uk/drivingplaylist
Sign up to receive the playlist
To get the ultimate driving playlist sent straight to your inbox when it’s ready, sign up to hear from Ben: www.ben.org.uk/signup.
Ellen Plumer, Head of Marketing, Outreach, Communications & Awareness, said: “To celebrate a love of music, driving and our industry, we’re creating the ultimate driving playlist, chosen by the automotive community – by the community, for the community! We’re really excited to launch this just in time for summer so those travelling to new holiday destinations can have a great new set of tunes to listen to on their journeys.
“The purpose of the campaign is also to boost awareness and increase Ben’s reach so that everyone in our industry knows about the services we provide. We need your help to spread the word about Ben and our services so no-one in our industry has to struggle alone. Help us do this by getting ready to #RevUp4Ben!”
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