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Video Documentary: The Unrideables

Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s.

Shinya Kimura

Video: Shinya Kimura – Custom motorcycle builder

Featuring this video is a slight departure for Motorsport Retro, as there are no classic racing vehicles or people in this post. However there is just something wonderful about the way Shinya talks about his …

Rickman Metisse Triumph 500cc

Rickman Metisse for sale

This 1965 Rickman Metisse is genuine, complete with a letter from Rickman confirming the frame’s manufacture date, and in great condition. It’s up for sale over at Godin Banks.

F1 start

Video: Countdown To Victory

Inspirational, powerful and moving; Countdown To Victory looks at the men and women who push machines on and offroad to the limit and hang it all on the line for glory, and victory.

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Video: Celebrating Jarno Saarinen

“I think there are many people who will never get so many good memories in all their life”
Here is another cracker video from Antti Kalhola celebrating the life of the legendary 1972 250cc World Champions, …

wayne gardner

Trailer: The Unrideables

During the the glory days of 500cc racing in the 1980s and early 199os, two stroke 500cc Grand Prix bikes produced 160 HP and weighed just 120kg. Men like Kevin Schwants, Wayne Gardner, Wayne Rainey, …

wayne gardner

Ten 500cc Grand Prix bike number plates you could actually read

Back in the 70s, 80s and early 1990s a black number on a yellow background meant you were an elite racer, riding a 500cc prototype grand prix motorcycle in the premier category.

barry sheene

Video: Barry Sheene ‘This is your life’

“World motorcycle racing champion, Barry Sheen M.B.E, this is your life.”
A young, surprised, and slightly bashful Barry Sheene beams as he is introduced to the classic television show, which goes on to tell his story …