Pauline Hawkins

  • Yorkshire MAG rallies and CoronaVirus (Covid-19).

    Yorkshire MAG rallies and CoronaVirus (Covid-19).

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    The following is a statement from Pete Walker, of MAP Events, on behalf of Yorkshire MAG. As you will be aware there is currently a worldwide pandemic of coronavirus. The situation as it stands now is unprecedented and no one knows exactly what’s going to happen and what the impact is going to be on…

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  • Raise a glass to Ducati custom

    Raise a glass to Ducati custom

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    Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky recently teamed up with a US custom builder, Tyler Lunceford, to create a one-of-a-kind customised Ducati, inspired by vintage motorcycles.

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  • Heralding the latest Brat in the pack

    Heralding the latest Brat in the pack

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    The Herald Motor Co. recently launched their new Brat 125, the latest addition to their range.

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  • The Nobody Man

    The Nobody Man

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    “Britain’s inner cities in the 21st century are cursed by violence and lawlessness, the authorities’ve lost control…

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  • Mastiff… it’s the dog’s!

    Mastiff… it’s the dog’s!

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    The Mastiff is Mutt Motorcycles’ most detail-laden, beautiful and hardwearing bike will take you further than ever before.

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  • Queasy rider

    Queasy rider

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    As we begin a new year – and a new decade – sit back and savour the wise and witty words of the late Jim Fogg RIP. Illustrations: Louise Limb Maybe I was wrong to blame the beefburger, but thinking back it was sure as hell glistening ominously as the girl stuck it between two…

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  • Surplus stock – Kawasaki Z650

    Surplus stock – Kawasaki Z650

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    In something of a contradiction to Tony Garnham-Parkes’ company name, as of early April, this was the latest bike to roll out of the Sheffield workshop of Complete Cafe Racer! Words & pics: Dave Manning Clearly, it’s not a caffeine-fuelled road racer that owes its styling and heritage to the Ton-Up boys of yore –…

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  • Road test – BMW RnineT

    Road test – BMW RnineT

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    When the BMW RnineT was released in 2014, it was very well received by a section of the motorcycling world who drink a lot of coffee, wear a lot of plaid, and’re very proud of their beards. Shortly after, when they’d actually ridden it, the rest of us decided it was pretty good too. The…

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  • Buell ‘fighter!

    Buell ‘fighter!

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    Before the now famous demise of Erik Buell’s renowned Buell brand, the bikes that bore his name were known for their grunt, their handling, and general f**koffness. Words and pics: Nik Okay, so the later box-section bikes didn’t have the legendary ‘hooligan torque beast’ reputation of the early, skinny, tube-frame ones, which to this day…

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  • Gypsy – Old Empire’s Honda

    Gypsy – Old Empire’s Honda

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    This bike started way, way back – it’s been a project that’s been on the burn for some time. That said, the best results usually come from things long matured and refined! Words and pics: Old Empire Motorcycles We were approached by a Welsh gentleman after he’d seen the Vulcan CB250 we did many years…

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