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Autumn has officially arrived, but for classic motorcycle owners, that doesn’t have to mean the end of the riding season. A dry September or October day can still provide some excellent riding, but taking a classic out at this time of year isn’t quite the same as heading out in the middle of summer.  Cooler

When Robert, Steve, Stephen and Chris set out across Iceland in memory of their great friend Karl Gunnlaugsson, they knew the journey would test both rider and machine. It didn’t take long for Iceland to deliver. After leaving Reykjavíc and already negotiating ten smaller river crossings, the team arrived at their first major test: the

Mitch Brightmore  heads into the next round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with another victory behind him, after taking the win at Wild Willy’s Extreme in Tong. The X-Grip Racing Team rider lined up at the Parkwood Off Road Centre near Bradford for round six of the 2026 ACU British Extreme Enduro Championship,

Some motorcycle journeys are planned around destinations. Others are planned around the people who inspire them. For Robert and his fellow riders, Steve, Stephen and Chris, this expedition across the Icelandic Highlands was never simply about crossing one of Europe’s most remote landscapes. It was about honouring the memory of a great friend, Karl Gunnlaugsson.

At Solo Classics, we’re passionate about motorcycles in all their forms. While our showroom celebrates some of the finest machines ever built, we’re equally passionate about the people continuing to push motorcycling forward. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to sponsor brothers Mitchell and Ashton Brightmore, two riders rapidly establishing themselves amongst the very best in

Classic motorcycles were never designed to disappear into the background. Every tank shape, polished engine case, hand-painted pinstripe and finned cylinder head reflected the thinking, craftsmanship and character of the people who built them. These weren’t simply machines designed to perform a function. They were expressions of engineering, built to be recognised, admired and remembered. 

There are some events in motorcycling history that deserve far more than a passing mention.  The International Six Days Trial is one of them. Often described as the Olympics of motorcycling, the ISDT tested both rider and machine across hundreds of miles of unforgiving terrain, where reliability, endurance and engineering excellence were equally important.  100

Modern life rarely slows down for long. Weekdays are filled with schedules, notifications and constant demands for attention, while weekends increasingly become an extension of the working week. Plans are packed in, diaries fill quickly and even downtime can begin to feel structured.  Perhaps that is why many people are beginning to value smaller forms

Modern life has never been more connected, yet many people have never felt more detached from the things around them. Our days are increasingly shaped by screens, notifications and algorithms. Music is streamed rather than collected. Conversations happen through devices. Cars have become quieter, smoother and more automated. Even moments of rest are interrupted by

Not every ride needs to be about getting somewhere quickly.  In fact, on a classic motorcycle, it rarely is.  Modern motorcycles are built for efficiency. They cover distance with ease, smooth out imperfections in the road, and make long journeys feel shorter than they are.  For many, that’s exactly the point.  But classic motorcycles shift