The huge motorcycle display area will contain more than 150 models – surpassing last year’s record entries. There will be motorcycles from England, Italy, Japan, India and the USA with all the great makers represented – Honda, Yamaha, Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, HRD, AGS, James, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Baker, BMW, Norton, Velocette, BSA, Panther, Francis Barnett, Matchless, Greeves. Launched for 2008, a special feature dedicated to the BSA Bantam.
There are numerous motorcycles and moped of special interest including the 1925 Matador Bradshaw and a 1970s' Yamaha FS1E 49cc limited edition. A single cylinder, 350cc motorcycle, the Matador has been restored recently – with some missing parts taking more than two years to track down. The Yamaha is also fully restored, having not been ridden for 27 years! Plus a Brockhouse Corgi originally designed to be dropped by troops in the war.
Many members of the VMCC (Vintage Motor Cycle Club) will be at the show and numerous large and small clubs regard Kemble one of their most important annual gatherings.
