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Look like Thorpe or Roczen!

For 2018 Honda will be offering two special editions for the CRF450 & CRF250, a Ken Roczen race replica and the retro look Dave Thorpe, World Championship winning design. CRF250R £7,249 Standard and £8,449 for the replicas. CRF450R - £7,649 Standard and £8,849 for the replicas. Both of the specials will be equipped

Noyce and Thorpe pay tribute to Carla

The two British racers who knew Hakan Carlqvist best have paid tribute to him after hearing that the hard man Swede had passed away today. Graham Noyce, world 500 champ in 1979, and Dave Thorpe who was champ in 1985, 1986 and 1989, both raced against Carla in the peak

Billy Mac talks Arenacross comeback!

Billy Mackenzie will be giving it his all at the Glasgow round of the 2017 Arenacross Tour on Saturday the 14th of January, gifting his legion of fans with a golden opportunity to once again catch him in flat-out action. Mackenzie, who clinched the MX1 British championship in 2007 and 2008,

Barr and Irwin stay at Buildbase Honda

Buildbase Honda has confirmed it is to retain Graeme Irwin and Martin Barr for 2017, and has also signed up Matt and Chris Bayliss to race in the UK Arenacross series alongside Fabien Izoird. Matt will compete in the Pro class while Chris will ride in the Pro-Lite 250 class. Barr and

Get Weston tips from Thorpe!

Dave Thorpe is offering a unique opportunity for Weston Beach Race competitors to get some pre-event training on part of the course this Friday, October 7. A three-time world 500 champion, six-time British champion, former Weston winner and now the manager of the Buildbase Honda team, as well as the owner

Happy birthday to Britain’s best!

It doesn't seem like more than 30 years since Dave Thorpe lifted his first world 500 championship, but it really is! World 500 champ on HRC Hondas in 1985, 1986 and 1989, it's a Happy 54th Birthday to the great man himself, still hugely involved in the sport with his

Legends in the house!

The Motocross of Nations at Maggiora brought out lots of famous racers. From Nations winner and world champs to many more, lots of riders completed a parade lap. Including these two proper legends. Mr Dave Thorpe - Britain's best ever motocross rider with three world 500 titles. And Jean-Michel Bayle,

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