Vintage Motorcycles

Cyril Despres’ works KTM 690 Rallye was sold at Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde auction for €51,750 (6 Feb 2025). This isn’t just any classic bike – it’s the motorcycle that claimed victory in the 2007 Paris-Dakar Rally which followed the classic route – before the adjustments and eventual departure from African soil.

Vintage and classic motorcycle insurance is comparatively cheap. Yet, choosing a provider is a task that few riders relish. Getting the best classic bike insurance quote requires an annual review, to ensure the best possible cover. In this guide, we’ve made the process of obtaining a quote easier by outlining what cover to consider when arranging insurance in the UK. We’ve also answered some frequently asked questions.

“TRACTO” — a Yamaha “Fat Tracker” from France! Rémy Pagart of France’s MUTO Motorbikes is quickly making a name for himself with bikes that bridge the gap between bobber, tracker, and scrambler styles. Rémy, working alongside his friend his friend Vincent Dhalluin, approaches each build as an “all-terrain artist,” merging vintage, new, and custom elements to make each bike a unique work of art.