Guy Martin’s Best of British

In the first of our two-part special, the country’s most famous rider and daredevil discusses his love of classic British motorcycles.

Words: STUART BARKER

There’s no point in trying to conduct a normal, structured interview with Guy Martin; his brain just doesn’t work that way. Renowned for his riding and engineering abilities, the hugely entertaining Lincolnshire man has also thrilled millions with his TV shows and world record attempts, but sticking to a script is not his way. Any conversation with Guy Martin tends to veer off on tangents, but they’re always tangents worth listening to, and he always remembers to come back to where he started. So, the most interesting way to speak to him is to get a brew on, mention a couple of subjects, then sit back and enjoy the ride. “Classic British bikes were where it all first started for me,” Guy says as he settles down with his first mug of…

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The Classic MotorCycle (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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