Preserving the history and heritage of the motorcycle and motorcycling in Canada
Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG)
“Preserve the history and heritage of the motorcycle and motorcycling in Canada” these words are drawn directly from the mission statement of the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame/Museum. By any measure, for the last 40 years, the…
A true Canadian champion and tremendous ambassador for motorcycling and for Canada
Helmut Clasen
To recount the complete Helmut Clasen motorcycling career story we could spend the entire evening relating it, and still not do it full justice! The same may be said of all Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees, but this is…
Competing in the golden era of grand prix motorcycle racing
(Mike) Michelle Duff
Mike (now Michelle) Duff is a renowned road racer who has won respect and admiration not only in Canada and the USA, but around the world for accomplishments on the world stage of motorcycle racing. In fact, Michelle has spent the best…
“He proved from the beginning that he could excel at whatever he wished.”
Yvon Duhamel
In nominating Yvon, first-year Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee and close friend Raymond Gref said, “I am submitting Yvon Duhamel’s name because his contribution to the motorcycling world is outstanding.” Ray’s words are well chosen and…
Drawing Indian motorcycle enthusiasts from all parts of North America and beyond
Charles “Iron Chief” Mahoney
Although perhaps from different perspectives, New Zealander Bert Munro, of “The World’s Fastest Indian” fame, and the late Charlie Mahoney of Campbellford, Ontario, have a lot in common. They are both renowned world-wide for their…
The first non-American to win the Daytona 200
William “Billy” Mathews
Each year, the biggest road race by far on the annual AMA racing schedule is the Daytona 200. Winning at Daytona, to use current vernacular, is huge! The event is so important that manufacturers spare no expense to capture it. Top-calibre…
Modern Motorcycle Mechanics - seven editions and over 100,000 copies sold
J.B. “Bernie” Nicholson
Prairie motorcycle legend Bernie Nicholson, of Nicholson Bros. Motorcycles, was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Oct. 27.
Together with nine other individuals and one organization, Nicholson was posthumously inducted…
Together with nine other individuals and one organization, Nicholson was posthumously inducted…
A multi-talented individual who created a motorcycling dynasty
Jim Robinson
Jim Robinson epitomized that group of motorcycle dealer principals from across the country who, in their own way, played such a vital role in fostering the growth of motorcycling in Canada. Jim’s story encompasses five decades of…
One of the most outstanding figures in organized motorcycling in Quebec
Marc St Laurent
Marc St-Laurent is a man noted by his peers for his “enormous, decisive and exceptional contribution to motorcycling”. During a tumultuous period in the history of the Fédération motocycliste du Québec, his outstanding leadership helped…
A “dreamer extraordinaire” with a life-long passion for speed on two wheels
Bob Williams
Bob Williams is a “dreamer extraordinaire” with a life-long passion for speed on two wheels. At 14 Bob acquired a 125 cc BSA Bantam for $50, its frame and wheels rescued from a chicken coop, engine in a bushel basket, all resplendent in…