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John Hartle Collection

"Remembering the Legendary John Hartle: A True Icon of Motorcycle Racing" John Hartle

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Kirby Metisse) 1967 Senior TT

John Hartle (Kirby Metisse) 1967 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Triumph) 1967 Production 750 TT

John Hartle (Triumph) 1967 Production 750 TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: 1967 Production TT

1967 Production TT
After a 4-year layoff, John Hartle (650 Triumph Bonneville) won the first 750cc Production TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Junior TT

John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Junior TT
John Hartle (Norton) testing at Jurby for the 1956 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Bob Geesons REG

Bob Geesons REG
The REG

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1957 Junior TT

John Hartle (Norton) 1957 Junior TT
John Hartle (Norton) at Cronk ny Mona, 1957 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: A works Honda at the Southern 100

A works Honda at the Southern 100
John Hartle took the 1961 Southern 100 Championship, but a poor start meant he had to work hard for the victory

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: 1958 Senior TT

1958 Senior TT
John Hartle walks away from the smouldering wreck of his 500 MV faour after it caught fire at Governors Bridge at the end of lap four

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Gileras TT return

Gileras TT return
Geoff Duke leaves the start line after giving his Scuderia Duke rider John Hartle final words of encouragement

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) 1963 Senior TT

John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) 1963 Senior TT
John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) at Governors Bridge, 1963 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV), John Surtees (MV) and Mike Hailwood (Norton) 1960 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV), John Surtees (MV) and Mike Hailwood (Norton) 1960 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) 1968 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV) 1968 Senior TT
John Hartle (MV) at Ramsey, 1968 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Kirby Metisse) 1967 Senior TT

John Hartle (Kirby Metisse) 1967 Senior TT
John Hartle (Kirby Metisse) talking to Bill Smith, 1967 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: A winning return

A winning return
After a four-year lay-ff, John Hartle returned to TT racing to win the inaugural 750 Production TT, on this Geoff-Duke sponsored Thruxton Bonneville

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Crisp

Crisp
Theres not much for Arturo Magni to salvage from the burnt remains of John Hartles 500 MV after this fire at Governors Bridge in the 1958 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Senior TT

John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1955 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

John Hartle (Norton) 1955 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: The Junior Norton team 1956 TT

The Junior Norton team 1956 TT. John Hartle (16) Jack Brett (51) and Alan Trow at Jurby Airfield

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) 1958 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV) 1958 Senior TT
Needs a little attention

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1957 Senior TT

John Hartle (Norton) 1957 Senior TT
John Hartle (Norton) on Bray Hill, 1957 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (REG) 1957 Lightweight TT

John Hartle (REG) 1957 Lightweight TT
John Hartle (REG) at Five and a Half mile corner, 1957 Lightweight TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) 1959 Junior TT

John Hartle (MV) 1959 Junior TT
John Hartle (MV) on Quarter Bridge Road, 1959 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) overtakes Arthur Wheeler (AJS) 1958 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV) overtakes Arthur Wheeler (AJS) 1958 Senior TT
John Hartle (MV) overtakes Arthur Wheeler (AJS) at Signpost Corner: 1958 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT

John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT
John Hartle (Gilera) leaves Governors Bridge, 1963 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) 1960 Junior TT

John Hartle (MV) 1960 Junior TT
John Hartle (MV) at Ramsey, 1960 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV) 1960 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV) 1960 Senior TT
John Hartle (MV) leaving Governors Bridge, 1960 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: McIntyre, Surtees and Hartle 1958 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

McIntyre, Surtees and Hartle 1958 Senior Ulster Grand Prix
Bob McIntyre (2nd), winner John Surtees and third place John Hartle 1958 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle, John Surtees and Bob McIntyre 1958 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

John Hartle, John Surtees and Bob McIntyre 1958 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Bill Lomas (Guzzi) and John Hartle (Norton, 11) 1956 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Bill Lomas (Guzzi) and John Hartle (Norton, 11) 1956 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

John Hartle (Norton) 1956 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Bob McIntyre (AJS) and John Hartle (MV) 1959 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Bob McIntyre (AJS) and John Hartle (MV) 1959 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: The Gallarate four

The Gallarate four
John Hartle accelerates past the Grandstand in the 1958 Senior TT. A contemporary and team mate of John Surtees, he rode works Norton and MV

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT

John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT
Geoff Duke leaves John Hartle (Gilera) on the line for the 1963 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Honda) 1961 Southern 100

John Hartle (Honda) 1961 Southern 100

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Scuderia Duke

Scuderia Duke
Geoff Duke parades his Scuderia Duke Gilera at Jurby Airfield. Phil Read and John Hartle were his riders

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Gilera); 1963 Junior TT

John Hartle (Gilera); 1963 Junior TT. Scuderia Duke ran the Gilera 4s for the 1963 season. Hartle finished second to Jim Redman in the race

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV): 1960 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV): 1960 Senior TT
John Hartle at Union Mills on the four-cyclinder MV. John finished second to team mate John Surtees in the Senior, but won the Junior TT that year

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (MV); 1958 Senior TT

John Hartle (MV); 1958 Senior TT
John Hartle accelerates his 500 MV away from the start in the 1958 Senior TT. His bike caught fire and burnt out later in the race

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: John Hartle (Norton) 1955 Senior TT

John Hartle (Norton) 1955 Senior TT
John Hartle (Norton) at Cronk ny Mona; 1955 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Hartle Collection: Michelle Duff (Matchless) and John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT

Michelle Duff (Matchless) and John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT


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"Remembering the Legendary John Hartle: A True Icon of Motorcycle Racing" John Hartle, a name that resonates with triumph and excellence in the world of motorcycle racing. From his remarkable victories to his unforgettable moments on the track, Hartle's legacy continues to inspire generations of riders. In 1967, riding Triumph's powerful 750 TT production bike, Hartle showcased his exceptional skills at the Isle of Man TT. The crowd held their breath as he fearlessly maneuvered through challenging terrains, leaving competitors trailing behind. But Triumph wasn't the only brand that witnessed Hartle's brilliance. In the same year, he dominated the Senior TT race astride Kirby Metisse. His unmatched determination and precision earned him yet another victory at this prestigious event. Rewind back to 1957 when a young John Hartle made waves at the Junior TT aboard Norton's formidable machine. With sheer grit and talent, he conquered every twist and turn of the demanding course, etching his name in history books forever. Hartle was not just an exceptional rider; he also had an eye for extraordinary motorcycles like Bob Geesons REG and works Honda at Southern 100 races. These iconic machines became extensions of his own spirit on those roaring tracks. The memory lives on through various tributes paid to him over time. The annual John Hartle Memorial serves as a reminder of his unparalleled contributions to motorcycle racing—a fitting tribute for such a legend who pushed boundaries relentlessly. In 1958 Senior TT race, spectators were left awestruck by Hartle's breathtaking performance as he weaved through competitors with finesse aboard Gileras TT return—an unforgettable moment etched in their minds forever. The realm of motorcycle racing witnessed greatness when three legends—John Surtees (MV), Mike Hailwood (Norton), and our very own John Hartle (MV)—battled it out in the 1960 Senior TT.

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