He’s the son of ex F1 world champion Nigel Mansell and a former racing driver himself but it’s motorcycles that really float Greg Mansell’s boat! Specifically, motorcycles like the BMW R 18 that can be creatively modified for both looks and performance.

At his BMW Motorrad dealership on the picturesque island of Jersey, Greg and his colleagues have been building a rather special R 18 that he has named Il Leone – which is also the nickname that the Tifosi gave to his father during his Ferrari Formula One glory years. It means ‘The Lion’ – and when you hear about the bike, you’ll understand why…

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