Hammond and May, now being referred to as the ‘Top Gear Duo’, are selling off their assets – well, a selection of their classic bikes to be precise.

Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, which will take place at the end of this month (April 26) will include 12 motorcycles belonging to the pair. We’ve taken a look through the classic metal on offer and we’re finding it a little hard to resist.

Despite cutting lose some of their prized possessions, they were, as ever, able to see the funny side.

May said:

Just because I’m unemployed now doesn’t mean I have to get rid of everything. I was going to sell these bikes anyway. And those paintings, and my collection of Scalextric cars. Honest.

Hammond added:

As a serious collector of motorcycles, it’s important to review one’s stable regularly, and the Bonhams Stafford sale is the ideal opportunity to move bikes on and possibly acquire new ones. I also have a canoe, and some Wharfedale hi-fi speakers, if anyone’s interested.

In classic Generation Game style, take a look at the conveyer belt of motorcycles on offer and try to fight the urge to place a bid. May is parting with:

A 1974 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £2,000-£2,400

1976 Suzuki AP50 E – £2,000-£2,400

1980 Ossa 250cc MAR Trials Motorcycle – £1,200-£1,500

1979 Suzuki TS250 – £800-£1,200

1973 Honda CD175 – £1,400-£1,800

1975 Honda CB200 – £1,500-£1,800

1971 Kawasaki 250cc A1 Samurai – £5,000-£6,000

2010 Yamaha SR400 ‘Grievous Angel’ by Deus Ex Machina – £8,000-£12,000

And Hammond is selling:

A 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing – £4,000-£6,000

2010 Norton Commando 961SE – £14,500-£18,500

1970 Triton 500cc ‘Café Racer’ – £6,500-£8,500

1975 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £2,500-£3,500