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The BSA Rocket 3 with three lives
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Over the years, we’ve featured many (many!) BSA and Triumph triples in RealClassic. Trevor Drury explains how his much-modded Rocket 3 evolved into the machine you see here…
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How Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 went from zero to hero
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Harley folks didn’t like the XR because it was a sportsbike, while sportsbike riders didn’t buy Harleys. But their loss could now be your gain if you fancy a grunty, naked piece of history with attitude
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This 96-year-old Douglas DT5 still gives the young’uns a run for their money
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This 96-year old Douglas is not only fun for the rider and his family, but it also makes everyone watching smile and gives any competitors a run for their money! Proving that these bikes should be used and not tucked away, meet the Douglas DT5…
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To the moon by Zed: 230,000 miles on a 1982 Kawasaki Z650 F3
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Bob Heywood has owned his ’82 Kawasaki Z650 F3 from new – and covered nearly 230,000 miles since. Here’s the story of a man’s lifelong passion for his bike.
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The enduring appeal of the Mk.II Velocette KSS
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In its current ownership for over 50 years, this Mk.II Velocette KSS has proved a solid companion, steadfast and reliable, for decades.
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The history of the AJS V-twin: from birth to rebirth
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Vintage V-twins almost took over RealClassic issues 225 and 226, with roadtests of litre-class prewar beasts from Royal Enfield and AJS. Rowena Hoseason investigates the background to the Ajay family…
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Rebuilding a 1970 Suzuki 370N developmental model
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Classic Dirt Bike checks out a 1970 370RN Suzuki development model.
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Foggy Petronas FP1: history & what went wrong
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Racing is clearly a matter of timing: it’s how the pecking order is worked out. But it also has a direct effect on whether a machine will be a success or not. The stars often need to align… They didn’t for the gorgeous Foggy Petronas FP1.
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Classic Choice: BMW or Moto Guzzi?
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Which 1970’s sports-tourer would you want to call your own, if you had to choose between a pair of Continental classics? We’re talking big twins: one boxer, one V-twin, both shaft drive. If you could own either, then which one would you want in your shed?
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Christmas Gift Guide 2023
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Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic picks…
