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Which Japanese classic motorcycles are the most easy to live with?
In our quest to uncover practical classics that are easy to live with, we turn to Japanese machines.
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March 17, 2022
Yamaha TZR125
Phil O’Hara wanted to make his learner-legal Yamaha stroker go faster. He also wanted to stop it oinking like a
Road Tests - RowenaH
March 13, 2022
Royal Enfield Clipper: Worker’s playtime
NOT ALL MOTORCYCLES are glamorous.
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December 20, 2021
ROAD TEST: Sunbeam S8: The practical one
This handsome Sunbeam S8 was a pleasure to look at and to ride – and when it broke down on test, the owner could fix it at the roadside. That’s practical.
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November 29, 2021
Beautiful 650cc Triumph Bonneville does not disappoint
This beautiful 650cc Bonneville from what was arguably the pre-unit T120’s top year, does not disappoint.
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July 10, 2020
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Few modern motorcycles have attracted as much attention in the classic world as the Royal Enfield 650 twins. Husband and
Road Tests - RowenaH
February 6, 2020
Road Test: BSA Spitfire
One thing is for sure, these days in particular, the 1950s era of Trans Atlantic styling is eye-catchingly different...
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November 30, 2014
Road Test: Panther-Norton special
When Featherbed based specials are mentioned, several variations of power unit come to mind.
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November 24, 2014
Road Test: BSA G14
The BSA G14 was, by the 1930s, a far-from-advanced piece of kit. But the qualities it possessed were still popular – and indeed still are today. This G14 has been restored by well-known Hertfordshire restorer Robin James and is a super example...
Road Tests - James Robinson, pics Terry Joslin
November 19, 2014
Road Test: Triumph Trident T160
Triumph’s three cylinder Trident provided the signature sound for racers in the early Seventies and led to the best of the bunch, the T160, made for just a year from 1975. John Nutting explains...
Road Tests - John Nutting
November 4, 2014
Road Test: Velocette singles
The keys to a successful marriage may be hanging in the garage, judging by the longevity of this Velocette-inspired union between two kindred spirits. Mike Lewis looks at a Velocette 250 MOV (WD) and the more traditional looking 350 MAC...
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October 21, 2014
Road Test: Triumph TT Special
If Tonka made motorcycles, then one can’t help thinking they’d make something like this chunky and purposeful TT Special.
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October 16, 2014
Road Test: Ariel Huntmaster outfit
The old adage of what looks right is right applies here.
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October 15, 2014
Road Test: BSA B40
As we followed Derek Mann’s neat Beesa B40 down a twisting Yorkshire lane, my wife summed him up: “You can tell he’s spent most of his life on two wheels, he looks part of the bike.” No flash, just smooth progress. A proper motorcyclist...
Road Tests - Jim Reynolds
October 13, 2014
Road Test: Triumph Speed Twin
Writing about a 1952 Triumph Speed Twin, arguably the most handsome and sleek member of a line that began in 1937 and set a fashion, it’s difficult not to repeat what has gone before too many times. Over to Jim Reynolds...
Road Tests - Jim Reynolds, pics Jim Davies
October 2, 2014
Road Test: BSA Super Rocket
BSA’s well loved pre-unit twins culminated with the Rocket Gold Star, pretty much a hot Super Rocket twin engine in the Gold Star cycle parts. Overshadowed by its Triumph Bonneville counterpart, the Super Rocket was arguably as good a machine. Jim Reynolds takes a ride out on one, which is probably as good as it gets...
Road Tests - Jim Reynolds, pics by John Wilkinson
October 1, 2014
Road Test: Benelli 650
Benelli’s 650 twin was a radical take on the British parallel twin design.
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September 24, 2014
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