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Being Frank
Dear CR The article in issue 195 of the mag about the Suzuki TR250 ridden by Frank Perris reminded me of the first 250 twin raced by Frank Perris a few years before his 1969
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classic look: colour me bad
What is our fascination with a good paint scheme or sponsor’s race replica? Scottie gets his brushes out Win on a Sunday and sell them on a Monday isn’t just a cheesy cliché that applies
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Ray Knight: Racing off the page
Shane Byrne’s Ducati one week, Bruce Anstey’s MotoGP inspired Honda RC213V-S the next – Peter Crawford discovered what it was like to ride the 1960s and 70s equivalents while chatting to Ray Knight, one of
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“Here come Mike’s bikes”: A world champion within four seasons!
Four more World Championships in the Honda years, the Daytona 200, F1 car racing and the Le Mans 24 Hours – and then that Isle of Man TT comeback… Words: Bruce Cox Photographs: Don Morley,
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No Endurance Legends 2019
Classic Racer, along with a legion of riders and fans, are sad to learn that there will be no Endurance Legends 4 Hour Race in 2019. Hard working organisers Darin and Rob issued the following
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Isle of Man TT – The Golden Years, 1963-1982, Volume Three
Author: Mick Duckworth Published by: Lily Publications Ltd, PO Box 33, Ramsey, Isle of Man IM99 4LP www.lilypublications.co.uk Fax: +44 (0) 1624 898 446 Hardback, 210 x 205mm (landscape); 96 pages with over 110 photographs
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Show Us Yours | Sean’s 1974 Honda CB750K2
Sean acquired his dream bike in 1978, a 1974 CB750K2 in planet blue metallic!
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CLASSIC LOOK: ALLSPEED AHEAD
A classic name in two-stroke expansion chamber circles is back in business ALLSPEED EXHAUSTS are a brand that any two-stroke junkie will be well aware of. For many they were the choice of a generation
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CLASSIC LOOK: ALLSPEED AHEAD
A classic name in two-stroke expansion chamber circles is back in business ALLSPEED EXHAUSTS are a brand that any two-stroke junkie will be well aware of. For many they were the choice of a generation
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CLASSIC RIDE: TWO-STROKE TRIBUTE
In fact, I’d go as far as to call him the mad professor of two-strokes Down Under, writes Jeff Ware.
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CLASSIC RIDE: TWO-STROKE TRIBUTE
In fact, I’d go as far as to call him the mad professor of two-strokes Down Under, writes Jeff Ware.
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Show Us Yours | Harry’s Yamaha RD350LC
Take a look at CMM reader Harry Fowlie’s Yamaha RD350LC!
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‘True legend’s’ Suzuki RG500 ready to ride!
Since the May 2018 issue of CMM we’ve been following our Aussie mate Jeff Ware’s loving restoration of his great, late mate Helmut Phillip’s Suzuki RG500.
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Sant Hilari Collection on sale at International Classic MotorCycle Show
The entire collection will be offered without reserve.
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‘True legend’s’ Suzuki RG500 ready to ride!
Since the May 2018 issue of CMM we’ve been following our Aussie mate Jeff Ware’s loving restoration of his great, late mate Helmut Phillip’s Suzuki RG500.
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1996 Elf 500
It may have been nearly 200bhp and needed extra weight adding to get up to the 130kg minimum, but the Elf 500 was born of sidecar tech. Kind of. The heart of any motorcycle is
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BRAND NEW STRATFORD AUTOJUMBLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
May 12 and September 15 are the dates for your diary to browse for bits and bobs – or maybe bolts and belts –for your unfinished automotive project.
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Show Us Yours | Bengt Bjorck’s Yamaha TZR250 ‘Special’
Check out Bengt Bjorck’s Yamaha TZR250 Special!
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Show Us Yours | Mike’s 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja
Here are a few pics of CMM reader Mike Hackman’s 2000, ZX-12R, which he bought new in the crate.
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Show Us Yours | Mike Smith’s Triumph Trekker and Honda XL600R!
Check out Mike Smith’s Triumph Trekker and Honda XL600R!
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RIDING YOUR CLASSIC BIKE ABROAD AFTER BREXIT
You might be concerned about what will be different if the UK should leave the EU on 29 March.
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WORLD’S BIGGEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF TT RACING!
Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show returns in April with a special TT-themed spectacular.
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1938 Triumph Speed Twin sold for world record at Las Vegas auction
A very special machine once owned by a film legend went under the hammer.
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FEATURE | Yamaha TZR 125
Until 1981 many looked down on 125s with scorn; with a change in the law eighth of a litre bikes were the new teenage icons of desire.
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Show Us Yours | Ian’s RZ350 & RGV250
Check out Ian McElroy’s Yamaha RZ350 and his 1990 Suzuki RGV250.
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Show Us Yours | 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-RR1100
Here is Dave Wolf’s 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, or his ‘ZX11’ as he calls them.
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Letter from America
I am a fan of old bikes, though I don’t have anything older than the 1960s.
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A window into a little-known world before websites
Many of them give the impression that riding around the world is an easy affair.
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Southern 100 Racing confirm Moto3 machines for TT Road Races
Moto3 will be included in the Colas Post TT Road Races and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 International Road Races.
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Adrenaline Junkies: Yamaha TZR250
If there’s anything better than a big powerful bike, it’s a small powerful bike.
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SHOW US YOURS | Paul’s Yamaha XS750E Cafe Racer
Check out Paul Hunt’s 1978 Yamaha XS750E Café Racer
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Delkevic’s new showroom and customer service centre
Exhaust specialist Delkevic has launched a new showroom and customer service centre with DK Motorcycles in Newcastle-under-Lyme – and customers can now check out its range of products in person, while getting information and advice
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UPDATE: Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show postponed
The show has been postponed to February 23rd-24th.
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Delkevic’s new showroom and customer service centre
Exhaust specialist Delkevic has launched a new showroom and customer service centre with DK Motorcycles in Newcastle-under-Lyme – and customers can now check out its range of products in person, while getting information and advice
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Show Us Yours | Kevin’s Honda NS400R
Kevin Budd has sent in these superb photos of his recently finished Honda NS400R
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Show Us Yours | Darren’s Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP
Check out these before & after photos of Darren’s Yamaha FZR!
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Which is the right colour for my BSA?
I am restoring a 1959 BSA B31 and have just started on the paint work. On purchasing the October addition of Classic Bike Guide I read the article on restoring a B31 the same age
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Flattering Ram | Suzuki GT250 Ram Air
Scoop rides a bike he almost bought and comes away smiling: Suzuki’s GT250 Ram Air…
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UPDATE: MOT EXEMPTION OF HISTORIC VEHICLES
FBHVC argues changes to requirements for MOT testing of historic vehicles can leave drivers “at risk from ill-briefed policeman.”
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Show Us Yours: Roger’s Ducati Desmo
Canadian reader Roger Cowling sent us this picture of his lovely 1990 Ducati 851 Desmo years ago, only 149 of which were imported to the USA, and none to Canada! He bought it off eBay
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Show Us Yours: Honda Spada
“I don’t think a Honda Spada has appeared in ‘Show us Yours’ before”
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Cuddle my Cub
Great buying guide piece on Triumph Cubs in the November issue. I bought my 1966 T20M about 10 years ago and was so disappointed in its condition compared to the pictures I put it back
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Show Us Yours: Suzuki T500
Tim Hart has sent us a photo of his ‘07 Suzuki 4 T500. “I thought I’d send Rod a picture of my latest project to help speed his recovery,” emails Tim Hart. How about this
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Show Us Yours: Tim’s 1979 Honda CBX 1000Z
Tim from Churchdown, Gloucestershire has recently converted to CMM and sent us this photograph of his pride and joy. Tim has a 1979 Honda CBX1000Z in Candy Glory Red. It has been fitted with aftermarket
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We’re on Instagram!
Follow Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on Instagram! www.instagram.com/classicmotorcyclemechanics/
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Show Us Yours: Matthew’s 1985 Suzuki RG250
Matthew Marling of Perth, Western Australia has sent us this picture of his 1985 Suzuki RG250 which he has been rebuilding for the last eight months. “I’m painting all the decals myself using masking tape
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Show Us Yours: Ellis’ Honda CL90
Ellis Holman has sent us this photograph of his 1970 Honda CL90, which was originally purchased from Curly’s Honda agency just outside Gate 1 of the Yokota Air Base. For years it had stood in
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Shadow Boxer: Suzuki’s GT550J
“Always the bridesmaid, never the bride”; If you’re into 1970s classics then that phrase may strike a chord with you when run alongside Suzuki’s GT550. For reasons that are as biased as they are inaccurate,
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Show Us Yours: KAWASAKI GPZ500
10 years ago, Steve sent in his Kawasaki GPZ500! Want to see your pride and joy in our magazine, on our website and on our social media pages? Then fill in the form here>> Steve Powroznyk,
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Show Us Yours: 1971 Suzuki T500R
Back on the road and looking great in Candy Lavender is Mark McKinney’s 1971 Suzuki T500R that’s just been restored with parts sourced from New Zealand, England, the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Australia, Canada and the
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Show Us Yours: HONDA 550 F1 SUPER SPORT
Stefan Maslaczyk of Kendal, Cumbria, has sent us this picture of his 1976 Honda 550 F1 Super Sport looking over the Lythe Valley en route to the Lake District. “I bought it nearly four years
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Happy New Year trend-setters!
Firstly, may I, on behalf of all who work at Classic Bike Guide towers, wish you a warm and prosperous New Year! May your bolts not round off, your petrol not turn stale and your
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Swedes in Vegas!
Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada It’s logical to think that any kind of museum will always be going to hold onto all of its exhibits ad infinitum, but that’s not always
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Swedes in Vegas!
Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada It’s logical to think that any kind of museum will always be going to hold onto all of its exhibits ad infinitum, but that’s not always
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Swedes in Vegas!
Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada It’s logical to think that any kind of museum will always be going to hold onto all of its exhibits ad infinitum, but that’s not always
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Show Us Yours: Suzuki GS550E
Steve Durham of Richmond, North Yorks picked up this GS550 January of 2006 after it had been standing in a friends drive for six months. “As you can see, the bike is very original, even
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Italian mini stallion
Some nations seem to exude certain qualities almost as a national stereotype…
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The 39th Bristol Bike Show!
For two-wheeled fun and frolics of the classic variety come frosty Feb, you can’t beat the 39th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle show. Taking place over the weekend of Feb 2nd/3rd, the show once more
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Show Us Yours: Paul Martin’s Honda CB500 Four
Here are a couple of pictures of my Honda CB500 Four
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The Wall of Death book review
Read the Todd and Soutter families’ involvements in the wall of death between 1929 and the Sixties.
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Mix and match
In the motorcycle world there are any number of reasons to create a special with components from various sources. These reasons range from ‘couldn’t afford a catalogued machine’ to ‘the standard offerings weren’t right’ and
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‘New’ Kawasaki W800 coming!
These are the new Kawasaki W800 Street and W800 CAFÉ and they are coming to a dealership near you in 2019.
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Black Katana to join classic silver in Suzuki 2019 range
With the new-for-2019 Suzuki Katana polarising opinions (we love it) perhaps this will change your mind?
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Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport is a ‘more aggressive design’
Bobbers are part and parcel of the specials scene now
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Show Us Yours: Andy’s Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP
What about Andy Miller’s 1989/1990 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP!
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Show Us Yours: Mickey’s Kawasaki H1 Special
CMM reader Mickey Thomas’ sent in his Kawasaki H1 Special!
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Retro Reboot: Moto Guzzi MGS-02
The road-legal MGS-01 was arguably the most beautiful production bike never built. We take a look at what could have been in a well-deserved reboot.
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Building on success
The Seventies: the world was changing, MX had come along and only the die-hards called it scrambling and bemoaned the fact this foreign takeover of our sport would be the end of civilisation. This attitude
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Missing a trick: Yamaha RD250
Heresy: it’s a little less than heresy that the best all round learner of the early 1970s has pretty much fallen off the radar.
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Beem Me Up: BMW’s R100 RS
Aerodynamics help turn a flat twin into a tourer that can boldly go where no Scoop has been before: BMW’s R100 RS.
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December 2018 – Issue 374
Kawasaki KT250! Yamaha Twins! Two stroke special! This month’s CMM has got the lot, Japanese classic after Japanese classic!
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Hiding in plain sight
I’d be surprised if I’m the only one who has missed the glaringly obvious until it’s pointed out or another unrelated task reveals what should have been clear from the outset. Thankfully such incidences
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An expert’s Cota
In the Seventies, trials riders had pretty decent machinery to choose from to tackle their sport. Thanks to the efforts of Sammy Miller, Mick Andrews, Don Smith and Gordon Farley the Spanish industry was
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10 Christmas gift ideas for a classic biker!
Check out the exclusive CBG Christmas Gift Guide!
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Wemoto Jurby T-shirt: get ’em!
Thanks to poor weather over the Classic TT and the event’s subsequent poor attendance, Wemoto still has some of these lovely T-shirts up for sale! 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of Mike Hailwood’s glorious comeback
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Show Us Yours: Martin’s 1992 Suzuki RGV250N
Take a look at CMM reader Martin Church’s 1992 Suzuki RGV250N!
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10 Christmas gift ideas for a classic biker!
Check out the exclusive ‘The Classic Motorcycle’ Christmas Gift Guide!
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10 Christmas gift ideas for a classic biker!
Check out the exclusive Classic Racer Christmas Gift Guide!
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RealClassic Reading
This book is the story of Albert Simpkin, a dispatch rider during the First World War. Experienced motorcyclists were required
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CZ secrets
I much enjoyed your in-depth review of the CZ 175 Sport – a solid and reliable little bike. In the article and in the European Bike Guide you say you only need to use the
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