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  • Beckham’s Brazilian Bonneville arrives at the NMM!

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    Part Bonneville, part scrambler, part desert-sled this aggressive black jungle special is another chapter in the story of one of history’s most versatile motorcycles…

  • National Children’s Day, September 1924

    National Children’s Day, September 1924

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    The National Children’s Day of 1924 was a truly special event for underprivileged children all over the country, and particularly those who were cultivating (or had already cultivated) an affinity for motorcycles and motorcars…

  • Harris Collection to be auctioned

    Harris Collection to be auctioned

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    Following the recent news of an impressive assortment of early consignments to January’s auction, Bonhams has announced the addition of another renowned collection, that of Herb Harris…

  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale – January 2015

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    Triumph’s small and perfectly formed 3TA profiled and tested, Panther 35, Moto Guzzi restoration guide, Trident recommissioning, plus all the usual archive stories and regulars. On sale now!

  • Kawasaki W1 overhaul

    Kawasaki W1 overhaul

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    “I don’t suppose you’d be interested in looking at my rebuilding of a Kawasaki W1’s motor would you?” asked owner Dave Jupp. Of course we would; we’d leap at the chance. Steve Cooper reports…

  • Reference: A to Z classic reference: Norton pre-war

    Reference: A to Z classic reference: Norton pre-war

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    Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles: the definitive classic motorcycle guide

  • Workshop: Kawasaki W1 overhaul

    Workshop: Kawasaki W1 overhaul

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    “I don’t suppose you’d be interested in looking at my rebuilding of a Kawasaki W1’s motor would you?” asked owner Dave Jupp. Of course we would; we’d leap at the chance. Steve Cooper reports…

  • Girder forks

    Girder forks

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    Feared by some, girder front forks were a light, reasonably strong early solution to steering and front suspension. Today, most are at least 50 years old, so need regular checks and maintenance to make sure they remain safe to use…

  • Workshop: Kawasaki W1 overhaul

    Workshop: Kawasaki W1 overhaul

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    “I don’t suppose you’d be interested in looking at my rebuilding of a Kawasaki W1’s motor would you?” asked owner Dave Jupp. Of course we would; we’d leap at the chance. Steve Cooper reports…

  • Douglas works, 1915

    Douglas works, 1915

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    These Douglas motorcycles look rather dejected as they await a much-needed consignment of imported magnetos…


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