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  • Straight from the plate: Thruxton 500, June 1963

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    The former Second World War airfield in Hampshire became a buzzing hive of frantic activity once again, with spectators and riders ready for the 500 mile endurance race…

  • Reference: Ariel Cyclone

    Reference: Ariel Cyclone

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    Rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly went for an Ariel Cyclone just like this one. You can see why. James Robinson reports…

  • Intrepid trio go ‘end to end’ in BSA Goldie run

    Intrepid trio go ‘end to end’ in BSA Goldie run

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    Three members of the BSA Gold Star Owners’ Club launch a special fundraising ‘End to End’ challenge on July 11…

  • The way we were: August 1913

    The way we were: August 1913

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    In an exclusive feature published on August 7 The Motor Cycle detailed a full description of Triumph’s first twin-cylinder motorcycle engine…

  • Classic motorcycle rally at Staffordshire landmark

    Classic motorcycle rally at Staffordshire landmark

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    A diary date reminder for the forthcoming classic motorcycle rally at the Mill Meece Pumping Station in Staffordshire on July 14, NOT July 8 as recently advertised…

  • Reference: Triumph TR6SC

    Reference: Triumph TR6SC

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    Triumph’s TR6SC was ostensibly a single carb version of the TT Bonneville, sharing many of its basic components, and this is probably the best example you’ll set eyes on…

  • Road Test: BMW R12

    Road Test: BMW R12

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    This mid-30s BMW, despite being 80 years old, has earned an enviable reputation for its capabilities as a touring machine and is still more than capable of covering vast mileages, just as its maker intended when it was originally produced…

  • Iconic engines: BSA Bandit

    Iconic engines: BSA Bandit

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    As the British industry struggled for survival it needed a new power unit to replace the vertical – or parallel – twin engine design it had relied on for goodness knows how many years…

  • Road Test: BMW R12

    Road Test: BMW R12

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    This mid-30s BMW, despite being 80 years old, has earned an enviable reputation for its capabilities as a touring machine and is still more than capable of covering vast mileages, just as its maker intended when it was originally produced…

  • Reference: Triumph TR6SC

    Reference: Triumph TR6SC

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    Triumph’s TR6SC was ostensibly a single carb version of the TT Bonneville, sharing many of its basic components, and this is probably the best example you’ll set eyes on…


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