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  • The way we were: December 1963

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    A Motor Cycle feature from January 10 led with ‘take an isolated race circuit high in the Eifel Mountains, name a day in winter when the weather is sure to be bad, and then send a clarion call to motor-cycle enthusiasts. That was the formula for the German Elephant held at the Nurburgring last weekend’…

  • New Villiers products

    New Villiers products

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    Two new products should appeal to Villiers owners. First is a kickstart, available in two shaft sizes, and the second is a piston kit for 31A through to 37A models…

  • High gloss polishing at ACM Finishing

    High gloss polishing at ACM Finishing

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    Ever wondered how to get the perfect finishing touch? The team at Anglia Custom Metal Finishing could have the answer…

  • Earlswood Christmas crackers

    Earlswood Christmas crackers

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    Ideal for Christmas gifts, is Earlswood Vintage and Classic’s made to order range of replica tax discs, key fobs, cufflinks and other merchandise, including tax disc holders…

  • Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th with tour double

    Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th with tour double

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    Two new adventure tours have been announced for 2013 by authorized Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour operator Orange & Black…

  • Derek Powell 1928-2012

    Derek Powell 1928-2012

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    Derek Powell, from Bransgore in Dorset passed away suddenly, aged 84

  • Straight from the plate: Varsity Velocity, February 1932

    Straight from the plate: Varsity Velocity, February 1932

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    Held on land belonging to Sir James Hill, Baronet Bradford, who had placed the drive of his abode Hexton Manor, near Hitchin, at the disposal of the Cambridge University Auto Club, an ‘exceptionally strong’ entry consisting of 29 solos and six three-wheelers congregated for the Varsity Speed Trials…

  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale now

    The Classic MotorCycle on sale now

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    In this issue, Triumph’s terrific Trophy, Gilera’s take on the 500cc sporting single, buying a BSA unit twin, Ariel Square Four restoration guide, Norton Model 18, Victoria KR26 and all the usual regulars and columnists…

  • Twinshock Trailfinder – orienteering with motorcycles!

    Twinshock Trailfinder – orienteering with motorcycles!

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    The best trail-riding in Europe combined with Austin Vince’s legendary dirt-bike orienteering challenge… novice or expert, this could be just what you need…

  • Honda CX500

    Honda CX500

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    Loved by many, and derided by others as the ‘plastic maggot’, Honda’s CX500 was pretty radical stuff. Still is. Steve Cooper explains why…


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