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  • 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…

  • Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

    Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

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    The 4.98hp AJS Touring Model quickly earned a reputation for versatility. It offered a broad top-gear performance range and an impressive load-carrying ability, which appealed equally to commercial carriers and private enthusiasts. In this instance, patience seems to be the key to owning this flat-tanker…

  • Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

    Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

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    The 4.98hp AJS Touring Model quickly earned a reputation for versatility. It offered a broad top-gear performance range and an impressive load-carrying ability, which appealed equally to commercial carriers and private enthusiasts. In this instance, patience seems to be the key to owning this flat-tanker…

  • Honda TT Legends line-up for 2013 revealed

    Honda TT Legends line-up for 2013 revealed

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    Racers Michael Rutter and Michael Dunlop will join 19-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness in the new look Honda TT Legends team for 2013…

  • Green light for historic Japanese bikes

    Green light for historic Japanese bikes

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    Japanese motorcycles will be able to enter a range of British Historic Racing classes as non championship points scoring entrants for the first time next year…

  • Triumph Speed Twin test

    Triumph Speed Twin test

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    Triumph’s Speed Twin was restyled in the late 1950s, its demure appearance suggesting life at a much slower pace…

  • Andy Tiernan calendar

    Andy Tiernan calendar

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    Having acted on suggestions for improvements – at least those that were physically possible and legally acceptable – the 2013 Andy Tiernan calendar has an entirely new look…


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