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  • Champion Gwen reunited with trophy 60 years on

    Champion Gwen reunited with trophy 60 years on

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    Former trials star Gwen White (nee Wickham) took a trip down memory lane when she was reunited with a trophy she first won 60 years ago…

  • Insurer snips value red tape

    Insurer snips value red tape

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    Agreeing the value of your classic with your insurance broker can be something of a faff: many insurance companies require an independent assessment of the machine before they will settle on a figure…

  • 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 well-documented vintage flat-tanker…

  • Pip Harris profile part two

    Pip Harris profile part two

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    Pip Harris was for many years one of the stars of British sidecar racing. This is the second part of his career…

  • Classics go for a wobble at Canada Heights

    Classics go for a wobble at Canada Heights

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    There was brilliant sunshine as more than 125 riders took part in the Sidcup and District Motorcycle Club’s Beginners and Wobblers Trial at Canada Heights in Kent…

  • Reference: AJS and Matchless twin: iconic engines

    Reference: AJS and Matchless twin: iconic engines

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    When AMC introduced its parallel twin engine to an eager public in 1948 at the Motorcycle Show, it proved that the firm was not frightened of bucking the trend in engine building…

  • Archive news 1972: Evel Knievel

    Archive news 1972: Evel Knievel

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    In 1967, a largely unknown small town daredevil named Evel Knievel had a dream to jump the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle. Unsurprisingly, the Arizona authorities turned him down…

  • Pip Harris profile part one

    Pip Harris profile part one

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    For many years, Pip Harris remained at the forefront of sidecar racing. Here, in part one of a two-parter, we chart the early years…

  • Reference: AJS and Matchless twin: iconic engines

    Reference: AJS and Matchless twin: iconic engines

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    When AMC introduced its parallel twin engine to an eager public in 1948 at the Motorcycle Show, it proved that the firm was not frightened of bucking the trend in engine building…

  • Classic Bike Guide on sale

    Classic Bike Guide on sale

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    In this issue, Triumph T100C restorer’s guide, BSA Gold Star test, Kawasaki GPZ900R, daredevil Evel Knievel profile, riding Ducati’s SD900, running a minimalist Royal Enfield Bullet and buying a British twin guide. On sale now…


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