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  • Bike identity crisis

    Bike identity crisis

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    When John Montgomery picked up this unusual machine he had no idea of its colourful identity-swapping history. Now he is hoping Old Bike Mart readers can help fill in the blanks in the motorcycle’s background…

  • Alton eKit

    Alton eKit

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    Latest from Brittany, north-west France based Alton is this ‘eKit’ electric start conversion for the Norton Commando, taking the strain out of firing up the big twin with the conventional kickstart mechanism…

  • Seventies hero: Ron Haslam

    Seventies hero: Ron Haslam

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    John Brown reflects on the 35-year racing career of Britain’s race hero, ‘Rocket’ Ron Haslam

  • Germot International Trials Jacket

    Germot International Trials Jacket

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    This German trials jacket is made from British waxed cotton and comes with Forcefield’s CE approved armour in the shoulders and elbows…

  • Banbury ‘mystery’ artist is revealed

    Banbury ‘mystery’ artist is revealed

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    A young artist was pictured hard at work sketching classic motorcycles at the 64th Banbury Run in last month’s Old Bike Mart, and we can now reveal who it is…

  • RealClassic 100 out now!

    RealClassic 100 out now!

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    Every month RealClassic features ancient, classic and British bikes, with in-depth articles by expert and enthusiast authors, reflecting the old bikes we buy and ride in the real world. Unlike most classic motorcycle magazines, RealClassic isn’t available in the shops. So if you want to read the latest issue, you’ll need to buy one online,…

  • Old Bike Mart out now!

    Old Bike Mart out now!

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    The latest issue of Old Bike Mart should be landing through letterboxes anytime now. Packed with the usual mix of news, features, classic workshop advice and classified motorcycle and accessory advertisements, OBM’s invaluable to the classic biking enthusiast…

  • The way we were: September 1987

    The way we were: September 1987

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    An early September announcement confirmed Suzuki factory bosses had pulled the plug on the British-based Heron Suzuki 500cc GP race team. Poor track results and a slump in motorcycle sales meant budget strings were tightened…

  • Treasure trove of classics uncovered

    Treasure trove of classics uncovered

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    A large collection of historic motorcycles and other vehicles discovered in the grounds of an old rectory is to go under the hammer. The Linegar Collection auction will take place in September,,,

  • BMCRC – Brands Hatch

    BMCRC – Brands Hatch

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    This year, the British Motor Cycle Racing Club (Bemsee) championship trail involves three visits to Brands Hatch. However, the July meeting was exceptional, as it took place over the venue’s full 2.61-mile Grand Prix circuit, which is permitted only limited use as a result of environmental restrictions…


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