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  • Paddock Gossip: Classic TT – The future

    Paddock Gossip: Classic TT – The future

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    As its official media partner, Classic Racer has a unique relationship with the Classic TT, and the man in overall charge of the event, Paul Phillips. In an exclusive interview Paul shares his thoughts on

  • Classic / Vintage… umm… old?

    Classic / Vintage… umm… old?

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    Dear CR With regards to the ongoing debate about what defines a classic/vintage racing machine, I would like to propose that there be three different types as follows: Completely original (eg: Lansdowne Series, Goodwood Revival)

  • The missing link?

    The missing link?

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    Given the asymmetrical nature of motorcycle sidecar combinations, handling is always going to be a little interesting, and Mick Payne takes a closer look at how it can be improved. The telescopic motorcycle fork has

  • Is the ECW an Elk?

    Is the ECW an Elk?

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    I am writing reference the article on the machine above in your September 2019 issue. I have no information concerning the machine as a whole, but my attention was immediately drawn by two unusual features

  • Greek surprise in an art gallery

    Greek surprise in an art gallery

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    When wandering around the wonderful Greek island of Spetses I entered an art gallery and found these two machines taking pride of place. One is a Norton and the other is a Sterling. I was

  • Classic Racer product placement

    Classic Racer product placement

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    Malc Wheeler had the honour of starting the Classic Racer Lap of Honour at the Classic TT and in so doing he now has another claim to fame. The front row consisted of John McGuinness,

  • New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

    New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

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    The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.

  • You’ve featured my Daytona!

    You’ve featured my Daytona!

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    Well, not quite my machine but on opening my October 2019 copy of The Classic MotorCycle, I was amazed to see a 1972 Daytona looking just like mine – almost. I was aware of most

  • DIRTPRODUCTS

    DIRTPRODUCTS

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    Do you make, import or otherwise supply bits and pieces, clothing or other stuff the world of off-road motorcycling needs to know about? If so, then your product could be featured in CDB. Contact Helen

  • Frankie for Newark Show

    Frankie for Newark Show

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    Pierfrancesco ‘Frankie’ Chilli, is to star as guest of honour at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic at Newark showground over the weekend of January 11-12, 2020. Bologna-born Frankie, as he is known


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