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  • An angelic demon

    An angelic demon

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    Bought new by its current owner in 1963, this DOT Demon still provides its owner with sterling service and fun aplenty. Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN Mention the name ‘DOT’ to any classic off-road

  • SAINTly coincidence

    SAINTly coincidence

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    For the last few months I have meant to email you regarding your article about Police Triumphs (The Classic MotorCycle, April 2019), in particular ELA-registered Saints. My brother Nick and I bought two of them

  • Tiny Tigers

    Tiny Tigers

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    These two pretty T20 Tiger Cubs from 1960/1961 display the strengths and weaknesses of Edward Turner’s best shot at the lightweight market. Words: STEVE WILSON Photographs: JONATHAN FLEETWOOD Angela Carter ticks many of the boxes

  • Made in Japan: Suzuki TS400

    Made in Japan: Suzuki TS400

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    Last month, Steve Cooper showed us that Suzuki’s TM400 dirt bike was something of a loose cannon and, ultimately, doomed to ignominy in the archives of motocross history. Now he tells us what happened next…

  • 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,


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