RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.

NORTON DOMINATORS
Inspired by his racing heroes, Colin Leighfield bought his first Norton Dominator before he turned eighteen. He remains a featherbed fan to this day…
VINCENT FIREFLY
A Vincent motorised bicycle? Not even a 1000cc V-twin motor? Alan Cathcart delves into Vincent’s dark days, illuminated by a Firefly…
DOUGLAS ENDEAVOUR
Douglas motorcycles rarely did anything the easy way. Rowena Hoseason investigates one of their ground-breaking bikes, a seldom-seen pre-war twin…
TRIUMPH MÉTISSE
Take a shiny scrambles frame, add a hot roadster engine and build something truly special. Kenny Langford built it, Frank Westworth stood back in awe…
And there’s lots more, as well as the regulars, including: We’ve Got Mail!, Pub Talk, Ollie’s Oddjobs and Tales from the Shed.
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