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Looking to Japan – YOUR PERFECT FIRST CLASSIC?
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It’s easy to justify Japanese if coming from a modern bike, Matt Hull explains… THE BEST ANSWERS IN LIFE ARE most often a compromise. But if you fancy looking at buying your first classic bike, looking to the far east is a pretty good solution to avoid pitfalls. Buying a classic motorcycle is buying into…
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The Small Japanese Bikes That Changed Britain Forever
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They were only small at first, but they helped many discover two-wheels… The majority of a certain age owe our biking life to Japanese motorcycles, as they’re the ones that started us off. Before that, motorcycling was dominated by Triumph, BSA, Norton, and Royal Enfield. These makes were what the older brothers and dads were…
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Unsung scramblers
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Two of the lesser-known – and less successful – machines used for off-road speed work, in action at a mid-1950s event. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Published in the April 26, 1956 edition of The Motor Cycle magazine, this picture shows Royal Enfield-mounted F. M. Bussell being followed by Tony White on his Velocette. The action is…
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Dave Degens (1939–2026)
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The legendary racer and constructor who enjoyed success across many years, particularly in production racing, and often on his own-made machinery. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Dave Degens, legendary Triton guru and ex-racer, has died at the age of 86. Pictured here at Castle Combe in 1965 in a typically cheeky pose, sticking his tongue out at…
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75+ amazing classic motorcycles up for auction – pre-bidding begins Saturday May 2nd
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Old American Bike Barn Collection – Kevin Backstrand Located – Ortonville, MN USA 1937 Harley Davidson 37 W & 1939 Indian Chief RS Both motorcycles previously owned by American Picker’s TV show Mike Wolfe 1940 Indian Four Model 440 One of the most sought after of the vintage Indian Motorcycles, featuring its new design of…
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BSA Bantam: The history
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The most famous motorcycle ever made? Certainly in Britain the BSA Bantam has a substantial claim to that title. It’s not possessed of the glamour of its Gold Star stablemate or the Triumph Bonneville, but the little BSA was known intimately and ridden extensively by a whole lot more riders than those two put together.…
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Retro Ride: Honda CL500
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Steve reports back on a long-term relationship with Honda’s modern street scrambler. Tally-ho!
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Rocket Ron’s TT!
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History shows that Ron Haslam ‘only’ won one TT and competed there between 1978 and 1982, but he could have raced there more and won more… Bertie Simmonds reports. His first outing in 1978 saw a best placing of fourth in the Formula 2 race and he scored podiums in 1979 in the Formula 1…
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Bridgestone 175 Dual-Twin and 175SS street scrambler – a rare 1960s two-stroke twin
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Steve Cooper turns his attention to Bridgestone’s 175cc twin – a technically advanced and now rarely seen machine from the 1960s. Bridgestone may be best known for its larger-capacity machines such as the GTO 350 and GTR 350, but the firm’s smaller twins are arguably just as rare today. Among these was the 175 Dual-Twin,…
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Your guide to Kawasaki H1 Mach III
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It stood out then and still stands out today. The H1 makes a great classic, but does it live up to its ‘Widowmaker’ nickname?
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