- December 2023
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.
Outward Bound: classic bike shows, rides and jumbles
Diary dates: updated 4 Dec. You’ll find everything here from old bike autojumbles to vintage motorcycles rides, including club runs, local shows and enormous events…
FIRST WEDNESDAYS>Join the Classic Bike Meet at the Duke William pub in Matlock. More info from the FB group
SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. Admission £7. 01507 529529 /…
Classic Choice: BMW or Moto Guzzi?
A while back we wondered which 1970’s sports-tourer would you want to call your own, if you had to choose between a pair of Continental classics? We’re talking big twins: one boxer, one V-twin, both shaft drive. If you could own either, then which one would you want in your shed?
We asked RealClassic readers – in an entirely imaginary…
Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic MoreBikes picks…
2023
Back Street Heroes Anniversary T-shirt
Throw it back 40 years with this Back Street Heroes t-shirt, based on the design of…
December 2023
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.
This month:
Norton Commando Mk3
Electric starter? Twin disc brakes? Easy-adjust Isolastics? Frank Westworth renews a long-lost acquaintance…
Seeley Condor
Take a race engine, install it in a race frame,…
Newark Classic Bike Show returns with rotary Norton legends Nation and Crighton
Star guests Trevor Nation and Brian Crighton will be at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show in Newark on January 6-7, 2024, for all things Norton and more.
Nation and Crighton were a crucial part of the Norton resurgence in the late 1980s and early 90s culminating in both the 750cc Supercup Championship and the British F1 title.
Having…
Velocette LE: the perfect commuter classic?
Looking for a classic lightweight? You’re not alone. RC regular Geoff Stovold has tried a 1960s two-stroke, then a four-stroke unit single. Finally he’s discovered the perfect commuter classic: Velocette’s ‘motorcycle for everyman’…
I always enjoy the articles in RealClassic about lightweight bikes like the Triumph Blazer SS seen in RC202. It brought back memories of my own quest to…
Classic Techniques: a lighter clutch
It’s heavy maaaaan! Certain Italian classics demand a strong hand on the clutch and brake levers. John Kennewell says he’s gone beyond getting a grip, and seeks assistance from a Moose instead…
Many moons ago in RC198, Paul Miles waxed lyrical over the merits and very few de-merits of his beautiful Laverda 750 SF. His main gripe was the standard…