- PREVIEW: May issue of RealClassic magazine
The brand new May edition of RealClassic magazine is packed full of classic machines, tales from the shed, in-depth interviews and striking photography. Here’s what’s coming up in the May issue: Sunbeam B24T Competition In between the original Marston company’s Sunbeam singles and BSA’s Sunbeam twins, there was a period when AMC built their own singular Sunbeams down in London. They’re very rare. Alan Cathcart rides one… Royal Enfield Wallaby Small, springy and built for life in the bush: the Wallaby is an indigenous marsupial native to Australia…and a really rather rare Royal Enfield. Rowena Hoseason reports BSA Lightning Rocket What could …
Hammer Time: auction preview
If summer has suddenly arrived and your project isn’t quite ready to roll – or perhaps you’re looking for a new challenge to exercise your spannering skills – then here’s a selection of classic bikes up for grab this month at auction. Many of the machines featured in the HJ Pugh sale have no reserve. Some of our choices are…
The show must go on: Stafford Classic Bike Show is a go, go, go!
The biggest and best classic bike show in the world is still going ahead despite the continuing stage three restrictions.
The Stafford Classic Bike Show, normally held in April will be running on July 3-4 at the Staffordshire County Showground and will be operating in line with the government guidance.
Tickets for the event must be bought in advance at…
Clubmans’ Corner: the International Laverda Owners’ Club
Founded in the UK in 1974, the ILOC aims to enhance all aspects of Laverda ownership. Club chairman Mark Hastings explains what the club is all about, and how it’s adapted to the new normal…
The club’s activities range from helping members to keep their bikes on the road, by drawing on the vast pool of technical knowledge and expertise…
BSA Bantam
Richard Smith recalls his early riding times with BSA’s stalwart two-stroke. He started with a fairly standard D7 Super, but soon the 174cc machine evolved into something a little quicker…
My first bike was a Honda C100, the Super Cub; a lovely machine, perfect for learning and nipping around locally. When I left home to start my aero-engineering degree, I…
National Motorcycle Museum announce Winter Raffle draw results
The National Motorcycle Museum have announced the results of their highly-anticipated Winter Raffle to win a brand new/old stock 1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D Special 750cc motorcycle.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions postponing April’s International Classic Bike Show at Stafford, the raffle was instead drawn by racing legend John Cooper and his wife Rosie at their home in Derbyshire on April 25, 2021.
John can be…
Royal Enfield Electra-X: Enfield’s underdog
The Bullet buying guides in RC198 and 199 prompted Keith McKechnie to put electronic pen to paper about his experience with a 2006 Royal Enfield Electra-X. It’s a machine which has become something of an orphan among Royal Enfield enthusiasts, he says: ‘but I’ve grown to like it over the years while sorting out a few problems on the way…’…
