August Issue

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:

Art Deco Henderson

Motorcycle Art? Never seen an Art Deco motorcycle? Here’s one now, all the way from the USA. Alan Cathcart tells its remarkable tale…

BSA A65 Thunderbolt

When a motorcycle with an oil-bearing frame reveals a persistent lube leak, there may be something significant going on. Henry Gregson explains how the sudden onset of the Seller’s Regret led to a bad case of Buyer Beware…

Kawasaki KZ650

How could Kawasaki follow the phenomenal success of their 900cc monster, the Z1? Easily. Take a look at the Z650, smaller, slower, less powerful and… better?

Yamaha RD250

Fred Harrington owns a British 250 two-stroke twin and he’s just rebuilt a Japanese 250 two-stroke twin. They’re separated by 15 years or so, and what a difference those years make.

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.