Classic Bike Hub UK

  • September 2023

    September 2023

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    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: Matchless Model X X marks the Sports Tourer spot! Alan Cathcart uncovers the delights of the Matchless V-twin. Two Triumph Twins Have you ever…

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  • The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!

    The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!

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    The Arbuthnot Trial will return to Salisbury this September for its centenary, and has special plans to mark the milestone. The long-distance British Motorcycle trial for classic and vintage machines is organised each year by the Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club Ltd. This year’s Trial will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September,…

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  • August Issue

    August Issue

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    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…

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  • July Issue

    July Issue

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    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: Electric beezer! It is surely time that a kit was available to electrify your BSA twin. Frank Westworth delighted in riding one such… BSA…

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  • Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

    Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

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    Krazy Horse are hosting a 3-day festival of bikes, cars, music and food – and all profits go to charity! What’s not to like? “The Weekender” is a 3-day festival of motorcycles, classic cars, hot-rod’s, American cars, live music including Dr Feelgood and ZZ Top GB (cover band), street food, a market place and likeminded…

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  • June Issue

    June Issue

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    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 Model 7 – The Distinguished Gentleman? Unfashionable though they were for many years, Frank Westworth has always enjoyed riding Norton’s unsung hero……

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  • May Issue

    May Issue

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    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: Triton! America Does it Differently! Every Triton is somehow different to every other. Alan Cathcart reveals a Triton which is more different than…

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  • Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled

    Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled

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    The Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble on Sunday 7th May at Hamstreet in Kent has been cancelled. Event Organiser Julie Diplock from Elk Promotions explains; “Sadly, the recent rainfall has left much of the ground waterlogged, and due to the amount of standing water the site will not be usable. Despite best efforts, we have been…

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  • Hailwood bike and more at Bonhams' bumper Spring Stafford Sale this weekend

    Hailwood bike and more at Bonhams' bumper Spring Stafford Sale this weekend

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    The Bonhams motorcycle team have had the privilege of offering many exciting machines… but this may be THE most exciting motorcycle we’ve ever discovered and brought in front of a Stafford audience – a 1960 Ducati works racing motorcycle – newly identified as the actual motorcycle campaigned by future Motorcycling World Champion Mike Hailwood. One of the…

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  • Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month

    Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month

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    A 1960 Ducati ‘Barcone’ 125cc Grand Prix bike once owned and raced by Mike Hailwood will be auctioned off later this month. Credit: Bonhams.com The rare bike, known as D1, will be a part of Bonham’s Spring Stafford Sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show on April 23, 2023. Initially acquired by Stan Hailwood directly…

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