February 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: Triumph T160 Trident Philip Archer has owned his T160 for nearly fifty years. In that time, other bikes have come and gone while the Trident gamely soldiered on.…

Fancy a day out in February?

What’s on in February? 3rd: MARCH ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE OUT TODAY 4th: Rufforth Park Autojumble: Rufforth Park, York. 4/5th: Northern Ireland Motorcycle Plus Show: at Elton Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Halftown Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland BT27 5RF. Visit www.motorcycleplusshow.co.uk 5th: Amateur Speedway Winter Series: Eddie Wright Raceway, Scunthorpe DN15 8QZ. Visit scunthorpe-speedway.com 5th: Bike Day at the…

Honda Transalp makes a comeback

It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet. The original XL600 Transalp was launched in 1986, when adventure tourers were called ‘dual sports’ bikes – or just big trailies. The…

January 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: Norton 961 Commando The seemingly interminable Norton saga opens a new chapter with the reintroduction of the 961 Commando. Alan Cathcart rides them both, with appropriate vigour. BSA…