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  • November Issue

    November 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.   Twin V Single Two trad Britbikes from the 1950s: one single cylinder and one twin. The Velo has a reputation for being tricky to…

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  • November Issue

    November 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.   Twin V Single Two trad Britbikes from the 1950s: one single cylinder and one twin. The Velo has a reputation for being tricky to…

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  • Mike Hailwood's Grand Prix crash x-ray is up for auction

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    A genuine x-ray from Mike Hailwood’s Grand Prix crash, alongside a copy of the new book Mike Hailwood in 100 Objects, is currently accepting bids on eBay.  This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique piece of motorcycle racing memorabilia.  The x-ray is Mike Hailwood’s original 1975 check-up x-ray from Rosebank Clinic, Johannesburg (06/05/75) of…

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  • Phil Read MBE 1939-2022

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    Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning.  The Read family released a statement on Thursday to report that he had died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 6th. He was 83. Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted…

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  • Preview: October Issue of RealClassic Magazine

    Preview: October Issue of RealClassic Magazine

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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. BSA Special Single The problem with lusting after a legend is that it might not live up to expectations – or expense. Rowena Hoseason meets…

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  • Preview: October Issue of RealClassic Magazine

    Preview: October Issue of RealClassic Magazine

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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. BSA Special Single The problem with lusting after a legend is that it might not live up to expectations – or expense. Rowena Hoseason meets…

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  • Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice

    Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice

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    The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE which appeared in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was sold at auction on Wednesday. The stunt bike appeared in a pre-credit chase scene through…

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  • Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

    Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

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    A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family. ex-Barry Sheene 2001 FWD…

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  • Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 20 – Playing in the Dirt

    Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 20 – Playing in the Dirt

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    ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… If you want to ride your classic bike roughshod, then…

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  • Blast from the Past- AMC Anorak 19 – Life of Lore

    Blast from the Past- AMC Anorak 19 – Life of Lore

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     No matter how much (probably useless) information you acquire, there is always more. Frank Westworth looks back on a life of lore…  One of the many joys of sporting an anorak of the deepest hue is that no matter how much you learn … there is always more. I have just depressed myself by working…

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