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Which Japanese classic motorcycles are the most easy to live with?

17th March 2022 RowenaH Road Tests

In our quest to uncover practical classics that are easy to live with, we turn to Japanese machines. Enter Mark Redfern, who’s in an ideal position to compare three popular middleweights… There are plenty of people looking for a middleweight, easy to ride classic. We speak to lots of prospective purchasers who come to our showroom wanting a bike which…

Yamaha TZR125

13th March 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Retro Classic, Reviews, Road Tests, Workshop, Your Ride

Phil O’Hara wanted to make his learner-legal Yamaha stroker go faster. He also wanted to stop it oinking like a pig. The results of his experiments were a revelation… It was 1990 and I’d sold my car and required transport. These days one car generally replaces another, but this was then, not now. To substitute the metal box that had…

ShowStoppers: the Evolution of the Motorcycle

6th March 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, News

You might not expect to find an amazing array of outstanding motorcycles displayed at a club event in New Zealand. But Gordon Campbell discovered some truly ingenious examples of automotive engineering, alongside unusual iconic and classic motorcycles… Three years between shows is a long time but the Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club’s ‘Evolution of the Motorcycle’ show is always worth…

Crich Tramway Classic Motorcycle Day

25th February 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, Your Ride

For the fifth time this summer, the Crich Tramway heritage centre in Derbyshire will welcome old bikes for its annual Classic Motorcycle Day, organised in partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners’ Club. Jon Lambley of the VOC tells us more… Make a note of the date: Sunday 3rd July 2022, which is when the Classic Motorcycle Day returns to Crich…

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 4

29th January 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Workshop

Stu Thomson is refurbishing an unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike. This time, finishing touches… and will it run? The powdercoat was rubbed down with 600 grade then given three coats of 2k carmine red 2k. I rubbed down the tank again with 600 grade and then applied three more coatings, and left the paint to fully set which can take a…

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 3

6th January 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Workshop

Stu Thomson’s rebuild of this unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike continues. This time he addresses some electrical issues and moves on to the wheels, suspension and preparation for paint… Electrical items on the Saturno are fairly standard for the period, 3-phse alternator, 180W, regulator-rectifier and CDI electronic ignition triggered from the alternator rotor. There’s also a separate rev-limiter box which has…