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AJS Lightweights

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RowenaH

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9th October 2024

Many RealClassic riders are keen to find a trim and nimble motorcycle with classic credentials. Rowena Hoseason considers the modern AJS range – and talks to actual owners who’ve bought these bikes…
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Let’s Torque Norton

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RowenaH

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1st October 2024

50 years ago, there was a lotta torque about Norton. That conversation continued at this year’s Norton Day… Even if you’ve never owned a Norton motorcycle, you must’ve heard the brilliant slogan which appeared in the early 1970s. All that torque about Norton inspired the Norton Owners Club to lay on an entire day of…
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Triumph Club 75th Celebration

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RowenaH

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26th May 2024

In 1949, the Triumph MCC was initially established. This summer, 75 years later, the TOMCC celebrated that milestone moment in fine style with a once in a lifetime jamboree at Shelsley Walsh’s iconic hill climb venue. Shelsey Walsh itself has a special place in Triumph history. Back in 1946, Irish rider Ernie Lyons set fastest…
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Living in a Biker’s Paradise

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Web Editor

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24th May 2024

This Sunday saw the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride get underway. Started originally in Sydney in 2012, this charity event has swelled to over 900 events worldwide. It also marked the 10th anniversary of the Derbyshire DGR, a route which takes in Matlock Bath. This is a Peak District-based biker’s paradise. It’s a most-famous ‘Mecca’…
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Book of the Week: Jim Redman – Man of Steel

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Alex Bestwick

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8th April 2024

Frank Melling’s new book about the racing great Jim Redman is our book of the week. That Jim Redman is one of the true greats of motorcycle racing is indisputable. With six World Championship titles and six Isle of Man TT wins to his credit, as well as being both captain and manager of the…
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Ariel Huntmaster: Ground-up build

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RowenaH

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5th April 2024

When retirement came a-calling, Bob decided that a ground-up classic bike build would be the ideal project to keep him out of trouble. Little did he know…
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BMW R65 Restoration | Part Three

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Web Editor

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20th March 2024

Last time, Ric Campbell checked the engine, clutch and gearbox and untangled the bike’s electrics. Now to fettle the fuel tank and find out if this scruffy old boxer will actually run…
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BMW R65 Restoration | Part Two

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Web Editor

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26th February 2024

Last time, Ric Campbell started the restoration of a really rather ratty BMW airhead. Now to inspect the engine and gearbox, and then tackle the electrics…
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BMW R65 Restoration | Part One

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Web Editor

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30th January 2024

Some time ago, Ric Campbell took on the restoration of a really ratty BMW boxer…
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Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque

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Web Editor

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29th January 2024

In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph.
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