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TriBSA 650

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RowenaH

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20th January 2023

Out of the archive: in another blast from the past we look back at an article John Walton wrote in the early days of RealClassic… looking back at a bike he owned a couple of decades before then! Step into our time machine to meet a pre-unit Triumph 650 twin housed in a BSA A10…
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Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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9th January 2023

In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph. Triumph is truly one of the most enduringly popular names in motorcycling. The word itself literally means to win and Triumph the motorcycle maker has, for the most part of its 100-plus years, been a world-class winner.…
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Royal Enfield V-Twins

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RowenaH

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6th January 2023

Vintage Royal Enfield V-twins feature front and centre in the January issue of the magazine. Here’s a little bit of history from behind the scenes at the factory, way back in the 1930s… Many thanks to RC regular Robert Murdoch for scouring the Royal Enfield Owners’ Club archive to uncover these images from the Model…
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Dave Minton remembered, part two

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RowenaH

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31st December 2022

In the second part of this celebration of his life, RealClassic regulars recall their encounters with DLM while readers reflect how he influenced their riding lives… I remember meeting Dave at one of the meets at the transport café at Prees Heath. He and I were wandering around looking at the bikes in the car…
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Outward Bound: classic bike shows, rides and jumbles

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RowenaH

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27th December 2022

Diary dates: updated 5 Jan 2026. Old bike autojumbles, vintage motorcycles rides, club runs, local classic bike shows and utterly enormous events… FRI/SAT 9/10 JANUARY>The EXETER TRIAL starts at Sparkford and ends the following day after 185 gruelling miles at Kingsteignton in Devon. A true test of winter grit on two, three and four wheels…
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Dave Minton Remembered, part one

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RowenaH

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26th December 2022

David Minton, one of RC’s original contributors, sadly died in the autumn of 2022. Many of his friends and followers have since shared their recollections of Dave’s life in motorcycling. Here are a few of their tributes to a writer and rider extraordinaire… Riding high with Roger SlaterI enjoyed many long trips with David, and…
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Follow award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr around the world on two wheels in Motorcycle Traveler

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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23rd December 2022

Following a cancer diagnosis in 2004, Peter Starr was determined to live a purposeful life and see the world by motorcycle, exploring 12 new places across the globe. Starr discovered his passion for two wheels at school, buying his first motorcycle aged 16. Inspired by his love for motorcycle sport, Peter went on to work…
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Triumph Tiger Cub

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RowenaH

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21st November 2022

Edward Turner’s cobby Cub has been a firm favourite with classic fans since the early 1950s – and the mighty mite is regularly featured in depth in the monthly magazine. Here are some of the highlights, should you be tempted to bid on a T20 right now… Triumph’s first production sprung frame plunged (ahem) into…
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RC Beanie Hats are back!

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RowenaH

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21st November 2022

Don’t shiver your timbers this winter: keep your head toasty warm with a new RealClassic wonderhat. Our super-stylish beanie hats are just the job for keeping your cranium comfy while you’re spannering in the shed. Made from close-knit fibres to keep the heat inside and the chill winds away, the navy-blue hats feature the RealClassic…
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Classic Bike Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

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Andy

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14th November 2022

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic picks for the classic bike fan in your life…
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