Latest Issue RC Archives

April 2024

30th March 2024 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue, Latest Issue RC

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: PIERCE FOUR The American motorcycle industry has always done things its own way. Alan Cathcart discovered a lot of history after riding a Pierce Four… BSA A10 Not…

March 2024

2nd March 2024 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue, Latest Issue RC

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: ONE SALTY TRIDENT Is Tom Mellor’s Triumph The World’s Fastest Trident? Alan Cathcart tells its story… BMW R27 Life with a boxer single, more than half a twin?…

February 2024

5th February 2024 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue, Latest Issue RC

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: Rickman Interceptor Last month, Oily Boot Bob bought a ‘ready to ride’ Rickman Interceptor. Almost immediately, he has to take it apart. And then it takes some time to…

January 2024

30th December 2023 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue RC

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: BMW R69S BMW’s R69S is undoubtedly a record-setting icon with a highly polished provenance. But is it a suitable steed for a spirited classic rider? Ace Tester Miles reveals…

December 2023

4th December 2023 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue RC

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 Commando Mk3 Electric starter? Twin disc brakes? Easy-adjust Isolastics? Frank Westworth renews a long-lost acquaintance… Seeley Condor Take a race engine, install it in a race frame,…

November 2023

4th November 2023 Alex Bestwick Latest Issue RC

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: BSA Rocket Gold Star The modern Gold Star has stolen the limelight of late. But, as Rowena Hoseason explains, BSA built a rip-snorting roadster back in 1962, one…