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In the final round-up of classic motorcycling info for 2009 we bid farewell to a Surrey stalwart and welcome new faces; note a pair of new publications; announce winners galore, and reveal new spares for Triumph Bonnies, BSAs, Ariels, and more… Stop Press: Boxing Day Beano If your festive fun is looking a little flimsy…

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If you live within riding range of Cassington and have an interest in British bikes, then the BMRC say you’ll be welcome at their weekly meetings… The BMRC are a group of enthusiastic and dedicated motorcyclists who meet each week at the Red Lion pub at Cassington, which is a short ride away from Oxford.…

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The dates for two classic track events in 2013 have been announced, and the first big name star rider confirms his attendance at the Thundersprint… After enjoying great success for many years in Northwich Town Centre, the Thundersprint relocates to a new venue at Anglesey Circuit on 21st April 2013. The event encompasses an array…

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Sales in the UK remain steady for the British bike builder, while overseas activity increases, and another name from the original English industry resurfaces… The export market was all-important in the days of the original British bike industry, and the modern incarnation of Triumph Motorcycles is following firmly in that tradition as the company maintains…

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The rumours are confirmed: there’s a new Enfield importer. However, the previous incumbent hasn’t quite left the building… It’s been over six weeks since Watsonian Squire announced they were relinquishing the UK franchise for Royal Enfield motorcycles. Within days of that announcement, rumours were rumbling about identity of the new distributor, but MotoGB Group has…

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Missed the TT this year? Never mind, you can now buy an official Isle of Man TT t-shirt, cap, fleece, mug, badge or jacket at a reduced price, and help support RealClassic.co.uk… This is probably your last chance to buy that fleece, t-shirt or jacket you promised yourself while you were at the TT earlier…

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Ten days ago, a ground-breaking mass auction of 100 classic vehicles was launched. Has it been a rip-roaring success? Are there any last minute bargains to be had? The original plan, cooked up by specialist classic bike dealer Andy Tiernan and Colin ‘Groovydubber’ was to auction 100 classic bikes, cars, autocycles and mopeds in one…

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Fed up with the weather? Here’s something to cheer you up, then. A whole bunch of discounts and special offers and even some FREE (!) wotnots, just for RealClassic readers… Head South To The Sun! Now is the moment to leave behind the British summer and scamper off to the Spanish sunshine. Run by RealClassic…

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Motorcyclists’ charity Riders for Health will feature in the BBC Lifeline programme this Sunday. MotoGP presenter Suzi Perry is presenting an appeal on behalf the organisation which helps motorcycles save lives… Riders for Health has teamed up with the BBC in a bid to help people in remote African communities receive the gift of a…

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It’s bike show season, so we sent Martin Gelder off to bounce on the seats and twist the throttles of the latest retro twins from Kawasaki and Honda. We do this so that you don’t have to… Kawasaki’s W650 air-cooled single overhead cam twin has become something of a cult bike in the UK and…

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