Reviews Archives - RealClassic

New BSA Gold Star

9th July 2023 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, New & Features, Reviews

We take the new BSA super-single for a spin in the July issue of the magazine. We also hear from one owner who put his money where his mouth is. Chris Golby tells us exactly what it’s like to own and ride the dohc 652cc Goldie… Unfortunately, however, there wasn’t a whole lot of space on the printed page to…

Triumph Tiger Cub

21st November 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Reviews

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 existence when the T15 Terrier…

Classic Bike Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

14th November 2022 Andy Advertisement Feature, Features, Reviews

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… Motorcycle Bottle Opener If you’re looking for a fun, unique gift for the classic motorbike…

Veloette Viper Highlights

8th September 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Reviews, Road Tests

In the August issue of the magazine, Peter Hatfield shares his experiences of owning a 350 sports Velocette single. Here’s some of the background to the model, to get you in the mood for the full-length feature… Back in 1955, Velocette’s design engineer, Charles Udall, transformed the 350 MAC and 500 MSS all-rounders into sprightly sporters, the Venom and Viper…

Book review: Café Racer International

2nd July 2022 RowenaH Features, Reviews

I read the introduction to this publication – an ‘exploration of the retro boom and the shed mechanics, engineers and enthusiasts who are weaving a rich tapestry of casual cool on two wheels’ – and thought ‘why might this appeal to me?’ I am an ageing bloke with a stable of veteran and vintage motorcycles plus a 1955 Ariel and…

Motorcycling Memories

10th April 2022 RowenaH Features, Reviews, Your Ride

Frank Burbery has a warning for readers of RealClassic. Beware! After reading his first copy, he immediately bought two classic bikes (and a subscription to the magazine. Top man). This classic motorcycling thing is catching… I bought a 250 Can-Am Bombadier after reading about it in the RC. This was the first 2-stroke I’d owned for years, a first-time starter…