Yorkshire Classic Bike Tour

What a week I’ve just had, says Derek Manders, in god’s own county, taking part in the VMCC Scarborough Touring Week for the eighth time. You would have thought that I would have had enough of riding in the same area year after year: no chance. North Yorkshire is like a drug, I’m hooked and need my annual fix. I’ve…

July Issue

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: Electric beezer! It is surely time that a kit was available to electrify your BSA twin. Frank Westworth delighted in riding one such… BSA Gold Star 650 Is BSA’s…

June Issue

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 Model 7 – The Distinguished Gentleman? Unfashionable though they were for many years, Frank Westworth has always enjoyed riding Norton’s unsung hero… No refunds! – You’ve enjoyed…

Plugs & Leads: news from the classic motorcycling scene

CRAVEN KITS FOR ENFIELD CLASSICS Owners of the current Royal Enfield Classic can now fit vintage-style Craven luggage to their machines, making the popular 350s even more practical. Craven Equipment have already produced fitting kits for the Meteor, Interceptor and Continental models, and now the Classic 350 can be easily equipped with Craven’s stylish and durable topbox and panniers. The…

May Issue

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: Triton! America Does it Differently! Every Triton is somehow different to every other. Alan Cathcart reveals a Triton which is more different than most…  BMW F650 Scarver After…