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Rudge Ulster GP Special

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The Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show takes place in Ayr at the end of June, and the indoor halls are usually packed full of eye-catching classic bikes. Last year, this 1932 Rudge was one among them, showing off its famous bronze-head and four-valve top end arrangement… In the late 1920s and early 30s Rudge were one of the top teams competing…
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Honda CB400F

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Honda 400/4s are popular, relatively plentiful and commonly spotted at classic bike shows. So it might’ve been easy to overlook this one – but Marion Thirsk went back to double-check and discovered that its subtly different to the standard 400/4 you might find on British roads… Closer inspection reveals subtle differences to the normal UK model. Black sidepanels, a sidestand…
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Sunbeam Model 95

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Sunbeam motorcycles, built in Wolverhampton, were some of the sporting superstars of the pre-war period and they clocked up a series of wins in TT and GP races during the 1920s. Although times were tough during the Depression years, the company’s continued commitment to quality means that bikes from the 1930s are still going strong today, over 80 years later……
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More Meriden machines needed

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Calling all owners of Meriden-made Triumph twins: the Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club would be delighted if you could join them on Saturday 17th June 2017 as part of an extra-special display at the Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show. Many of the club’s 130 members proudly ride similar historic Triumphs and these will form the backbone of a #50 Daytona support display.…
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