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New RealClassic reading

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RowenaH

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2nd November 2026

Grab your copy of the all-new November issue of the monthly RealClassic magazine to enjoy a touring Triumph twin, Norton Commando rebuild, automatic Moto Guzzi, BSA’s pre-war Star single, a Matchless racing sidecar outfit and a whole lot more… As ever, this issue celebrates the character, ingenuity and enjoyment of classic motorcycling – not just…
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Everything you need to know about the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show 2026

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd October 2026

The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to Staffordshire Showground on October 10-11, with more than 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands, a huge club presence, famous racing machinery, special guests and the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale. Staffordshire Showground is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts for one of the biggest…
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Hidden Gems: Yamaha YDS6

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd September 2026

Steve Cooper looks at a single year model that you can still pick up for not a lot of money. That the Japanese motorcycle industry plagiarised the work of others is well documented. In the modern business world such artifice creates what’s known as a second-to-market product and often such offerings have some of the…
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Three September autojumbles every classic bike fan should have in the diary

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Mark Lancaster

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1st September 2026

September is shaping up to be a cracking month for autojumble fans, with three very different events taking place across the country. Whether you’re hunting for that elusive restoration part, looking for tools and workshop kit, browsing potential projects or simply fancy a day surrounded by classic machinery, there are three dates worth knowing: Netley…
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Kempton Park Autojumble returns this July with live Iconic motorcycle auction

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Mark Lancaster

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7th July 2026

Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble returns on Saturday, July 18, with an added attraction for classic, modern and retro motorcycle enthusiasts as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the event. Taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse, near London, the well-established autojumble is already a firm favourite in the motorcycle calendar, attracting hundreds of visitors and more…
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Free 100+ page digital magazine celebrates the best of classic motorcycling and scootering

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd July 2026

Discover more than 100 pages of fascinating features, stunning photography and expert writing from some of Britain’s leading classic motorcycle and scooter magazines – completely free to read online. IF you’re passionate about classic motorcycles and scooters, we’ve got something special for you. We’ve created a brand-new, completely free digital showcase magazine, bringing together some…
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Rickman Day returns to Sammy Miller Museum for 60th anniversary celebration

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Mark Lancaster

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30th May 2026

Rickman Day will return to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on Sunday, June 14, as the museum hosts a special celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the legendary Rickman marque. Taking place from 10am to 4pm, the event is being organised by the Rickman family and friends, with support from the museum team, and will…
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Motorcycling Memories

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RowenaH

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10th April 2022

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…
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Classic Bikes at Crich

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RowenaH

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10th July 2018

The second annual Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village was a scorching success – not just because the weather was wonderfully warm, but also thanks to the superb selection of classic bikes on display. The Tramway Village in the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time, take…
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Classic Bikes On Track

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RowenaH

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17th May 2018

The whole point of Thunderfest is not to be the fastest rider on the race circuit, but instead to accurately estimate your speed over several laps of the Darley Moor track. And when the classics fired up a couple of weekends ago, the British weather did its best to roast the riders in their leathers…
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