RealClassic

  • July issue available now

    July issue available now

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    Beezumph triples and howling two-strokes; a BSA on the bench and many more at the club’s open day; a beefy Boxer and a unique classic racer; two totally different types of Royal Enfield and an oft-overlooked AJS. This month’s magazine features a truly international cast of classics from Great Britain, Germany, Italy, India and Japan.…

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  • BSA Open Day

    BSA Open Day

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    The BSA Owners’ Club celebrated its 60th birthday this summer in fine style, with a diamond jubilee weekend and an open day which welcomed all motorcycle enthusiasts. Here’s what you might’ve missed… ‘Wow!’ said the members as they saw the fabulous spread created to provide a ‘diamond buffet’ on the Saturday night. They had been…

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  • More Classic Manx Merch

    More Classic Manx Merch

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    Equip yourself with goodies from the expanding range of 2018 Festival of Jurby merchandise, and help Wemoto raise funds for the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club. As well this year’s exclusive T-shirt, there’s now a superb selection of other Jurby-themed memorabilia; baseball caps, lapel badges, fridge magnets and posters, with prices that start at just…

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  • Kawasaki Z900

    Kawasaki Z900

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    45 years ago, Richard Jones couldn’t afford a Big Zed and these days he can’t justify the five-figure cost of a 1970’s Z900. Conveniently, Kawasaki offer a modern alternative. But can it possibly capture the charisma of the original machine? I still remember, as a callow youth, the excitement of reading MCN’s road test of…

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  • Royal Enfield Meteor Minor

    Royal Enfield Meteor Minor

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    Some of you may remember the story of a Royal Enfield Meteor Minor which appeared many years ago on the RC site, written by one ‘Gerry Attric’. As a young boy I always remember seeing my father’s motorbike in the garage under a cover, gathering dust. Some days, if the weather was nice and he…

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  • Classic Bikes For Sale

    Classic Bikes For Sale

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    In every issue, RealClassic magazine features a superb selection of classic bikes and vintage motorcycles for sale, both private sales and from traders. Here’s our Britbike* bonanza – a special showcase of six of the best classic British motorcycles from the June magazine. Bikes you can buy, unless someone’s snapped them up already! BSA A10,…

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  • Brough Superior 11-50

    Brough Superior 11-50

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    How often do you see a Brough Superior that hasn’t been restored? At the least they’re mildly titivated, but ‘better than original’ seems to be the order of the day. There’s nothing wrong with this if that’s your thing, but sometimes, says Richard Jones, I long to see one that looks like it has actually…

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  • June issue out now

    June issue out now

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    Three beefy Britbikes take centre stage in RC170. Few folk can afford a BSA Spitfire Scrambler, so one owner built himself an awesome A10 replica. Another Triumph rider wanted something like a Trophy, so he created a TR5 tribute. But nothing beats a solid big single – enter the Panther sloper; a truly laid-back big…

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  • Rudge Ulster GP Special

    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…

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  • TT History

    TT History

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    At this time of year, all eyes are on the Isle of Man TT races when man and motorcycle take on the most challenging race track in the world. Just how do you hone your skills to tackle the 37 miles of the Mountain Circuit? Well, you practice, of course… For some it will be…

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