triumph tr65

August issue available now!

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RowenaH

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2nd August 2026

The August issue of RealClassic magazine has been unleashed! As ever, RC268 contains an eclectic mix of old Britbikes, Japanese classics and other oddities, explored in-depth by their owners and our regular crew of expert and enthusiast contributors. Scroll down to see what’s inside… Ariel Red Hunter 350 Norton P11 Ranger Triumph Tiger Suzuki X6…
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June Issue Out Now!

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RowenaH

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30th May 2026

The June jamboree of RealClassic motorcycling is now available for mail-order or digital delivery. With a couple of swift clicks you could read all about a really rare three-cylinder prototype, a trio of vintage British singles, a classic Japanese thumper and a truly unusual European two-stroke. Oh! And a Triumph twin or two. Of course……
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Triumph Thunderbird

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RowenaH

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11th October 2017

Back in the early 1980s, Triumph built a budget 650; a short-stroke version of the 750 Bonneville. These days the TR65 Thunderbird is proving to be a rewarding practical classic bike for one regular rider… ‘As I age,’ says RC regular Mark Holyoake, ‘my taste in bikes has changed. Gone are the days of race-reps…
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