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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale – December 2014
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Suzuki Spa Katana project bike ridden and rated, Laverda 3C quick spin, James Whitham joins CMM, Honda CBR600F and Suzuki GT750 ‘Kettle’ buyer’s guide and GT250 ridden. Plus all the regulars. On sale now!
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Yamaha FZ750: 25 things
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Yamaha’s FZ750 was possibly the biggest leap forward of any Japanese motorcycle ever. Just 12 months after Kawasaki’s GPZ900R had seemingly secured the title. 25 years on much of the FZ’s design remains a blueprint for motorcycle engineering…
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Norton Commando: iconic engine
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‘Versatility’ and ‘expediency’ were two buzz words in the British motorcycle industry. Versatility for the amount of uses an engine is put to and expediency for the reuse of components from earlier engines. Tim Britton traces the roots of the Norton Commando engine…
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Brooklands racer goes under the hammer
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A 500cc Excelsior JAP with a fully documented history of racing at the famous Brooklands circuit recently went under the hammer at the H&H auction at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford…
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London to Brighton veteran car run
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In 1896, an assortment of vehicles drove from London to Brighton to celebrate the change in the law that allowed them to move at 14mph and no longer be preceded by a man with a red flag…
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An engineer’s Goldie tribute
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What does it take to stop you in your tracks at a motorcycle show? This beautiful BSA Gold Star did it for the Classic Dirtbike editor, Tim Britton….
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Beckham’s Triumph
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Watching the advert for David Beckham’s new whisky, something struck a chord about the registration number of the Triumph the former England football captain was riding…
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NMM introduces ‘where are they now’ at show
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The National Motorcycle Museum is bringing a brand new feature to the Classic Motorbike Show held at Birmingham’s NEC from November 14-16…
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Maria Costello rides again Down Under
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The first woman to stand on the podium on the Isle of Man was is set to enter the Barry Sheene Classic in New Zealand…
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The Classic MotorCycle on sale – December 2014
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Ariel’s excellent Huntmaster, BSA CB34 Gold Star, pre-war Speed Twins, JAP restoration guide, stunning Cammy AJS, Brighton Speed Trials, plus all your favourite columnists and archive stories…
