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  • Douglas Special

    Douglas Special

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    Back in 1953 people who customised motorcycles were known as ‘bitza-builders’ but as John Mills, writing in the August 20 issue of The Motor Cycle noted, the term didn’t always reflect the quality of machine built from various bits…

  • Ducati TT2 part one

    Ducati TT2 part one

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    In a cross between a fairy story and a romantic novel Malc Wheeler tells the tale of the Moto Cinelli Ducati TT2 and his reunion with it 25 years on. Rose tinted spectacles are required to enjoy this story to the full

  • David Dixon

    David Dixon

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    Well known and respected motorcycle journalist, racer, dealer and racing school proprietor David Dixon passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20…

  • August Classic Bike Guide on sale!

    August Classic Bike Guide on sale!

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    Norton Jota, the ultimate hand-built Italian stallion, 22 pages of Triumphs, Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport, plus all the usual regulars and colunists. Don’t miss it!

  • Classic TT: sensational rider line-up for 500cc race

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    The inaugural Classic TT Races is set to open with a sensational line up in the Bennetts 500cc Classic Race with multiple TT and Manx GP winners and world-class teams from across the globe…

  • Reference: Triumph Ricardo

    Reference: Triumph Ricardo

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    A four-valve sporting single seemed out of character for Triumph in 1921. Bob Currie explains the background

  • Reference: Super Onslow Special

    Reference: Super Onslow Special

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    SOS machines of any age are few and far between, as they were built in such limited numbers. So the even rarer vintage-era machines fall into the ‘hen’s teeth’ category…

  • Buying Guide: Moto Guzzi Airone Sport

    Buying Guide: Moto Guzzi Airone Sport

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    Mick Walker is to blame, apparently. Before browsing through one of Mick’s Moto Guzzi books, RealClassic reader Roger Slater had been perfectly happy owning and riding bigger V-twins like an 850 Le Mans, a 650TT trail bike and a 500cc Monza. Then Roger was led astray by the printed page…

  • Reference: Triumph Ricardo

    Reference: Triumph Ricardo

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    A four-valve sporting single seemed out of character for Triumph in 1921. Bob Currie explains the background

  • Reference: Super Onslow Special

    Reference: Super Onslow Special

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    SOS machines of any age are few and far between, as they were built in such limited numbers. So the even rarer vintage-era machines fall into the ‘hen’s teeth’ category…

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