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Triumph Speed Twin test
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Triumph’s Speed Twin was restyled in the late 1950s, its demure appearance suggesting life at a much slower pace…
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Andy Tiernan calendar
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Having acted on suggestions for improvements – at least those that were physically possible and legally acceptable – the 2013 Andy Tiernan calendar has an entirely new look…
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RealClassic 104 out now!
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A Norton desert sled, two BSA 500s, a Royal Enfield Bullet, BMW R60 and a Triumph Bonnie! Plus a woman in a nurse’s uniform! It’s all in the new issue of RealClassic…
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Winter precison with lever sleeves
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Cold fingers and wet metal aren’t a great combination when it comes to careful clutch control and precision braking. Bare metal levers can be cold and slippery in bad weather, and they transmit vibration through the bars leaving the rider with tingling digits or full-on numbness…
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Champion Gwen reunited with trophy 60 years on
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Former trials star Gwen White (nee Wickham) took a trip down memory lane when she was reunited with a trophy she first won 60 years ago…
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Insurer snips value red tape
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Agreeing the value of your classic with your insurance broker can be something of a faff: many insurance companies require an independent assessment of the machine before they will settle on a figure…
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AJS H9 Touring Model
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The 4.98hp AJS Touring Model quickly earned a reputation for versatility. It offered a broad top-gear performance range and an impressive load-carrying ability, which appealed equally to commercial carriers and private enthusiasts. In this instance, patience seems to be the key to owning this well-documented vintage flat-tanker…
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Pip Harris profile part two
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Pip Harris was for many years one of the stars of British sidecar racing. This is the second part of his career…
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Classics go for a wobble at Canada Heights
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There was brilliant sunshine as more than 125 riders took part in the Sidcup and District Motorcycle Club’s Beginners and Wobblers Trial at Canada Heights in Kent…
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Reference: AJS and Matchless twin: iconic engines
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When AMC introduced its parallel twin engine to an eager public in 1948 at the Motorcycle Show, it proved that the firm was not frightened of bucking the trend in engine building…
