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Archive news 1972: Evel Knievel
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In 1967, a largely unknown small town daredevil named Evel Knievel had a dream to jump the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle. Unsurprisingly, the Arizona authorities turned him down…
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Pip Harris profile part one
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For many years, Pip Harris remained at the forefront of sidecar racing. Here, in part one of a two-parter, we chart the early years…
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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…
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Classic Bike Guide on sale
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In this issue, Triumph T100C restorer’s guide, BSA Gold Star test, Kawasaki GPZ900R, daredevil Evel Knievel profile, riding Ducati’s SD900, running a minimalist Royal Enfield Bullet and buying a British twin guide. On sale now…
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Fast Aussie Josh gets his first TT ride
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Australian racer Josh Brookes will make his Isle of Man TT debut next June. The Sydney born 29-year-old, who was runner up in the 2012 British Superbike Championship, will line up for Northern Ireland based Tyco Suzuki team – one of the most successful teams in TT history…
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Museum gifted Collier machines
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The grandson of the great Bob Collier, Matt Collier, has gifted three of his grandfather’s last remaining bikes to the Sammy Miller Museum Trust. Needing full restoration, they will then join the other Collier bikes in the museum…
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Champion McGuinness joins Classic TT line-up
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The latest rider to confirm his participation in the new Classic TT races in the Isle of Man is John McGuinness…
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Don Overall
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Don Overall (featured in TCM, Dec 11) has died, just months short of his centenary. Don was a ‘survivor’ in every sense and he had an enormous fund of adventurous stories to prove it…
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Latest Show news
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To avoid any confusion, the next Classic Bike Show to be held in Lanark will be on 11-12 May 2013…
