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  • Road Test: Royal Enfield Interceptor

    Road Test: Royal Enfield Interceptor

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    As the Americans are reported to say ‘there’s no substitute for cubes’ and Royal Enfield’s Interceptor range was aimed at this important market. Tim Britton has a ride on some export examples…

  • Road Test: Norton Dominator 99SS

    Road Test: Norton Dominator 99SS

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    The Norton Dominator 99SS is a rarity anyway, so an original and unrestored one is quite possibly unique, if there’s such a thing. Roy Poynting explains…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 5

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 5

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    In which things start to go back together. And come apart again! Frank Westworth understands that patience is a virtue indeed…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 6

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 6

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    In which the true virtues of the Ariel Huntmaster gain appreciation and understanding. Frank Westworth remembers why British bikes are very special…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 7

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 7

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    In which starting proves to be such sweet sorrow. During the long months of an Ariel Huntmaster rebuild, Frank Westworth encounters a whole new technique for strengthening a single leg…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 9

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 9

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    And now for something wheely different. Frank Westworth discovers that you should never think you know everything about Ariels…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 10

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 10

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    The end is in sight. Or at least it would be if the lights worked. Frank Westworth wrestles with Lucas…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 11

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 11

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    Is it The End? Or maybe the beginning of the end? Frank Westworth rediscovers Fear Of Finishing…

  • Road Test: Panther 100

    Road Test: Panther 100

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    Panther claimed ‘the Perfect Motorcycle’ in its catalogue of 1911, and it had earned a formidable reputation as a sidecar hauler, but popularity was waning as four-wheelers were becoming more appealing to the family motorist. Phil Mather takes a look at a 600cc Model 100 version of the breed…

  • Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 13

    Ariel Huntmaster rebuild: 13

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    This is it. This really is The End. All twelve-part series should have at least thirteen parts, don’t you agree? And this is the last. I think I’d have to commit either ritual murder or ritual suicide if I wrote any more about this once-singed motorcycle. Frank Westworth looks back over the rebuild and considers…


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