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Triumph’s Trident and the similar BSA Rocket Three, both great bikes, bombed in America because of their blocky styling. Craig Vetter’s Hurricane addressed that styling issue. Tim Britton hits the UK coast on a restored Triumph Hurricane X-75 custom cruiser to see what all the fuss was about…

Welsh-born actor Ray Milland poses on his Indian Chief, with fellow movie star Mary Martin perched on the back…

Loved by many, and derided by others as the ‘plastic maggot’, Honda’s CX500 was pretty radical stuff. Still is. Steve Cooper explains why…

Jim Reynolds rides a smart Triumph TRW, the side-valve 500cc twin that was standard issue to the Nato forces in the 1950s and 60s. It’s been a while since Jim had ridden a TRW but the bike’s quiet charm is perfect for making friends…

Jack Brett leaps into the air, at Oliver’s Mount in 1949. Aboard his Norton, Brett finished third in the 350cc final, bested by Dickie Dale and Syd Barnett…

Held on land belonging to Sir James Hill, Baronet Bradford, who had placed the drive of his abode Hexton Manor, near Hitchin, at the disposal of the Cambridge University Auto Club, an ‘exceptionally strong’ entry consisting of 29 solos and six three-wheelers congregated for the Varsity Speed Trials…

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 flat-tanker…

Pip Harris was for many years one of the stars of British sidecar racing. This is the second part of his career…

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…