Features

The Norton Jubilee was launched in 1958, Norton’s Diamond Jubilee year, and though it perhaps wasn’t universally loved, it still has its devotees to this day

The thumping sound at the 1978 Cologne Motorcycle Show came from visitors as their collective jaws hit the floor. Kawasaki chose the occasion to launch its mighty six-cylinder Z1300. We explain how it was conceived…

The method used to open a Vincent’s valves is quite unusual. The valve stem is made with two guide location diameters and the cylinder head holds the lower guide whilst the upper one fits into a machined location and is held in place. We explain…

Imagine finding a rare TT-pattern motorcycle in a shed and in a dreadful state. Imagine a difficult and painstaking rebuild over eight years. Imagine a result so perfect that, first time out, your Sunbeam wins the trophy of trophies…

Often overlooked by those who revel in more technically ad­vanced machines, the venerable old side-valve Harley-Davidson vee-twins are now coming into their own. Classics with a design so typically American

Flat track racing opened up when the rules were relaxed to allow aftermarket developed parts. OBM checks out a typical racer from the 1970s

If you’d to define the word ‘classic’ in motorcycle terms then Norton’s Manx racing models would be at the top of the list. But, what are they like to ride? OBM popped along to a Master Class at Cadwell Park to find out

The Moto Guzzi Lodola pictured here has an enviable competition history. Used by Italian Gianfranco Saini, it participated in two of the prestigious International Six Days Trials during the 60s. Cristiano Morello relates the tale…