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  • Spotted at Stafford – 1968 MV Agusta 4C6 Touring 600

    Spotted at Stafford – 1968 MV Agusta 4C6 Touring 600

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    From the mid 1950’s to the mid 1960’s, the mighty four-cylinder MV Agusta was one of the most competitive racing motorcycles around. It conquered race after race with its seemingly endless power, but its decade of domination was eventually quelled with the arrival of a more modern triple in 1966…

  • Spotted at Stafford – 1992 Ducati 900SL Mk1

    Spotted at Stafford – 1992 Ducati 900SL Mk1

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    The “Superlight” Ducati is a limited edition variant of the popular 900 SuperSport model. The 900Sl first emerged in 1992 and featured a spec that was similar to the 900SS, but not quite identical…

  • Spotted at Stafford – 1961 Triumph Twenty-One

    Spotted at Stafford – 1961 Triumph Twenty-One

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    This beautifully restored 1961 Triumph Twenty-One (a bike that would later be rebranded as the ‘3TA’) is the property of entrant Luise Williams. Recognisable due to its enclosed rear wheel in what some refer to as the “bathtub” fairing, the Twenty-One was a very mild machine in comparison to other Triumph bikes…

  • South of England show, Ardingly

    South of England show, Ardingly

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    The autumn Real Classic Show brought a delightful variety of machinery to the South of England Showground, in the bike park, in the exhibition halls and even in the autojumble…

  • Classic Racer Nov-Dec on sale now!

    Classic Racer Nov-Dec on sale now!

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    BMW’s forgotten TT wins, Alan Cathcart tests Alex Criville’s championship-winning Cobas, Dick Mann profile, Freeth TZ, Luke Chutes Honda and all the usual columnists and archive stories. On sale now!

  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale – November 2014

    Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale – November 2014

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    Honda CB 500 Four road and race ridden by Niall Mackenzie, Suzuki GT 750 Kettle, Honda Gold Wing, VFR750 and NSR500 reviewed, Yamaha FS1-E, Kawa GPZ750 turbo, plus all the usual columnists and archive features. On sale now!

  • JCM trials bike on loan to Sammy Miller Museum

    JCM trials bike on loan to Sammy Miller Museum

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    Joel Corroy’s 1983 JCM trials bike has been loaned to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton, Hampshire, after being rebuilt by the maker himself…

  • The way we were: November

    The way we were: November

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    In 1914 The Motor Cycle had just tried the 7hp inlet over side exhaust valve Spacke engine fitted to a Rex frame. We look back at key moments throughout the decades for November…

  • Grab yourself a bargain at massive Stafford motorcycle show

    Grab yourself a bargain at massive Stafford motorcycle show

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    It’s time to raid the change jar, empty the piggy bank and dig for coins behind the sofa as more than 500 traders make final preparations ahead of Staffordshire County Showground’s annual bike event…

  • Going L for leather with Vintage range

    Going L for leather with Vintage range

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    Vintage and Veteran is now producing a range of high-quality leather toolboxes, doctor’s bags and personalised belts, all available to purchase…

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