Road Tests

  • Road Test: Harley-Davidson Model ULH

    Road Test: Harley-Davidson Model ULH

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    What could be better than a Thirties Harley big twin? devotees of the marque would no doubt ask. Why two of course…

  • Road Test: Harley-Davidson V-Rod

    Road Test: Harley-Davidson V-Rod

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    After a lengthy buttering up period, Terry Clark’s wife relented and agreed to the purchase of Harley Davidson’s V-Rod. But was it an expensive mistake?

  • Road Test: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

    Road Test: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

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    Buy a Harley-Davidson and enter a world of knuckleheads, springers, flatheads, softails, early shovels, and a lifestyle like no other, Richard Rosenthal samples a taste of the American Dream, and comes away impressed – sort of…

  • Road Test: Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide Classic

    Road Test: Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide Classic

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    2003 was the centennial year for America’s legendary Harley-Davidsons and Rod Ker gets a taste of the unique (and sometimes downright scary) motorcycling experience that 800 lbs-worth of Milwaukee V-twin provides…

  • Road Test: Matchless ‘Golden Eagle’ G50CSR

    Road Test: Matchless ‘Golden Eagle’ G50CSR

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    ‘Why, oh why, didn’t AMC produce it?’ asks Peter Dobson. Whatever the reason, it remained a homologation special for its brief life…

  • Road Test: Rudge Special (1938)

    Road Test: Rudge Special (1938)

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    Though it was called a ‘Special’ the so-named model was actually the cooking 500cc single in the Rudge range – much to the embarrassment of one concours judge who awarded it first prize in the Specials’ Class at a classic show, much to the derision from Triton builders…

  • Road Test: Triumph Hurricane X-75

    Road Test: Triumph Hurricane X-75

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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…

  • Road Test: Triumph TRW

    Road Test: Triumph TRW

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    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…

  • Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

    Road Test: AJS H9 Touring Model

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    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…

  • Road Test: Fantic 245

    Road Test: Fantic 245

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    In Issue 21 we were invited along to a secret test location in Derbyshire to see half a dozen air-cooled monoshock trials bikes put through their paces by Mick Andrews and Nigel Birkett. This issue we’re going to have a closer look at Danny Littlehales’ Fantic 245…


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