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BSA Bantam: The history
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The most famous motorcycle ever made? Certainly in Britain the BSA Bantam has a substantial claim to that title. It’s not possessed of the glamour of its Gold Star stablemate or the Triumph Bonneville, but the little BSA was known intimately and ridden extensively by a whole lot more riders than those two put together.…
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Retro Ride: Honda CL500
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Steve reports back on a long-term relationship with Honda’s modern street scrambler. Tally-ho!
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Rocket Ron’s TT!
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History shows that Ron Haslam ‘only’ won one TT and competed there between 1978 and 1982, but he could have raced there more and won more… Bertie Simmonds reports. His first outing in 1978 saw a best placing of fourth in the Formula 2 race and he scored podiums in 1979 in the Formula 1…
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Bridgestone 175 Dual-Twin and 175SS street scrambler – a rare 1960s two-stroke twin
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Steve Cooper turns his attention to Bridgestone’s 175cc twin – a technically advanced and now rarely seen machine from the 1960s. Bridgestone may be best known for its larger-capacity machines such as the GTO 350 and GTR 350, but the firm’s smaller twins are arguably just as rare today. Among these was the 175 Dual-Twin,…
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Your guide to Kawasaki H1 Mach III
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It stood out then and still stands out today. The H1 makes a great classic, but does it live up to its ‘Widowmaker’ nickname?
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Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists
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New data highlights the scale of Britain’s pothole problem, with billions spent on repairs while road conditions continue to deteriorate. For motorcyclists, the issue is more than inconvenience — it’s a serious safety concern. Roads still breaking despite billions spent Britain’s pothole crisis continues to worsen, with significant investment failing to deliver long-term improvements to…
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How and why to buy a motorcycle at auction
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Thinking of raising your hand at a classic bike auction? Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, shares his essential advice for first-time buyers.
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Remembering the Sparkbrook
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Despite being named after the Birmingham suburb of Sparkbrook, these machines were built in Coventry. The story had begun with the National Arms & Ammunition Co which had been founded in Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, but after diversifying from firearms into bicycles and tricycles, the company ran into difficulties. William Hillman bought the cycle…
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This is Sparton!
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Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering and for a short time in the 1970s the most powerful race bike in the world was built in a converted chapel in North Wales. There Barry Hart built racing two-stroke engines and in 1974 he joined forces with the noted frame builder Spondon to…
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Top Picks: Trusted Specialists for Classic Bike Owners
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Looking for parts, services or expert help for your classic motorcycle? From carburettor specialists to engine rebuilders, workshop equipment and consumables, here’s a selection of trusted businesses supporting the classic bike scene. Supporting the Classic Bike Community Keeping a classic motorcycle on the road takes more than enthusiasm — it takes the right people. Whether…
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