Features

In a feature entitled ‘Nine months with a chain-drive Triumph’ The Motor Cycle detailed how “…since the end of May 1920 we have had a 4hp all-chain Triumph in constant daily use, and, since our mileage on this machine now amounts to over 8000 it is possible to give a sound estimate of its qualities…

Abingdon King Dick, or the company’s safer internet search name AKD, were early pioneers of the tricycle, motorcycle and took an active lead in the development of its own range of engines, which was unusually forward looking and gained the company a lot of respect…

In 1923 the ACU organised a special test of smaller capacity bikes which included a reliablity run from London to Brighton and back…

We’ve been busy bees here at CMM, conducting surveys and focus groups in a bid to find out what you want to see in CMM. The October issue will aim to show we’ve listened…

Kawasaki’s screaming triple two-strokes found a place in most bikers’ hearts. Adrenaline-fuelled power delivery and unsual handling was a recipe for many memories! Here we focus on the baby of the range – the 250…

We reveal the basic dismantling, repair and assembly procedure to the most common Norton gearbox…

MV Agusta’s exotic sports bikes of the Seventies offered a glimpse into the technology of two decades earlier, and limited production made them even more exclusive and desirable. John Nutting tested a number of versions while at Motor Cycle. Here’s his verdict…

Old Bike Mart editor Tim Britton visits David Angel, guardian of F2 Motorcycles, who is stretching his wings in his new home…

The Yamaha FS1-E has become the iconic symbol of 70s teenage rebellion, but at the time it was never regarded as the best ‘ped’. Was it ever really that good? We ride a mint example and speculate…