Features

Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica

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Steven Troupe

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24th October 2024

Steven Troupe owns a veritable bevy of Ducati’s iconic bevel-drive twins, including a roundcase 750 and a genuine Mike Hailwood replica. Here he tells us a little bit about the latter…
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BSA Rocket Gold Star

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Rowena Hoseason

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15th October 2024

The modern Gold Star has stolen the limelight of late. But, as Rowena Hoseason explains, BSA built a rip-snorting roadster back in 1962, one which combined the best that both the famous 500 single and the stalwart 650 twin had to offer…
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AJS Lightweights

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RowenaH

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9th October 2024

Many RealClassic riders are keen to find a trim and nimble motorcycle with classic credentials. Rowena Hoseason considers the modern AJS range – and talks to actual owners who’ve bought these bikes…
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Let’s Torque Norton

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RowenaH

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1st October 2024

50 years ago, there was a lotta torque about Norton. That conversation continued at this year’s Norton Day… Even if […]
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Triumph Club 75th Celebration

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RowenaH

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26th May 2024

In 1949, the Triumph MCC was initially established. This summer, 75 years later, the TOMCC celebrated that milestone moment in […]
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Living in a Biker’s Paradise

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Web Editor

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24th May 2024

This Sunday saw the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride get underway. Started originally in Sydney in 2012, this charity event […]
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Book of the Week: Jim Redman – Man of Steel

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Alex Bestwick

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8th April 2024

Frank Melling’s new book about the racing great Jim Redman is our book of the week. That Jim Redman is […]
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Ariel Huntmaster: Ground-up build

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RowenaH

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5th April 2024

When retirement came a-calling, Bob decided that a ground-up classic bike build would be the ideal project to keep him out of trouble. Little did he know…
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BMW R65 Restoration | Part Three

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Web Editor

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20th March 2024

Last time, Ric Campbell checked the engine, clutch and gearbox and untangled the bike’s electrics. Now to fettle the fuel tank and find out if this scruffy old boxer will actually run…
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BMW R65 Restoration | Part Two

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Web Editor

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26th February 2024

Last time, Ric Campbell started the restoration of a really rather ratty BMW airhead. Now to inspect the engine and gearbox, and then tackle the electrics…
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