September 2024

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: TRIUMPH T140E BONNEVILLE When you’ve seen one 750 Bonneville, you’ve seen them all. Right? Not so, says Rowena Hoseason… MOTOBI TORNADO S2 A load of hot air? Both Benelli…

August 2024

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: TRIDENT ANNIVERSARY This summer, the TR3OC are hosting a half century celebration in honour of the first British electric-start 750 superbike. Rowena Hoseason and RC readers share their…

July 2024

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: BSA WORLD TOUR BSA: built to last. Well, this particular BSA certainly was and certainly has. Rowena Hoseason explores a hundred years of heritage; owner Ben Lang shares his…

June 2024

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: NORTON NAVIGATOR Norton’s answer to Triumph’s ‘bathtub’ was an even more stylish rear enclosure. Frank Westworth makes no excuses… TRIPLE TWINS There are many myths about Laverda’s litreclass…

May 2024

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD Often neglected in favour of more flashy twincarb twins, Triumph’s tourer has long been one of Frank Westworth’s favourites BSA GOLD SR Is BSA Regal’s sporting…

Ariel Huntmaster: Ground-up build

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… Words by Rowena Hoseason Photos by Bob Bob already owned an Ariel Huntmaster so figured that familiarity would give him a head start. He tracked down a 1958 frame with a V5C, paid…