New & Features

BMW’s new R nine T Racer and Pure have been launched and this is what Benjamin J Kubas Cronin from our sister title Fast Bikes, had to say when he went along for a ride. “I headed straight for the R nineT Racer because I think it looks very cool. True, I’ve never been a…

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The BSA Gold Star has been part of motorcycling folklore for the past eight decades, and at this year’s Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show the ‘Goldie’ will be celebrated in the Restoration Theatre. Expert hints and tips on all things restoration and maintenance will be on offer once again at the Carole Nash-sponsored Stafford…

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Classic bike riders are being asked to saddle up to help raise money for blood cancer charities. The BONE-shaker MARROW-thon charity ride between Birmingham and Burton on Trent began in 2014 after the organiser beat an aggressive form of leukaemia. Since 2014, Katherine Sinfield has gone from strength to strength and the BONE-shaker MARROW-thon has…

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Kits to turn early Hinckley Triumph triples into classicstyled Roadsters are being made available by Café Racer Kits (CRK). Based on the sports machine first produced by CRK’s Ian Saxcoburg two years ago, the Roadster has a restyled fuel tank with a larger volume option, dual seat, exhaust system and conventional handlebars too. The Roadster…

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Retirement is a word seldom used in our humble kennel. I’ve tried it a couple of times with little success, but recently I’ve become more inclined to consider its merit. Then the phone rang: could I hop in my van and collect a pal’s fallen scoot relaxing behind a hedge on the road to Southport.…

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There’s a very special guest headlining the 37th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle show this year. The event – held over the weekend of April 22-23 – takes place once more at the Staffordshire County Showground, where the fans’ favourite Troy Bayliss is the guest of honour. The Aussie won the World Superbike championship three…

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Contributors to this fine publication Steve ‘Stavros’ Parrish and James Whitham join Team Classic Suzuki at this year’s Endurance Legends event at Donington Park. The event – backed by CMM – takes place over the weekend of May 6-7 and the pair will be riding the gorgeous Suzuki Vintage Parts-backed Katana in the 4-hour race…

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Over the last 15 or so years me and the missus (and Jess the dog too) have ventured ‘darn sarf’ at least once a year to visit friends, go to Goodwood or just for a change of rain. Last year we had two goes at it, the first one to the Isle of Wight where…

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Stay safe & seen with Oxford Our friends at Oxford Products want us to stay safe and seen as we head towards spring with a range of hi-viz gear. If you ride to work with a backpack on, then the Bright Cover Backpack cover (£14.99) is perfect for you and comes in a range of…

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