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Part Bonneville, part scrambler, part desert-sled this aggressive black jungle special is another chapter in the story of one of history’s most versatile motorcycles… Built for David Beckham for his adventure deep into the Amazon jungle this Triumph Bonneville is the very bike featured in Beckham’s BBC documentary and was uniquely suited to the purpose.…

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With classic motorcycles now enjoying tremendous popularity, one of the UK’s leading bike events is branching out as it gets set to host a new classic auction in 2015… The Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place on the weekend of February 7-8 at Somerset’s Royal Bath & West, will feature a sale from…

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After being presented with his FIM Trial Legend Award in the Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera in November, Sammy Miller presented two world champions with their trophies… The first was Spain’s Toni Bou with his individual FIM X-Trial and Trial World Champion awards, closely followed by our own Emma Bristow, from Boston, Lincs,…

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Dorset-based auctioneers Charterhouse is set to hold an exciting auction full of intriguing machines at the Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motor Cycle Show… Dorset-based auctioneers Charterhouse is set to hold an exciting auction full of intriguing machines at the Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motor Cycle Show… The show, which will take place on the weekend…

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A nostalgic look back at key motorcycling moments over the decades for the month of January, starting with a sub zero rideout from Bristol to Land’s End for 24 riders from the Bristol Motorcycle Club… 1915 Despite the arctic conditions, 24 starters set off from The Clifton Hotel, Bristol for Land’s End via Exeter, Bodmin…

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Norton Commando production officially ended in 1976, when the production line at the old Villiers factory in Wolverhampton was closed. However, NVT at Shenstone was able to complete the 1500 or so ‘work in progress’ machines, all of which were silver, electric start, 850 Mk.3 Interstate models… The final batch of 25 bikes was released…

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BSA A65 Firebird Scrambler, Matchless Model X, the Mondial story, plus New Hudson, LE Velocette restoration, Triumph T160 revival and all the usual regulars. On sale now… • Editor’s intro • Archive photograph • News • Diary • Subscribe and save • Letters • Moto Légende • Lansdowne round-up • BSA Firebird Scrambler superprofile •…

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Let’s make two assumptions: the first is that you plan to ride your bike in January and February, and the second is that your bike has a reasonably robust electrical system… In the event of both these assumptions being true, you need to nip over to Wemoto to spend £40 on a set of Vicma…

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Motorcycle Funerals Ltd offer a unique service to provide a dignified and appropriate final ride – and their dedicated staff don’t let little things like wild weather or remote locations stop them providing a memorable final send-off… Their fully-equipped, British-built hearses travel the length and breadth of the mainland and, as you can see here,…

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Making the most of a Triumph Bonneville, plus Panther 500, Ducati Pantah, an affordable T120TT, Laverda Rally, Honda CB900 and BSA 500. On sale now… • Editor’s intro Frank Westworth sets the scene • Archive retrieval A wet and wintry theme • Laverda rally The 2014 Australian National Laverda Rally • News Plugs, leads and…

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