2015 Oostblok Rally
Wolfgang Weckeck tells us about this excellent event for old bike enthusiasts which takes place annually in the Netherlands
View ArticleRoyal Enfield 75cc and 98cc Prototypes
Two experimental lightweight bikes dating from the mid-1960s were sold at auction earlier this year. RC reader Geoff Lewis knows all about them, and several others
View ArticleThunderfest 2015
The annual Thundersprint event has moved to Anglesey and changed its name to Thunderfest, but it's still a great event for classic road and race bikes. Here's what went on this year
View ArticleBill Kitchen Speedway JAP
At the end of 2014, Odgie wrote about a magnificent speedway machine in the pages of the monthly RealClassic magazine. Ray Smith was inspired to do some background research on the subject
View Article2015 Tortoise and Hare Run
The Somerset hills and levels were invaded by all kinds of strange animals during the first weekend in June, when 150 classic bikes joined the Wells Classic MCC's fifth annual T and H Run
View ArticleClassic Trackdays - A Beginner's Guide
Fresh from surviving the Morini Riders' Club outing at Cadwell Park, Martin Gelder presents a first timer's guide to classic bike trackdays. The most fun you can have with your leathers on?
View ArticleKawasaki Z650 - Part 3 of 3
It took 15 years from start to finish, but Darren Carter finally completed the rebuild of his Classic Kawasaki project. At last it's time for paint and powdercoat, wiring and fettling
View ArticleSuper Sausage Sunday Classic Motorcycle Meet
On any sunny Sunday, the Super Sausage comes alive with all kinds of creatively customised classics - and Richard Jones even spotted some standard spec old bikes in the mix this month, too
View ArticleFamous Last Words 29a: On Knowledge, Power, BSA C15s and Anoraks
Power is knowledge, apparently. This may be important if you intend to own a BSA C15, as Frank Westworth explains
View ArticleRamsgate Sprint Returns
Yes, you read that correctly. Not the Ramsey Sprint on the Isle of Man, but the historic Ramsgate Sprint in Kent. A number of unique classic motorcycles will be back in action this August
View ArticleSunbeam MCC Rose of the Shires Run
Richard Jones goes in search of some vintage motorcycles, and finds a superb selection in the English shires. Oh, and a couple of international interlopers
View ArticleFamous Last Words 30: Nortons New and Old
If his choice of bikes isn't terrible enough, the fact that he can afford one is worse! Frank Westworth is as bemused as ever
View ArticleRealClassic Magazine: Issue 135 On Sale
This month's magazine has a rough-stuff theme, featuring Triumph's Trophy, a genuine ISDT Ajay, BSA's Spitfire scrambler and a Velocette mud-plugger. Back on tarmac, roadgoing classics include the...
View ArticleBrooklands Ton-Up Day 2015
Immaculate BSA singles and classic bobbers rub shoulders with CX650 Turbo Cafe Racers and barn-find Hawker Hunters at the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit. Martin Gelder wandered about...
View Article2015 Banbury Run
It's Banbury Run Sunday and Richard Jones is bundled out of the house at first light, armed only with a camera, some water and his bike keys. Will he miss the crowds?
View ArticleBMW F650ST Strada / Funduro
BMW's 652cc Rotax engined singles have a charm all of their own. Nigel Shuttleworth bought one after much careful consideration eighteen months ago and now declares it 'just what I want'
View ArticleDirt Quake 2015
Modern and retro, classic and custom, road and trail, young and old, known and unknown; Dirt Quake is a unique event where worlds collide as they lap a speedway circuit in King's Lynn. Martin Gelder...
View ArticleA BMW Bimble through Harley-Davidson History
Dave Simmons explains how he stumbled on a little bit of motorcycling history, and uncovered the Pictish past behind Harley-Davidson's V-Rod. Maybe
View ArticleService Stars: Good Service by Classic Bike Specialists, No.18
RealClassic readers recommend the good guys who help to keep their classic motorcycles in good working order. This time; an Irish emergency, wheels and tyres, buying batteries and even old bikes
View ArticleCastle Combe Grand National, 2015
Richard Jones visits Castle Combe and encounters two tasty treats: a chocolate-box English village and a faithful recreation of the sights and sounds of classic motorcycle racing
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