Ducati 250 Single Classic Racer
Five years ago racer Jerry Fiford bought a bevel-drive 250 Ducati and set about converting it to the perfect classic racer. Here's his story in pictures
View ArticleRC Ride-in to the National Motorcycle Museum
It had been yonks since we'd visited the Bike Museum at Brum, so we arranged a day when RealClassic readers would be especially welcome. To our astonishment, the world and his dog joined us. Victor...
View ArticleSammy Miller Museum, Part One
There's so many interesting classic motorcycles at the Miller Museum in Hampshire that we couldn't cram them all into one article. So here's the first half of Richard Jones' recent tour
View ArticleBMW K100 Buyers Guide, Part 2
Dave Simmons shares his thoughts on buying BMW's K100, an emerging classic occasionally known as the Flying Brick. This time; common faults and all-round advice
View ArticleSleaford Historic Vehicle Show, 2014
This friendly Lincolnshire event attracts two and three-wheeled classic bikes, more recent retros and even the odd scooter. Roy Workman reports
View ArticleRide RealClassic Long-Sleeve Tee
Now that winter's coming, your arms are getting cold; Here's a long-sleeve T-shirt, with some motorcycles that are old...
View ArticleSammy Miller Museum, Part Two
Richard Jones discovered dozens of rare and interesting old bikes at the Miller Museum in Hampshire. Here's more of the classic motorcycle exotica he uncovered on a recent visit
View ArticleSouth of England RealClassic Bike Show Preview
If you're joining us at Ardingly on Sunday 12th October 2014, then you'll find plenty to admire and enjoy at the South of England Showground. Here's our list of Ten Things not to miss
View ArticleRealClassic Magazine: Issue 126 On Sale
To coincide with the Stafford Show, this issue of RealClassic magazine features British superbikes galore, an overlooked Japanese UJM, and the usual collection of old clunkers and outright oddities
View ArticleFamous Last Words 26: Historical Context
Should an article in a classic bike magazine discuss only the motorcycle and how it performs? Or should it attempt to place that machine in its historical context? Frank Westworth ponders such things
View ArticleHot Stuff At Stafford - 18/19 October 2014
It's show-time once again! Make your way to Stafford for a champion weekend of classic motorcycles, classic motorcyclists, classic clubs and classic racers.
View ArticleNev Mason: 100%, an Autobiography
A lifetime in motorcycling shared; from scrambling on big Brit singles in the Sixties to wheeler-dealing behind the Iron Curtain
View ArticleBuying Classic Bikes - Part One
Sometimes finding your next classic project bike isn’t as simple as impulse-bidding on eBay. Stu Thomson goes on an Italian adventure
View ArticleSouth of England RealClassic Bike Show
The autumn Ardingly event hosted hundreds of handsome classic motorcycles. Here’s a selection of snapshots showing some of the machines which went home as winners
View ArticleThe 2014 Banbury Run - Part Two
A much-delayed part two, in which Richard Jones delights in finding rare vintage motorcycles to photograph. This year he triumphed with a Magnat Debon and an Endurance, which tackled the daunting Sun...
View ArticleRoyal Enfield Continental GT Launch
It was called the launch of a lifetime. James French celebrates 50 years since the Royal Enfield Continental was let loose upon an unsuspecting world
View ArticleBuying Classic Bikes - Part Two
Stu Thomson is looking for his next classic project bike in its Italian homeland, hoping to find a bargain in reasonable condition
View ArticlePreview: National Motorcycle Museum LIVE - 1/11/14
The Brit Bike Museum at Brum hosts a classic biking bonanza on Saturday, with race stars on stage, a chance to win a Vin, try a bike, meet the experts, a whole lot more and FREE admission, too
View ArticleClassics on the Green at Lerryn, Cornwall
Rick Howell discovered a crowd of classic motorcycles at the new Cornwall base for Bournemouth Bantams
View ArticleRealClassic Magazine: Issue 127 On Sale
he November issue of RealClassic spans half a century of classic motorcycling, from a vintage Vindec through to superbikes of the Seventies
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