Real Classic

RealClassic magazine features the very best British motorcycles from all eras, plus charismatic Continental machines (and the odd Japanese classics crops up occasionally, too). Long term classic riders will recognise many of the members of the RC team, which includes authors, historians and journalists like Steve Wilson, Dave Minton, Matt Vale, Odgie, Jacqueline 'PUB' Bickerstaff, Rowena Hoseason and editor Frank Westworth -- but the magazine's key feature is that it is firmly grounded in the real world. Our articles are written by real life riders and reflect far more than a simple road test ever can. We're never scared of getting grubby in The Shed (and we even admit it when things go horribly wrong!)

FROM THE FRONT

Sweet Sixteen... • After a long life wasted seeking power and excitement, Frank Westworth has achieved a personal performance pinnacle: enter the 350 AJS...

INCOMING!

BACK To the FUTURE • BMW’s boxer twins of 1970s simultaneously embraced the company’s heritage and indicated their purposeful direction of travel. Nolan Woodbury appreciates the oft-overlooked sibling to the sleek R90/S

WHAT THE PAPERS SAID

EURO TWINS

What might have been • As the old British industry floundered they produced some unusual ideas, like an Isolastic 500 single. Alan Cathcart rode it...

Veteran Innovation • Douglas motorcycles have held a special appeal for Rowena Hoseason, even before this magazine got properly going. So for our 200th edition, she investigates the origins of the company through one of its earliest successes...

CLUBMAN'S CORNER

MOTO Retro • Two decades ago, Ducati were among the first to offer an unashamed retro roadster. The Monster. And Duncan Spokes subscribed to a magazine which gave on away...

FROM THE SADDLE

CACCIATORE ROSSO • After repatriating a military Ariel 350 single from Italy, Simon Holyfield finally returns the little red roadster to the rural roads in the east of England ...

STAR TURN • BSA’s unit twins are always a popular choice for folks seeking a practical classic. Dave Narey opted for the smaller sibling to take him Continental touring...

RIDING Life • Close encounters of the triple kind can vary from exasperating to exhilarating! Stuart Adcock tells his own triple tale...

Christmas CRACKERS! • Some Really Classic recommendations to fill Santa's special stocking...

WRITE 4 REAL • Have you got something to say about your old bike? Would you like to see your P&J preserved on the printed page? Claim your 15 minutes of fame and write for RealClassic...

Making SPARKS FLY! • The development of the ignition system, how it works, and a few maintenance tips. Jacqueline Bickerstaff (aka PUB) explains the fizzicks behind sparking performance. Part Three: The Flywheel magneto -a rotating magnet ignition system

Ollie's ODDJOBS • There are a very few motorcycles which were built so well they prove almost impossible to kill. Honda's Superdream is on that list ...

PUB TALK • Up to Newnham Hill!

TALES FROM THE SHED • Time for a change, said Frank. Things can only get getter...