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Real Classic

Feb 01 2021
Magazine

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!)

FORM THE FONT

The ONE To HAVE • If you're in the market for a Japanese classic then there's an obvious option: the 750 superbike which started a roadgoing revolution. Mark Redfern argues that there are very good reasons why Honda's CB is still so popular, and highlights the absolute bargain of the bunch ...

BY THE NUMBERS

THINKING OF BUYING?

IN COMING!

Winter Warmer • Once derided as mere hacks, winter's worst can bring out the best in an unglamorous bike. Frank Westworth tries to convince himself ...

TRIUMPH

THE SUFFICIENT SEVEN • When BSA resurrected the Sunbeam marque, they built a sophisticate motorcycle suitable for the most refined riders So naturally we asked Paul Miles, a definitely distinguished gentleman, for his opinion ...

SUNBEAM S7 FACT PACK

THINKING OF BUYING?

A Family AFFAIR • RC regular Nolan Woodbury owned this bike back in the day, when he transformed its appearance.. and then sold it. four years ago, his son Alex bought it back and began it restoration

THE MYSTERY LE MANS

MOTO GUZZI LE MANS FACT PACK • MODI FIED/ UP GRADED 1981 CX100

Culture Shock • Buying your first bike can create some eye- opening moments. Tim sykes swaps his sophisticated Honda 650 twin for a Triumph Bonneville, and boggles at the difference

One Owner From NEW • Merv Matthews bought a brand-new Hesketh back in the 1980s but by 2004 it had been off the road for more than a decade. Challenged by the owners' club, he set about making the V1 OOO better than new ...

The Trouble With Travels • If at first you don't succee... Marion Thirsk tries and tries again, by BSA And then by Enfield And then by BSA again. And then the Enfield again. And then ...

RIDING like • My name is Alan. I am an addict. I have become hooked on Bultacos. This is the sordid tale of my downfal...

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. Magneto postscript: the much maligned but magical Maglita

Va benissimo! PART THE FIRST • Stu Thomson has a fascination with old Italian motorcycles. Before he starts stripping his latest acquisition, he delves into the history of the marque...

PUB TALK • David Bullivant asked what happened in 1956 to cause the demise of Vincent. It is, however a long story ...

Ollie’s ODDJOBS • An aero engineer bought a brand-new Ducati Darmah in the early 1980s and was thoroughly under-impressed with it. So he set about building it better...

TALES FROM THE SHED • New year is famously a time for resolutions. Last year Frank resolved to make no new ones. One hundred percent success so far!


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 100 Publisher: Mortons Media Group, Ltd Edition: Feb 01 2021

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: January 30, 2021

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OverDrive Magazine

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English

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!)

FORM THE FONT

The ONE To HAVE • If you're in the market for a Japanese classic then there's an obvious option: the 750 superbike which started a roadgoing revolution. Mark Redfern argues that there are very good reasons why Honda's CB is still so popular, and highlights the absolute bargain of the bunch ...

BY THE NUMBERS

THINKING OF BUYING?

IN COMING!

Winter Warmer • Once derided as mere hacks, winter's worst can bring out the best in an unglamorous bike. Frank Westworth tries to convince himself ...

TRIUMPH

THE SUFFICIENT SEVEN • When BSA resurrected the Sunbeam marque, they built a sophisticate motorcycle suitable for the most refined riders So naturally we asked Paul Miles, a definitely distinguished gentleman, for his opinion ...

SUNBEAM S7 FACT PACK

THINKING OF BUYING?

A Family AFFAIR • RC regular Nolan Woodbury owned this bike back in the day, when he transformed its appearance.. and then sold it. four years ago, his son Alex bought it back and began it restoration

THE MYSTERY LE MANS

MOTO GUZZI LE MANS FACT PACK • MODI FIED/ UP GRADED 1981 CX100

Culture Shock • Buying your first bike can create some eye- opening moments. Tim sykes swaps his sophisticated Honda 650 twin for a Triumph Bonneville, and boggles at the difference

One Owner From NEW • Merv Matthews bought a brand-new Hesketh back in the 1980s but by 2004 it had been off the road for more than a decade. Challenged by the owners' club, he set about making the V1 OOO better than new ...

The Trouble With Travels • If at first you don't succee... Marion Thirsk tries and tries again, by BSA And then by Enfield And then by BSA again. And then the Enfield again. And then ...

RIDING like • My name is Alan. I am an addict. I have become hooked on Bultacos. This is the sordid tale of my downfal...

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. Magneto postscript: the much maligned but magical Maglita

Va benissimo! PART THE FIRST • Stu Thomson has a fascination with old Italian motorcycles. Before he starts stripping his latest acquisition, he delves into the history of the marque...

PUB TALK • David Bullivant asked what happened in 1956 to cause the demise of Vincent. It is, however a long story ...

Ollie’s ODDJOBS • An aero engineer bought a brand-new Ducati Darmah in the early 1980s and was thoroughly under-impressed with it. So he set about building it better...

TALES FROM THE SHED • New year is famously a time for resolutions. Last year Frank resolved to make no new ones. One hundred percent success so far!


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