Classic Bike helps and inspires enthusiasts to get more from their passion for classic motorcycles. The magazine shares their fascination with motorcycling’s heroic past while also helping them buy, fix and improve the bikes in their shed. Our main areas of content are: - Inspirational and entertaining reads that celebrate the glory of motorcycling, from riding stories that put the reader in the seat of history’s greatest bikes to incredible racing tales - Restoration stories and instructional features that inspire and help people get their tools out and sort out their old bike - In-depth technical features from the most expert and authoritative writers in motorcycling If you share our passion about classic motorcycles from the last century, you'll enjoy reading Classic Bike.
HOW CROZ CREATED A STORM
Classic Bike
Moving forward by looking back • Norton invest in the past as they re-home a private collection spanning the history of the marque
Hailwood and beyond • Mike the Bike’s memorabilia and the Class of ’78 were the headliners at this April’s Stafford show, but there was way more to enjoy
HAILWOOD OBJECTS D’ART • Ever wondered what Mike the Bike’s collection of memorabilia looks like? Stafford gave a glimpse, but for a more encompassing and permanent record, check out this new book
Girl power • Sammy Miller’s latest restoration is the only known survivor of this 1924 Beardmore Precision model, aimed directly at the female motorcyclist
What is MCN Compare?
Manly machines
Let the old times roll
Flicking through the Vees • Modesty usually forbids us from blowing our own trumpet, but it seems you lot were determined to do it for us when it came to April’s Great British V-twins issue
Now we’re on a roll
THE KING AND I • Kawasaki’s big, bad Z1 turns 50 this year. Does a long-awaited ride on the ’72 original live up to expectations? Let’s see...
SETTING THE BAR HIGH • Graeme Crosby’s exploits on the Z1B-powered 1979 Moriwaki are legendary. But was it the bike or the rider that made the difference? CB rides it to find out...
Jimmy Aird • The five-time Scottish motocross champ and CCM factory rider takes time off from running Scott Leathers for a spot of lunch
THE CAPE CRUISE AIDERS • When a South African duo realised their classic bike collections were under-used, they set up their own tour company to let other people keep the wheels rolling...
Taking the GP out of the TT • Fifty years ago, the Isle of Man TT was the world’s premier motorcycle race, but after 1972 its Grand Prix status was destined to be removed, replaced by the F1 World Championship... which created the most famous TT race of all time
FRENCH CONNECTIONS • Clément Brouzes resurrected this rare Frenchmade 1932 500cc BCR... with a little help from his friends, as well as national institutions
A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
A CHANGE OF VIEW • CB reader Stu Thompson reckons if you avoid the obvious choices you can still get a cheap classic – like his 1973 Gilera Arcore 150cc single
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On a mental power trip
The ’birds have landed
Sound all-rounder
ANTHONY GODIN
Sensational Stafford • Spring sale reflects the robust health of the classic bike auction market, with some outstanding prices
MIKE DAVIS H&H
Online’s still fine
Project power
Different strokes