Classic Bike Guide

Classic Bike Guide is a down to earth, practical - and sometimes irreverent - magazine that gets right to the heart of the classic bike world. With a mixture of features, tests, reviews and event reports it is the title that has become a must for the active rider and restorer. Classic Bike Guide magazine - with the biggest and best readers adverts - FREE! Enjoy the digital edition - and save over 50% on the print susbcription price.

Happy new year!

Sometimes, enough is enough...

BSA B25SS Gold Star • One of the last BSAs may have only lasted one year, but you can fit a lot of fun into a year…

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One love • Life with a GS1000S has become second nature for this knowledgeable owner

Classic Japanese Cornerstones • Hopefully you have just enjoyed the last feature on living with a stunning Suzuki GS1000. Which other Japanese bikes do you need to know about?

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Many muddy miles by Matchless

BMW R18 • We tested the giant BMW cruiser a few months ago in Germany, but wanted to see what it was like to live with. Matt stole one to find out

Area 51 – Magni BMW • Here is a bike that a chance meeting saw come together. This Magni-framed R90S wears all the right parts, yet has never raced... we have a closer look

TRIUMPH TIGER TR7

HONDA CB350S • It wasn’t an answer to a big question at the time and it wasn’t around for long, but the CB350S certainly stands out and makes an excellent classic buy now

A few tips on buying a classic bike • Everyone wants you to enjoy your classic bike! But be aware that old bikes can break, leak and misfire. They assume some common sense – brakes are poor and lights are terrible. Most problems old bike specialists see are owners who don’t realise what they’ve got into, so follow our guide...

Engineering cobbler(s) • A centrestand needs attention to hold everything up

Project BMW • The R100S is pressed back into work with some more times

Part one Carburettor strip • This month, we have a go at slide carburettors

Frank’s Famous Last Words • Buyer’s Regret? Seller’s Remorse? Frank is suffering from non-buyer’s regret…