Practical Sportsbikes

Practical Sportsbikes magazine is about buying, fixing, restoring and riding sportsbikes from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Every issue of PS – the magazine home of new-wave Japanese and Italian classics – is packed with: - The most inspiring and ingenious reader restorations - The most in-depth road tests and buyers’ guides - Unmissable workshop tips and how-to features Practical Sportsbikes gets under the skin of the bikes that really matter to our readers and explains how best to maintain, rebuild and enjoy them. So if you’re in to sportsbikes from the 1970-1990s, PS is essential reading.

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PS MAIL • Write a letter to The PS and if it's Star Letter material you win some cleaning products. Oxford Products’ products

IN YOUR SHED • Part way through a restoration? Just completed a trick special? Send us your pics, and details

HEROES • Roger and sibling Richard were The Slater Brothers: bringing us both the celebrated Laverda Jota and the not-to-be-forgotten Montjuic

OKI DOKI • It’s a bit better than that. In fact Mark Reeve’s Honda RVF endurance replica is one of the best high-end budget builds in the history of PS

8-HOUR POWER • Honda V4s are a great inspiration for a Suzuka replica special. But what if you fancy something a bit different that still packs the 8-Hour vibe? Check this lot out…

ADVENTURE HYBRIDS • Ignore the ‘adventure’ bit and enjoy these for what they are – sit-up sportsbikes

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20 WAYS TO SAVE THE PS WAY • Can you afford not to read this? So the snake oil ads would say (and still do). Put another way: don’t waste money. If you can possibly help it. Here are some tips

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ROAD & TRACK • Ever wondered what a full blown TZ250 GP bike would be like on your Sunday rideout? Wonder no longer: road legal (ish) TZ meets its road-going sister

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO MODERN CLASSICS • Planning to delve into the world of 1970-2000 (ish) modern classic motorcycling? Our three-part guide to PS-era machinery is here to assist you in buying... and through to your debut resto

PROJECT HARRIS MAGNUM • Chris has come round to see his friend Alan. They’re going to play with a new engine they found at the local tip. It’s not long before they discover all sorts of mysteries

What’s the Problem? • Bike not running right? Our experts have the answers to the toughest questions

HONDA CBR600FH/K/L • Cheap, surprisingly cheerful, and in abundant supply. A CBR makes perfect sense

THE REAL LONG-TERMERS • Some people do ridiculous mileages in a very short time. Others keep their bikes for an eternity. Charlie is a keeper. If it works for you, why get rid?

BARGAINS TO BIMOTA • It’s not over yet. Still no Bimota. There will be a part 15. Sorry about that. Alan’s fault

GREAT BRITISH GARAGES • The nation's home mechanics and bike industry pros reveal their workshop set-ups, their best gear, and top tips

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ON OUR BENCH • MG does some things, so does Gary, Alan too, and then Chris and his dad

Can they hit the magic nines? • You have to admire the ambition, the dedication, and the delusion too: sub-10 second? Maybe

Alan enjoys annual excursion • Diehard trail rider brushes cobwebs off dormant Honda for a trip to the MoTtesting station

The blame game • Nearly-done Zephyr won’t fire: whose fault is it? The Newbiggings argue

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