Spreading light on LED bulbs
We look at LED bulbs – are they any good for older bikes? Oh, yes.

When will I be famous: Yamaha Tenere
We look at the XTZ750, born of the Paris-Dakar.

The anatomy of: Velocette MAC
A peek at a bike and what the owner has done to make it right for them..

Yamaha YR5 The 350 that humbles giants.

AJS Model 18 - Falling for a 500 single.

Adjust your drums - Perfect conical hub brakes...

Kawasaki GPz 750 - Fast, reliable classic.

HONDA Goldwing - The long-distance tourer...

Norton Dominator! - Fancy a flake with your 99?

Suzuki GSX-R750 - Forty since "Gixxer" dominated.

Your guide to: Triumph X-75 Hurricane
Looking good, baby! The story behind the first factory custom.

BSA MC1 replica
One New Zealand man’s homage to the experimental BSA.

Shetland here we come – part two
Oli and Sean get to Shetland, but minus a Triumph.

Where We’ve Been: Adventure Bike Festival We take a look at the largest event celebrating bike adventures.

Your super 650 guide to: Triumph Bonneville unit-construction
Widely regarded as the best, we give you all the info about the 1960s unit Bonnies..

We went to: Bikeshed Moto Show
More classics than ever this year at motorcycle’s most fashionable show.

Our super-smoky special look at: Yamaha RD250LC
Do they make sense as a classic today? The two-stroke surprises us.

Shaun’s side of things
Shaun Varga contemplates ‘sensible’ mods versus originality.

In the workshop: Triumph T140
Oli decides at the last minute to change the knackered master cylinder...

We’ve been to the Stafford Show
The bi-annual look at the biggest classic show which this time featured Guy Martin.

Frank recalls: Moto Guzzi Centauro
A strange beast indeed, but Frank rates the large ‘Guzzi cruiser..

Moto Guzzi Le Mans
A favourite old bike turns up again and needs a restoration – so you buy it back.

Old bike mechanic’s directory
It’s getting bigger, so have a look for helpful specialists in your area.

Your guide to: BSA Hornet
Built for the Americans to play in the desert, the Hornet makes an excellent bike..

Your guide to: Ducati 916
It broke rules, records, and hearts... all you need to know about the 916.

Old bike mechanics directory
It’s growing, those useful workshops to help you with your bike.

Ogier Laverda
Take a 500cc Laverda Montjuic and improve. Then head over and win Daytona..

Your guide to: Triumph TR5T
Built at the end from bits they had left, the Adventurer/Trophy Trail turned out just right.

Old bike mechanic’s directory
The list of old bike-friendly mechanics is growing; please keep the entries coming in..

Frank recalls: Hesketh V1000
Some disliked it, however, our Frank loved the giant twowheeled Aristocrat.

Cagiva café racer
A Cagiva that thinks it’s a Ducati? Regardless, it’s a lovely thing..

BSA B32 Gold Star
The Competition model was a rare beast indeed.

Medaza Wasp
Words cannot describe this most beautiful of machines, with a Nimbus engine..

New Retro: Royal Enfield Bullet
Our Alan has been to India to ride the new 350 Bullet. What did he think?

AJS Model 30
A bargain in a box turned nightmare now looks incredible.

A bit on the side – sidecars
They’ve gone from everyday family transport to fun with the pooch!

Ace classics go wild
Once a year, the Triumph specialists let their hair down and go desert racing.

Your guide to: Suzuki GT750
The Kettle was a brave idea that worked as a tourer in a way most couldn’t imagine.

Norton Commando starter motor kit
Kick-start-only Commandos could massively benefit from this clever kit. We have a closer look..

Where we’ve been – Founders Day
Great autojumble, great club stands, great atmosphere.

The last-ditch Triumphs
We look at the TSX, TSS, TR65, Tiger Trail and Executive – some really great machines, but just too late.

New Retro: BMW R18 Roctane
Chad rides the latest BMW cruiser on its 100th birthday..

Moto Guzzi Le Mans
Low-powered 850 against 1000s, but gorgeous to behold.

New Triumph 400s!
Triumph releases news of the Street and Scrambler 400, due next year.

New Retro: Factory customs
The Meteor is from a long line of factory customs, and some were better than others..

We went to: Distinguished Gentleman’s ride
Smart dress, stylish bikes and plenty of decent folk makes this a great day.

Your guide to: Triumph Trident
Britain’s big chance was badly timed in 1968, but what’s it like nowadays? A cracker!

BSA A10 Chopper
Got a box of bits too bad to restore, so turn it into a corking period chopper – brilliant!

Living with a Bantam
Oli spends time with a BSA Bantam and has as much fun as you can on a bigger bike.

The Whizzer!
We bring you a curious American machine for getting you around as cheaply as possible.

Hutch’s workshop tips
Hutch gives a Douglas exhaust a more secure ride..

Battery hen
Not one, but two electric Bantams come along! Some great engineering here.

Oli and Matt’s t’pence
Spares are getting on the boys’ whatsits this month.

What you need to know about batteries
We delve into the darkness of batteries, chargers, acid, lead and lithium..

Bristol show report
Always a favourite and always different, Oli discusses the impossible task of judging there.

Frank Westworth looks back at: A Norton Commando new-build, made precisely to the owner’s requirements.

Triumph Buccaneer The best Bonneville ever.Ducati Monster M900 guide The legend that saved Ducati.One man, one Sunbeam, and a rather famous curiosity shop.

Your guide to: BSA B25SS
One of the last BSA models and only made for one year, the B25SS still raises your heartbeat.

Japanese cornerstones
After seeing the GS1000S, Steve decided to bring you more seminal Japanese machines..

Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH
Original, rare example of the most important Harley ever.

Your guide to: Ariel Arrow
A brave design and quick on track, we look at a Super Sports.

Investigation: Are Indian tanks any good?
Cheap petrol tanks from India are highly tempting, but are they worth the risk?

Bargains at Stafford
What bikes would we have bought at the Stafford classic show (had we got any money)?

Yamaha GL750 – the one that got away
Little is known about the inline four, two-stroke range topper, so we investigate.

Tribsa rebuild
Maria and Butch get the 650cc Thunderbird engine back together, almost..

7000 miles on a vintage Sunbeam
Round the coast of the UK and Ireland on a 1926 Sunbeam?

Frank on the Harley-Davidson T-Sport
You read that correctly, and Frank loves it – he’s had three.

New retro: Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Another 350 single emerges, aimed at younger riders who just want fun.

Ducati 900 SSD Darmah
Part touring Darmah, part 900SS, the SSD is a rare, beautiful machine.

In the workshop: Steve’s Yamaha AS1
This month, Steve delves into the wiring loom, with caution..

Ivan’s BSA M20
You know an M20? You haven’t seen Ivan’s unique variation. A splendid machine!

Laverda 75 Sport
A tiny bike built in the corner of a workshop that took on the big players.

Living with an old bike for the first time
Some advice on dealing with old bike foibles from those who should know better..

A brief guide to: Velocette KTT
Just to show the heritage of Velocette, we visit the supremely successful 350 KTT race bike.

Happy 50th birthday, Z
The Kawasaki Z1 is 50-years-old this year. We look at the history behind this incredible bike.

Riding a classic in Albania part 2
Our Owen gets to Albania on his trusty BMW R80ST. Now to find out what it’s really like.

The Moto Guzzi V50 and small-blocks
The smaller V-twin Moto Guzzi make a great bike, so we look a little closer..

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