Classic Bike Hub UK

  • February Issue

    February Issue

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    Don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even have to leave the house! Yet again, Classic Bike Guide magazine has everything you need to buy, sell, ride and restore your classic bike! To read the February…

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  • Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100

    Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100

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    In 1956 Triumph applied a ‘World Speed Record Holder’ decal to the nacelle of all machines to celebrate Johnny Allen setting a new motorcycle record at Bonneville the previous year; he returned to improve the time on September 6, 1956 and achieved 214.40mph. The team from Dalio’s Triumph dealership in Ft Worth, Texas, had received…

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  • Buyer's Guide: Kawasaki KE100

    Buyer's Guide: Kawasaki KE100

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    A well-known fast food franchise recently ran an advertising campaign with a slogan that read – ‘Like getting your money’s worth?’ Well, the Kawasaki KE100 rather neatly fits into the same slot! Words by Steve Cooper Pics by Gary Chapman   GEARBOX/CLUTCH Transmission best run on ‘light gear oil’ that’s wet clutch friendly. Check the…

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  • Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque

    Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque

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    In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph. Triumph is truly one of the most enduringly popular names in  motorcycling. The word itself literally means to win and Triumph the motorcycle maker has, for the most part of its 100-plus years, been a world-class winner.…

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  • Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar

    Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar

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    Details on this photo are sparse, but the naval pilots of the Supermarine Scimitar look to have been drafted in for a promotional photo to push the Triumph Tina. I wonder if they were offered one of the scooters in return? The Tina was designed by none other than Edward Turner to fill a gap…

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  • Honda Transalp makes a comeback

    Honda Transalp makes a comeback

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    It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet. The original XL600 Transalp was launched in 1986, when adventure tourers were called ‘dual sports’ bikes –…

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  • Fancy a day out in January 2023?

    Fancy a day out in January 2023?

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    7/8 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show: Newark Showground, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY. Visit www.newark classicbikeshow.com (see news). 8 New Year Autojumble: Whitewebbs Museum, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield EN2 9HW. Visit www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk 8 Banbury Classic Bike and Car Meet: Reg’s Café, Thorpe Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 4SP. 8 Sandracing at Mablethorpe Beach: Central…

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  • Triumph Tiger 500SC – Jack Pine

    Triumph Tiger 500SC – Jack Pine

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    Triumph’s success in American off-road competition gave birth to a dedicated racer with lights – the T100SC Words by Oli Hulme Photos by James Archibald Wandering through the cider apple orchard which is home for the summer of my favourite bike night is always a pleasurable experience. There will be a Tribsa or two, probably…

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  • Follow award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr around the world on two wheels in Motorcycle Traveler

    Follow award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr around the world on two wheels in Motorcycle Traveler

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    Following a cancer diagnosis in 2004, Peter Starr was determined to live a purposeful life and see the world by motorcycle, exploring 12 new places across the globe. Starr discovered his passion for two wheels at school, buying his first motorcycle aged 16. Inspired by his love for motorcycle sport, Peter went on to work…

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  • Celebrate 120 years of Triumph Motorcycles with new collection

    Celebrate 120 years of Triumph Motorcycles with new collection

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    Hundreds of photographs spanning British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph’s incredible history are featured in a new collection specially selected by James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle magazine. Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque delves deep into the extensive Mortons photographic archive to cover everything from the late Victorian age to the Great War,…

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