Darren Hendley

Silver’s ship comes in

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Darren Hendley

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28th February 2018

CLASSIC HONDA SPECIALISTS David Silver have welcomed the arrival of their latest container load of vintage Japanese classics from the USA. The container came packed with more than 50 bikes, ranging from a selection of 50cc Monkey Bikes to classic Honda 750s. Prime buys included a Honda CB400F with less than 10,000 miles on the…
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Winter wonderings

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Darren Hendley

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28th February 2018

I’ve been chatting with friends who’ve ridden the latest phenomenon, Ducati’s Panigale V4. Phrases ‘game changer’ and ‘revolutionary’ were banded around. It’s not ‘just’ the 214bhp (in standard, warranty-friendly road trim) V4 MotoGP inspired engine. Hardened racers talked of the near-perfect balance, the counter-rotating crank and one ex-Superbike racer said “It’s the only bike with…
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Two Tempests blow in

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Darren Hendley

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20th January 2018

AJS HAS LAUNCHED two new lightweight bikes, one road and one trail, in the form of the Tempest 125. The classically styled learner-legal bikes are designed for leisure riding or daily commuting and have a new 16 litre, classically styled petrol tank in traditional AJS silver or black, with a gold livery. An ohc engine…
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California dreaming from Norton

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Darren Hendley

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18th January 2018

NORTON HAS LAUNCHED a limited edition of its 961 parallel twin to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the original Norton Commando. The new Norton Commando 961 California has been built with high bars and a selection of paint jobs, including one with blue and white paint that apes the look of the…
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First full-face Davida has F1 roots

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Darren Hendley

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15th January 2018

DAVIDA HAS UNVEILED the Koura, its first ever full-face crash helmet. The Koura is a retro inspired, high performance helmet, with a low and slender profile and a strikingly bold styling. The Koura will be available in early 2018 in both road and race versions. Davida’s first full-face helmet is a result of the enhancement…
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Watsonian unveils its latest platform

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Darren Hendley

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15th January 2018

WATSONIAN HAS PRODUCED a new platform chassis sidecar with multiple uses. The chassis, which costs £1495, can be adapted for a wide range of uses, from carrying surfboards to lugging around entire motorcycles. The sidecars, have a 200kg payload and go-anywhere potential. So far Watsonian has sold one to become an ice cream sales platform,…
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1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 – A hidden gem

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Darren Hendley

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15th January 2018

Rob Davies has always lusted after the unsung hero, Kawasaki’s 1100 Zephyr.
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Indian Scout Bobber test

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Darren Hendley

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15th January 2018

With the demise of Victory earlier this year, Polaris Group’s now standalone motorcycle brand, Indian, has come late to the party at the Bobber bash. The new-for-2018 blacked-out lowrider version of its mid-size Scout model platform which carries that name is only now reaching dealers around the world. But Indian surely hopes to be better…
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Thanks for keeping it real

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Darren Hendley

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13th January 2018

As a recent subscriber I would like to comment that I really enjoyed the December issue. I was particularly impressed by the GPO Bantam story with its good blend of interesting old bikes and social history. I am personally interested in the whole idea of motorcycles as working vehicles – back in the day your…
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MODS AND ROCKERS – A NEW WAY OF LIFE FOR NEWARK JANUARY SHOW

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Darren Hendley

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5th January 2018

ELEMENTS of the scooter/motorcycle rivalry of the mid-60s will be showcased at The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show. The motorcycling event, now in its seventh year, takes place at Newark Showground on January 6-7 and has been expanded by two halls for 2018. Among the many attractions on offer will be a…
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