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  • Your Guide To… BMW K100

    Your Guide To… BMW K100

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This was one of the last stories Rob Davies, a regular CBG contributor, wrote for us before illness took him. Right to the end, he was trying to convince himself of bikes he didn’t think he would like. Words: The late Rob DaviesPhotography: Robin Horton, Ales Tomis and BSK SpeedworksPublished: Classic Bike Guide – December…

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  • BSA Bantham D3 – The little grey fellow

    BSA Bantham D3 – The little grey fellow

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This relatively rare interim 148cc Bantam, between the 125cc and the 175cc, was still a useful step up from the popular D1. Words: STEVE WILSONPhotographs: GARY CHAPMANPublished: The Classic MotorCycle – January 2022 This particular diminutive BSA, a 1956 D3 Bantam Major 150, is unusual in a couple of ways. Firstly, the 148cc variant, usually…

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  • SURVEY: Win pair of Held Gore-Tex Twin II gloves worth £190

    SURVEY: Win pair of Held Gore-Tex Twin II gloves worth £190

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Classic Bike Guide magazine needs your help – and you could win a pair of Held’s award-winning gloves! We want to learn more about motorcycle enthusiasts so we can ensure our products are as relevant to your needs as they can be. We’ve created a survey located at the link below to help us do…

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  • Stunning machines confirmed for the Classic Dirt Bike Show

    Stunning machines confirmed for the Classic Dirt Bike Show

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The event which gets the off-road season off to a flying start is well-known for the astounding range of motorcycles on display from across the UK, and 2022 will be no different! Back after a year’s Covid-imposed exile, The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks has secured unique machines and restorations for the…

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  • National Motorcycle Museum reveals Summer raffle winners

    National Motorcycle Museum reveals Summer raffle winners

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The National Motorcycle Museum has announced the results of their summer raffle to win a 2021 Norton Commando Classic 961cc motorcycle. The draw took place on October 30 at the National Motorcycle Museum LIVE event, with the winning ticket being drawn by Norton CEO, Dr Robert Hentschel.  Also see ROAD TEST: Sunbeam S8: The practical one Custom…

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  • TT legend Phillip McCallen to kickstart 2022 Classic Bike Show season

    TT legend Phillip McCallen to kickstart 2022 Classic Bike Show season

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    Sam Hewitt

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    TT legend Phillip McCallen will be guest of honour at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show in a new year treat for motorcycle fans.  The popular Irishman will be joining the crowds at Newark Showground on January 8-9 and be interviewed over the weekend by Lincolnshire racing star-turned-presenter and fellow TT winner, Steve Plater. There’s even a chance to meet…

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  • ARCHIVE: History of the iconic 'Nifty Fifties'

    ARCHIVE: History of the iconic 'Nifty Fifties'

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Think of 50cc bikes as ‘just’ a 16-year-old’s steed at your peril – these tiddlers have seen some serious racing action over the years. The 1963 IOM TT saw the first and only overall win by a Japanese rider/bike combination when Mitsuo Itoh aboard a 50cc Suzuki averaged 78.81. In the same race, Bill Ivy…

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  • New motorcycle t-shirts to raise money for Alfie's All-Stars charity

    New motorcycle t-shirts to raise money for Alfie's All-Stars charity

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Charity, Alfie’s All-Stars, are delighted to bring you these stunning T-shirts which celebrate the forthcoming documentary SpeedisExpensive about speed records of Vincent-HRD motorcycles and Avon Tyres. The stunning design, by Lisa at ljhdesign is printed on soft cotton, individually wrapped and available from S to XXL at £20 each. Postage in the UK is £2.50…

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  • PREVIEW: October issue of Classic Bike Guide

    PREVIEW: October issue of Classic Bike Guide

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    Sam Hewitt

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    We’re looking at the do-it-all British bulldog, the BSA B31, in the brand new October issue of Classic Bike Guide magazine. Stuck at home and 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…

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  • PREVIEW: October issue of Classic Bike Guide

    PREVIEW: October issue of Classic Bike Guide

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    Sam Hewitt

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    We’re looking at the do-it-all British bulldog, the BSA B31, in the brand new October issue of Classic Bike Guide magazine. Stuck at home and 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…

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