Sam Hewitt

Geoff Stray usually saves his time for V-twins, but this gorgeous Panther keeps stealing him away Words: Adam Bolton Photography: Marco Giuliani LEGEND SAYS THAT Panthers were built for hauling sidecars around and transporting Foreman Arkwright from his home to t’ mill. And just as their first owners were a special breed, those who retain…

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In this chapter, Part Eight: The Bucking Bronco, Rachael Clegg chats to Hailwood’s team-mate Stuart Graham about the 1967 season, and lifts the lid on the two-wheel monster that was the RC 181. WORDS: Rachael Clegg Photography: Mortons archive The near sonic boom of the Honda Six was one of the most defining sounds of…

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Sandy Bloy has had an affinity with cammy Nortons since the tender age of 19. He found this model and it has been beautifully brought to the condition you see here WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Stuart Urquhart I was lost in a daydream. Suddenly the cockpit radio crackled (a text on my mobile) ‘What’s the plan…

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The C 2V, which means ‘Corsa Due Valvole’ ortwo-valve race bike, was the first Guzzi racing machine, created just seven years after the factory started. And lucky Adam Bolton gets to ride it! Making a trip to Italy to test classic bikes has obvious pleasures, but I assure you that it’s also very hard work!…

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Words by Oli Photography Archive/Gary Chapman IF YOU ARE looking for a motorcycle that’s easy to live with, ideal for day-to-day use and can be looked after at home by an owner with a modicum of skill, it could be a Velocette Venom is not for you. The Venom is for those with time on…

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A lot has been said about the Interceptor 650. So Oli and Matt try living with one in the UK. What’s it like? Words by Oli and Matt photography by Gary ‘I’ve got man flu’ Chapman Thanks to GV Bikes in Taunton and MotoGB, importer, for the loan bikes. This is a brand-new motorcycle. It’s…

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Until seven years ago, this Indian Scout had been owned by just one man. But this American was built, and has spent its life, in Germany. PHOTOGRAPHY: Gary Chapman Indian has always been a marque at the very forefront of motorcycle design and technology in the opening decades of the 20th century. Today, Indian is…

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