I once had a girlfriend just like the Vincent Comet. She was clever, pretty and enthusiastic: you really couldn’t fault her. The problem was that she had a sister who was even brighter, stunningly beautiful
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RE 250 Crusader MX
Not many people race a Crusader in the 250 class but maybe if a few more did there’d be more bits available… Even though it isn’t the shiniest of motorcycles, the Crusader MXer parked in
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Did you need to take a second, closer look? Yep, this is an R80 BMW. The story goes that the frame was modelled closely on Norton’s famous featherbed, and that lineage is clear in this
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This is the Racer variant on Guzzi’s clever retro theme. Chrome tank, bogus racing numbers and a less comfortable riding position make it tester Frank’s favourite IT’S ENTIRELY POSSIBLE to have very mixed feelings about
Read moreA FLYING SQUIRREL
They’re great to ride, of course. Every journey brings its own challenges and its own rewards A stinkwheel might make sense on twisty British roads, but America is the home of the heavyweight V-Twin. So why
Read moreBarry Owen: Norton's prodigal son?
Barry Owen admits that the Essex-built Greeves 250 is one of his favourite rides, even though he’s vice chair of the Norton OC Barry Owen, of Wolverhampton, was looking for a decent slot in the
Read moreA perfect storm
There are several reasons why a 1960s manufacturer would use an ohv design rather than an ohc. In this case, the engine is already big and bulky, an ohc top end would simply add to
Read moreBlack magic
Polishing makes a chap happy. Official. Mick Hughes applies the shine IN THE ARCANE rituals of black magic, only the most skilled practitioners can bring the dead back to life. When retired precision toolmaker Mick
Read moreSportster revisited
It’s the late summer of 1974 and I’m working as a staff writer on the UK’s number one motorcycle magazine – Bike. Life, without any shadow of a doubt, is peachy. No matter that I’m
Read moreRAPIDE INDEED
Melbourne-based brothers Ken and Barry Horner are the can-do kids of Australian road racing – whether ancient or modern. Over the past nine years they’ve amassed an enviable roster of race wins and podiums with
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