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Category: From the Archive

Speed Records and the Triumph Tiger 100

17th January 2023 Classic Bike Hub UK From the Archive

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

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Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar

9th January 2023 Classic Bike Hub UK From the Archive

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

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Game Changer

14th December 2022 Arianne Davey From the Archive

Motor Cycle contributor Roy Nixon takes a breather on what would have been a brand-new Honda CB77 305cc on his way back from the TT in 1961. It must have been a sight for riders

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Not so much an American dream

12th August 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK From the Archive

“I don’t recognise your bike, but your fez is familiar?” This PR scene is from where else but Hollywood, where the Triumph Speed Twin, complete with ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork, was never popular Stateside. Though it

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Rocket Ron

12th August 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK From the Archive

It’s refreshing to have a colour photo from the archive for once and Ron Haslam’s smile sums up the love so many have of racing. The scene appears to show a typical club racing scene,

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Overseeing changing times

12th August 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK From the Archive

In 1969, none other than the Duke of Edinburgh graced the Isle of Man TT with his presence. The prince first visited the TT in 1949 and by all accounts really enjoyed the spectacle; he

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Searching for Scott 

3rd August 2022 Arianne Davey From the Archive

The year is 1954 and Mr J Whitehouse is astride a 1930 Scott Squirrel. The happy throng is the end of the ACU National Rally at Rhyl, North Wales, a navigation exercise taking in a

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Trading Post: Model Study: Moto Guzzi Le Mans

13th October 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

A large capacity, air-cooled twin with shaft drive may not sound like an ideal sports bike. Moto Guzzi proved otherwise WORDS AND PHOTOS BY Nolan Woodbury REMEMBERED BEST as the traveller’s sports bike, Moto Guzzi’s

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BSA gold Star rebuild: Striking gold

2nd October 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

A conversation between Robert Davies from CBG and restorer Peter Collins provides much food for thought for potential rebuilders…. PHOTOS BY Rob and Peter and Robin Horton BSA’S CLUBMAN GOLD STAR DBD34 (a whole £270

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Scrambled egg

25th September 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

Take a tall frame, add a torquey twin engine, high bars and high pipes, and head for the countryside! PHOTOS BY Simon Everett Reputation is a curious thing. A great reputation – for anything –

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