Classic Bike Guide

Another OFFERING from Veloce is this historically interesting Suzuki book. Totally two-stroke and more stinkwheels than you can shake a dipstick at. From commuter machines to factory race bike and from tiddlers to tourers, it’s a damn good read. Covers more Suzukis from 1955 through to 1978 than most of us have ever heard of.…

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This is a handy little A5-size book for those interested in unit-twin Triumphs. It is by no means comprehensive, yet covers enough detail to see whether one of the models is for you, what to look for when buying one and how to look after it. Triumph, along with other British manufacturers had a habit…

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I’ve had these Rayven Air-Pro Gloves for a couple of years now. To me, good gloves are the next most important thing after a crash helmet and I have to admit that I’d always previously been a chunky gauntlet kind of a chap, with my current all-weather chunky gauntlets being a pair of Akitos picked…

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One of the irritating things about working on some 1970s motorcycles is the way you have to buy lots of tiny parts individually. When I rebuilt the front brake caliper on my XS650 I had to buy each seal, bit by bit. Given that working brakes are quite an important part of motorcycle ownership, and…

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KING OF SPEEDWAY Tai Woffinden has scooped another award to add to his growing list of honours. The Scunthorpe-born speedway world champion was awarded the prestigious Royal Automobile Club’s Torrens Trophy. The trophy recognises an individual or organisation considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the cause of safe and skilful motorcycling in the…

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AS RIDING SEASON STARTS in earnest for many, Triumph is trying to entice buyers into the showroom with a range of offers. Riders looking to get their hands on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber or the Bonneville T100 and Bonneville T120 range will receive a £500 personalisation contribution, which can be spent across Triumph’s wide range…

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THE PRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVAL returns to the Gloucestershire hill climb on June 15-16. As ever, Prescott Bike Fest will feature an extensive display of historic, custom builds, race bikes, factory bikes, prototypes, shed builds and record beating machines… literally everything from Salon Privé class winner 1903 Royal Sovereign, to the ‘Warhorse’ – the world’s fastest…

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