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6th May 2008

News: Win! Win! Win! Beaulieu Tickets

The spring MotorMart AutoJumble at Beaulieu is just a couple of weeks away. We’ve got half a dozen last-minute tickets to give away to lucky RC readers, so you could be going for FREE...

1st May 2008

News: RealClassic Subscriber Offer

The VJMC’s Club Show is good to go – and RealClassic magazine subscribers can claim free tickets to the event! Steve Cooper from the VJMC tells us all about it... More...

28th April 2008

News: Setting Up Shop

So how did the newly-launched Simson Shop, purveyor of spares for Simson mopeds, leap into life? Phil Speakman explains fate, blame and degrees of separation... More...

22nd June 2008

News: TP’s Newsround

The South of England Classic Bike Show gets snowbound; thieves steal a vintage motorcycle collection; Coventry goes classic; Ariels celebrate a royal anniversary; there’s a new top chap at the BSAOC and we bid farewell to Roy Richards... More...

22nd June 2008

News: 2008 Festival of 1000 Bikes Update

The VMCC have arranged all manner of entertainment for their Festival of 1000 Bikes, and RealClassic readers are invited to join the throng. Display your bike in the RC area and you can save Ł22 and enjoy the whole weekend for FREE... More...

31st March 2008

News: South of England RealClassic Bike Show Preview

If that’s an April shower then it must be time for the Elk Promotions Spring classic motorcycle show. Riders from all over the south of England will meet at Ardingly on Sunday April 6th. See you there? More...

17th March 2008

News: Online Auction Update

Ten days ago, a ground-breaking mass auction of 100 classic vehicles was launched. Has it been a rip-roaring success? Are there any last minute bargains to be had? More...

14th March 2008

News: Vintage Rides and Pre-57 Trials

Would you like to try your hand at riding a really old motorcycle, or take part in an demo trial designed especially for traditional off-roaders? The VMCC have arranged opportunities for both – but be quick and get your entry in soon... More...

7th March 2008

News: Huge Online Auction Gets Underway

Over 100 vintage vehicles are up for grabs in the first online auction of its kind. Here’s the highlights, and the classic bikes we’ll be watching over the next 10 days... More...

29th February 2008

News: Win Tickets! For Free!

The giant Stafford classic bike show takes place on April 26th and 27th this year, and we’ve got a dozen tickets to give away to lucky RC readers. Here’s how you can win FREE tickets to the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show... More...

22nd February 2008

News: Vintage & Classic Japanese Club News

If you’d like to get your Japanese classic bike ready for the summer shows and still need a vital spare part or ten, then Steve Cooper of the VJMC knows where you’ll find them... More...

18th February 2008

News: TP’s Newsround

All the usual gossip from the world of classic motorcycling plus -- SCOOP!-- info about a ground-breaking online auction which will sell over 100 vintage vehicles in March... More...

15th February 2008

News: Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show Preview

Grand Prix racer Chas Mortimer is the guest of honour at this Easter’s Ashford Show, which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday... More...

5th February 2008

News:Classic Bike Shows, Spring 2008

It’s springtime so it’s showtime! There’s just time to finish off your winter project, polish up your P&J and enter your classic into one of the RealClassic-sponsored Spring Shows. Or just come along on your winter hack... More...

22nd January 2008

News: Classic Motorcycle Raffles

Can't afford the classic bike of your dreams? Well, you could win an AJS Model 20 or a Norton Commando S-type for just the price of a raffle ticket... More...

17th January 2008

News: TP's Newsround

New parts for BSAs, new dates for Enfield's open weekend; a new ignition timing widgit, new times for Tri-Cor, good news from Classic Transfers, a (newish) bike show in London and a new film at the movies. Heaps of classic bike news, then... More...

4th January 2008

Classic Clubs: The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club

If you're a fan of Japanese classic motorcycles, then the VJMC would love to hear from you. Steve Cooper explains what the club is all about... More...

3rd January 2008

News: Compendium of Motorcycling Statistics - 2007 Edition

Who are we, where are we going, and are we going to get there in one piece? The Department for Transport think they have all the answers on us, our bikes, our journeys and our safety. Martin Gelder investigates... More...

21st December 2007

Classic Clubs: The Douglas Club

After a busy year commemorating their marque's centenary in 2007, the London Douglas MCC start all over again with celebrations for their 80th birthday in 2008... More...

4th December 2007

News: Christmas Crackers

Christmas is coming, and you haven't got a clue? No problem. If you're looking for a Christmas gift which is in some way vaguely related to classic bikes, then here's the annual RC selection of stocking filler suggestions... More...

30th November 2007

News: Brand New Classics from Enfield and the Ace

There's no doubt that a certain kind of new motorcycle is heavily influenced by the style, sound and substance of classic bikes from years gone by. For 2008, Royal Enfield go back to their off-road roots while the Ace Café launch a roadgoing racer... More...

22nd November 2007

News: The 2007 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show

Yes, it's NEC Show time again. To save you the trouble of traipsing up to Birmingham, Martin Gelder selflessly devoted the best part of a day to photographing new Triumphs, old DMWs and a woman in a rubber nurse's uniform... More...

15th November 2007

News: Calendar Choice, 2008

A new year looms on the horizon, which means it's time to sort out a classic bike calendar for 2008. And whichever sort of old bike you like, there should be something here to suit you... More...

1st November 2007

News: Pat French

Pat French died this summer. Nigel Green says goodbye to the man behind the MRD-Métisse...
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22nd October 2007

News: Rockingham Go Guzzi

Classic specialists Rockingham Classics and Sports have added another string to their bow (or feather to their cap, if you prefer), and will now sell you a brand new Moto Guzzi... More...

15th October 2007

News: TP's Newsround

The Ajay Club goes back to its roots while a gang of disadvantaged kids get to grips with a 1920s Triumph; there's new spares for Ariels and a chance to win tickets to the International Motor Cycle Show - and more... More...

10th August 2007

News: TP's Newsround

Bullets in Blockley; Jampots in Plumstead. Win a Vin or fit clever coils. Our fearless Typing Person endures Press Release Hell to tell you what's going on in the world of the classic motorcycle... More...

17th July

News: TP's Newsround

Our regular round up of the classic bike world reveals several classic motorcycle traders on the move and one up for sale; legislation withdrawn and a new law enacted, plus Italians on track and much more... More...

3rd July

News: A Right Royal Weekend

The Royal Enfield Open Weekend hoves into view on the horizon, and the new Electra Clubman promises to be the star of the show... More...

12th June

News: Special Offers For RealClassic Readers

Fed up with the weather? Here's something to cheer you up, then. A whole bunch of discounts and special offers and even some FREE (!) wotnots, just for RealClassic readers... More...

12th June

News: Special AMC Offer: Three Magazines for a Fiver

Are you interested in 600cc and 650cc AJS twins? Then bag this bargain, and buy three magazines featuring Model 31 and CSR machines for less than a fiver... More...

21st May

News and Products: RC Reader Competition: Win FREE Tickets!

Wanna see the White Helmets, Solent Eagles, heaps of trade stalls and all the attractions which form Beaulieu's annual Motorcycle World? We've got ten tickets to give away to RealClassic readers - so you could be going along for FREE! More...

15th May

News and Products: Festival of 1000 Bikes Update

Although track tickets for the VMCC's mega fest have now sold out, there's plenty of other attractions organised for that weekend. And if you want to take your classic bike on track this summer, we have a couple of alternative suggestions, too... More...

26th April

News and Products: TP's Newsround

Are you ready to get rockin'? Go golden? Book a Bullet? All this and more in our classic bike news...
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23rd April - Happy St George's Day

News and Products: Show Off And Win A RealClassic Award!

If you spent all winter fettling your P&J, then now is the time to show it off to the world. Come along to one of these summer shows and you could win a RealClassic award... More...

Friday the 13th

News and Products: Daytona Vintage Racers - 2007

All sorts of classic bikes entered this year's vintage racing at Daytona International Speedway. RC reporter Tim Roberts perused the paddock for us... More...

4th April 2007

News and Products: Auction Action

The Don Leeson collection of Suzukis and spares goes under the hammer in May, while two RC feature bikes will be sold at Stafford. And how much would you pay for a burnt-out classic bike? More...

4th April 2007

News and Products: Happy Holidays

If you're looking to take the motorcycling trip of a lifetime, then one of these specialists will happily waft you off to paradise. Send us a postcard... More...

22nd March 2007

News: Special Subscription Offer: FREE Screwdriver Kit

We're celebrating the magazine's third birthday with an extra-special offer. Subscribe to RealClassic magazine in April 2007 and receive a FREE Draper screwdriver kit... More...

22nd March 2007

Service Stars: Service Stars 8

Need good service from a classic motorcycle specialist? We've got another batch of real life recommendations to help you find the top traders... More...

14th March 2007

News and Products: Win! FREE Tickets To April's Stafford Show

Would you like to go along to the world's leading classic bike show for FREE? We're giving away six pairs of tickets to the 27th International Classic Motorcycle Show, and here's how you can win them... More...

7th March 2007

About: RealClassic Goes Green (ish)

There are many misunderstandings about the vintage vehicle movement, and some concerns about the negative effect of printing magazines. At RealClassic, we're doing our bit to help... More...

5th March 2007

News and Products: Classic Bike Club Shows 2007

Summer 07 is going to be busy! The VJMC have come to the rescue of the Classic Bike Clubs' Show, and they're hosting a separate Anniversary Show, too. That's on top of the VMCC's Festival of 1000 Bikes and a new date for Beezumph... More...

13th February 2007

News and Products: Sales of Modern Classics are On the Up

Overall sales of new bikes in the UK remain steady, but Triumph and Royal Enfield both enjoyed a mini-sales boom in 2006...
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8th February 2007

News and Products: TP's Newsround

What's new in classic motorcycling this month? Well how about vintage sprinting, any T-shirt you can think of, riding end-to-end in 24 hours, breather kits for Royal Enfields, some squirty stuff in yellow bottles, and the world's most unlikely press release about an Ariel Arrow and a Tyrannosaurus-Rex... More...

31st January 2007

Events: Spring Show Season Starts Here

Time to fire up your classic bike and ride out to the first shows of the new season. Here's how you can save money on admission at both Malvern and Ardingly in March... More...

25th January 2007

Clubs: The VMCC Cornwall Section

The VMCC is a vast organisation, a classic bike club which covers the whole of the UK and beyond. Roger Fogg explains what it's like to be a member of the Cornwall Section of the club... More...

22nd January 2007

News and Products: Classic Motorcycle Auctions 2007

The 2007 classic bike sale season is about to get into full swing. Two new auction houses have entered the old bike arena, and a new sale is announced at the Southern Classic Bike Show. So what's up for grabs?... More...

22nd December 2006

Clubs: The East Northants Classic Motorcycle Club

Some classic bike clubs can be terribly formal. If rules and regs aren't your thing, then RC reader Malcolm Richings recommends this group based near Rushden... More...

22nd December 2006

News and Products: TP's Newround

The final round-up of the year brings a new player into the classic bike insurance business, a call for past TT riders, a new VMCC branch, a plea for old Brit iron, and something to do on New Year's Day... More...

15th December 2006

News and Products: Suzi Perry and Riders for Health in BBC appeal for Africa

Motorcyclists' charity Riders for Health will feature in the BBC Lifeline programme this Sunday. MotoGP presenter Suzi Perry is presenting an appeal on behalf the organisation which helps motorcycles save lives... More...

31st October 2006

News: RCHQ Closed until Nov 20th

The RealClassic office will be closed from Tuesday 31st October 2006 until Monday 20th November 2006, while Frank and Rowena take a holiday... More...

26th October 2006

News: The 2006 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show

Martin Gelder got up extra early this morning so that we could bring you all the news before anyone else. Possibly. New 'Retro' bikes from CCM and a smile from Pandora Pitstop make it all worthwhile... More...

25th October 2006

News: Classic Bike Calendars and Diaries for 2007

It's time to get your dates straight for the coming new year, and choose between the cream of classic motorcycling calendars and a biking diary, too... More...

12th October 2006

News: Show Off at the RealClassic Autumn Shows

Hey! Autumn may be well on the way but you can't start hibernating just yet. Break out the waterproofs and make a date for the last two RealClassic events of 2006 (and you might even win a prize!)... More...

3rd October 2006

News: Win! Win! Tickets for the Stafford Show

We know how everyone likes something for nothing. So here's a chance for RealClassic magazine subscribers to enjoy this autumn's Stafford Classic Show -- for free! More...

2nd October 2006

News: TP's Newsround

Buying Online Made Easy - Two Stolen Old Bikes - Cheap Classics at Honoroak - Ear-Ear! - Screen Genie - Pipe Down! - Shut That Door!... More...

14th September 2006

News: TP's Newsround

Welsh Racer Wins in Wales - Bullet Boys Get Interceptor Going - Corking Night At Culm - Old Bikes: New Tech - Three Grand Goes To Air Ambulance... More...

6th September 2006

News: TP's Newsround

Beezumph this Weekend - Sunshine for Months in Provence - Enduro in Normandy - Donington Show Date Change - Hesketh Open Day Still On - Delivery Mileage Ariel Auction - Judge Minton Goes for a Burton... More...

23rd August 2006

News: RC Ride-In at London Motorcycle Museum

Fancy a ride-out in the subtle September sunshine? Everyone's invited to our Triple Treat at The London Motorcycle Museum on Sunday 3rd September 2006... More...

15th August 2006

News: August Outings: the Popham Megameet and the Isle of Anglesey Show

Looking for something to do this summer? Would you prefer your classic motorcycles mixed with aeroplanes and sky-divers, or combined with customs, choppers and thrash metal music... More...

8th August 2006

News: Win! Win! Win! Ticket Competition For RC Readers

Get your wellies! Let not a little drizzle dampen your enthusiasm! The autumn Eurojumble is hovering on the horizon and to forestall any hint of wet-blanketness on your part, we have a dozen FREE (free!) tickets to give away to RC Readers... More...

1st August 2006

News: TP's Newsround

Funky Tees, pub grub discounts for RC readers, a rapid Rob North special, real ale on three wheels and an invitation to a steam fair - it's all in the news this week... More...

24th July 2006

News: Beezumph15 Preview

Did the Festival of 1000 Bikes fire up your passion for track action? Can't wait for the next event? Love BSA and Triumph triples? You'll be ready for the TR3OC's Beezumph Rally, then... More...

12th July 2006

News: Classic Bikes In Kent - This Weekend!

Some splendid machines were displayed at the Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show this spring - and we expect even more beauties to bowl along to the Hamstreet show this coming weekend... More...

7th July 2006

News: 1964 Honda 250cc Racer

In the early 1960s, Honda sprang to the forefront of the racing world with their high-revving inline fours. Jim Redman rode the 250 racer to take the world titles in 1962 and 1963, and in 1964 he kept the bike. And now it's up for sale... More...

3rd July 2006

News: TP's Newsround

What's new in the world of old bikes? How about an Enfield Open Day, a Triumph site, a movie about motorbikes, Ariel spares, the Barry Sheene Run, classic racing in Kent and… Norman Hyde is old (official)... More...

29th June 2006

News: The 2006 Festival of 1000 Bikes

The VMCC's Diamond Jubilee celebration is just a few days away. Don't worry if you haven't organised a ticket yet - you can pay on the gate and join the fun... More...

7th June 2006

News: Classic Bike Charity Ride

Keeping a 1972 BSA Thunderbolt going for 24 hours non-stop is a tall order, but Geoff Danher has accomplished stranger things in the past. However, he needs your help to make his 2006 ride a real success... More...

5th June 2006

News: TP's Newsround

What's new in the world of classic motorcycling? Ceefers and Spitfires and burgled Bullets and handsome horns - and a tip of the cap to a man in the North Yorkshire moors... More...

31st May 2006

News: Festival of 1000 Bikes

The VMCC keep piling on the attractions for the return of the Festival of 1000 Bikes next month. It promises to be a non-stop weekend of classic motorcycling - and RealClassic magazine subscribers can buy discounted tickets here... More...

22nd May 2006

News: Historic Racing at Mallory Park

The VMCC's 2006 historic racing series got a green light at Mallory Park. Graham Lawlor reports...
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24th April 2006

News: A Classic Business

For some people, mucking around with motorcycles develops into much more than a hobby. Does that sounds tempting to you...? More...

19th April 2006

News: Wall and Sagar at 60

The VMCC isn't the only biking organisation to celebrates its 60th birthday this year. You're invited to join in another diamond jubilee celebration - this time it's in Morecambe, at the end of April... More...

1st April 2006

News: Strange Things In Surrey

Jim Peace has seen some odd sights in his time, but this one took the biscuit. Remember all the snow, just a few weeks ago...? More...

23rd March 2006

News: Royal Enfield Racers

Paul Henshaw from Performance Classics hit the track last week with his tuned and tweaked Royal Enfield machines, hoping for success in the 2006 VMCC race series... More...

13th March 2006

News: 60 Years of the VMCC

The Vintage Motor Cycle Club is 60 years old in 2006. So how did it get started, wonders Rowena Hoseason, and what's it all about?... More...

21st February 2006

News: TP'S Newsround

More classic motorcycling news from TP's in-tray. Group discounts at Jumbles, fuss-free frolics in France, low down bums on Enfields and fresher air in London... More...

16th February 2006

News: TP'S Newsround

What's new in the world of classic motorcycling? We've got Phil Read, St George and a dragon, crossing Canada for charity, and a chance to thrash your classic bike at Cadwell Park... More...

7th February 2006

News: Café Race Collection Stars At RC Show

It's nearly spring, which means that the RC Roadshow is about to hurl itself out of hibernation and head off to our season start-up shows. There's just time for you to get the old nail out of the shed and ready to ride... More...

31st January 2006

News: Classic Racing - Sidecars at Mallory Park

There may only be two wheels on your wagon, but Roy Workman suggests that any bike enthusiast will enjoy at day at the (three-wheeled) races... More...

19th January 2006

News: Quids-In

Not all classic bikes cost a fortune. In fact, here's a whole bunch which went to their new owners for just a pound. Yes, Ł1. A quid. 100 bright shiny pennies. One fifth of a fiver. Etc... More...

18th January 2006

News: TP's Newsround, January 2006

What's been going on in classic biking of late? A RealClassic rider meets one of his heroes, the blower Triton is to go under the hammer, and after 51 years of building sidecars, Tom takes it a bit easier... More...

17th January 2006

News: Greeves Classic Motorcycle Scrambles Series: 2005 Review

One dead heat; a recovery from 16th place back to the podium; a record entry of 42 scrambles bikes lined up to race -- Michael Eustace saw it all in last year's Greeves series... More...

3rd January 2006

News: Real Life Riders Required (again)

Calling classic owners! Have you owned an AMC 350, a Triumph T120, a Norton Dominator, a Beesa B31 or B33, a Yamaha XS650 or a Tiger Cub? If so, we want to hear from you... More...

30th December 2005

News: 2005 - A RealClassic Year

What was your classic biking highlight of the outgoing year? RealClassic readers have selected some of their favourite moments, places, people and machines... More...

23rd December 2005

News: Merry Christmas Everybody!

Are you hanging up your stocking on your wall? It's the time when every Santa has a ball. Does he ride a red nosed Dnepr, Does a ton upon his sleigh, Do the fairies keep him sober for a day... More...

5th December 2005

News: December Newsround

A couple of jumbles, a chance to fly south for winter, a new classic bike specialist, posh paint for your P&J - it's all been in TP's inbox this month. And to top it all…a two thousand pound Velocette Vogue. Gasp!... More...

29th November 2005

News: The Classic Motorcycle Racing Club Race Of The Year

Racing with broken ribs; a series of spills; a technical disqualification and a Triton going up in flames - it all happened at Snetterton during the final classic races of the season. Graham Lawlor reports... More...

25th November 2005

Directory: The Sunbeam Owners' Fellowship

This worldwide club for fans of the S7 and S8 Sunbeams boasts an excellent website and a busy calendar of events. But it desperately needs some better jokes... More... There are more Classic Clubs here...

21st November 2005

News: Top Dollars

The US dollar is finally gaining ground on the UK's sterling, so this might be the last chance for British buyers to bag a real bargain abroad... More...

18th November 2005

News: Deus Ex Machina

Looks a bit like an old Brit, rides like your secret dreams. Trevor (Ozboy) Brooks investigates what the Deus Ex is going on Down Under... More...

15th November 2005

News: Guzzi and Morini at the Milan Motorcycle Show

Two Nuovi Real Classics (maybe) have been announced at the Milan Show; the Moto Guzzi California Vintage and the Moto Morini 9˝. Martin Gelder attempts to interpret the press kit bulsh*t... More...

2nd November 2005

Books / News: 2006 Club Calendars and a Diary

As 2005 draws to its inevitable close, so thoughts turn to another new year. What will 2006 bring? Plenty of excellent events to attend, and birthdays to remember* for a starter. So here's a collection to help you keep track of all those things to do... More...

27th October 2005

News: 2005 NEC International Motorcycle Show

It's the hottest October day since 1969, so Martin Gelder hops in the car and heads for the NEC and several motorway tailbacks. He gets hot and bothered, but Triumphs are Cool. Official... More...

25th October 2005

News: RC Roadshow Autumn Extravaganza

There is no escaping the RealClassic Crew this autumn - well, not if you live in the south of the UK, at any rate. There are three opportunities in the next month to join the fun at RC-sponsored events, and subscribers can of course claim a discount on admission (and a biscuit. Whoop whoop)... More...

24th October 2005

News: Classic Scrambles

Twelve of Britain's best classic scrambles riders went to the Motocross Des Nations in September. The Over-60s team, as Michael Eustace reports, did really rather well... More...

13th October 2005

News: Autojumble Legislation

The future of autojumbling in the UK has been under discussion recently, as new legislation threatens to drown informal jumbling in red tape. Good news! One such set of regulations have just been headed off at the pass... More...

5th October 2005

News: Computerised MoTs

There is rising concern among classic bike owners about the new system which processes the UK's MoT test. From 2006, all MoT stations will use the computerised system. How is this going to affect owners of older motorcycles? More...

15th September 2005

News: TP's Newsround

It must be autumn; the press releases are starting to pile up. Before our esteemed Typing Person disappears completely into Press Release Hell, here's the best of the bunch for your delectation... More...

16th August 2005

News: Norton P11A on Display

Danger! Danger! Photo of a seriously gorgeous classic motorcycle this way: brace yourself...
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15th August 2005

News: Important Update From RCHQ Bude

The RealClassic office is closed for the last two weeks of August, which means the next issue won't be out until late September. But we've got other activities lined up for you to enjoy in the meanwhile... More...

10th August 2005

News: Top Triumphs

A bit of new bike news, for a change. Triumph's big-bore bikes are selling well, but the Bonneville is the most popular (if you fiddle the figures just a bit!)... More...

3rd August 2005

News: Classic Racing

The CRMC season heads to Pembrey this coming weekend. If you've not been to a classic bike race meeting then you might not know what to expect - so Graham Lawlor and Russell Lee do their damndest to capture the atmosphere of all-out competition on old motorcycles... More...

2nd August 2005

News: Italian Motorcycle Owners' Club (GB)

There are that many unusual Italian classics that you might find it tricky to locate a specialist club to cater for your favourite. So here's one Italian club which does the whole lot... More...

25th July 2005

News: Isle of Man TT Vintage Rally

2005 was an extra special year for the Isle of Man's TT International Vintage Rally, when vintage and classic bike riders were invited to take part in the 50th Rally. They certainly celebrated the Rally's Golden Jubilee in style... More...

21st July 2005

News: Classic Collection Goes Under The Hammer

A collection comprising 35 veteran, vintage and classic bikes will be offered for sale at auction as part of the autumn autojumble at Beaulieu in September. Will it tempt you to attend? More...

19th July 2005

News: Honda CR79 Replica

It's not a Honda and there wasn't an original CR79 to replicate, but one look at this pared to the bone special from Disco Volante and you won't care a jot... More...

12th July 2005

News: TP's Newsround

There's lots of news arriving in the Typing Person's mailbox: a Tiger on the loose; Sunbeams shining; a Ducati 900 goes to a good home; posh T140 yokes; a new Scott scheme, and a Panther which we'd like to find... More...

23rd June 2005

News: Sheene Race Machines Return

Barry Sheene's real classic race bikes come back to Blighty, take a trip round Rugby, and then find a new base at Beaulieu...
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27th May 2005

News: Classic Racing - C.Abierta Internacional Motos Clasicas

It's thirty five degrees in the shade, and there's thunder in the air at Albacete. Martin Gelder risks what's left of his hearing to bring us these photos of the best in Spanish classic racing... More...

21st April 2005

News: Dealer Prizes, Rare Spares, Stainless Bolts, and Guaranteed Sparks...

Never a dull moment in the Real Classic News Centre, as breathless news reports flood in from around the world. Well, around the corner, anyway. If you live in Cambridge, Hereford, Bristol or Chipping Camden, that is... More...

13th April 2005

News: Books, Beezumph and the French Resistance...

It's all happening: Son of Sam rides again; a truly brilliant biking book is back in print, and booking are being taken for a classic bike tour of Maquis country... More...

6th April 2005

News: Free! Free! It's All Free!

Not that classic bike fans are notorious skinflints, or anything, but we do all tend to appreciate good value. What could be better value than something for nothing? So here we've got lots of things to do with old(ish) motorcycles which will cost you not a single penny... More...

8th March 2005

News: The TR3OC's Beezumph Rally

The date has been set for the Triple Club's 2005 Beezumph Rally. Will you let your classic loose at Cadwell this summer?
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7th March 2005

News: Join In and Pay Less

One of the not-so-secret benefits of being a RealClassic reader is that you can save money at shows and events, and even get in for free at some if you bring a bike along... More...

1st March 2005

News: Riding For Charity

RealClassic's own Round Britain Ride is being done just for fun, but other RealClassic readers will be clocking up the miles as well this season, and they're doing it for charity... More...

28th February 2005

News: British Bike Industry Archive Moves To New Home

You know how you always meant to sort out those dusty boxes of fading paperwork? Spare a thought for the VMCC, then. They've just accepted 2.5-tonnes of priceless archive material dating back to the days when the British bike industry led the world... More...

28th January 2005

News: RC on the TV?

Ever seen Scrapyard Challenge? PaulG80 explains what happened when RealClassic tried to get on the telly...
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4th January 2005

News: RealClassic on The Road: Ready To Roll?

The RealClassic Roadshow is set to rumble across country for the first time in 2005; heading for Leamington Spa on January 9th. If you're not quite sure what to expect...well, here's the highlights of the Ardingly and Malvern Shows from last autumn... More...

22nd December 2004

News: A RealClassic Christmas Ride

What will you be doing over Christmas? Stuff the turkey: grab a classic bike and go for a ride. And send us the photographic evidence! More...

20th December 2004

News: Every One's A Winner?

Well, no; every one isn't a winner, but a lucky few are. Winners, that is. And it's the time of year when the classic bike clubs start drawing their annual raffles, which means some people are winning big... More...

7th December 2004

News: Classic Bike Calendars

Oh, what? Another year? After this one? You mean... we have to do it all over again, starting January 1st 2005? Kerumbs. OK, if you insist. Better get a new calendar then! More...

18th November 2004

News: Headlines, Sidelines, Snippets, Spares and Stuff

Considering that all the bikes we like the best haven't been made for two decades, and so can hardly be described as 'new', we get a startling amount of news these days. If no news is good news, what does this mean? More...

20th October 2004

News: Offline Auctions

There is life beyond eBay. (Really). Robert Lane and Mike Powell went to two classic motorcycle auctions on opposite sides of the country and enjoyed a bit of real life bidding... More...

6th October 2004

News: Headlines, Sidelines, Snippets and Spares and Other Stuff

It was just an ordinary day at the desktop, when suddenly the unsuspecting RC reader was caught unawares and dragged, screaming and hollering into... (da-da-darrrrr) Press Release Hell!
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24th September 2004

News: Online Auctions - How To Be An Unbeatable Bidder

Do you want to buy your next classic at eBay, but don't know how to find it? Then once you've found it, how exactly do you buy it? Here's some helpful hints on bidding to buy... More...

23rd September 2004

Bikes: Norton F1 Sport

Shed not your tears for the Norton rotary project: there's no fat ladies singing just yet. Norton Motors has re-surfaced, and they've a very special F1 Sport for sale... More...

8th September 2004

News: 1000cc Norton Commando Update

You may not believe that size really matters, but Norvil have a small (well, big) point they'd like to prove. Work on the world's biggest (and British-built) Commando is well under way... More...

1st September 2004

News: Headlines, Sidelines, Bits, Bats and Other Oddments

Every month we end up with a wodge of wotsits which don't really fit anywhere in particular. So here they all are, mushed together in what might be the classic bike equivalent of John Craven's newsround... More...

18th August 2004

News: Caption Compo 6

It's - err - Wednesday, it's Caption Competition Time! No prize again, just eternal glory (until the message drops off the bottom of the board, anyway). And Real Mart has come all way back from Germany especially to update the Events page just for you... More...

9th August 2004

News: Caption Contest 5

It's Monday, it's Caption Competition Time. No prize, just eternal glory (until the message drops off the bottom of the board, anyway). While you're at it, why not browse the Classifieds and scan the Events page... Go to the compo...

26th July 2004

News: Classic Bike Clubs - The Yamaha Thumpers Club UK

There very often isn't room to squeeze in all the info about a particular classic bike club, either in the online Directory or the monthly magazine. So we're starting a new series to let us look a little closer at individual organisations... More...

8th July 2004

News: Super Summer Special Offers!

The weather might be ghastly but don't let that get you down. We've lined up not one... not two... but THREE extra special offers on classic bike events and bits for RealClassic readers. So be happy! More...

5th July 2004

News: New Bits For Bullets