The 1926 Lightweight TT descended into controversy and near farce when following the race, runner-up Pietro Ghersi, the Moto Guzzi star, was excluded from the results on a technicality. He had used a different spark plug than specified on his entry form...
The Vincent name has always carried a certain exclusivity and mystique – and the pictures of this glorious Rapide perhaps help illustrate why...
Nowadays, Royal Enfield is known for its solid, dependable, four-stroke Bullet singles. But it is easy to forget the company made other machines too – while the parallel twins are still widely recognised and enthused over, there were others as well…
Visually striking and rarer than hen's teeth, the Neander certainly stands out, with its designer clearly a man who knew his own mind...
Though it was called a ‘Special’ the so-named model was actually the cooking 500cc single in the Rudge range - much to the embarrassment of one concours judge who awarded it first prize in the Specials' Class at a classic show, much to the derision from Triton builders...
By 1925, the Amateur TT was gaining momentum. First held in 1923, the third running, to start at 11am on September 10, attracted 47 entries (and 41 starters), with a 500cc capacity limit, though there was a separate cup for the best 350cc machine...
Vincent and NSU entered into a little known partnership, to sell lightweight commuter motorcycles on the British market. This is a rare survivor...
A four-valve sporting single seemed out of character for Triumph in 1921. Bob Currie explains the background
Three's a crowd! Rigid, sprung hub and swinging arm versions of Triumph's popular 500cc twins on test. Roy Poynting revs up with great enthusiasm for all three and nominates his favourite steed...
The 350cc ohv AJS is one of the iconic machines of the vintage era, famed for its light weight and sporty performance. James Robinson takes up the story...
Current Issue: Issue 40-07 - July 2013
• For various budgets (vintage machines)
• Archive photograph
• Which model? (OHV Brough Superiors)
• Sunbeam S7 super profile
• Norton Manx at Daytona – history and test
• Reader’s restoration – BSA A65 Spitfire
• Straight from the plate – Donington Park, 1933
• ISDT Royal Enfield and sidecar
• Greeves Ranger
• John Tickle profile
• Restoration Guide – Matchless G9/AJS Model 20
Issue 40-07 - July 2013
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