The motorcycling fraternity has lost one of its oldest and most accomplished racing competitors with the passing of James Kelly Swanston, who would have been 105 years of age on March 26, 2013...
By the early 60s, Norton was beginning to make engines which were capable of exploiting the performance of its world-renowned frames, and the 650cc Dominator was one such bike...
Despite a few minor niggles, and the motorcycle trade's reference to bike as the 'hand grenade', because it went a short distance then exploded, the BSA Starfire was a capable 250. But just a shame that it was 10 years too late...
Engineering and style combine in an elegant outfit that has graced family occasions for several generations. Mike Lewis takes a closer look at James's Model 10...
Triumph’s SD was based upon the despatch rider’s favourite, the Model H, but used Triumph’s own three-speed gearbox rather than the H’s Sturmey Archer and had chain replacing the belt final drive...
The pretty Triumph Tiger Cub has always attracted a fair following, which continues to be the case
The Norton Dominator 99SS is a rarity anyway, so an original and unrestored one is quite possibly unique, if there's such a thing. Roy Poynting explains...
After the end of the Second World War, all the major manufacturers were rushing to get a parallel twin to the market, and Ariel was no different...
Morgan's JAP-powered Aero and a James delivery truck are more like motorcycles than you might think...
MV Agusta was already becoming a legend during the 50s, with a hugely successful 25-year racing spell. The Modello CS Sport only further enhanced the Italian company's reputation...
Current Issue: Issue 40-06 - June 2013
• Joan Westbrook interview
• Jerry Thurston column
• Archive photograph
• Which model? (Norton 500cc twins)
• BSA M20 super profile
• Moto Guzzi Bicilindrica – history and test
• Reader’s restoration – Triumph Tiger 100
• Straight from the plate – 1963 Thruxton 500 miler
• Ted Mellors’ reflections
• Bantam engine build
• Restoration guide - Triumph 3T
Issue 40-06 - June 2013
Where legends come to life...
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