Triumph’s Speed Twin was restyled in the late 1950s, its demure appearance suggesting life at a much slower pace...
University professor Mike Starr admits it was the mystique surrounding the marque which caused him to consider ownership of what must be one of the world's most famous motorcycles. It's a stunning example and we can only imagine how our writer felt when offered a test ride...
The pairing of a Vincent Comet with a 1980s LE sidecar isn’t one that instantly springs to mind, but this union has led to an outfit which goes well and handles even better...
The road-going Featherbed framed Norton twins; should it be they that are considered the ‘quintessential’ British twin, rather than the ubiquitous Triumph Bonnie and BSA A10s which generally spring most readily to mind?
Once the country’s most popular commuter, these days BSA Bantams – especially the early, prettier but slower 123cc engined-ones – are more likely to be seen at static displays. Roy Poynting describes the different versions and focuses on a special D1...
DMW was one of a number of makers that used Villiers engines in the 1950s, though its products were always at the higher end of the market. James Robinson reports...
'The modern motorcycle', so proclaimed Ariel advertising slogans. And when the Leader was introduced, the firm could really be considered the makers of such a thing...
The Excelsior Manxman is, without question, one of the most visually appealing motorcycles of the 1930s. The 500cc version is also especially rare...
Though functional-looking, the Triumph TR5 is also arguably one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made – and this one’s a real stunner...
Mike Lewis offers a selective model history of the famous American motorcycle marque, Harley-Davidson. In this first instalment, we focus on the company's classic Pre-War models...
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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