The Classic MotorCycle

  • Norton’s speedy, stylish 650SS

    Norton’s speedy, stylish 650SS

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    If you had the pick of the British 650cc parallel twins, Norton’s 650SS would have to be high on the list. It was number one for one particular collector.

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  • July 2025

    July 2025

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    The July edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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  • What to make of this Ariel-BSA Y13 Special?

    What to make of this Ariel-BSA Y13 Special?

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    This special doesn’t perhaps visually appeal to all, especially with its rather out-there colour scheme, but it is possessed of a wonderfully agreeable engine.

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  • June 2025

    June 2025

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    The June edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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  • May 2025

    May 2025

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    The May edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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  • Belgian beauty: Saroléa Model 25P

    Belgian beauty: Saroléa Model 25P

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    Though perhaps not that well known outside its home market, the firm of Saroléa has a long and illustrious history of making quality products, as exampled by this fine machine.

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  • April 2025

    April 2025

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    The April edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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  • March 2025

    March 2025

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    The March edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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  • The understated AJS 16MS

    The understated AJS 16MS

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    More than just being a staid ‘Mr Sensible’, the AJS 16MS offers surprising performance and plenty of period charm for modern riders.

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  • February 2025

    February 2025

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    The February edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling.

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