The Classic MotorCycle

This hot 500cc Triumph from 1972 is proof in the metal and on the road that racing improves the breed. Words: STEVE WILSON Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN It wasn’t the best day for it – a wet morning in the middle of a dry summer. But schedules had to be stuck to, and Chris Brasier, keeper…

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This pair of sporty New Imperials enjoyed a good day at a Japanese speed event. Photograph: MORTONS ARCHIVE This fascinating, fabulous picture is dated ‘June 24, 1926’ on its reverse. It was published in The Motor Cycle of that date, though further information remains scant. All it effectively says in the issue is: ‘G Maruyama,…

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Only one Japanese rider has taken a TT victory. We remember the late Suzuki loyalist. Photograph: MORTONS ARCHIVE Mitsuo Ito, the first and only Japanese rider to win an Isle of Man TT, has passed away at the age of 82. Born on January 1, 1937, Ito was a lifelong Suzuki employee and made his…

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For many post Second World War classics and some older machines, parts, from individual items to complete components, are available from specialist engineers, dealers or clubs – for older or rarer models, self-help is the way forward. Words and photographs: RICHARD ROSENTHAL Many of us, including me, don’t have the skills, engineering knowledge or equipment…

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Roe motorcycle I’ve been advised to contact you as I’m trying to find information for a Roe motorcycle I purchased a little while ago. It was first registered to Robert Corteen in the Isle of Man. I haven’t been able to find any pictures or references relating to any other surviving Roe motorcycles and all…

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