Retro Classic
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Yamaha’s all new XSR900
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The vintage inspired XSR900 evolves from Yamaha’s iconic sports heritage past, blended with tomorrow’s technology. Yamaha say the XSR900 offers an incredible riding experience for riders looking to go to the next level with performance and style. The new generation Deltabox-style frame is a great example of how the XSR900 blends Yamaha heritage design with…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Kawasaki’s Z650RS
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We’ve spent the day in and around Marseille, riding Kawasaki’s new Z650RS. We’ve just jumped off the bike and while it’s fresh in our mind, we thought we’d share our very brief first impressions ahead of a full review appearing in Motorcycle Sport and Leisure and MoreBikes in the coming weeks. Joining the Z900RS, the…
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LAUNCH INCOMING: Kawasaki Z650RS
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We’re in Marseille to ride Kawasaki’s ’70s-styled ride; the Z650RS – and we’ll be bringing you our first impressions through the day tomorrow. Powered by the same 649cc parallel twin motor as the Z650 and Ninja 650 – the Z650RS is essentially a smaller version of the Z900RS that was released a few years…
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Retro Rides: Kawasaki’s Z750 Twin
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Oli Hulme tries out this ‘forgotten’ 750… It is curious how some things lodge in the memory. Back in the late 1970s, as I was failing to pay attention in sixth form, I lived next door to a chap who worked for East Midlands Allied Press in Peterborough, more commonly known as EMAP. I had…
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What you need to know when buying… Retro leather jackets
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Leather motorcycle jackets have certainly come a long way since their early beginnings, with increased – and lighter – impact protection, the use of new fabrics with higher abrasion-resistance levels, and swish new designs. But despite the advances in technology, there’s an increasing trend for riders wanting original and classically designed garments. Here’s what you…
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Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village
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On Sunday 3rd October, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will host their 4th Annual Classic Motorcycle Day.
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Ladies Who Ride: Victoria Levitt
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We caught up with Compliance Officer Victoria, 32, who lives in a market town in North Yorkshire with her rather nice collection of motorcycles… So, Victoria, what do you own? “I’ve got a 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan, a 1997 Suzuki GS500e and a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster 883. Something for most occasions!” What got you…
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EVENTS: TOP reasons to VISIT the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
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The Stafford Classic Bike Show will be back with a bang this October. Here’s why you need to make some room in your diary. Michael Dunlop’s the Guest of Honour Nineteen-time TT winner Michael Dunlop is set to take centre stage during the course of the weekend, with opportunities for fans to take photographs, have…
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CLASSIC SUZUKI SUNDAY FINALLY RETURNS TO THE SUPER SAUSAGE CAFÉ
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After a year’s sabbatical following the Covid-19 pandemic, the Classic Suzuki Sunday is set to return the Super Sausage Café on 19 September. Previous years’ events have seen packed crowds at the biker-friendly café off the A5 near Towcester, as Suzuki – through its popular Vintage Parts Programme – and Team Classic Suzuki display a…
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SPY SHOTS: Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 caught on camera
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Royal Enfield’s newest 350cc single has been snapped while it’s out undergoing some final testing ahead of going into production – and we’ve got our hands on the photos. Following closely in the footsteps of the recently released Meteor, the Indian-built Hunter will make use of the same 350cc single engine – but feature a…
