Retro Classic

  •  RUMOURS: Is Kawasaki working on a smaller version of its Z900RS? Z650RS coming in 2022?

     RUMOURS: Is Kawasaki working on a smaller version of its Z900RS? Z650RS coming in 2022?

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    Is there a new, slightly smaller version of Kawasaki’s modern retro motorcycle on the way in 2022? We’ve heard a rumour that the Japanese factory could be working on a 650cc twin-cylinder engine version of its Z900RS. It’s not too much of a stretch. The Z900RS has done reasonably well since its release a few…

  • Things to do with your motorcycle this Bank Holiday weekend

    Things to do with your motorcycle this Bank Holiday weekend

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    Now the Bank Holiday is upon us, here are a plethora of events, meet-ups, travel locations and relaxing ideas to make your extended weekend memorable.

  • Kawasaki reveal Z900RS SE with 1970s tribute paint

    Kawasaki reveal Z900RS SE with 1970s tribute paint

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    Kawasaki has revealed the new Z900RS SE model for 2022 – featuring suspension changes and a classic ‘Yellow Ball’ tribute paint job.

  • VIDEO: Cheyenne’s GS500 cafe racer

    VIDEO: Cheyenne’s GS500 cafe racer

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    Cheyenne’s GS500 cafe racer recently won Best Junior Builder at Kickback. Here’s our walkaround look at it. The GS500 will be featuring in Back Street Heroes soon stay tuned to see more of it.

  • VIDEO: Jim’s glorious 3T/T120 scrambler

    VIDEO: Jim’s glorious 3T/T120 scrambler

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    We’ve been out to West Wickham, home of the famous Hellfire Club, to see Jim’s T120 Bonnie-engined 3T. The 3T will be featuring in Back Street Heroes soon stay tuned to see more of it.

  • Watsonian reveal BMW R 18 concept sidecar outfit

    Watsonian reveal BMW R 18 concept sidecar outfit

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    Watsonian have built a concept sidecar for the BMW R 18 Classic cruiser, featuring an all-new body shell and many bike-specific details.

  • Michael Dunlop to debut at 2021 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

    Michael Dunlop to debut at 2021 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

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    The 19-times TT race winner is the first rider to complete a lap of the most famous road racing course in the world in under 17 minutes, with an average speed of 134mph.

  • Specialist Spotlight: Motorcycle Funerals

    Specialist Spotlight: Motorcycle Funerals

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    It is one of the most difficult subjects to discuss, the passing of a loved one, friend or colleague.  But we all agree their passing should be marked in a way befitting their life. This is what led to the creation of Motorcycle Funerals Ltd.  In 2002 Rev. Paul Sinclair founded Motorcycle Funerals Limited, Britain’s…

  • MV Agusta CEO: Cagiva’s Elefant will return

    MV Agusta CEO: Cagiva’s Elefant will return

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    We’ve been talking about this for a little while. We knew that MV Agusta owned the brand and we suspected there was something of a resurgence on the way, but we’ve not really heard anything specific since way back in 2018 when the MV brand was at the hands of Giovanni Castiglioni.

  • USED BIKE RIDE: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special

    USED BIKE RIDE: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special

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    Moto Guzzi has been making motorcycles from their Mandello del Lario factory since 1921.  The V7 Special is a nod to Guzzi’s long history,  launched in 2012, with annual updates leading to the Model III, the one that we rode.  The bike we rode was fitted with Mistral Exhausts. Give me some spec A 748cc,…

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