Real Classic

RealClassic magazine features the very best British motorcycles from all eras, plus charismatic Continental machines (and the odd Japanese classics crops up occasionally, too). Long term classic riders will recognise many of the members of the RC team, which includes authors, historians and journalists like Steve Wilson, Dave Minton, Matt Vale, Odgie, Jacqueline 'PUB' Bickerstaff, Rowena Hoseason and editor Frank Westworth -- but the magazine's key feature is that it is firmly grounded in the real world. Our articles are written by real life riders and reflect far more than a simple road test ever can. We're never scared of getting grubby in The Shed (and we even admit it when things go horribly wrong!)

Real Classic

FROM THE FRONT

BEESA'S BOSS • ‘Tour it. Trail it. Or wheelie down the beach with it.’ So said BSA of the world's largest capacity single-cylinder street scrambler when it was launched for 1971. Martin Peacock girds his loins for an eventful encounter…

INCOMING • RC readers write, rant and rattle on… Summat to say? Send your comments, hints, tips, tales of woe and derring-don't to RCHQ@RealClassic.net

NO NASTY TRIUMPHS

A COMMANDO CONUNDRUM

THE BEST BATTERY

PRAISE FOR PANTHER!

LE THOUGHTS

ARIEL'S BEST!

BACKWARDS GLANCE

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

RIDING HIGH

HIGH MILEAGE

TRY MILLER'S MUSEUM

SERVICE STARS

SUMPED?

ON OILHEADS

REMEMBERING TOM LOUGHRIDGE

REALCLASSIC READING

Baby BEAR • Royal Enfield's 650 twins have proved to be a great success. New for the new year comes the Bear, ridden here by Alan Cathcart

Pioneer LIFE • Bigger: faster: better? Not necessarily. Henry Gregson's friend has gone in the opposite direction: smaller, lighter and slower…

Life In The De Luxe Lane • You are cordially invited to enjoy a gentleman's motorcycle. Evening attire optional. Rowena Hoseason dons her best ballgown to investigate…

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Auto IMPULSE • Like so many of us, John Jordan can't resist an old bike that's a little bit out of the ordinary. Even one which doesn't actually work when he goes to view it…

Electric VELOCETTE • Electric start Velocette, that is. Frank Westworth overcomes his phobia – at last, a Velo he can start…

The Last CRUSADE • Last time, we left Oily Boot Bob approaching Greece aboard his 1962 Enfield 250 single, accompanied by friend Jacqui on her Bullet. Will they make it to their destination… and will Bob complete the 2500 miles home again?

Island RIDE • Take two big twins, one 40 years younger than the other. Which will perform better on one-track roads, aging ferryboats and steep slopes? Marion (and Alan) Thirsk put it to the test…

A Lighter LAVERDA • As regular readers will know, Stu Thomson has rebuilt many Italian lightweights from the 1950s and 60s. In this new series, he upgrades to something a little larger and more modern…

PUB TALK • PUB is suffering starting problems, with even the start of 2025 being unexpectedly delayed!

Ollie's ODDJOBS • Many readers wonder why young riders appear uninterested in joining the two-wheel horde. Ollie believes he knows an answer…

TALES FROM THE SHED • Frank thinks he's fixed the Beezer's clutch. Is this success or merely clutching at straws?

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