Classic Bike Guide

Classic Bike Guide is a down to earth, practical - and sometimes irreverent - magazine that gets right to the heart of the classic bike world. With a mixture of features, tests, reviews and event reports it is the title that has become a must for the active rider and restorer. Classic Bike Guide magazine - with the biggest and best readers adverts - FREE! Enjoy the digital edition - and save over 50% on the print susbcription price.

Welcome from my Germanic jolly!

Three men and a lady

American Eagle 750SS • Not all American twin-cylinder bikes are Harleys made for cruising. This little-known marque was a collaboration with Laverda to bring the US a sporty edge

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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 • The Indian icon – born-again Bullet

Behind the scenes of the new Royal Enfield Bullet! • Alan is invited to Royal Enfield in India for a sneak view of its inner workings. The figures are staggering... the attention to detail not what many expect

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Fancy a day out? • Although we are almost past the mists and mellow fruitfulness of autumn, there’s still the odd Sunday run out, indoor jumble, the Ace Café’s extensive calendar, and shows big and small, all tailor-made to give you the inspiration and the bits you need. Don’t forget supporting the traders, whether they are selling petrol tap corks or crankcases, and artisan gin is a usually welcome present to stash for Christmas. Remember to take a few carrier bags... and do let us know about your own upcoming events.

AJS Model 30 silk purse • The result of a mismatched box of bits from a dodgy seller, this wonderful Model 30 is great proof of what can be possible...

Strangely starry… • BSA called one of its twins the Shooting Star. Royal Enfield went rather better, naming its 700 twin after an entire constellation. Frank Westworth rides among the stars again…

A bit on the side • Sidecars were once the transport of the country. Transport of tradesmen, transporter of soldiers, transport of families, and, fitted to a BSA M21 or Norton 16H, the steed of the AA and RAC Patrolman. This most eclectic form is no longer a common sight on British roads, but for the first 60 years of the 20th century, you could not miss them. Whatever happened to the combination?

Kawasaki S1B • When making a bike for the learner market, the Japanese quickly worked out that emotion and desire was more important than technical innovation

Hand-made exhausts • Hitchcox Motorcycles kindly invited us to watch them hand-make a range of exhausts for the Hinkley Triumph retro range, but they are just as happy to make one-offs for your classic

Scratch marks • Hutch shows how to accurately make an engine cover that looks original

Know your tyres • Your tyres look after you and your bike, so look after them – check them and love them

Brake line hydraulics disassembly • Getting brake lines apart can be challenging!

Oli’s head is in a mess • Self-diagnosis can save time and money, if it’s correct...

Frank’s Famous Last Words • Frank has been wrestling with The Law. The Law of Unintended Consequences…