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!)
FROM THE FRONT
The GOLDEN Vibe • The modern Gold Star has stolen the limelight of late. But, as Rowena Hoseason explains, BSA built a rip-snorting roadster back in 1962, one which combined the best that both the 500 single and the 650 twin had to offer…
RESCUED FROM A CANAL
FACTS & FIGURES
IN COMING • 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
JUST DANDY!
DAYTONA PEACH
FRANK’S MISFIRE
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
SELLER BEWARE!
MATCHLESS!
SERVICE STARS
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
SUN SPOTS
NATURAL SELECTION?
BE A PIONEER!
BLOOD BIKES!
TIGRESS TIMES
CATCH A COMET • Half a twin or a delight in its own right? Frank Westworth has been reacquainting himself with Mr Vincent's Comet
BOXING CLEVER • Remember the pre-war German flat four? Thought not. Alan Cathcart reveals the Zündapp alternative…
THE MILLER MUSEUM
BEST-KEPT SECRET On A LITTLE ZÜNDAPP HISTORY
GO GIRO • For many years, Corey Levenson longed to experience this unique Italian event. Finally, aboard a BMW R90, he gets his chance to savour Tuscany in the company of 200 exquisite motorcycles
Riding Life REASONS TO RIDE • Last month, Rowena asked what inspired you to take to two wheels for the very first time. And everyone answered…
SUPER SINGLE • Stu Thomson wonders if Yamaha’s Italianate SZR660 was a flawed failure or, like a fine wine, an acquired taste which improves with age…
SELLING THE SUPER SINGLE
THE RIVALS
MUTABLE MABSA • Odgie is building a lighter rolling chassis to house the Matchless motor and gearbox from Scott Speed's flat- track race bike. Last month saw all the major frame surgery done, this time let's see if he can get it close to standing on its wheels…
COSMIC COMET • Last month, Peter Brown upgraded the engine and electrics on his Vincent single. But why stop there? Better suspension and brakes are on the agenda for his galaxy-spanning, 21st century Comet…
PUB TALK • ‘Elementary my dear Watson’, as Sherlock Holmes may never have said*. PUB has had to re-learn the elementary in a month of getting reluctant and broken machines back to working order…
Ollie’s ODD JOBS • Out like a lion, in like a Lambretta? Ollie rediscovers small wheel appeal…
TALES FROM THE SHED • How many steps forward? How many back? Frank's been suffering reversals…