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.

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Silky Scotts

Harley Sportster • Mark Green’s 1979 AMF Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster

Classic Bike Guide

A NEWARK START FOR 2023

Herald Brat 125

First Ride - ish... Norton Commando 961 (2023) • Totally re-engineered by the ‘new’ Norton to be reliable, what’s the Commando like?

BOXER BEAT – the Douglas DT5 still giving • This 96-year-old Douglas is not only fun for the rider and his family, but it also makes everyone watching smile and gives any competitors a run for their money! Proving that these bikes should be used and not tucked away, meet the Douglas DT5...

The Douglas DT5

Fancy a day out? • It’s that time of year when blowing away the cobwebs is a thing...

Anything to say?

Ariel Arrow • This Super Sport Arrow has a special place in its owner’s heart... and should soon be back on the road where it belongs.

1977 Silk 700S Sabre Mk.2 • While other manufacturers chased power at the expense of weight and handling, Silk wanted light weight, great handling and plenty of power

Frank Westworth looks back at:1962 TRIUMPH TR6SS One careful owner • Marque enthusiasts are knowledgeable folk, and always have their own views of the top bikes from their favoured few. Frank was delighted to try out this Triumph TR6SS, a machine with a load of history…

Japanese Classic Bike Guide

Hints & Tips FROM HUTCH'S WORKSHOP Big job, small steps

CBG SHED Skills let's give it a go! • Morini sprocket carrier bearings

Winterize your bike! • When enough is enough and your slippers appeal more than your leathers, it’s time to prepare your bike for a little lay-up...

INVESTIGATION New fuel tanks made abroad – the answer to our ageing, rotting ones? • A pile of junk or the deal of the century? We do our best to find out if ‘new’ fuel tanks offered on the internet are any good...

Famous Last Words • According to Mr Westworth, the number of bikes anyone can own is mathematically linked to what you can fit in your shed