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.

The sun has got his hat on, hip, hip, hip, hooray…

■ Surtees and Triumph

Frank Westworth looks back at: Norton F1 • It felt like a dream. British-built bikes were winning on the track once again. Norton’s black and gold flier was a star. It also built a roadster race rep. Frank Westworth and Rowena Hoseason bought one…

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We’ve been to Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show

Norton Commando 750 and 850 • A rushed development with minimal budget and a parts bin raid to get a new bike to market resulted in a 10-year production, albeit flaws and all. But today, the Norton Commando is one of the best British classic bikes, with the best spares back-up you can buy

Old bike mechanics directory • Your guide to those who are willing to help us!

Fancy a day out? • The International Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford on April 26-27 is a must-attend event, with the largest collection of Brough Superior SS100s. And Henry Cole is special guest! There is Kickback at Malvern too, and the Cheddar VMCC Autojumble. But most importantly, it’s time to dust off those classics and get the ready for the road. See you out there.

Vincent-HRD Rapide Series A • The Rapide Series A is still an incredible machine 75 years on, and the one you see here was used by its young owner the way it was meant to be, including winning a Brooklands Gold Star!

Brough Superior SS100 • The SS100 is almost a mythical machine, but it is real, was built by humans, in Nottingham, and even to this day is a special bike indeed. Oli looks into a little about them…

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European Bike Guide 2025

Yamaha AS1 Part 16 • And finally, the tiddler twin is there!

Your first classic bike • There is a lot of information out there about buying a classic bike, so we’ve sorted through the chaff to bring you a simple guide if buying your first classic bike...

Frank’s Famous Last Words • The two-wheeled life is an endless puzzle. Frank is still baffled by the tiniest things…