Classic Bike · Guide Magazine

The Practical Guide to Classic Motorcycling

The Magazine for Classic Bike Riders

The Here and Now of Old Bikes

From J.A.P. to Japanese

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******February 2005******

Publication Issue No.166

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The bikes, features and articles in this issue include:

‘Springtime at Last’ a test Ride & full review of this faithful bike with rider’s feedback during a rigorous road test. There’s wonderful pictures ‘of its Day’, and a comprehensive list of technical specifications and accurate performance figures – the iconic 1952 AJS 500cc Model 18 (8 exciting pages)

‘Reintroduced’ a Classic Ride & full review of this amazing & desirable bike with rider’s feedback during a modern-day style re-test. There’s plenty of high-quality pictures and a comprehensive list of technical specifications, work done and accurate performance figures – the dependable Velocette MSS (8 nostalgic pages)

‘California Dreamin’ a ride, recollection & full test of quite a rare bike with a devoted following & taking this special machine through a full modern-day road session, with all the facts and performance figures – the Triumph X-75 Custom Cruiser (8 stunning pages)

‘Chariots of Fire’ a full modern-day retest of a desirable classic bike, with ride comparisons to the tests from its day & with all the specifications & performance figure of this compatible outfit – Norton Wasp Outfit (8 impressive pages)

 ‘The Screamer’ a full modern-day retest of a classic bike, with ride comparisons compared to the other competitors of its day & with all its specifications & performance figures – 1959 200cc DKW (8 nostalgic pages)

Plus:-

The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling, from that year

Classic Motorcycling features that are of general Interest

Advice and assistance in locating parts, replacements or manufacturing engineers

The very latest products in clothing, retro clothes and gadgets 

Classic Bike racing results - worldwide

Race Reports & interviews, & with Racers, past & present

Reader’s contributions via the letters pages, with topical matters

Celebrities and racer’s writing contributions for the Magazine

Stunning Action Photography – on the Drag strip, Off-road, Airfields, Race Circuits, Green Lanes, Beaches, Computer Dyno .  .  .  & Public Roads

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