Feature Articles
Husqvarna 500 Sweden’s Top Twin Tested
15 December 2011
With a new four-stroke road bike planned, Husqvarna is keen to show it isn’t just about dirt bikes, which inspires Alan Cathcart to go back in time to test the Swedish manufacturer’s road race machine from the 1930s.
Pride of the Irish - Ulster Grand Prix 1968
20 October 2011.
The local Irish fans had plenty to shout about during the 350cc race at the 1968 Ulster Grand Prix, when a young hard charging Brian Steenson put on a faultless display.
Mountain Milestones Celebrated
17 August 2011.
In what was widely agreed as the best parade ever staged at the Isle of Man TT on the Mountain Course a century of racing on the 37.73-mile circuit was celebrated at the end of TT week.
Yamaha YZR500 OW60 - One Year Wonder Copycat Stroker
21 April 2011.
Just as all bikes on today’s MotoGP grids employ V4 engines, except for Yamaha’s inline four, which just happens to be the reigning World Champion, back in the two-stroke era of the 1970s, Yamaha similarly stood out from the crowd.
The world’s fastest Enfield
17 February 2011.
(With apologies to Burt Munro)...Classic Racer bags an exclusive ride on the world’s fastest Enfield, fresh back from its record breaking 100.16mph lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix. Malc Wheeler shares a unique experience.
1972 MV Agusta F750 Imola
16 December 2010.
History repeats? With MV’s talked of return to racing in the 2012 World Super Bike championship Alan Cathcart looks back at the Italian manufacturer’s last foray into superbike racing.
Classic Manx Grand Prix - The world’s best classic racing
21 October 2010.
The TT Mountain Circuit is guaranteed to produce dramatic classic racing and the 2010 Manx Grand Prix was no exception. John Watterson was on hand to witness history being made and shares the story.
Sidecars star at Spa
19 August 2010.
Bikers’ Classics 2010 Spa Francorchamps - With great organisation, good weather, always an issue in the Ardennes and a new theme which gave the three-wheeler boys centre stage, the 2010 Bikers’ Classics was another great success.
Ducati TT2 - Ready to rumble?
17 June 2010.
With the show and parading season looming the pressure was on to complete the restoration of the Moto Cinelli Ducati TT2. Would all the component parts ever be reunited? Malc Wheeler fills us in. And keep those tissues handy.
Ducati TT2 - Bringing it home
14 April 2010.
In a cross between a fairy story and a romantic novel Malc Wheeler tells the tale of the Moto Cinelli Ducati TT2 and his reunion with it 25 years on. Rose tinted spectacles are required to enjoy this story to the full.
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