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Classic Bike (UK), 1 Sep 2026

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Classic Bike is a British monthly magazine focused on classic motorcycles, restoration projects and motorcycling heritage. First published in 1978, it celebrates the people, machines and stories that have shaped the history of motorcycling, appealing to collectors, restorers and enthusiasts alike. The magazine is known for its in-depth features on iconic motorcycles from a wide range of manufacturers and eras, offering detailed insights into their design, engineering and cultural significance. It also includes restoration stories, maintenance advice and practical guidance for owners looking to preserve and enjoy classic bikes. Road tests, buyer's guides and event coverage help readers stay connected to the classic motorcycling community, while interviews with riders, collectors and industry figures provide unique perspectives on the hobby. Classic Bike combines expert knowledge with a passion for motorcycling history, creating an engaging and informative read for enthusiasts of all experience levels. Available on PressReader, Classic Bike magazine delivers restoration inspiration, historic insight and expert coverage from the world of classic motorcycles.

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ArticleBlack Light­ning and Good­wood-win­ning twin rid­den

Some­times ear plugs are not a thing. Occa­sion­ally, cir­cum­stances demand the 3M bungs remain in your pocket. A day like today. A day with not one, but two of the rarest, finest, loudest and most hal­lowed motor­cycles ready to be savoured, revered.

Black Light­ning and Good­wood-win­ning twin rid­den

ArticleHugo has a hoot on a CB175 on a West Coun­try rally

Adir­ect­ive from God has decreed that on this sunny Monday morn­ing in June the roads of Devon will be emp­tied of all traffic, save for a bunch of optim­ists rid­ing small-capa­city clas­sic bikes. I am one of them, and we are on the A377, a...

Hugo has a hoot on a CB175 on a West Coun­try rally

ArticleMech­anic for Schwantz and Mcel­nea gets tech­nical

Paul Boulton was a top-flight Grand Prix mech­anic who worked with stars includ­ing Kevin Schwantz, Rob Mcel­nea, Mick Grant and Keith Huewen. But, listen­ing to his tales from earlier days, I’m won­der­ing if his most aston­ish­ing achieve­ment was...

Mech­anic for Schwantz and Mcel­nea gets tech­nical

ArticleHe won it all in the ’30s, then gave it all up for love

The early 1930s, Brit­ish rider Tommy Bul­lus and the Ger­man fact­ory NSU beat all comers – until he gave up racing to marry the gaf­fer’s daugh­ter. Susanne Schar­tel, great-grand­daugh­ter of NSU’S dir­ector and Tommy’s great niece, has writ­ten a...

He won it all in the ’30s, then gave it all up for love