The smiling face of Ural UK When I asked David Angel, proprietor of F2 Motorcycles why he moved from his well established Oxfordshire base, the reply was to the point: “Did you ever visit the
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Attention to detail
They were designed to take workers to work – I’ll allow that some motorcycles were, and still are, glamorous and eyecatching but they’re still transport and it’s our rose tinted view of the past that
Read moreIconic engines: Inter Norton
Iconic Norton engine Launching in 1932, the International was available in 350cc and 500cc forms and joined two other ohc machines Norton already had, this in an age when even a pushrod overhead valve engine
Read moreBuying Guide: Velocette Thruxton guide
Velocette Thruxton Naming a machine after a race or event is a fairly common theme in motorcycle circles – think Bonneville, Manx, Monza, Oulton, Silverstone. In which case perhaps the super sporting Venom-based single from
Read moreIt's my bike: 1937 AJS Model 26
1937 AJS Model 26 Looking back, I think my mother was probably right to wonder why I’d spent £250 on a rusty motorcycle with half an engine, no wheels, seat or handlebars. I like to
Read moreBuying Guide: Honda CB750 buying guide
Early 750s are sought after. But there is an alterfnative Original sand-cast examples are out of reach for most of us and the K0/K1 analogues have worryingly moved too far north of most folks wallets
Read moreReference: When was it that? Commander
Commander lightweight motorcycle They served admirably to provide a low-powered entry level for newcomers to motorcycling, or as a cheap, reliable and convenient means of commuting to and from work. In consequence, they had of
Read moreHenderson guide
Four cylinder Henderson This is a bit of a challenge for you as, unlike other bikes in this series, I’ve no idea where you might get to try a Henderson. The American motorcycle industry was
Read moreAJS Model 16: bikes you must ride
AJS Model 16 In the case of the singles there were important differences, such as the position of the magneto that required different castings for the engine, so it is unfair to say that AMC
Read moreDealer visit: Ace Classics (London) Ltd
The new showroom is right next to the old one… pretty convenient we think Oh, and did we mention he was riding the 1958 650cc Triumph Trophy he used in the ISDT and the Welsh
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