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Inside the Motorcycle Classics September-October issue, on newsstands Aug. 25
Remembering Mike Hailwood’s Ducati, testing summer riding jackets, continuing a café racer rebuild and more 

Remembering Racer “Mike the Bike” Hailwood and His Ducati — Alan Cathcart rides the actual Ducati 900TT1 that carried Mike Hailwood to a comeback victory at the 1978 Isle of Man TT. Also, see how Ducati capitalized on Hailwood’s legacy by issuing the Mike Hailwood Replica. Page 38

Riding Jackets for Summer Weather — Motorcycle Classics tests 10 styles of riding jackets meant for warm-weather riding. Page 10

Editors’ Café Racer Rebuild — In the fifth installment of a multi-part series, the Motorcycle Classics editors show how to rebuild a front brake caliper and give updates on the revamped tires, rims and paint. Page 70

Inaugural Bonham & Butterfields Auction at Quail Motorycle Gathering Impresses — The Monterey, Calif., auction held May 9 featured Steve McQueen memorabilia and high-end motorcycles for sale. Page 74

Harley-Davidson Combines Retro Look with New Technology — Motorcycle Classics editors test-drive Harley-Davidson’s 2009 XR1200, inspired by the company’s XR750 racer made from 1970-80. Page 52

Comparing Six-cylinders Side by Side — See how the 1970s-era Benelli Sei 900, Honda CBX and Kawasaki KZ1300 rate based on features, price, handling and more. Have perceptions changed since then? Page 58

and much more …

About Motorcycle Classics 
Motorcycle Classics (www.MotorcycleClassics.com) is the authoritative voice of America’s growing classic motorcycle community and the premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts. Following the latest news and trends, and featuring in-depth reviews and riding impressions — with full technical profiles and value assessments — of classic motorcycles from every continent, Motorcycle Classics brings yesterday’s bikes into focus for today’s classic motorcycle aficionados. 

About Ogden Publications Inc. 
Ogden Publications Inc. (www.OgdenPubs.com) is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, Capper’s and Grit. Ogden Publications also provides insurance and financial services through its Capper’s Insurance Service division.

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