Classic British Motorcycles
- Abingdon King Dick
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- AJS
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- Ariel
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- BSA
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- Douglas
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- Egli-Vincent
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- Mcintyre
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- Metisse
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- Matchless
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- Norton
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- Royal Enfield
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- Silk
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- Triumph
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- Velocette
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- Vincent
Ready to Ride: Vincent Rapide Series B
Margie Siegal | Apr 1, 2021
1965 AJS 350cc Model 16
Robert Smith | Apr 1, 2021
1974 Norton Commando 850
Margie Siegal | Dec 1, 2020
The 1960 Triumph T20s Tiger Cub
Margie Siegal; Photos Nick Cedar | Oct 14, 2020
A Lesson in Perfection: 1959 Ariel Square Four
Greg Williams; Photos Jeff Barger | Oct 14, 2020
Win a Royal Enfield
Landon Hall | Aug 7, 2020
Period Modified: Triumph Drag Bike
Greg Williams | Aug 6, 2020
Plucky Brit: 1969 Scott Flying Squirrel
Margie Siegal | Photos Ian Falloon | Jun 9, 2020
1922 Brough Superior Mk1
Ian Falloon | Jun 9, 2020
Classic Abingdon King Dick Motorcycles
1912 Abingdon King Dick
Abingdon King Dick Claimed power: 3.5hpTop speed: 35mphEngine: 477cc side valveFuel capacity: 3galMPG: 50 Unless you’re a student of early motorcycle technology, it’s doubtful you’ve ever seen anything quite like the sliding spring fork on the Abingdon King Dick. A uniquely odd classic British motorcycle, it might just be the motorcycling ...
Richard Backus | Nov 27, 2007
Classic AJS Motorcycles
1965 AJS 350cc Model 16
Photo by Robert SmithEngine: 350cc air-cooled OHV 4-stroke single, 72mm x 85.5mm, 9:1 compression ratio, 18hp @ 5,750rpmTop speed: 78mph (claimed)Carburetion: Single Amal Monobloc 389 1-1/8inTransmission: Chain primary, wet multiplate clutch, 4-speed AMC gearboxIgnition: 12v (6v stock), coil and breaker points Frame/wheelbase: Duplex full cradle frame/56in (1,422mm)Suspension: ...
Robert Smith | Apr 1, 2021
Bob Thacker’s AJS Model 20
Bob Thacker | Oct 23, 2018
Plumstead’s Posh Parallel: 1952 AJS Model 20
Robert Smith | Aug 8, 2018
Last of its Species: 1947 AJS 500 E90 Porcupine
Alan Cathcart | Feb 13, 2018
Diamond in the Rough: 1931 AJS S8 DeLuxe
Greg Williams | Aug 9, 2016
Classic Ariel Motorcycles
A Lesson in Perfection: 1959 Ariel Square Four
Engine: 997cc air-cooled OHV “square” 4-cylinder, 65mm x 75mm bore and stroke, 7.2:1 compression ratio, 42hp @ 5,500rpm (claimed)Top speed: 105mph (approx.)Carburetion: SU, variable chokeTransmission: 4-speed, chain final driveElectrics: 6v, coil and breaker points distributor ignition Frame/wheelbase: Single downtube steel cradle/56in ...
Greg Williams; Photos Jeff Barger | Oct 14, 2020
Ariel Exhumed: 1913 Deluxe Roadster
Robert Smith | Dec 19, 2017
1957 Ariel Square Four: A Factory Restoration
Phillip Tooth | Feb 13, 2014
Classic BSA Motorcycles
1972 CCM — Clews Competition Machine
Engine: Stock-spec BSA B50MX 4-stroke air-cooled single cylinder, 84mm x 90mm bore and stroke, 8:1 compression ratio, 34hp @ 5,500rpm (est.) Top speed: NA Carburetor: Amal 32mm Transmission: 5-speed, right side shift, down for low Electrics: Boyer Bransden capacitive discharge Frame/wheelbase: Single downtube cradle frame/55.2in (1,402mm) Suspension: 1973 CZ ...
Staff | Jun 30, 2021
Big-Hearted Beezer: BSA/Ariel “Flash Four”
Robert Smith | Dec 10, 2019
DIY BSA: 1959 BSA DBD34 Gold Star
Phillip Tooth | Oct 26, 2017
Star-Crossed Scrambler: BSA-Velocette “VeloStar”
Robert Smith | Aug 9, 2016
Classic Douglas Motorcycles
Sterling Autocycle: Going Back in Time
Further proof of growing interest in so-called “retro classics” comes with news that Black Douglas Motorcycle Co. will produce the Sterling Autocycle in the U.S. Created by motorcycle enthusiast Fabio Cardoni, Brugarolo, Italy, the Sterling has garnered praise in Europe, where demand has kept ahead of supply. The company says it’s been getting requests ...
Motorcycle Classics Staff | Oct 8, 2013
1930 Douglas T6 600cc
Mc Staff | Jun 19, 2013
1955 Douglas Dragonfly
Roland Brown | Mar 11, 2009
Classic Egli-Vincent Motorcycles
Egli-Vincent: the Café Racer built by Godet
Engine: 1,330cc air-cooled OHV V-twin, 92mm x 100mm bore and stroke, 8.3:1 compression ratio, 100hp @ 6,000rpm Top speed (approx.): 138mph Carburetion: Dual Mikuni Concentric 36mm Transmission: 5-speed, chain final drive Electrics: 12v Alton alternator, electronic ignition Frame/wheelbase: Egli-style tubular steel w/engine as stressed member/56.5in (1,435mm) ...
Staff | Jun 15, 2021
1968 Egli-Vincent
The Motorcycle Classics Staff | Jun 4, 2014
Classic Mcintyre Motorcycles
1961 McIntyre Special Replica
1961 McIntyre Special ReplicaClaimed power: 54hp @ 7,600rpmTop speed: 135mph (est.)Engine: 496cc Matchless SOHC air-cooled singleWeight (w/oil): 271lb (123kg) Fuel capacity: 3.7gal (14ltr)In 1961, Scotland’s Bob McIntyre and ace welder and mechanic Alex Crummie created an all-new chassis to house an AJS 7R 348cc race engine. Lower, lighter and stiffer than any factory frame, the ...
Alan Cathcart | Apr 25, 2011
Classic Metisse Motorcycles
1962 Rickman Metisse Scrambler
1962 Rickman MetisseEngine: 497cc air-cooled OHV single, 86mm x 85.5mm bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression ratio, 35hp (est.)Weight (dry): 300lb (136kg)Fuel capacity: 2 gal (7.5ltr)Remember the one that got away? That one tired old motorcycle that you had to sell because there wasn’t enough time or money to see it through?There are probably more than a few of you reading ...
Greg Williams | Oct 16, 2014
2010 Métisse 8v Mark 5
Ian Kerr | Dec 21, 2009
Métisse Triumph Steve McQueen Replica
Alan Cathcart | Mar 23, 2009
Classic Matchless Motorcycles
Sight Unseen: 1966 Matchless G80CS
1966 Matchless G80CSEngine: 497cc air-cooled OHV 4-stroke single, 86mm x 85.5mm bore and stroke, 8.7:1 compression ratio, 30hp (est.)Top speed: 90mph (period test)Carburetion: Single 3/16in Amal ConcentricTransmission: 4-speed, right foot shift, chain final driveElectrics: 6v, Lucas NC1 “wader” magnetoFrame/wheelbase: Dual downtube cradle frame/55in ...
Margie Siegal | Photos Nick Cedar | Apr 10, 2020
Wagon Wheels: The Arter Matchless G50
Alan Cathcart | Jun 11, 2015
1962 Surtees Matchless
The Motorcycle Classics Staff | Jul 31, 2014
Found on eBay: 1962 Matchless G2CS
Landon Hall | Dec 21, 2009
Classic Norton Motorcycles
1974 Norton Commando 850
Photo by Nick CedarDan Bockmier had a clear vision when he started working on this Norton.“The concept for the bike occurred to me while pondering how conservative Norton was in terms of paint and style. They’re so unlike Triumph, for instance, who had different super sexy two-tone paint schemes every year. Norton was always about engineering and very little ...
Margie Siegal | Dec 1, 2020
Steven Herberg’s Norton Commando Fastback
Letter Steven Herberg | Dec 10, 2019
The Approachable Nortons
Hamish Cooper | Photos Phil Aynsley | Oct 22, 2019
Classic Royal Enfield Motorcycles
Riding the Royal Enfield INT650 and Continental GT
The INT650 in front of a setting sun, complete with Orange Crush paint. Royal Enfield INT650/Continental GT650 Engine: 648cc air/oil-cooled SOHC parallel twin, 78mm x 67.8mm bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression ratio, 47hp @ 7,250rpm (at crankshaft)Top speed: NAFueling: Bosch multipoint sequential fuel injectionTransmission: 6-speed, chain final driveElectrics: 12v, ...
Review Landon Hall and Keith Fellenstein | Oct 22, 2019
Riding the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan
Richard Backus | Aug 8, 2018
Royal Enfield Himalayan Arrives in North America
Press Release | Mar 28, 2018
Classic Silk Motorcycles
1977 Silk 700S Sabre MK 2
1977 Silk 700S Sabre MK2Engine: 653cc 2-stroke water-cooled parallel twinTop speed: 110mphTransmission: 4-speed, enclosed chain final driveWeight (dry): 310lb (141kg)Fuel capacity: 3.6gal (13.6ltr)Price then/now: £2,482 ($5,262 at $2.12 per £1, 1979 avg. exchange rate)/$2,000-$7,000As far as Brit George Silk was concerned, the fun of riding a motorcycle in the ...
Phillip Tooth | Oct 12, 2010
Classic Triumph Motorcycles
Which Bonnie is the Best?
1963-1970 Triumph 650 Bonneville T120R Claimed power: 52hp @ 6,500rpm Top speed: 109mph/112mph (period tests) Engine: 649cc (71 x 82mm) 2-valve air-cooled OHV parallel twin, 4-speed, chain final drive Weight: 363lb (dry), 390lb (curb) Fuel capacity/MPG: 3.5 gals/N/A Price then/now: $1,375 (1970)/$6,000-$20,000 Conventional wisdom says the 1968-1970 Triumph 650 ...
Staff | Jun 23, 2021
Classically Fast 1974 Triumph Trident T150V
Staff | Jun 12, 2021
The 1960 Triumph T20s Tiger Cub
Margie Siegal; Photos Nick Cedar | Oct 14, 2020
Period Modified: Triumph Drag Bike
Greg Williams | Aug 6, 2020
Steve Sullivan’s 1975 Triumph Trident
Letter Steve Sullivan | Feb 13, 2020
Classic Velocette Motorcycles
The Birmingham Blower: 1939 Velocette Roarer Replica
1939 Velocette Roarer ReplicaEngine: 498cc air-cooled supercharged SOHC parallel twin w/two counter-rotating crankshafts, 68mm x 68.25mm bore and stroke, 7.5:1 compression ratio, 54hp @ 4psi boost (est.)Top speed: 140mph (est.)Carburetion: Single Amal 10TT9 w/Shorrock-type superchargerTransmission: 4-speed, shaft final driveElectrics: Lucas AC2 magnetoFrame/wheelbase: Steel tube ...
Robert Smith | Feb 13, 2018
Ton-Up Club: 1961 Velocette Venom 500 Clubman
Robert Smith | Apr 11, 2017
1960 Velocette LE
The Motorcycle Classics Staff | Oct 28, 2015
1934 Velocette GTP
The Motorcycle Classics Staff | Sep 2, 2015
Mystery Bike: The Velocette KSS Mark 1
Alan Cathcart | Jun 11, 2015
Classic Vincent Motorcycles
Ready to Ride: Vincent Rapide Series B
Photo by Nick Cedar “A phone call to P. C. Vincent explaining my troubles — and the fact that I had been talked into entering for the five lap outer circuit handicap race [at Brooklands] on the following week-end produced the sort of service for which the firm has always been noted. The bike was collected, rebuilt (and between you and me, secretly ...
Margie Siegal | Apr 1, 2021
The Vincent That Never Was: Comet SS
Robert Smith | Oct 22, 2019
Seeking Grandfather’s Long-Lost Vincent
Anna Skeates | Jun 10, 2019
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