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This month’s magazine feature big butch Britbikes, a couple of lively lightweights, a charismatic Italian superbike and… that man Odgie up to his elbows in mud. Grab a copy here

BRITISH 350 SINGLES: Matchless G3LS, Norton Model 50 & BSA B40
In the heyday of British motorcycling, just about every motorcycle manufacturer listed at least one single cylinder 350 machine. The popularity of the class means that plenty survive to this day, and they’re frequently easier to start and handle than their bigger siblings…

BSA GOLDEN FLASH OUTFIT
A few months ago, Dave Blanchard bought a BSA 650 twin with the intention of taking it touring. An unexpected engine rebuild ensued, but once the bike was back on the road it was ready to prep for its next adventure. Enter… the sidecar!

BSA DBD34 GOLD STAR
Ace Tester Miles gets to grips with BSA’s uncompromising supersports single, using a Goldie for regular rides. Can he transform it into a single-kick starter without losing its essential identity?

CAN-AM OFF-ROADER
Last month, Odgie completed his overview of the Jeff Smith MBE and Can-Am story. Now Odgie brings us bang up to date, and reveals how the military development of Jeff Smith’s scramblers still upholds the great man’s legacy in the muddy stuff today

DUCATI 900SS
If you choose to own and ride an air-cooled Ducati Desmo 900SS then you’ve not opted for an easy life. Is the superlative performance worth the mechanical aggravation? Nolan Woodbury investigates a mildly modified machine, upgraded only where it’s proved absolutely necessary…

MOTO GILERA GIUBILEO  REBUILD, Part Three
Stu Thomson bought a 1964, 98cc Moto Gilera Giubileo restoration project. This month he sorts out the paint, the carb, the exhaust and most of the engine

NORTON N15CS
Just over a year ago, we featured a Norton N15CS. Although it was a non-runner with a seized engine, he knew it would be an easy fix. Richard Negus takes up the tale, and the spanners

ROYAL ENFIELD CRUSADER, Part One
In over two decades, Oily Boot Bob has clocked up more than 50,000 miles with his Royal Enfield 250. That’s no mean feat for a supposedly fragile teenage tearaway. Here’s how it all started

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC
In half a century of riding, Nigel Shuttleworth hadn’t owned a Royal Enfield. Buying a secondhand 500 Classic has introduced him to a whole new world of motorcycling history as he gets to grips with his big single…

PLUS! PUB goes to the Stafford Show; Frank Westworth continues dismantling the project B25SS and looks at another Britbike which holds its oil in its frame, and RC readers chat about modern MASH motorcycles, a Dommi dilemma, Starfire vibes, Ariel adventures and more

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