Running, riding and repairing Japanese, European and American classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Features
8> BENELLI 750 SEI
Before the CBX and before the Z1300, the Italians beat the rest of the world to produce the first six cylinder muscle bike.
12> AIRCOOLED RD CLUB RALLY
The aircooled boys get water cooled by a downpour in Derbyshire.
20> LOTHERTON HALL SHOW
Another sunny weekend with the VJMC. We were there.
28> SEELEY HONDA 750
The CB750 was always a thrilling performer, but it took ace British chassis builder Colin Seeley to realise its real potential.
46> MIRA FILES
Yamaha?s dohc 500 twin was cutting edge technology in its day, but didn't survive the long haul. John Nutting tracks down a pair of survivors.
58> SHOWSTOPPERS
When the Japanese took on the British industry with a 650 vertical twin they did it in style.
62> STATESIDE SCENE
John DeBeck braves record temperatures at two of the USA's major vintage shows.
68> KATANA UPDATE
Our 1260 project bike returns to the dragstrip.
70> SUZUKI GS850
Roland Brown rides Suzuki?s heavyweight tourer, and finds a sweet performer hidden under the bulk.
76> MEET THE KETTLE CLUB
Our latest club profile features the fans of Suzuki?s iconic 750 triple.
94> KAWASAKI H1
Buying a Kawasaki H1? Here's all you need to know.
Technical
24> 900 KAWASAKI REBUILD
Our Z1A project bike goes back on its wheels.
56> BASICS
First in a new series. This month – how a four-stroke engine works.
64> THE KNOWLEDGE
Our technical guru Mark Haycock shows you how to keep it all together.
REGULARS
15> NEWS What's hot and what's happening.
34> PRODUCT NEWS Our pick of the best new products.
36> SHOW US YOURS The very best readers? bikes in our monthly showcase.
40> VJMC Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club.
42> LETTERS Speak your mind through our mailbag.
78> BIKE BASHES Events, rallies and shows.
80> FEATURES INDEX A dip into our archive.
83> PROBLEM SOLVER Free advice from our panel of experts.
87> JAP CORNER The ultimate emporium for your Jap classic.
98> BIKES AND BITS Buying or selling; the best place for a bargain.
106> SERVICES GUIDE Expert services for your bike.
109> NOSTALGIA The further adventures of Nick and Sid.
112> NEXT MONTH A peek at next month's issue.
113> BIKING LEMONS In the interests of balance, this month?s biking lemon is...
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