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Features:
The incredible RG500 - Suzuki's square four racer dominated 11 grand prix racing for almost a decade. %^ Was it the most successful over-the-counter racer ever? Jim Greening studies the evidence.
Syd Lawton - Half a century's involvement in motorcycle racing hasn't dampened Syd Lawton's enthusiasm. His story starts with memories of riding an ex Harold Daniell Norton at Donington Park complete with bent forks!
TT in the Twenties - MThe Twenties were a period of rapid technical development for TT racing machines. Brian Woolley investigates some of the advances that were made - like effective front brakes.
Phil Read interview: part three - M After leaving MV, Phil Read's career suffered a series of ups and downs. He tells Bob Berry the story behind the headlines, including why he turned down a factory ride with Suzuki.
Walter Handley: brilliant and brave - "None ever passed this way more bravely" reads an Isle of Man memorial to Walter Handley. The great man may have been a difficult character, but he earned the respect of rivals and supporters alike. Brian Woolley concludes his biography of the Great Walter.
Norton's racing twin - Purists turned up their noses at the thought of a twin cylinder Norton racer, but the "Domiracer" surprised even the doubters.
Rumi Junior - With flowing hair and billowing cloak, Donnino Rumi looked more like an artist than a motorcycle factory boss, but under his guidance the company that bore his name produced one of Italy's most famous racers.
Bears Racer - Australian Des Mathews races one of the best known Triumph Tridents 'Down Under'. Hamish Cooper discovers what makes it so special.
Departments:
Race news
Vintage scene
Letters
Jim Greening
Back issues
Round the circuits.
The incredible RG500 - Suzuki's square four racer dominated 11 grand prix racing for almost a decade. %^ Was it the most successful over-the-counter racer ever? Jim Greening studies the evidence.
Syd Lawton - Half a century's involvement in motorcycle racing hasn't dampened Syd Lawton's enthusiasm. His story starts with memories of riding an ex Harold Daniell Norton at Donington Park complete with bent forks!
TT in the Twenties - MThe Twenties were a period of rapid technical development for TT racing machines. Brian Woolley investigates some of the advances that were made - like effective front brakes.
Phil Read interview: part three - M After leaving MV, Phil Read's career suffered a series of ups and downs. He tells Bob Berry the story behind the headlines, including why he turned down a factory ride with Suzuki.
Walter Handley: brilliant and brave - "None ever passed this way more bravely" reads an Isle of Man memorial to Walter Handley. The great man may have been a difficult character, but he earned the respect of rivals and supporters alike. Brian Woolley concludes his biography of the Great Walter.
Norton's racing twin - Purists turned up their noses at the thought of a twin cylinder Norton racer, but the "Domiracer" surprised even the doubters.
Rumi Junior - With flowing hair and billowing cloak, Donnino Rumi looked more like an artist than a motorcycle factory boss, but under his guidance the company that bore his name produced one of Italy's most famous racers.
Bears Racer - Australian Des Mathews races one of the best known Triumph Tridents 'Down Under'. Hamish Cooper discovers what makes it so special.
Departments:
Race news
Vintage scene
Letters
Jim Greening
Back issues
Round the circuits.
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