Classic Bike Guide

Classic Bike Guide is a down to earth, practical - and sometimes irreverent - magazine that gets right to the heart of the classic bike world. With a mixture of features, tests, reviews and event reports it is the title that has become a must for the active rider and restorer. Classic Bike Guide magazine - with the biggest and best readers adverts - FREE! Enjoy the digital edition - and save over 50% on the print susbcription price.

Thank goodness for passion

■ Where’s that bit gone?

YAMAHA XS650 • After backing the two-stroke horse, Yamaha played it steady at first with their 650cc, parallel twin. But it went to be in production for 16 years. Is it a good classic for you?

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Dave Degens 1939 - 2026

Bimota Mantra DB3: Marmite Moto • Bimota have never played by the mass-produced rules... here’s the love-it-or-hate-it Mantra

Fancy a day out? • The weather may be turning, but there’s plenty going on to keep us occupied as the nights grow darker, from toy runs and ride-outs to autojumbles, and as usual, the Ace Café, London, has a packed schedule of events, some with a festive flavour. Have fun…

Old bike mechanics Directory • Your guide to those who are willing to help usl

Thunderbolt and lightning • Frank lifts a lazy leg over a perfectly lovely A65 Thunderbolt with added electric boot for carefree ownership

BSA B40 Sportsman • The Sportsman on the road – we look at great B40 Sportsman and one man’s CCM featuring the evolution of that free-revving 350cc single

Welcome to Classic Bike Guide's European Bike Guide 2026

BMW R12 G/S • Someone in BMW must have been looking at a poster of an R80 G/S. Is the R12 G/S just an homage or does it have real purpose?

Workshop - fit fork emulators • Steve sorts out his RD350’s front end, then creates another problem!

Unravelling Morini wiring • Oli gets all spaghetti on us…

Steve’s ramblings • This month, the focus is on seals and bearings

Famous Last Words • Last words come no more famous than ‘caveat emptor.’ Frank enjoys a unique experience…