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Ride with us via Classic British Motorcycles Net Blog, behind the scenes of this website. We're constantly adding new content, building new pages, upgrading existing pages, updating info, swapping in better photos...and you should know about that. First off, it shows you how dedicated we are to delivering the best content possible on the subject of Classic British Motorcycles. But secondly, it informs you of updated pages, pages that you may have seen before, but now have a full set of specifications, or a new set of photos. Hope you enjoy what we do. We certainly do.

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Jun 20, 2018

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy for Classic-British-Motorcycles.com

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Jun 13, 2018

Helmet Features 2018

Check out the Helmet Features 2018 for all the latest in motorcycle helmet technology for safety, comfort & good looks.

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Jun 08, 2018

Clubmans All-British Weekend 2012

Clubmans All-British Weekend 2012: 25th Annual Clubman's Show 3/31/12. 150+ classic Brit bikes indoors in San Jose CA. Don't miss this show!!

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Apr 22, 2018

1961 AJS Model 31

The 1961 AJS Model 31 was AMC's 650 twin, the only British vertical twin with a center main bearing. That's huge! Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 22, 2018

1959 AJS Model 16

The 1959 AJS Model 16 was a versatile 350 single, and the sister-bike to the Matchless G3. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 22, 2018

AJS Motorcycles

AJS Motorcycles were part of the AMC Empire of brands, and sister to the Matchless brand.

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Apr 22, 2018

1927 AJS Model H4

The 1927 AJS Model H4 3.49-horsepower sidevalve single is a true antique. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 21, 2018

1959 AJS Model 31

The 1959 AJS Model 31 was a robust 650 twin, whose sister-bike was the Matchless G12. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 21, 2018

1946 AJS Model 18

The 1946 AJS Model 18 500cc single was one of the first post-war bikes produced by AMC. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 21, 2018

1964 AJS Model 16

The 1964 AJS Model 16 was a 350cc OHV single that proved competitive on the street, track, and in the dirt. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 21, 2018

1953 AJS Model 18

The 1953 AJS Model 18 was a competitive 500cc single, whether on the street or in the dirt. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 19, 2018

1950 AJS 7R Boy Racer

The 1950 AJS 7R Boy Racer was a factory road racer with a 37-horsepower 348cc OHC engine. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Apr 06, 2018

1953 BSA B33

The 1953 BSA B33 was one of the last with plunger rear suspension, swing arms showed up the following year. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 26, 2018

Johns British Cycles

Johns British Cycles opened in Seattle WA in 1972. It closed after 41 years in 2013 & owner John Allamano passed away in 2018. We remember John's the shop, and John the man.

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Mar 23, 2018

1961 Matchless G80 Typhoon

This 1961 Matchless G80 Typhoon is actually a G80TCS. The big 600cc single was a brute, but still had handling finesse. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 21, 2018

1958 BSA Gold Star

This 1958 BSA Gold Star is a period-correct road racer, showing just how versatile the 'Goldie' was. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 20, 2018

Ariel Twins

Ariel Twins, spun-off parent-company BSAs designs, were fast, robust & handsome. Year-by-year & model-by-model breakdown, Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 20, 2018

1959 Ariel Huntmaster

The 1959 Ariel Huntmaster was Ariel's entry into the 650 vertical twin race. Fast, solid & handsome, they never sold in the numbers hoped for in the US market. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 18, 2018

1964 Triumph Thunderbird

The 1964 Triumph Thunderbird was their entry-level 650 twin. Earlier "Bathtub-styling" was shrinking every year, now just fat side covers. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 18, 2018

1961 Triumph Cub

This 1961 Triumph Cub 200 is dressed-out as a period-correct flat tracker. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 17, 2018

1959 Velocette Venom

The 1959 Velocette Venom was a big, fast 500 single, and Velo's top performance bike. In 1961 a Venom would set the 24-hour world speed record at 100.05mph. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 14, 2018

1955 Triumph TR5R

The 1956 Triumph TR5R was the Roadster version of the twin-carb 500 twin. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 14, 2018

1955 Vincent Black Prince

The 1955 Vincent Black Prince was one of the world's first fully-enclosed touring bikes, and was Phil Vincent's last attempt at success. Too little, too late. Vincent closed the same year. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 14, 2018

1951 Triumph Speed Twin

The 1951 Triumph Speed Twin was Triumph's entry-level 500 twin, already eclipsed by the 650 Thunderbird. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 14, 2018

1958 Ariel Huntmaster

The 1958 Ariel Huntmaster was Ariel's entry into the 650 vertical twin market. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 12, 2018

1954 Triumph T15 Terrier

The 1954 Triumph T15 Terrier was their 150cc 'tiddler' & their entry-level bike. Pictures, Specs, History & more

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Mar 11, 2018

1941 Harley-Davidson WLA

The 1941 Harley-Davidson WLA was produced in great numbers for the US Army from the start of World War 2. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 11, 2018

1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

This 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA is a fine example of the military motorcycles used by the US Army during World War II. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 11, 2018

1999 Harley-Davidson MT500

The 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 was the Rotax-powered Military Bike that Harley built for the US Army. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 11, 2018

Military Motorcycles

Military Motorcycles have played a vital role during wartime, from World War I to modern times. Model-by-model breakdown with Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 10, 2018

1957 Matchless G11

The 1957 Matchless G11 was a 600cc vertical twin, born of the 500cc G9/G45

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Mar 10, 2018

1955 Matchless G45

The 1955 Matchless G45 500 twin ran from 1951-58 & was unique among British parallel twins in that it had a center main bearing. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 10, 2018

1955 Ariel Red Hunter

The 1955 Ariel Red Hunter was a top-of-the-line 500 single. Whether on the street or in the dirt, they competed with the best. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 10, 2018

1953 Matchless G80

The 1953 Matchless G80 was a big, fast, robust 500 single that did as well on the street as it did in the dirt. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 09, 2018

1951 BSA Gold Star

The 1951 BSA Gold Star was many things: Dirt Bike, Street Bike, Race Bike, Sport Bike, Road Racer and it was good at all of them. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 09, 2018

1949 Vincent Rapide

The 1949 Vincent Rapide was one of the fastest motorcycles in the world at the time. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 09, 2018

1949 Vincent Comet

The 1949 Vincent Comet 500 single was Vincent's best-selling bike. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 06, 2018

1948 Velocette KSS

The 1948 Velocette KSS was a 350cc OHC single & very sophisticated for its time. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Mar 06, 2018

1939 BSA Silver Star

The 1939 BSA Silver Star was BSA's premium street bike at the time & the basis for BSA's line of singles for years to come. Eye-popping pictures, specs, history & more...

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Mar 01, 2018

1947 Matchless G80

The 1947 Matchless G80 was a top-of-the-line 500 single & one of AMC's biggest sellers. Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Feb 28, 2018

1962 Norton Dominator 88

The 1962 Norton Dominator 88 was Norton's entry-level 500 twin. It had the Featherbed frame & 500 twin engine from the Norton Model 7. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...

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Feb 27, 2018

1981 Rickman-Kawasaki CR900

This 1981 Rickman-Kawasaki CR900 is an awesome cafe racer built to Rickman's high standards. Pictures from the recent Mecum auction in Las Vegas 2018

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