I originally created my Special 30 years ago, using full-size paper patterns. It loosely resembled an MG J2, being flat-sided with a slab tank. It was constructed from 3/4in plywood with an aluminium

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Paul Horton’s tale of his home-brewed RD500 is a tribute to old-school ingenuity

With all the hard work done, the goal was to put all these bits back onto the rebuilt bottom end over a weekend. But the engine’s dark history still harboured a few last-minute surprises…

Owning his childhood poster bike hasn’t disappointed our road test boss Chris

Finally giving in to a long-held desire, Mike goes on the hunt for an early Hinckley triple and amazes himself by finding a cheap Triumph Sprint 900 that’s actually rather good