Classic Bike, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambs, PE2 6EA

The joy of an authentic retro with a hint of modernity

From an ex-Sheene racer to a vintage lightweight and a Japanese BSA clone, Gez Kane showcases the broad sweep of classic bikes on the market

With the new bearings, piston rings and seals fitted into the 850 block (at last), it was time to pull the old 700cc engine from the Vegemite Special so certain other parts could be swapped over. Firs

Big, air-cooled retro is now an affordable, exciting modern classic

Savour the last taste of empire with this Classic 650