The colours might be well-known, but the blast of blue and white across Classic Bike’s November issue is no regular Suzuki GS1000S – it’s a rare homologation special. There’s the full story of its renovation, with a test ride that proves it has the substance to back up its AMA Superbike image.
There’s a celebration of the 40th birthday of Ducati’s groundbreaking sports tourer, the revolutionary Paso, with tests of two different versions of the model that defined red as the brand’s signature colour. Ducati stories continue in an interview with much-loved racer Trevor Nation – he reveals how he dumped one of their factory bikes into a ditch…
You’ll also discover an in-depth buying guide on Honda’s pocket rocket NS400R, moped madness with the tale of a man who builds multi-cylinder Mobylettes – including a crazy triple – and an archive celebration of 100 years of Fowlers, the famous dealer and race outfit. There’s a report from the ever-popular Goodwood Revival, too.
And then there’s the workshop section, with stories on reviving girder forks, a visit to a specialist BSA workshop, two-stroke fettling, as well as other project bikes, insight and hands-on guidance.