Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Dedicated to the later classics and Japanese machines, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics has it all. Now 116 pages of road tests, rebuild guides, 'Street Specials' reviews and much much more... Staff Bikes - Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is the only magazine that "Buys its own bikes, rebuilds 'em and rides 'em".

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics • February 2026 Issue 460

I am big, but not at all very clever…

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The latest riding kit, top tools, tyres, retro clothing and more!

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GREEN GODDESS! • Three decades after it was first launched, we look at how the second generation of the green meanie ZX-6R Ninja was swift, sure-footed and today a sure-fire bargain!

SUPER AT 70! • With Yamaha reaching their 70th anniversary recently, we tried to pick nine stand-out classics from their seven decades.

COSMIC CRUISER! • While not the most popular class of machine in the UK, there is a hard-core of riders who want to cruise. And, if they want to cruise on a budget, then look no further…

Turning ferule • Ralph Ferrand works with tools all day long – he sells them too at bikerstoolbox.co.uk so he knows what works.

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2026 Honda Fireblade • It cost £7000 in 1992, but today a Fireblade will set you back a cool £23,499. How about a more affordable option, Honda?

A big step up! • Our Ralph is finishing his homemade foot-pegs/rear-sets for his very special Kawasaki Z900 this month.

Benched! • Unlike Premier League footballers, bikes don’t mind being benched: it means they’re being looked after. Like Malc Shaw’s GT380 project.

Max Power! • Forty years back there was a bike that blew us all away. In a straight line! Big Vic tears apart a Yamaha V-Max.

HONDA CBR900RR FireBlade • Honda’s CBR900RR FireBlade has been around for more than 30 years now and it’s still as good as it’s ever been. Especially as a used classic…

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Bay-watch* *and FB Marketplace, and Gumtree, and anywhere else we spot something we like… • Kev Raymond keeps his eye on the choppy waters of the classic world to see if any projects, donors and bargains are out there worthy of being dragged out of the surf for some mouth-to-mouth…

Starting over… • With lots of electrical stuff completed, it seems some odds and sods need sorting out. And will the 400 Four fire up?

Fuel tank fiasco! • Good old MHG! He digs out an old stroker from the shed and gets it going again. Careful with that stuck slide mate…

FUEL YOUR PASSION WITH OUR CLASSIC BIKE MAGAZINES! • If you love classic bikes, we have the read for you. Join us for a ride down memory lane and delve into the history, craftmanship and excitement of vintage rides.

BACK ISSUES • Whether it’s recent releases or vintage copies, step back in time and browse through the ages with the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics back issue collection.

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Wheel of truth! • As PB straps his permanently problematic 2004 R1 to the dyno for a wake-up, what could five years of storage have done to it?

Next month IN YOUR SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED CMM! • March 2026 issue on sale: FEBRUARY 18

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