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Motorcycle Mechanics United STates
Motorcycle Classics is a motorcycling magazine in the United States. They are a motorcycle magazine publication specializing in classic motorcycles 25 years old and beyond.
The article Tonkin Tornado featured as the cover image, with an accompanying article in the November/December 2011 issue.
Motorcycle News Australia
Australian Motorcycle News is that country’s oldest and most respected motorcycle magazine.
The full Tornado article was featured in the September 28-11 October 2011 edition.
Motorrad Magazin Germany
The Mo Motorrad Magazine provides a varied coverage, exclusive reviews and impressive photo collages. For nearly 40 years, the issues have been geared towards a sophisticated audience with a passion for motorcycling. For this reason, the Motorcycle Magazine annually reaches up to 4 million readers, making it one of the largest journals in it’s field.
The Tonkin Tornado featured in a special article under the title of
“Cafe racer par excellence” in the first edition of Klassic Motorrad
Published January 2012
Motorrad Magazin Germany
The Mo Motorrad Magazine provides a varied coverage, exclusive reviews and impressive photo collages. For nearly 40 years, the issues have been geared towards a sophisticated audience with a passion for motorcycling. For this reason, the Motorcycle Magazine annually reaches up to 4 million readers, making it one of the largest journals in it’s field.
The Tonkin Tornado featured in an article published in the February 2012 issue.
Classic Bike Guide United Kingdom
Classic Bike Guide is a monthly UK magazine published by Mortons Media in Lincolnshire, with a circulation of 89000 .
Published in October 2012, the article featuring the Tonkin Tornado was headed “ Storm Warning! The Tonkin Tornado hits the road!”
Roadholder Official norton owner’s club magazine united kingdom
Roadholder is the printed magazine of the Norton Owners Club, comprising 48 full colour pages monthly and is distributed by post to members of the NOC in the UK and Overseas.
The Tornado was featured on the front cover, and also in an extensive article within the August 2014 edition.
MotoLegende france
March 2012 issue featuring main front cover image and extensive article about the Tonkin Tornado inside.
Klassic Motorrad Magazine Germany
August 2016 issue featuring Tonkin’s Rob North replica based around a Triumph Trident triple.
Old Bike Australasia Australia
Published 1st July 2017, the article chronicles the Tonkin Tornado built by Steve Tonkin for Roger Klobe, and following Steve from the UK to the 2017 Phillip Island Classic to be reunited with Roger and has creation once again. Thank you to Jim Scaysbrook and Rob Lewis for permission to share their article and photographs.
This issue actually features John Tarplee’s JTS T140. What is interesting, is that the editor pays homage to Steve Tonkin’s prowess as a classic bike builder by comparing the build to the meticulous ethos that Steve employs, but specifically to his recent Rob North Replica.
The Bike Shed Times Australia
The Bike Shed times is Australia’s brightest online magazine with news, features and classic bikes for sale.
The article posted in June 2018 was put together by Norton riding Dan Talbot and features Nortons at the 2018 TT.
Within the article was a feature image of one of Steve’s earlier Tonkin Tornados on display at one of the Isle of Man TT exhibitions with the caption “ A “recreated” Manx built in 2014 by former TT winner Steve Tonkin was on show. He’ll build you one for a cool $72,000 AUD.”
Thanks to Peter Terlick and Dan Talbot of bikeshedtimes.com for permission to reproduce parts of the article. For the full article follow the link below: