Crown Gold is a gold and copper alloy that is considerably less prone to wear than the softer 23-karat gold of earlier gold sovereigns. In medieval times and earlier, coins were often the only way the public had any idea what kings or queens looked like. ...
Alloy The combination of two or more metals, usually to create something stronger and more resistant to corrosion. Assay The testing of metal to determine its content and quality. A coin assayer checks that coinage has been produced to the correct purity based on its specifications. This is pa...
Even the humble little alloy panniers (£499 extra) fill you with a sense of joy at the adventures to come. Sadly, that joy soon drains away when you hit the road. Within minutes you’re wringing its neck and the gentle throbbing is replaced by terrifying clattering. On a fast A-ro...
At last week’s Long Beach Motorcycle Show, one of the best looking bikes was a simple Cafe Racer introduced by Royal Enfield. The bike will be designated a 2014 model when it is introduced in the summer of 2013. The air-cooled single has been punched out to 535cc, and makes an addi...
Roadster 450: Positioned as a more road-focused version of the Himalayan 450, the Roadster 450 is expected to have a new 450cc engine with 39bhp and 40Nm of torque. It’s designed with a lower seat height and smaller alloy wheels. ...