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1974 Yamaha RD250A: pure 70s nostalgia
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What emotions do Yamaha’s air-cooled RDs conjure up for you then? Sights and sounds of the 1970s? Very possibly, says Yam twin-stroker sage Steve Cooper after sampling this Yamaha RD250A.
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A quirky Norton Commando 750S
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George Simmonds has owned this handsome 750S Commando for 28 years – and it has some idiosyncrasies… but is still a fine ride.
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Triumph Thunderbird 650 transformation
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Roy Henderson has brought this Thunderbird back from a previous life as a Speed Twin and made it his.
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Royal Enfield Constellation: unexpectedly great
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Sometimes, it’s nice to be pleasantly surprised, as the experience with this Royal Enfield Constellation proves.
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Moto Morini 3 1/2: what is it like to ride?
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To those that haven’t ridden one, a little Italian 350cc V-twin may not sound like perfection – but to those that have…
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Road test: Norton Jubilee vs Triumph Twenty One
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There was a craze in the late 1950s to attract riders away from scooters onto motorcycles, with machines that were shrouded in panels and finished in natty colours, as exampled here.
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Classic Ride: 1977 Ossa Yankee 500SS
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The 1970s half-litre two-stroke twin that’s not Japanese: come and meet Ossa’s amazing Yankee 500SS. Yee-ha!
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Your Guide To: Ducati Monster
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A parts bin special to introduce a town bike, the Monster has become an institution, copied by many
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One-owner-from-new 1982 Triumph TR65 Thunderbird
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This one-owner-from-new 1982 TR65 Thunderbird, with many unobtrusive improvements, has proved pretty reliable – and a delight to ride.
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Classic Ride: 1996 Yamaha XV1100 Virago
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Take a look at one of Japan’s first, purpose-built, metric chop/cruisers: the Yamaha XV Virago family was mighty popular in its time, and the XV1100 Virago was the daddy of them all and people loved ’em.
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