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From the archive: Miss Porter and her Sloper
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This intrepid lady rider had visited the site of what was ultimately a flawed attempt at setting a world speed record.
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The Evolution of Honda Motorcycles: From D-Type to Today
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Honda is a huge name in the motorcycle industry, responsible for a whole host of iconic bikes. But how did it all begin? Let’s take a ride through the history of Honda motorcycles, exploring the key milestones and groundbreaking models that have shaped the brand’s legacy.
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Classic Techniques: a lighter clutch
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It’s heavy maaaaan! Certain Italian classics demand a strong hand on the clutch and brake levers. John Kennewell says he’s gone beyond getting a grip, and seeks assistance from a Moose instead…
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Top 10 concept bikes – from wicked to wacky!
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Concept bikes… those machines you see at bike shows which may (or may not) make it into production. Alan Dowds checks out some of the craziest.
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Moto Morini Strada 350
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Morini’s 3½ Sport tends to get the bear’s share of the attention. Mark Holyoake offers an argument in favour of the underdog, the Sport’s touring counterpart. Rowena Hoseason fills in the background…
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BSA Singles: C15 vs B40
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The BSA C15 and B40 are famously long-lived, robust old bikes. But which is better? John Blackburn has owned both…
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The 1967 International Cycle and Motor Cycle Show
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We would lay money on the fact that the event that virtually all of us have in common, that most of us will have attended at least once, is not the TT or the Dragon Rally, but the International Cycle and Motor Cycle Show. Here John Milton takes a look back to the show of…
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Growing old disgracefully on two wheels
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We love bikes. We love fettling them and riding them, but… some classics are big and heavy, and we’re not getting any younger. So what can we do about it? Steve Cooper finds out…
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Great, but too late? A look at the Triumph Trident
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A great bike, just too late? We take a good look at Britain’s superbike, the triple-cylinder Trident
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The life and career of Renzo Pasolini
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Bertie Simmonds looks back at the life and career of Renzo Pasolini (with photography from the Mortons Archive)
