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Neander V-twin
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Visually striking and rarer than hen’s teeth, the Neander certainly stands out, with its designer clearly a man who knew his own mind…
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Rudge Special (1938)
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Though it was called a ‘Special’ the so-named model was actually the cooking 500cc single in the Rudge range – much to the embarrassment of one concours judge who awarded it first prize in the Specials’ Class at a classic show, much to the derision from Triton builders…
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Triumph TT Special
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If Tonka made motorcycles, then one can’t help thinking they’d make something like this chunky and purposeful TT Special. James Robinson reports…
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Vincent/Norton Viscount
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Though this Vincent-Norton hybrid machine may be described by some as a ‘special’ it was intended as the forerunner of series production…
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Triiumph Speed Twin
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Triumph’s Speed Twin was restyled in the late 1950s, its demure appearance suggesting life at a much slower pace…
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Velocette Vogue
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Velocette’s strangely futuristic glass-fibre clad Vogue was never the great success its makers hoped for and, in truth, it never stood a chance…
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Suzuki TC90J
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The Japanese are experts at miniaturisation. Suzuki’s TC90J is a perfect example of the oriental art of small but perfectly formed. CMM takes a spin on the diminutive TC90J, owned by Chris Brealey…
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Honda CB900
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The CB900 has always played second fiddle to its CBX1000 big brother. But this was Honda’s production racer for the biking masses…
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Honda RC30 v Yamaha 0W01
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Prices have doubled in less than 10 years and yet there’s never been a better time to buy a Honda RC30 or Yamaha OW01. Steve Rose explains why…
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Bradbury ‘Speed’ Model
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The Bradbury 3½hp single was unusual for having its engine case integral within its frame, an arrangement that offered several advantages…
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