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  • Classic Ride: 1977 Ossa Yankee 500SS

    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!

  • Your Guide To: Ducati Monster

    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

  • One-owner-from-new 1982 Triumph TR65 Thunderbird

    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.

  • Classic Ride: 1996 Yamaha XV1100 Virago

    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.

  • Your guide to the Suzuki T125 Stinger

    Your guide to the Suzuki T125 Stinger

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    Beware – large amounts of fun incoming!

  • Norton’s speedy, stylish 650SS

    Norton’s speedy, stylish 650SS

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    If you had the pick of the British 650cc parallel twins, Norton’s 650SS would have to be high on the list. It was number one for one particular collector.

  • Retro Ride: Langen 250

    Retro Ride: Langen 250

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    If you want a brand-new, road legal two-stroke, there aren’t that many places you can go to. The Langen 250 is one of the few but it will cost you around £30-£35,000…

  • Your guide to Velocette MSS

    Your guide to Velocette MSS

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    Velocettes have a fantastic racing pedigree and are an engineer’s delight. Built solidly, they can also provide a brilliant ride, and the MSS is one of the most useable models for sensible cost.

  • The best Blade? Honda CBR1000RR-6 Fireblade

    The best Blade? Honda CBR1000RR-6 Fireblade

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    Amazing to think that this machine is not far off 20 years old –just look at it! Goes well, too. Bertie Simmonds makes the case for the RR-6 being the best Blade ever…

  • What to make of this Ariel-BSA Y13 Special?

    What to make of this Ariel-BSA Y13 Special?

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    This special doesn’t perhaps visually appeal to all, especially with its rather out-there colour scheme, but it is possessed of a wonderfully agreeable engine.


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