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Kawasaki Z650
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If Kawasaki’s original Z1 900 four was a body blow to the opposition, the Z650 was a follow up punch which kicked off a middleweight battle in the showrooms. We examine the bike which launched a thousand dreams, and not a few clones…
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Triumph Bonneville
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With the Triumph Bonneville celebrating its silver jubilee, the VMCC chose to offer up one such machine for their Christmas raffle prize. Always keen on a bargain, Jim Reynolds went to sample his quid’s worth…
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AJS Model 18S
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This immaculate AJS Model 18S has been in the same ownership since the early 60s – it’s a relationship that’s passed the test of time with flying colours…
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Ariel-JAP special
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There are those among us who prefer practicality over aesthetics and are skilled enough to be able to make something from ‘a mishmash of unrelated parts.’ What’s more, said parts don’t necessarily have to have originated from another motorcycle… but a rotavator?
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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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Kawasaki KH250B2
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Kawasaki’s screaming triple two-strokes found a place in most bikers’ hearts. Adrenaline-fuelled power delivery and unsual handling was a recipe for many memories! Here we focus on the baby of the range – the 250…
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Triumph Speed Twin
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For some reason the cost of old bikes is a popular subject among classic enthusiasts. Jim Reynolds says this one is good value
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Yamaha FS1-E test
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The Yamaha FS1-E has become the iconic symbol of 70s teenage rebellion. But was it ever really that good? We ride a mint example, and speculate…
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Honda RC181 replica
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There are almost as many Honda RC181 four race replicas around these days as Honda have built road bikes. And they range from fantastic, like the RC181 featured here, down to ‘really shouldn’t have bothered’. Malc Wheeler takes up the story
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Panther 100
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Panther claimed ‘the Perfect Motorcycle’ in its catalogue of 1911, but the company had many more years of life after that. Phil Mather takes a look at 1948’s version of the breed…
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