1970s motorcycles

  • Hidden Gems: Honda SL350

    Hidden Gems: Honda SL350

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    Steve Cooper introduces us to one of the prettiest – and most underrated – of Honda’s 1970s offerings. Some would argue that, when Honda dropped the hugely successful CB72/77 for its follow up K Series 250/350 it somehow cheapened the brand. To a point that’s correct, but for good reason – the outgoing models were…

  • Looking to Japan – YOUR PERFECT FIRST CLASSIC?

    Looking to Japan – YOUR PERFECT FIRST CLASSIC?

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    It’s easy to justify Japanese if coming from a modern bike, Matt Hull explains… THE BEST ANSWERS IN LIFE ARE most often a compromise. But if you fancy looking at buying your first classic bike, looking to the far east is a pretty good solution to avoid pitfalls. Buying a classic motorcycle is buying into…

  • The Small Japanese Bikes That Changed Britain Forever

    The Small Japanese Bikes That Changed Britain Forever

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    They were only small at first, but they helped many discover two-wheels… The majority of a certain age owe our biking life to Japanese motorcycles, as they’re the ones that started us off. Before that, motorcycling was dominated by Triumph, BSA, Norton, and Royal Enfield. These makes were what the older brothers and dads were…

  • Hans Muth: The Designer Who Changed How Motorcycles Look — and Ride

    Hans Muth: The Designer Who Changed How Motorcycles Look — and Ride

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    Few individuals have shaped the look and function of modern motorcycles as profoundly as Hans Muth. A designer whose influence spans both classic and contemporary motorcycling, Muth helped redefine how bikes should perform, feel and — crucially — look. Originally trained in car design, Muth worked for manufacturers including Ford before joining BMW in 1971…


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