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The man who made the Manx better: John Tickle’s lighter, faster Norton
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John Tickle is a legendary name in the world of Norton, not least because it was he who – whisper it low – improved the Manx Norton. When he had bought the contents of the AMC race shop in 1966, Colin Seeley also acquired all the Manx Norton rights and parts. He decided to concentrate…
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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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