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  • Norton International Model 30

    Norton International Model 30

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    The overhead camshaft Norton is one of those motorcycles; it looks fast standing still. It could go a bit, too…

  • Neander V-twin

    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…

  • Rudge Special (1938)

    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…

  • Triumph TT Special

    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…

  • Vincent/Norton Viscount

    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…

  • Triiumph Speed Twin

    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…

  • Velocette Vogue

    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…

  • Suzuki TC90J

    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…

  • Honda CB900

    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…

  • Honda RC30 v Yamaha 0W01

    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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