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Yamaha XJ900
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Yamaha’s original XJ900 was biggest of a line of slim shaft-drive fours produced in the 80s that acquired a reputation as a wobbler. But John Nutting, who tested the bike at MIRA, thinks it’s undeserved…
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Henderson Model E
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Henderson’s four-cylinder marvel was unparalleled for its era and this fully restored example shows why…
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Suzuki GS750 rebuild part one
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Our Suzuki had started to burn a little oil and dropping out of gear, so Rod Gibson thought it time for an overhaul. First of three parts…
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Bristol Show image gallery: 1
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Bikes are being wheeled in, positioned and polished and stallholders are setting up their displays for the weekend’s Bristol Show…
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Ariel VH32 Red Hunter
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This four-valve sporting Ariel single was only catalogued for the single season, though its name lived on…
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Matchless G50
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When Associated Motor Cycles’ engineers enlarged the 350cc AJS 7R to make the 500cc Matchless G50, one of the best looking racers of all time was created…
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Yamaha FZ750
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Never a visual treat, but Yamaha’s FZ750 won friends with its 145mph top speed and amazing power spread…
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750cc fours tested
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At the dawn of the 80s the choice of 750cc sportbikes was limited to conventional in-line fours from Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki. John Nutting rode three of the best…
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
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Buy a Harley-Davidson and enter a world of knuckleheads, springers, flatheads, softails, early shovels and more. Richard Rosenthal samples a taste of the American Dream…
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Yamaha XT500 part three
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With the engine reassembled, Rod turns his attention to the frame and ancillary components…