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  • Super Onslow Special

    Super Onslow Special

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    SOS machines of any age are few and far between, as they were built in such limited numbers. So the even rarer vintage-era machines fall into the ‘hen’s teeth’ category…

  • Triumph Bonneville T120R

    Triumph Bonneville T120R

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    The famous Triumph Bonneville was, for many, at about its peak in 1969 and this US spec example from that season underlines the point…

  • Suzuki GSXR750

    Suzuki GSXR750

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    Following the success of the GSX series and Katanas, Suzuki upped the ante with the first GSXRs. A thinly disguised street legal race bike, the GSXR750 was an instant success…

  • Ducati Desmo dynasty

    Ducati Desmo dynasty

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    Ducati’s Desmo singles and twins hold a special place in the hearts of red-blooded bikers. Rod Gibson rode the biggest and smallest of the breed…

  • Henderson’s Fours

    Henderson’s Fours

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    In production for 20 years, Henderson’s four cylinder model changed engine three times. Tim Holmes details the alterations…

  • Kawasaki KX500

    Kawasaki KX500

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    How special are works bikes? Just ‘special’ or ‘very special’? CDB asks the question and Dave King answers…

  • Kawasaki KH250B2

    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…

  • Triumph Speed Twin

    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

  • Yamaha FS1-E test

    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…

  • 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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