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The first of Norton’s Commandos was a radical looking machine, as exampled by this stunning specimen

Eighty years ago, The Motor Cycle took BSA’s Model G on a world tour. This well-used example still clocks up big miles in all weathers

It was a simple premise – build a upmarket commuter motorcycle for Everyman, one that would appeal to everyone and be capable of doing all things for all men. And it succeeded when others fell by the roadside. So why was Velocette’s flawed LE so special?

If Kawasaki’s original Z1 900 four was a body blow to the opposition, the Z650 was a follow up punch which kicked off a middleweight battle in the showrooms. We examine the bike which launched a thousand dreams, and not a few clones…

With the Triumph Bonneville celebrating its silver jubilee, the VMCC chose to offer up one such machine for their Christmas raffle prize. Always keen on a bargain, Jim Reynolds went to sample his quid’s worth…

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…

Suzuki’s rotary-engined RE5 was a high tech but heavy and thirsty alternative to conventional piston-engined superbikes. It didn’t catch on…

The Spitfire was BSA’s range leader through the years 1966 to 1968. This is a US market last-season version…