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Kawasaki took stock of the superbike market in the late seventies and invested heavily in R&D. In doing so it rewrote the rule book with the launch of the first GPZ900R, and created a new bloodline of cutting-edge sports bikes that inspired a generation…

The photograph shows the start of the 350cc race, which began the day’s programme in dramatic fashion as a trio of riders crashed in a heap…

There’s a time and place for everything in life, including that all important spark for your bike’s engine. This month Steve Cooper talks us through flywheel magneto engine timing…

Restoring an old model including notes on spoke lacing, fitting new bearings, hub lubrication, brake reassembly and testing and primary drive transmission matters. Part 3…

The 1953 Land’s End Trial welcomed an entry of 260 motorcycles, including 31 sidecar outfits and three-wheelers, in addition to the 166 car competitors…

Dozens of beautiful classic motorcycles and plenty of accessory stalls will be on hand this weekend at Newark to help enthusiasts kick-start the New Year at one of Britain’s fastest growing bike shows…

Triumph’s Trident and the similar BSA Rocket Three, both great bikes, bombed in America because of their blocky styling. Craig Vetter’s Hurricane addressed that styling issue. Tim Britton hits the UK coast on a restored Triumph Hurricane X-75 custom cruiser to see what all the fuss was about…

Welsh-born actor Ray Milland poses on his Indian Chief, with fellow movie star Mary Martin perched on the back…

Loved by many, and derided by others as the ‘plastic maggot’, Honda’s CX500 was pretty radical stuff. Still is. Steve Cooper explains why…