1984 Hesketh V1000
Hesketh was never big. If anything it was pitifully small — only a few hundred V1000s sold worldwide, but the same can't ...
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Pre-Ride Check List
Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork.
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Pre-Ride Check List
Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork.
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Carbtune Pro
There are a variety of options in synchronizing devices, from homemade to high- tech. We evaluated the Morgan Carbtune Pro. Technically this device is ...
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Munch URS
This Munch URS 500/four was one of two bikes assembled by the German Munch factory for the 1970 Grand Prix season. It ...
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Still The Best – Triumph Engi...
To keep the rain and dirt off the trousers it had a broadly valance front fender and heavily skirted rear wheel enclosure, which was ...
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KAWASAKI Z-1000 (1977-1984)
What it is:
Kawasaki's immortal Z1 engine, bored-out, in a variety of tweaked and restyled guises. Early models were slower than the 900s; later examples were faster. Not as desirable as a Z1/900, but benefits from a much improved chassis and brakes. Far, far cheaper ...
Documented In: Classic Bike
KAWASAKI Z1-R (1978- 1980)
What it is:
Sporty Z1000 with more power, slab-sided styling, bikini fairing and four-into-one exhaust. Never that popular because of its distinctive looks and tiny fuel tank (bigger 3.5 gallon option appeared on later models). Handles little better than a stock Z1000.
Others in its ...
Documented In: Classic Bike
48 Hours with Norton Commando
It was acid test time for our 48-hour speed build Norton Commando. Would the smart looking and freshly assembled 750 Roadster fire up easily? Or leave us wheezing wrecks with worn out legs?
The bike's builder, Norton specialist Mick Hemmings, tickled the MK1 Concentrics, switched ...
Documented In: SuperBike Review
HONDA CB750 FOUR (1969-1979)
What it is:
The original superbike. Smooth, fast and refined, the 750 Four elevated biking to a higher plain. Its arrival in the UK in 1969 signaled the beginning of the end of the old British bike industry.
Others in its family tree:
The 750 spawned a whole ...
Documented In: Classic Bike
SUZUKI GSX1100 KATANA (1981-1991)
What it is:
Hugely influential bike, named after a Japanese sword. Looks fantastic and handles better than the stock GSX, on which it was based. Not a big seller in the Eighties due to its cutting-edge looks, but now an acknowledged classic. Starting to get expensive.
Others ...
Documented In: Classic Bike
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