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Vodka powered motorcycle that didn’t hang around for a hangover
The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed trials, was the setting for a record breaking performance by a converted Yahama XS850. This 1980 machine achieved an incredible average speed of 113mph, beating it’s own original target of 98mph by a sizable 15mph.
The Cub a story of a bike that never grew up.
HONDA SUPER CUB C125 - the world’s best-selling motor vehicle is returning to Europe.
If you love it or hate it, then you’ve been one of the few that hasn’t tried to ignore this machine, yet, the image remains firmly in our minds from our distance past. Maybe our granddad, dad, brother or sister could have been the proud owner of this functional means of transport, even ourselves if we care to admit it.
Breaking News, “V-Max Man” has a bit on the side
Watsonian Sidecar Yamaha V-Max
I walked passed a display at Motorcycle Live and stopped in my tracks, almost not comprehending what I just saw; then, I had to retrace my steps to look again. One of my all-time favourite muscle bikes was shackled to a sidecar. This was no “Wallace and Gromit” impersonation, but a powerful 197bhp V4 that proudly stands head and shoulders over most of it’s rivals. It was bolted to a single-wheeled ball and chain that had neutered the performance of this wonderful machine.
From Bantam to Bobber, the Veitis Electric Motorbike was born
I was totally impressed with the bobber styling of the Veitis electric motorcycle when I saw it at the Staffordshire Bike Show. So, I had the great pleasure of meeting Managing Director, Steve Smith at MotorCycle Live to find out more about this fascinating machine.
John Player Norton, a Monocoque Masterpiece
John Player Norton, a Monocoque Masterpiece Drawing on lessons learned during 1972, the John Player Norton team wheeled out a radical racer for the next session. Conceived by engineer-rider Peter Williams and crafted by JPN technicians, the 1973 John Player Norton ranks as one of the cleverest designs in road racing history. Instead of a tubular frame, it has a monocoque chassis fabricated in stainless steel sheet, carrying the engine and gearbox on Isolastic mounts. As well as providing a rigid structure, the monocoque incorporates low-slung fuel tanks, engine cooling ducts and mounts for sleek fairings. William's aim was to...