Put two off-roaders together and the first question is generally “what’ve you got on the go at the moment?” – often followed by “you’re doing a what?”. Occasionally it is “oh, one of those…” but
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Rebuilding the legend
No question about it, factory team bikes have a hard life but their prototype predecessors have an even harder one. CDB checks out a 1970 370RN Suzuki development model. Looking at the machine it was
Read moreSpirit of adventure
At one time all motorcycling was an adventure, but as roads improved the adventurous had to look elsewhere… There is little doubt adventure biking has taken hold of public perception and big trail bikes are
Read moreFirst & Last in Line
Words: Tim Britton Pics: Gary Chapman When Honda debuted the 1981 CR250 they launched many firsts – liquid cooling, Pro-Link suspension – but it was the last to have the Elsinore designation. Cast your mind
Read moreInternational co-operation
When Alan Arnott saw Swedish MX superstar Bill Nilsson’s Czechoslovakian ESO motor slipped in a British Metisse chassis, it sparked a desire in him to own one. He tells the tale of the build. Have
Read moreStarman’s rocketship
Works bikes are built to win; it’s their function in life, an if they look good too that’s a plus point. CDB has a look at a stunning winner – ex-Graham Noyce 1979 500RC Honda.
Read moreThat was the year that Graham Noyce was MX King of the World
“It’s Noyce and his mechanic against the world!” screamed the headline in MotorCycle of March 24, 1979. How did that year pan out? Read on… The swinging Sixties were over, the Seventies almost through and
Read moreA superb re-creation…NSU’s ISDT Supermax
As the ISDT was the shop window to the motorcycle world, all factories took it seriously, though their approach often differed. We take a look at a faithful reproduction of NSU’s 1956 mount. While Gary
Read moreOriginal and unrestored: Bultaco SHERPA 340
There is something appealing about a bike being just as it finished its last outing, complete with the dings and scratches the competition world thrives on. Antique dealers might describe this as the patina of
Read moreIt’s the right break for 147
After a disastrous end to the 2014 ‘Scottish’ for James Noble it all went well for the lad in 2015. CDB asked if we could have a wobble on his bike. It’s the right break
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