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Superbike chassis//1960s looks//Loads of tech

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Triumph’s Thruxton R leads the charge!

Amazing new Bonneville racer-for-the-road spearheads 2016 range with 64% more torque and tonnes of tech.

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Triumph has launched the new Thruxton and Thruxton R as part of the 2016 Bonneville range, which also includes the brand new beginner-friendly 900cc Street Twin and the upgraded 1200cc T120 and T120 Black.

The Thruxton is the bike that was featured in the recent Outlaws film starring David Beckham. It is edgier and sportier than the other models in the new range.

So if you wanted something racier than

the T120 or more powerful than the Street Twin then here’s your answer: the new Thruxton and Thruxton R. It’s basically a modern superbike wearing 1960s cafe racer clothing.

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and according to Triumph this is all about sharp handling that really delivers on its café racer looks.

The bikes have sporting ergonomics, clip-on bars, fully adjustable suspension and 17in front wheel – all to ensure good handling.

The Thruxton R is an upgraded version of the Thruxton with twin floating Brembo discs, racing Brembo monobloc callipers, Brembo master cylinder, race-bred, fully-adjustable Showa big piston forks, fully-adjustable Öhlins twin rear shocks and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres. The modern technology that the Thruxton and Thruxton R come with includes variable anti-lock braking system (ABS), ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, slip-assist clutch and three rider modes (rain, road and sport).

There’s also LED lights, USB socket and stylish twin clocks, controlled by elegant and simple switchgear.

The Thruxton comes in three colour choices:

● Jet Bllackk ● Pure White, with a black tank stripe ● Competition Green, with a metallic gold tank stripe

The Thruxton R comes in two colour choices:

● Diablo Red ● Silver Ice

Triumph Bonneville T120 The new Bonnie range from Triumph include the all-new T120 and T120 Black models. They have been built from the ground up and feature a new 1200cc water-cooled engine, new chassis and suspension, as well as a range of rider tech.

The new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black are unmistakably from the same stock as the previous Bonnie incarnations. These latest bikes in the classic British range have been in the making for four years, with a team double the size of any normal Triumph project team working on them.

There is no difference between the T120 and T120 Black in terms of performance or technical spec. They share the same engine, chassis, suspension and the rest, but they have been styled to appeal to different types of riders. The T120 is aimed at those who love the ‘authentic’ Bonnie look Triumph is expecting many customers to be existing Bonnie owners).

The T120 Black on the other hand is likely to draw in those who have been inspired by the recent wave of modern classics and custom bikes (many of the buyers being new customers to Triumph).

The new engine produces a claimed peak torque figure of 05Nm at 3100rpm – a cool 54%

more than the previous generation (claiming 68Nm at 5800rpm).

The pipes are the traditional peashooters with a clean ‘straight line run’ achieved through a clever twin-skin design that covers the pipe run through the cat box and out again.

The engine profile has been crafted to keep the authentic look of the 1960s Bonneville bikes, with contemporary components added for best performance.

The increase in torque, combined with ride-by-wire throttle makes these new models more responsive and agile. They also benefit from variable anti-lock braking system (ABS), switchable traction control system and even rider modes (road and rain). There is also a light-touch slip-assisted clutch and heated grips to add to rider comfort.

The switchgear also controls twin clocks that show all the usual information as well as heated grip settings, gear position indicator, rider mode settings, service indicator and access to turn off traction control and ABS features. Accessories such as cruise control can be added and then controlled via the clock display.

The riding position is neutral and relaxed, and with greater suspension travel and the new rider aids, the T120 and the T120 Black are designed for comfort as well as looks. They also come with a centrestand as standard. The T120’s original detailing includes deep chrome multi-piece badges, grab rail and wheel rims and cleverly twin-skinned chrome exhaust headers

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Triumph Street Twin With its 900cc Street Twin, Triumph has a ‘new rider’ Bonnie that’s accessible, easy and fun to ride, with enough power to keep it interesting on the open road.

As with the other new bikes in the Bonneville family for 2016, the Street Twin is completely new, built from the ground up to meet the expectations of modern riders as well as the Euro4 technical requirements that come into force from the start of the new year.

At the heart of the bike is an all-new water-cooled 900cc, eightvalve, parallel twin engine. Although Triumph has not released details of bhp figures yet, much emphasis has been put on the Street Twin and the other new Bonnies having ‘high-torque’ engines that offer plenty of grunt low down and across the rev range. The Street Twin delivers an impressive claimed torque figure of 80Nm at 3200rpm, which is 18% more than the current Bonneville (68Nm at 5800rpm).

Although the move from air-cooled to water-cooled engine was as much dictated by the new Euro4 emissions regulations as any design ambition, the transformation has been completed in style. The radiator is slim and fits in with the design of the bike. It doesn’t detract from the classic look.

Triumph’s next-generation ride-by-wire fuel injection and engine management system have been deployed to enhance responsiveness and feel. Triumph has been working to achieve smooth, linear power delivery through the six-speed gearbox.

The Street Twin is also economical compared with the previous generation Bonneville, with 36% better fuel efficiency.

There will not be a restriction kit available to make this an A2 licence-compliant bike because, according to Triumph, the new Euro4 regulations make this very difficult. So, although this is the ‘entry’ bike into the Bonnie range, you still need a full licence to take it out for a spin.

and T120 Black

and peashooter-style silencers – developed specifically to minimise heat discolouration and deliver authentic ‘straight through’ pipe run.

T120 Black has a dark brown seat and all-black detailing, including black rims, grab rail, exhaust and engine finish.

The Bonneville T120 is available in four classic inspired colour schemes: ● Cranberry Red and Aluminium Silver, with hand painted coach lines ● Jet Black and Pure White, with hand painted coach lines ● Jet Black ● Cinder Red The T120 Black is available in two paint schemes: ● Jet Black ● Matt Graphite

Triumph is also keen to emphasise that this is the most accessible Bonneville ever, with what it describes as a userfriendly low seat, substantial seat foam, greater suspension travel, a natural riding position, slim waist profile and fantastic ‘stand-over’ ergonomics.

Despite the classic look, the Street Twin is packed with modern gadgetry. It has variable anti-lock brake system (ABS) and switchable traction control as standard; both ideal for a smooth and controlled ride. There is also an immobiliser with a transponder integrated into the key. Slip-assisted clutch brings a lighter touch and feel to the lever, making the bike easier to ride for longer. There is even a USB socket in the headstock to help keep devices charged up.

Here’s the low-down on the 2016 Street Twin: ● Cast wheels, finished in black with pinstripe detailing ● Elegant fuel tank with contemporary decals and stylish chrome filler cap ● Compact indicators ● LED rear light with distinctive light pattern ● Compact headlight with a signature Triumph bulb cap cover badge ● Elegant upswept brushed stainless steel silencer ● Sculpted black side panels, with contemporary Street Twin graphics ● Minimal black painted mudguards Colour schemes: ● Cranberry Red, with tank and wheel strips ● Aluminium Silver with tank and wheel strips ●Matt Black ● Jet Black

Customising the T120 and T120 Black

A feature across the whole range of the new Bonneville bikes, customising the bike with factory accessories is a big part of Triumph’s strategy in attracting new customers to its classic range.

There are over 160 new accessories for the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, with everything from Vance

& Hines chrome peashooter-style slip-on silencers and stitched seats to chrome clutch, alternator and throttle body embellishers and an authentic 4-bar Triumph tank badge.

For those who struggle to choose their accessories, there is a ‘Prestige inspiration kit’ that can be fitted at the dealer or by the customer themselves.

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Triumph’s 2016 Speed Triples revealed

Two versions of the new bike on their way and both get traction control, riding modes, switchable ABS and race-styled Brembo monobloc calipers as standard.

Triumph has released the first official photos of the two new 2016 Speed Triples: the Speed Triple S and the Speed Triple R. Both bikes feature a new 1050cc triple engine with what Triumph claims are 104 new developments and increased torque throughout the rev range.

The new bikes have new styling including all-new twin headlamps, daytime running lights and new bodywork. They also come packed with rider-focused technology such as

riding modes, switchable ABS and switchable traction control, as well as Brembo monobloc calipers as standard.

The R is the higher spec version of the two bikes and features carbon bodywork inserts and front mudguard, billet finishers and Öhlins suspension front and rear. See the full spec of both bikes below.

There are four colour schemes: Phantom Black and Diablo Red on the Speed Triple S, Crystal White and Matt Graphite on the Speed Triple R.

Speed Triple S

Speed Triple R

Spec highlights include: ● New triple engine with 104 new components ● Improved peak power and torque spread across entire rev range ● Ride-by-wire throttle ● 5 rider modes including Track Mode ● Rider-selectable ABS ● Rider-selectable traction control linked to rider modes ● New DRL headlights ● Brembo monobloc front brake calipers ● Fully adjustable suspension, front and rear ● Redesigned, narrower radiator ● Restyled radiator shrouds, rear bodywork and silencers ● Choice of two distinctive colourways: ● Diablo Red ● Phantom Black

In addition to the Triple S spec: ● Light weight, high spec body panels ● Carbon fibre front mudguard ● Carbon fibre fuel tank infill panels ● Higher specification, fully adjustable suspension ● Öhlins NIX30 upside down front forks ● Öhlins TTX36 RSU ● High quality finishing details ● Billet-machined handlebar clamps, risers, swingarm pivot covers and rear wheel finisher ● Choice of two bespoke paint schemes and detailing: ● Crystal White ● Matt Graphite ● Red painted sub-frame, wheel pinstripes, radiator cowls ● Red seat stitching detail

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Kawasaki’s Supercharged future:

behold the high mpg, high power future It might not look like much at the moment, but this is the S2 – a smaller, supercharged roadster for the masses.

Months ago we brought you the first look at a raft of new supercharger patents from Kawasaki and said how these were going to be used in future bikes ranging from big tourers to everyday sporty commuters. Well, at the opening day of last month’s Tokyo Motor Show the Japanese factory backed up those drawings with a new type of supercharger and what looks like a very finished sketch for a motorcycle bearing an incredibly close resemblance to the patent S2 drawings.

The supercharger is different to the one currently in use on the H2 and H2R hyperbikes in that it has electronically-controlled flaps in the air intake system. These open and close in response to the amount of throttle called up so that the optimum amount of air is sucked in, this keeps fuel economy as good as possible. Kawasaki is calling this the ‘Balanced Supercharged Engine’.

Labelled the SC 01, the concept drawing didn’t point towards any particular engine size or any specific details of the bike but Japanese sources say that this is indeed the S2 motorcycle which will be a 650cc engine with the new supercharger fitted.

The model is expected to debut in the firm’s 2017 range. Kawasaki did say that this concept bike was a machine: “With softer more luxurious materials chosen over the hard-edged performance focused approach of the Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R, the flowing lines suggest a machine suitable for all day, long distance enjoyment and comfort.”

Here’s more of what Kawasaki said about the bike: “Putting a name to a long-established

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design philosophy, the president of Kawasaki’s Motorcycle and Engineering Company, Kenji Tomida, unveiled the Rideology strategy highlighting the three guiding principles behind the process which governs the core design parameters of Kawasaki past, present and future models. He said: “Firstly the need for machines to possess power and grace, secondly Kawasaki motorcycles should continue to be fun and rewarding to ride and, thirdly, the ongoing reliance on the skills within the entire Kawasaki Group harnessing cutting edge technology to enrich the lives of people worldwide.”

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Meet ‘Faster Wasp’

1970s flat-tracker meets 2016 MT-09

Yamaha has teamed up with legendary motorbike builder Roland Sands to produce this MT-09-powered special, the ‘Faster Wasp’ flat-tracker for the road.

Yamaha has teamed up with legendary motorbike builder Roland Sands to produce this MT-09-powered special, the ‘Faster Wasp’ flat-tracker for the road.

The bike is largely a styling exercise, but it looks great. Taking

Yamaha’s new Tesseract (sort of)

sweeping styling touches from the original 1970s and 1980s flat-track bike of the USA the bike is basically a tweaked MT-09 but dressed in former GP500 triple world champion Kenny Roberts’ Yamaha North America colours.

This is the new OR2T, a fourwheeler prototype from Yamaha that the factory has released limited information about. It’s based on the 2007 Tesseract concept and is powered by the MT-09 engine.

Yamaha’s Robot Rider future Here’s Yamaha’s ‘robot rider’ future. Seriously, it works and is in development by the Japanese factory.

Yeah, we’re the same as you – not entirely happy at the idea of some robot having all the fun of riding, but there you go. Here’s what Yamaha says about it: MOTOBOT Ver.1 This is an autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot built around a fusion of Yamaha’s motorcycle and robotics technology. R&D is currently under way with the goal of developing the robot to ride an unmodified motorcycle on a racetrack at more than 200kph.

The task of controlling the complex motions of a motorcycle at high speeds requires a variety of control systems that must

function with a high degree of accuracy. We want to apply the fundamental technology and know-how gained in the process of this challenge to the creation of advanced rider safety and ridersupport systems and put them to use in our current businesses, as well as using them to pioneer new lines of business.

Ducati Multistrada app

Ducati has launched a smartphone app that has been especially created to communicate with the bike. The system records vehicle, ride and route data and monitors rider and motorcycle performance during rides.

It can link directly to social media too.

MotoGP monopoly

So what do you get the MotoGP fan who has everything? How about the MotoGP Monopoly set to play with this Christmas? The set has gone on sale in Spain and so far, the special edition has only been made in Spanish but there is a chance that we might see an English version soon.

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Suzuki unveils turbocharged engine for future models

Japanese firm shows tiny powerplant with big power output for upcoming bikes This is the brand new engine from Suzuki that has a turbocharger system fitted to give big-number power outputs but still be frugal with fuel econom The motor, called the Xe7, is an inline two-cylinder, dohc, four-valve lump with an intercooler turbo. Other details like capacity and physical dimensions are being kept quiet at the moment, but we’ve been told that this is indeed the 588cc engine that will power the soon-to-appear Recursion bike, a modern café-racer type roadster expected to be in Suzuki’s 2017 range. As well as the Recursion, Suzuki will make a naked version of the same bike with an upright riding position and wide bars.

This will also be powered by the turbocharged engine.

Honda reveals CB500X and NC750X updates Here’s two more 2016 Honda models that have been shown by the factory.

Hot on the heels of the 14,000rpm redline CBR250RR that was shown at the Tokyo Show, the factory has updated two of its best sellers for next ear. The A2 licence-friendly all-rounder CB500X gets a 100mm taller ndscreen, LED lights front and rear, pre-load adjustable front suspension d new colours.

C750X gets what Honda calls a ‘more rugged, adventurous look’, D lights front and rear, taller screen, new Showa “dual-bending lve” front fork, increased helmet torage space and three levels of S mode for its Dual Clutch Transmission version.

Speed cameras NOT cash cows

Reports that Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins was going to permanently switch on cameras on the M1 in order to generate an extra £1 million in revenue have ALREADY been dismissed by David Cameron’s office.

The news from Central Government that panic stories from hype-led media would NOT be brought to fruition came swiftly. Cameron’s office said that cameras are: “Not income generators and revenue offences would not go to the police force directly.”

Get a bike, jacket and lid for under £1500

Check out this retro-styled bike from WK, the Café Racer 125. It comes brand new with helmet and jacket thrown in for £1499 OTR. The bike makes 10bhp, weighs 106kg and has a 720mm seat height.

Guy Martin: ‘Top Gear a sinking ship’

Guy Martin has said that the new series of Top Gear is a sinking ship.

Speaking on BBC Look North, the Lincolnshire man said: “If you’re talking about the Top Gear stuff well…

If I was being dead controversial I could say that I would be getting on a sinking ship, couldn’t I?”

More than $1.5 million raised on 2015 DGR

Ducati launches 250W Fat e-bike

More details have now emerged about that awesome CBR250RR we first saw last month. The bike isn’t officially going into production (yet) but expect it to be part of the 2017 Honda line-up. It’s a twin-cylinder 250cc, 14,000rpm screamer with very small, high-LED recessed lights and trick Ohlins suspension.

Some 30,000 riders across 400 cities globally donned their finest attire and took to their bikes to raise money for prostate cancer charities last month.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride saw more than 2000 riders take part across the UK, with specific meet-ups taking place in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bournemouth.

To date, the ride has raised $2,324,029, with donations made over the 2015 ride still being counted, smashing the previous total of $1.5 million.

Rick Cawley, UK general manager at Triumph, said: “Riders in the UK and globally have once again surpassed themselves with a fantastic fundraising effort.”

The most bizarre bit of Ducati launch news has happened with this, the Fat e-bike. The e-bike Scrambler is developed by Italwin, electric bicycle specialists. It features a 250W electric motor, powered by a 36v 11Ah battery and a claimed range of 50km. The bike also has disc brakes and pedalling assistance (six different levels, depending on the aid you want to get from the engine).

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Italian factories reveal five new bikes for 2016 Moto Guzzi and Aprilia have unveiled an impressive range of new bikes for the 2016 season.

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer

Words by: Mikko Nieminen The new machines from the two Italian marques range from one end of the spectrum to the other.

Moto Guzzi’s new line-up of modern classics with 60s looks and up-to-date technology will be batting against Triumph’s new Bonneville range, while Aprilia’s fire-breathing superbike of tomorrow will be taking on the likes of Kawasaki’s new ZX-10R and Yamaha’s R1.

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

The V9 Roamer is the more conventional version of the two brand new Moto Guzzi V9s. It is lightweight and has a reduced seat height for improved handling. The 850cc, two valve, transversal 90° V-twin engine delivers a claimed 62Nm torque at 3000rpm and the bike comes with ABS, adjustable traction control, immobilizer and a USB port as standard.

Engine: 850cc V-twin | Power: 62Nm @ 3000rpm | Weight: 200kg

Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello

The V9 Bobber is a darker and sportier looking version of the new V9, with large tyres mounted on 16in rims. It has the same 850cc engine as the Roamer and features identical rider aids. Both V9 bikes can also be customised with Moto Guzzi original accessories such as the MG-MP multimedia platform that connects the V9 to the rider’s smartphone.

The new Stornello carries the name of its legendary predecessor from the 60s, with technical features based on the V7 II. It has the scrambler look with a high exhaust, spoked rims, off-road tyres and a long saddle. The bike weighs 186kg and the standard factory equipment includes ABS and traction control.

The V-twin has a new clutch and six-speed gearbox.

Engine: 850cc V-twin | Power: 62Nm @ 3000rpm | Weight: 200kg

Engine: 744cc V-twin | Power: 59Nm @ 3000rpm | Weight: 186kg

Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer

Aprilia RSV4 RR and RSV4 RF

This limited and numbered edition bike is one of the Moto Guzzi factory specials. It is the sportiest of the V7 II range and boasts new graphics with a matt finish. It has a grey, red and black colour scheme with the red frame inspired by the first V7 Sport series. The three number holders are matt grey.

Aprilia RSV4 is the 1000cc, V4 superbike with performance in excess of 200bhp that has won seven titles in the World SBK championship. For the new season it gets new graphics and rear suspension, as well as the V4-MP multimedia platform (which allows the rider to preset the bike’s traction control and anti-wheelie settings via a smartphone) as standard equipment.

Engine: 744cc V-twin | Power: 59Nm @ 3000rpm | Weight: 186kg

Engine: 1000cc V4 | Power: above 200bhp | Weight: 180kg

14 STAFFORD MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Stafford Motorcycle Show is a roaring great success The biggest ever motorcycle auction smashed records and thrilled crowds of bikers at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford in October.

Words: Jack Harrison Thousands came through the gates of the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show to explore the hundreds of trade and autojumble stands packed into every corner of the Stafford County Showground.

Exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “Across all areas, this has to go down as one of the most successful Stafford shows ever.

A record-breaking auction and increased attendance figures certainly demonstrate that. Most important though, our exhibitors and showgoers gave us fantastic feedback, and are going home happy.

“Now the bar has been set even higher for next year, so we’d best start thinking about how we can top it once again.”

Bonhams’ £3.6 million auction breaks European sales record

It was a record-setting motorcycle auction at the show, which took place on October 17-18, as three Brough Superiors sold for a combined total of £704,500.

A complete Olympia Motorcycle Show 1937 Brough Superior 990cc SS100 went for £208,700, while a pair of Brough Superior 981cc SS100 Alpine Grand Sport projects reached £236,700 and £259,100 respectively.

The star lots contributed to a total weekend

figure of £3.6 million worth of machines sold, an all-time high for Bonhams’ annual October event and the highest grossing motorcycle sale to ever take place in Europe.

Bonhams international director for collectors’ motorcycles Ben Walker said: “With great looks, excellent engineering and a prestigious reputation, it’s no surprise Brough Superior continues to prove popular.

“Enthusiasts are willing to spend strong figures for both complete bikes and restoration projects, and we’ve witnessed that today where a 1927 Brough Superior 981cc SS100 Alpine Grand Sport project was the highest grossing lot.”

Further notable lots included an exSteve McQueen 1934 Indian 750cc Sport Scout – £59,740; a 1971 Münch 1 177cc TTS ‘Mammoth’ which went for double its top estimate – £85,500 and a former TT 1932 Rudge 350cc Works Racing Motorcycle which attracted fevered bidding to see it realise more than seven times its top estimate – £70,940.

Former Top Gear host James May added a celebrity element to the auction room as he turned up to see four examples from his own collection go under the hammer. Top lot for Captain Slow was his 1967 Honda CB450 ‘Black Bomber’ which sold for £5980.

This is e 4 Indian 750cc Sport Scout that was once owned by Steve McQueen. A beautiful bike that sold for nearly £60,000.

STAFFORD MOTORCYCLE SHOW 15 A popular star guest

DID YOU KNOW?

On Saturday, a collection of 60 rare, mainly American motorcycles – stored in a highly sought-after personal collection – achieved a total of £1.3 million. Fourtime Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel was among the crowd for the sale.

Left: It might look like a bunch of bits but this is what remains of a 1927 Brough Superior 981cc Alpine Grand – and it sold for £259,100.

Thousands of motorcycle racing fans turned out to see their hero as Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness took his place as star guest.

The 23-times TT race winner appeared on stage at several points throughout the weekend of October 17-18 being interviewed by fellow road-racer and TV host Steve Plater.

John said: “I just love bikes.

If I wasn’t a racer I’d still be a huge fan. Coming to events such as this one and talking to people about our bikes…

I love it!”

Addressing packed crowds, John covered topics including his plans for next season’s racing, his own personal collection of machines, his fellow competitors and teammates and what’s left on his career wish list.

He revealed that he signed a contract last Sunday for an 11th consecutive year with Honda, and will be competing at the

North West 200 and TT in 2016.

When asked about retirement, he told the audience that he feels as good as ever when he’s on the bike, and can’t currently imagine a scenario where he’d be able to give that up.

Responding to a question about what he has left to achieve, John said that having not won at the Classic TT is a source of great frustration for him and is something he wants to put right.

Classic Bike Shows exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “John has been one of our most popular ever guests of honour; everyone we’ve spoken to at the show has nothing but respect for him and the queues waiting to meet him were some of the biggest we’ve seen.”

As well as appearances from McGuinness, John Cooper, Sammy Miller, Jim Redman and Colin Seeley were among the famous motorcycle names to grace the venue.

Suzukis steal the show A rare-to-the-UK 1968 Suzuki T305 has scooped the prestigious honour of Best In Show. The model, which was only produced for American markets, was brought to the UK by current owner Paul Cann just before the same event last year.

He’s since used specialist suppliers and service providers to restore it to pristine condition; his project being rewarded with the highly sought after honour, a trophy and £100 first prize.

Paul said: “I’ve always been interested in bikes that are a little bit different, and with this particular Suzuki having never been sold in the UK it does get a lot of attention when displayed here.

“I bought it on eBay, had it imported by DK Spares and then got to work. I’ll exhibit it at the classic bike show in Somerset in February, and then it’ll be retired to my garage. I’m sure the next project won’t be too far behind.”

It was also a successful event for members of the Kettle Club, with the Suzuki GT750 enthusiast group claiming the Best Club Stand award.

A variety of models were on display, but it was the 1970s disco and tie-dye theme which really caught the eye; exhibitors on the stand even dressing up in some instantly recognisable 70s apparel.

Kettle Club committee member David Hewitson said: “The GT750 was launched in 1971, and we had several bikes on the stand from the decade. Our ‘theme’ pretty much decided itself!

“We’ve signed up 16 new members this weekend, and we’ve had many, many more people take away application forms.

Claiming the £1000 Best Club Stand award is the icing on the cake.”

The club also drew attention to the stand with a fully functional GT750 engine controlled by microprocessors, and a smoke machine to evoke the nostalgic feel of the two-stroke machine.

David said: “We’re particularly proud of the engine, which has taken us years of painstaking work to put together. It’s been a real draw for visitors, so it’s all been worthwhile.”

16 KNOWLEDGE

Private security

Motorcycle insurance is evolving to satisfy a generation of more demanding riders.

Many modern brokers offer much more than cover. MCM meets the company at the forefront of this change.

Words by: Steve Rose Imagine if there was a secret bunker somewhere staffed by experts in motorcycle repairs, recovery and all matters legal. Imagine also that those people were permanently on standby waiting for the call should you have anything go wrong with your motorcycling adventures.

How much would you pay if such a service were available before you set off to work every day or about to catch the ferry for your summer adventure touring the furthest corners Steve Bingham, Claims Manager. of Europe. How good would it be to in the last few years. High street know that those experts had your brokers are now almost nonexistent. back covered should you breakdown, Most of them were replaced by call have an accident or have your bike centres and many of those have stolen or vandalised? Funnily enough been replaced by online comparison many of you out there already have all aggregators. But buyer beware – as this without realising it. cheapest price doesn’t always mean Motor Cycle Monthly spent a day with best offer!

Carole Nash Insurance Consultants “We have a huge web presence and, it turns out that this very model is but we also still run a big call centre exactly what they’ve been building for because we want to find the best years – 30 years this year in fact! cover for each rider. This Claims manager Steve The most isn’t just marketing, it’s Bingham told us: “Most valuable bikes all about the long term riders still see insurance insured through Carole relationship. If we can as a legal necessary Nash include a Vincent keep someone with evil, but our aim is to provide much more Black Shadow, two Brough us for a long while than that. When Superiors, a Triumph Trident and have fantastic something goes and Ducati 750SS worth customer retention, we have a good two wrong, chances are around £100,000 way relationship which you need more than just or more works for us, the insurer the insurance that pays and the rider. to fix your bike. Chances are “In order to make that happen you need the breakdown cover we have to continually review our and the legal advice too. Having one products and partners to make sure of them without the others can just we meet our riders’ expectations make a bad situation feel even worse, when something goes wrong. Let’s use in the short term at least.” breakdown recovery as an example.

It’s an interesting take on the We have worked with several different matter and something which had providers over the years, including never occurred to us before. But some of the biggest with the brightest Steve is right and Carole Nash, like coloured vans. But we use AXA a few other specialist brokers, have Assistance breakdown because, in our been modifying their service to experience, they currently provide the accommodate this for the last best service across the whole of the EU few years. for motorcyclists. With other providers A lot of people think that companies we had occasions where a breakdown like Carole Nash are the actual truck would pull up and the driver’s insurer, but they are simply the first words were ‘I don’t know much brokers – acting for a number of about bikes.’ Believe me, if you’re insurance companies to provide the broken down in the rain, in Croatia, best cover for the best price – the that’s the last thing you need to hear.

21st century equivalent of the high AXA Assistance have an office in most street brokers that many of us can EU countries and can provide access to still remember. motorcycle specialists/dealers where Steve continues: “The insurance and when we need them.” market has changed enormously

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valuable bikes Now I have to admit that is a Carole Nash insure revelation to me. I always somehow on their system are an assumed that the breakdown cover Aprilia MX 125 and included in insurance policies was a Honda 125 Dylan at cheap-but-cheerful extra that would £100 each! be a shadow of that provided by the big boys, but Steve is at pains to point out that Carole Nash’s is the opposite.

Now you might argue that ‘he would say that’ but he just has… in print and I believe him.

MCM spent some time sitting So how has insurance changed with the various departments in the last few years? What impact at Carole Nash. Here’s how have the comparison sites had on it works the market? Steve tells us that it has made almost everyone review their The call centre systems, but… “At the end of the It’s not a huge room, but boy, is day, it still comes down to offering it busy in here. On the day we the right product and service for the visited, there were 641 calls. customer at the best possible price.

Staff get six weeks’ training – The biggest challenge for someone three in the classroom, three on like us is that there are so many added the floor in a small team with benefits to our policies, which are a mentor. Call centre manager included as standard and the space Laura Wood gave us the in the comparison results only allows lowdown. enough room for a couple of bullet“Putting a quote together points and not much more. is relatively straightforward.

“And many of those amazing It starts off with a worst-casedeals don’t turn out to be quite so scenario that gets reduced good when you start filling in the as we build in discounts for proposal and realise that the excess age, location, experience, is enormous or you aren’t covered security etc. for commuting or pillions, or that “Some factors have a much you need to have a tracker fitted. It’s higher weighting than others interesting how often a very cheap and the weightings can quote can get expensive very quickly. change. Postcode is a good “And like so much else online, you example of this. There are can make a slick-looking website, some postcodes that used to but that doesn’t always ensure you be almost untouchable, but understand customer service. It’s recent regeneration has made why we think it is important to still them much more affordable have that human interaction on the (from an insurance point of phone. We put all our agents through view at least, don’t ask about advanced training so they learn about the house prices). all things bike and biking – admittedly “Our standard policies are they’re not all bikers – but they need relatively straightforward to to understand what it’s like to be a quote on, but if someone has biker. That’s one of our core values: a much modified bike we have ‘passionate about biking’. They get specialists on the floor who will the chance to do their CBT and full take over the quote. A radically bike test on us – plus they attend bike modified bike isn’t necessarily shows and events throughout the UK a bad risk because often, the to meet bikers face to face. owner has invested so much “Our people genuinely will try to time and money that they are find the best policy for the customer, going to look after it. Plus, the not for us, because, for us, the long mileages ridden tend to be term relationship much lower.” is much more The total MCM gets to listen in to a important value of bikes handful of calls and it is truly than just insured through eye-opening to see just how getting Carole Nash in the UK different four seemingly-similar a new riders can be. customer.” is just over £1 billion

How does it all work?

Claims

When things end up like this you might find that the cheapest policy isn’t necessarily the best. So be sure about what your insurer does and doesn’t cover.

Francis Zajac is a man on your side. When something goes wrong, Francis is one of the claims handlers who will talk you through the process and work to get your problems solved. “Once the initial report of a loss or accident is made (usually by phone) a form is filled in with the basic details and then a second call from Carole Nash to the customer is made to get all the details.

“During this call we also ask about things like injuries and loss to other properties (smart phones are easily damaged and expensive to replace). Advances in communication have changed the claims process dramatically.

If you haven’t made an insurance claim for a few years

(and we hope you never have to) you’ll be surprised how quick it can be.

“Once the form is filled out a copy is sent to the insurer, the client, the other party’s insurer and Carole Nash’s archive. A diary is created so the claims handler knows when the next step should happen. If the other party doesn’t respond a flag should remind the handler to go chasing.

“Witnesses are worth their weight in gold. Without one it’s all too easy for the other party’s insurer to claim knockfor-knock. Lots of people admit liability at the scene and then change their mind afterwards.”

After signing a NonDisclosure-Agreement (to protect the client’s anonymity), MCM is allowed to listen in on a call. It is fascinating how vague someone’s recollection of an accident can be without prompting and also, how little some people understand about the details that will make a huge difference to the success of their claim.

“By the end of the call, the rider should be confident that we will do everything we can to get their claim processed properly and efficiently. This is the time when we really earn our reputation.”

Training

Tracy Mercer has been training Carole Nash’s call centre agents for many years. “We train our staff to know their Tracey Mercer, bikes. What Training and is a ‘Blade’, Development what’s the Manager. jargon that cruiser riders, scooterists and sports bike riders use, how much do the bikes cost, including the spares and panels? How much is a set of leathers and what’s the difference between RST and BKS? They can hold a credible conversation on the phone and the customer knows they are talking to people who understand them. People have a very different relationship with their bike to something like a car. The bike is a passion and something they care deeply about, where to many, a car is just something they need to get around. You’d be surprised how many people will talk and talk on the phone, even to an insurance agent.”

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Get smart when shopping for those Triumphs Want to know what the inside line is on the new range of Bonnies? Or the clever deal on current stock?

Here’s the info, courtesy of three top Triumph dealers.

The last major changes to the Bonneville date back almost a decade, and the latest incarnation of the classic British bike has been in the making for the last four years. Following a teaser campaign including a short film starring David Beckham, the new range was launched on October 28, at the Bike hed in London.

Was it worth the wait? You bet it was! There’s not just ne new Bonnie, but five ifferent models from he entry-level Street win to the mouthateringly gorgeous er.

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Buzzing about the Bonneville

Release the Tigers

Putting the case forward for the new Bonneville is Hugh McClelland, marketing manager at Jack Lilley Ltd. He predicts that the new low-seat Tigers will also be big sellers, and he rides a cool TT600 himself.

Jonathan Crum has been selling Triumphs for over 10 years, so he knows the bikes inside out.

He’s of the opinion that the Tiger 800 is the pick of the bunch, but he’s also got a soft spot for the Bonneville (hand on heart, who doesn’t?).

Meet the expert

Marketing manager Hugh McClelland has worked at Jack Lilley for two years.

He said: “I look after all the marketing activities for the company’s two branches in Ashford and Romford.

“This is my first job within the motorcycle industry and I can’t imagine working in any other industry now. It’s a pleasure to work with bikes all day long because I’m a lifelong bike fan.” Hugh is a biker himself, and one with good taste in bikes: “My current bike is a Triumph TT600, a relatively rare model from the early 2000s.”

Inspirational jewels of the new range

When it comes to Triumph’s line-up for 2016 Hugh is most excited about the new Bonnevilles: “I’m very excited about the new classics range. All the bikes look amazing, particularly the Thruxton R, with classic looks coupled with up-tothe-minute technology. My own favourite is the Street Twin, which looks like the perfect basis for a custom – and now Triumph are offering ‘inspiration kits’ it’s going to be easier than ever to personalise your bike to your own style.”

Hugh also anticipates the new low-seat versions of Tiger to be popular in the new year:

“We’re excited about the low versions of the Tiger; there are two models, the XRx Low and the XCx Low. We think these bikes are going to be really popular as many riders are put off by the tall seat height of the standard models. We think these bikes will fulfil the need for adventure bikes with a lower seat height – and because they are the ‘x’ models they come as standard with plenty of extra accessories and technology.”

Insider information on the best bargains

If you are after a bit of a bargain, Jack Lilley is currently planning some winter special offers, which will be announced on their website soon. Take a look at www. jacklilley.com to find out more.

Who’s the dealer?

Jack Lilley Ltd is a family run business established in 1959, now one of the largest Triumph motorcycle dealers in the UK. The original shop was located in Shepperton High Street, but the company relocated to larger premises in Ashford, Middlesex, in 2003. In 2013 the specialist Triumph dealer opened a second branch in Romford, Essex. Jack Lilley has been an agent for many different brands over the years, but in 1991 it became one of the first dealers for the relaunched Triumph brand and has stayed faithful to the brand ever since.

Whether you visit Jack Lilley in Ashford, Middlesex or in Romford, Essex, there are plenty of good riding roads in both areas.

Meet the expert

Jonathan has worked at Webbs of Lincoln for over 10 years selling new Triumphs as well as other makes and models, so it’s not a surprise that he’s a huge fan of the modern day Hinckley Triumph. Jonathan said: “For me Triumph offers more than just a bike; it offers a brand image, great design, unique character and the ride itself. It’s a lifestyle.

“I have owned many bikes of all shapes and sizes over the last 20 years. And I’ve ridden even more, on-road, off-road and on the track.

“My current bike is the Triumph Tiger 800 XCX which I use daily for commuting, for social riding and touring. I love it; it’s a great bike on and off road. It’s comfortable and practical, and it can get a shift on if you want to have a bit of fun!”

Pick of the new range

It’s always a very exciting time for dealers when new bikes are coming to market.

Jonathan is most excited about the new adventure bikes: “I am a big fan of the adventure bike range – hence I currently own a Tiger. And because I’m built for comfort rather than speed these days, I like the on/off-road capabilities.

900cc Street Twin, designed as the stepping stone into the range, the T120 and T120 Black that bear the closest resemblance to the current models but benefit from a new 1200cc engine, and the high-power 1200cc Thruxton and Thruxton R café racers.

Neither pricing nor bhp figures haven’t been published yet, but the engines have plenty of torque, with the Thruxton delivering a claimed peak torque figure of 112Nm at 4950rpm – a whopping 62% more than the previous generation 865cc engine (69Nm at 5800rpm).

Triumph is also looking to tap into the growing trend of custom motorcycles: The new bikes come with a number of ‘inspiration kits’ and more than 470 accessories to help people customise their bikes.

We talked to three Triumph dealers to get their views on the new bikes, see which ones they liked the best and get a heads up on any great deals from the current range.

A Triumph in design “However, I must say I really do like the new Bonnie range, the Thruxton is a beauty! It’s a bike that makes me grin just sitting on it and it looks amazing. It has to have the accessory silencers fitted for me though, that sweet sound brings out its personality for me.”

Hot deals in Lincoln

According to Jonathan, all Triumphs are hot deals, but the current finance deals in particular stand out: “There are some great Tri-Star PCP finance offers available across the whole range, and right now (until the end of December 2015) the Tiger Explorer range comes with a £1200 clothing and accessories voucher included.”

Visit the dealer

Webbs of Lincoln is a family run business, established in 1963. In addition to the Lincoln store there is also a showroom in Peterborough.

The building where Webbs is based in Lincoln was once an old chapel dating back over 100 years.

In 2013, to celebrate the dealer’s 50th anniversary a full refurbishment turned the historic building, with wooden beams and floors, into a modern showroom with an added wow factor.

Lincolnshire has some breathtaking scenery with the Wolds offering smooth sweeping bends and roads taking you to Cadwell Park, Willingham Woods and the famous Bucknall bends.

It’s a county worth spending some time on two wheels if you’re visiting Webbs of Lincoln.

Mark Smith, the son of TT winner Bill Smith, and the manager of Bill Smith Motors, is looking forward to the new design and technology that Triumph is bringing to the table. An ex-racer himself, Mark has the motorcycle industry in his DNA – he knows his stuff.

Meet the expert

Mark has been a part of the motorcycle industry for 20 years, working with all the main manufacturers and visiting factories as far away as Japan and the US. In his early years he also raced different makes of bikes.

When new models have been launched over the years, Mark has been there: “I have been fortunate to test new models for Triumph in places such as Lake Garda in Italy when the Street Triple was launched and in Spain for the Tiger 800.”

New bikes

With 15 years as a Triumph dealer, Mark is naturally excited about the new range for 2016: “We are very excited about the new models. And our customers are also very keen to see the latest design and technology coming from Triumph.

“Over the last 10 years Triumph has broken the mould with new designs and launched class-leading models in so many areas of the market. The new generation of models will continue this success.

“I think the new Thruxton is exactly what the market has been waiting for and I can see there being interest in setting up a racing

class for them. The ‘inspiration kits’ are also a great addition.”

The deal to look out for

Mark’s hot deal helps customers who buy new Explorers customise their bike or get kitted out: “Until the end of the year any new Explorer sale will qualify a customer for a £1200 clothing and accessory voucher to help them customise their Explorer. The voucher can be used to add those final touches with luggage space, cosmetic additions such as hand guards, screens or even an alternative exhaust.”

The dealer

The company is a family run business started by Mark’s father Bill Smith, an ex-TT winner with an impressive race history. It is now owned and run by Mark and his sister Karen Metcalf.

Today Bill Smith Motors is a large multi-franchise dealer in Chester. The dealership is one of Triumph’s largest with over 350 new and used bikes in stock, with a two floor clothing and accessories department.

And they are not new in this game either. Mark said: “We have been trading for over 50 years in the motorcycle industry, opening in 1958. We are open seven days a week and have a café and loads of parking. We are blessed with great roads that lead to our dealership. If you are coming from north Wales or Cheshire, you’ll travel on some of the most picturesque and enjoyable roads to reach us.”

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1198cc, liquid-cooled, L-twin 160bhp (117kW) @ 9250rpm 97lb-ft (131Nm) @ 7750rpm 6-speed Tubular steel trellis-type 120/70/17 200/55/17

Fully adjustable, 48mm Ohlins Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock.

Wheelbase: 1509mm Seat height: 830mm Kerb weight: 207kg Fuel capacity: 17.5 litres Price: £15,250 (Ducati Red) / £15,450 (Thrilling Black) Contact: www.ducatiuk.com

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saved 500g of unsprung weight, while a complete redesign of the subframe saved more than a kilogram from the motorcycle. Slimmer and sharper in its angle, the subframe, which mounts directly to the back of the engine and aids compactness, has a greater focus on solo riding.

More weight was saved by the fitment of new rider footpegs, which simultaneously opened the bike up to higher angles of lean; another key goal for the R. With a more sporting and track capable focus, improved ground clearance was essential for the more powerful and 2kg lighter Monster.

The most logical method to achieve that aim was to increase the fork and shock lengths by 15mm, opening up the door to a maximum 50° of lean angle. As is the case with the 1200S, the 1200R is equipped with fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, albeit the R’s damping is firmer. Another addition to the bike is the Ohlins steering damper, which sits just rear of the top yoke and was considered an essential item for both performance and aesthetic reasons.

As is the case with the ergonomics, the tech on this bike is the same as the other Monsters, offering Urban, Touring and Sport power riding modes. My bike was set to the latter as I exited pitlane, the front wheel casually lifting under a handful of throttle. The run to the first corner is only short, but it was enough to get a taster for the additional oomph of the R, which can only be described as commendable.

The farther I rode, the more I got to gauge its crisp fuelling and relentless drive, which far surpassed the efforts of the other 1200s; unlike the others, failing to feel asthmatic above 7000rpm. Driving out of corners the engine neared its peak output of 9250rpm, following which point you’ve still got another 1000 revs to play with, prompting me to step through into the next gear and indulge in more speed. The addition of a gear position indicator on the TFT display helped massively on the first few track sessions, especially when trying to tie up the right gear for the enormous circuit’s multitude of bends.

Getting the right gear for the straights was far easier, and offered the perfect chance to absorb the beauty of the reworked motor, which just seemed to keep on pulling throughout the rev range. In the same respect as the 1199 did to the 1198 it superseded, the R’s engine felt more revvy than its predecessors and proved much more manageable, too.

Driveability out of slower corners was still plentiful, but rolling on and off the throttle in bends didn’t encourage the typical jerky sensation you’d expect from a big twin.

Despite having been to Ascari previously, reacquainting myself with the track did take a few session and it wasn’t until the third or fourth that I really began to taste the potential of the Monster. In my first few outings, I’d identified how unstable the Monster was, being prone to wallowing while on the brakes or accelerating hard out of corners.

It also wasn’t a fan of quick changes to direction or running the bumpy kerbs when straightlining the chicanes. Raising the bike’s suspension at both ends improved the stability dramatically, both through the bends and on the straights, and the feel of what was going on beneath me also stepped up. The 200-section rear tyre is quite simply massive, but it never seemed to impede on the riding experience. The bike’s fitted with Pirelli Supercorsas – these being careful crafted to complement both turning speeds and adhesion levels.

Getting from vertical to full lean, and being hard on the gas, was an effortless task.

Other parts borrowed from the Panigale include the dual 330mm front discs and Brembo M50 monobloc calipers. Ascari has some very hard braking zones and the R’s front anchors never failed to amaze me with their performance and feel. Selecting Sport riding mode automatically reduces the ABS level on the brakes to their lowest setting; level one of three. I could have switched the system off entirely, but the rider aid proved so unobtrusive that I just left it on and felt assured by its presence; especially so in the earlier sessions when we had a good few drops of rainfall.

On a few occasions, hard application of the brakes did cause the system to kick-in, to which I simply released and

Engine

reapplied pressure on the lever. One problem which wasn’t so easy to get rid of was ground clearance. Despite being massively more generous than its siblings, it still proved quite easy to deck out the side stand, footpegs and exhaust valve on the R. Moving my weight off the bike into corners did help, but it wasn’t a magic fix; several bikes sustained bent gear selectors and brake pedals. The increase in the suspension unit length had undoubtedly proved beneficial, and it’s unlikely that most people would

Brakes

Vital stats

sustain such problems when riding the bike on public roads, but on track it did feel as though the potential of the bike’s lean angle was certainly hindered on a far too regular basis.

Ultimately, if someone wanted an out-and-out sportsbike, they’d buy themselves a Panigale. The Monster 1200R is not that focused a motorcycle, which is actually one of its key advantages. In producing the R, Ducati has essentially increased the versatility of the Monster, but it’s still very much a street bike. The fact it can

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now earnestly tackle race tracks, too, is nothing but a huge bonus and will undoubtedly influence sales of the model when it reaches dealerships in January of 2016. That is supposing you can get over the £15k-plus price tag. As naked bikes go, the R is a very expensive motorcycle with the ‘Ducati Red’ version coming in at £15,250 – over £4000 more expensive than the base model 1200. The model’s also available in ‘Thrilling Black’, but that will set you back a couple of hundred pounds more.

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Evergreen Elsie There’s something just so right about an LC and that is as true now as it was 35 years ago. Race legend Niall Mackenzie gives us his personal take on the RD350LC that he restored.

Let me start by coming straight out and saying that I’m not going to bore you all stupid here with a potted history of the Yamaha RD350LC. Better men (well, better journalists) than me have charted the history of this iconic piece of Japanese engineering, but I’ll give you a very brief low-down followed by a much more personal one.

Back in 1980, Yamaha really changed the biking world with both the RD250 and RD350LCs. The 250 could be ridden by learners and the little LC was a true ton-up legend for fledgling riders everywhere.

And then there was the 350LC. Here was a bike that just seemed to click with a whole generation of bikers – me included – and regular updates kept it near the front of the pack until the late 1980s.

In 1983 Yamaha unveiled the ‘Powervalve’, with more power, poise and the Yamaha Power Valve System which upped torque and made the bike even more usable on street and track. Later generations of LC would improve on these original models still further, but these two generations of machine were truly where it was at – and for me the original LC is still the best.

I still have some vivid memories of riding my original 1980 350LC (not 1981, as I reported in the August issue), so I’d like to share them before I get into this month’s road test on my

own recently restored 109X. I mentioned in an earlier issue that after a running in period of 500 miles, my original bike was serviced, cured of a nasty splutter and fitted with beefed up exhausts to prevent the manifolds cracking. From that point on PUS 581W was a whistling missile so being a red blooded 19-year-old I was keen to ‘subtly’ try it out against the chip shop competition.

My first challenges were Suzuki X7s, Yamaha RD250LCs, XS and RD400s, but none came close so I went hunting for bigger game. Suzuki GT550s and 750s would accelerate quicker but they didn’t like anything that vaguely resembled a corner so were no threat unless we ever ventured on to the local M9.

One dark winter evening I thought I had finally met my match when a fairly tasty rider showed up at the Pines chippie on a fairly new Suzuki GS750. I noticed him hanging off Wes Cooley style as he came through the S-bend on the approach into the car park so I thought he would be well up for some fun. As he put the wrapper from his Haggis Supper in the bin I was ready with helmet on and engine warming up. No words were spoken but I’m pretty sure we both knew what was about to happen and that Central Scottish honour was at stake.

To begin with things were fairly evenly matched as I could catch up on corners whatever I had lost out on

straight stretches, but then I stumbled on my trump card. On the next section of Denny’s Spine Road I had lost about six bike lengths to GS man, but as he braked for the Glasgow Road T-junction, I surprisingly found myself still on full gas and outbraking him by a mile. I was stopping and setting off again before he even made the junction and never saw the man again. I had always thought my LC was special but for me that was a defining moment that proved Yamaha had built an amazing little bike that was way ahead of its time.

DID YOU KNOW? It wasn’t until 1981 that the LC family first cracked the 100mph barrier. A standard road-going quarter-litre bike managed 102.5mph at the MIRA test track. Before that historic run, the previous quickest little stroker had been the 1978 Suzuki GT250C at 94.8mph So what do I think of my latest RD350LC 35 years later?

If I’m honest I still feel bad for selling that original bike. I have a good idea of where it is and the guy isn’t selling. Fair enough. To my shame I re-entered the world of LC ownership a good decade or so back,

but a few years ago I was offered a deal I thought I could not refuse so I sold it, but the desire to own another LC has been building since that day – but why?

Being a two-stroke there isn’t anything to compare it against nowadays so in many ways it stands alone. I guess the last decent ringdingers were the race replica V-twin 250cc Suzuki RGVs and RS Aprilias; but with aluminium chassis and USD forks they were much more closely related to their lighter and sportier racing counterparts, so a back-toback test with an Elsie wouldn’t be fair. I’ll still stand by saying that back in 1980, the LC was as much ahead of its time but also of its time as a New Romantic synth band. The great thing about an LC though is that it still asks to be ridden hard and doesn’t provide any nasty surprises when you do.

The ride

Before we swing a leg over her, it’s time to get into character. So on went my freshly ironed iconic Pro-Am T-shirt before squeezing into my racing TT leathers I proudly picked up from Barnard Castle all those years ago. Okay, they were a bit unyielding but that fabulous black silk lining helped me slip in without too much hassle.

I left my LC ticking over as I got my clobber on so with the temperature needle just moving off the stop I was

good to go. A few revs is all that’s needed to pull away smoothly and a 350LC is perfectly happy at low rpm as you work your way up the gears.

Obviously that isn’t where the fun lies so after five or six miles and with the temp gauge bang in the middle it was time to find a powerband.

It’s at 6000rpm where the real excitement starts with strong acceleration to the 9500rpm redline; however, my motor is more than happy to rev freely to 10,000rpm between shifts. The great thing is that 4000rpm spread of power makes the motor really flexible so keeping her on the pipe through the rolling Leicestershire lanes is a doddle.

On my one and only pre-restoration blast when my bike sported Keihin filters and Allspeeds, the carburation was absolutely perfect so I assumed she would be equally as sweet when I put everything back to standard.

Unfortunately this isn’t the case as I have some hesitation around 5000rpm but I’m hoping a needle position change might be the cure.

One thing is for sure, she has plenty of punch after the midrange burble clears as I found myself rolling back the throttle on more than one occasion with the speedo nudging 110mph on long straights (on private roads of course). I was pleased with this top speed reading as my bike is wearing a slightly bigger rear tyre that will lower the gearing.

YAMAHA RD 350LC 29 Although it is easy to get tucked in (one hand on the fork leg ProAm style if you’re really serious), the normal riding position is quite upright but with much better ground clearance than the old air-cooled RDs. And because I move around the bike more than in my early 1980s novice racer days, getting more weight on over the front seemed to give a more planted feel than I remember.

I may have been impressed with the brakes 30 odd years ago but they certainly don’t come close to what we have now on modern sports bikes. That said, I could still get the front to lock if I pulled hard enough as I tried to re-enact the old GS750 outbraking manoeuvre down Denny’s Spine Road. What I did like though is the feel and performance of the rear drum brake as it greatly assists the lack of stopping power from the front.

Having plenty of weight over the rear makes it very usable and helps to keep things stable at the same time.

The general handling felt nimble which may or may not have been helped with the later model’s stronger rear spring; however, I was reminded on a few occasions why a steering damper is necessary for racing. While you never get any violent ‘head shake’ on LCs, they do tend to weave at high speed. This in itself isn’t particularly dangerous but it does get tiring after a while so a cheap damper is a quick and simple way to fix the problem.

My bike actually came with one fitted but being quite anal about keeping things standard I’ve chosen to put up with the odd 80mph wobble.

Buying & owning

It’s little wonder that LCs have become popular again. Well, when we

say that, we know they’ve always been popular and held their own pricewise, but they are a modern classic still on the up.

Even at the turn of the last century you could probably buy a nice enough, average condition LC for around £500-£700 – my mate James Whitham did! The main problem was always finding one in as standard a condition as you could. LCs were one of the most molested machines in the 1980s, a mantle probably taken over later by GSX-Rs. Mine was better looked after than most (same owner for around 25 years) but it still had Allspeeds on it and came for £1800.

Don’t be fooled, that was a good price and there are a lot of sharks out there who are willing to make your wallet suffer for your nostalgia. Although I looked into buying this one, I had some basket cases offered to me for more than £2000, so do shop around.

From speaking to the experts, you really need to try and ensure that frame and engine numbers match up. Sensible, I know, but the LC was a much-raced and abused machine and many 250s were converted into 350s with the addition of the bigger barrels so you really need to check that history if you want an original 350. If you want to make your own ‘LC Johnnie’ special, then maybe you’re not so worried. You pays your money…

Parts and spares do seem to be readily available and I can’t stress enough how important it is to join the forums or clubs like the VJMC where you will benefit from lots of advice and knowledge.

Price-wise for a minter now is heading north of what I sold mine for a few years ago (around £3000).

I thought back then that this was the

I raced one: Niall Mackenzie From the moment my jaw dropped when I saw a picture of the new RD350LC in MCN I knew I was having one. The very next weekend Bill Fleming Motors in Glasgow had my deposit and PUS581W finally landed in the September of 1980.

The combination of losing my licence and a new 500 production series being launched in Scotland got me thinking that racing might be the future so preparations began. To be honest getting my bike race ready took only a day and required very minimal mechanical skills.

Mirrors, number plate and stands were removed, while three plastic circles made from containers from the local

paper mill bolted in front of the headlight and on to the grab rails provided the number backgrounds. The front foot pegs were replaced by the rears which were bolted on to the top front bolt of the foot peg hanger. The gear linkage was replaced with a straight lever which immediately gave me one up – five down race shift. The only other addition was Ace bars and the sump plug was wired and the original tyres were replaced with KR124 Dunlops.

My bike was fast from the showroom but I ran her in with care. That said I’m sure fitting Boyesen Reeds along with tidying up the piston windows and transfer ports with a small

file helped me compete with the highly tuned Stan Stephens and Terry Beckett rocket ships from the south. I also used Bel Ray two-stroke oil which may or may not have helped, but it certainly smelt nice.

With my bike race prepped I showed up at Carnaby in the March of 1981 and finished third behind the fastest LC riders in the country at the time... the next week I won my first ever race at Knockhill and the rest, they say, is history!

IN DETAIL Above left: The beauty of 109 is that with one owner for so long we know the mileage is bang on.

Above right: Originally 109’s barrels were natural finish. Now she’s black all over once more.

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YAMAHA RD 350LC

Engine: 347cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder twostroke Bore x stroke: 64 x 54mm Compression ratio: 6:0:1 Fuelling: 2 x 26mm Mikuni Ignition: CDI Power: 47bhp @ 8500rpm Torque: 30lb-ft @ 8000rpm Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, cable actuation Gearbox: 6-speed Final drive: Chain Frame: Twin loop cradle type mild steel frame, cantilever monoshock Brakes: Twin 270mm discs single-piston calipers, rear: drum Tyres: 90/90 x 18 110/80 x 18 Weight: 143kg Performance: 115mph

Not as good as modern, but still good if looked after. peak of prices for a good 4L0 but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

A quick check on the internet and you can even see the less cool/ less desirable F models going for anything from £2000 to £4000 and even some RD350Rs going for £1500+ which makes you wonder where it will all end.

When it comes to taking the bike back to how it was, then much of the bike is basic black, so you can strip it and repaint – and paint is better than powder coating. Some parts are easy to find, some hard – many of the RD aficionados will swap parts, so sometimes if you have a bike with some non-standard bits (like I had with exhausts) you can swap for standard. Lots of the big names on the forum or in the clubs will carry a vast stock of parts great and small. Let me tell you that often this isn’t to corner the market or to

force prices higher. Instead it’s often a hoarding complex they have for the future of their own restorations which then leads to more altruistic tendencies: lots of these guys are pukka bikers who are happy to help out for a fair price, not rip you off. So, again, join the forums and the clubs as there is strength in numbers. Even things down to the small stickers on speedos or fuel tanks are being replicated now, if you want that 100% LC look.

Conclusion

way to satisfy it – go and buy one or like me restore one, albeit with a little help from your friends. The end result is purely magical, as these machines really do bring back the memories and roll back the years.

So, overall, my first day’s riding since 109S’s rebuild was for the most part a great success. Apart from the slight stutter around 5000rpm, mechanically she ran like a dream.

The handling was good and all the electrics worked perfectly so to all intents and purposes I could

have been on a brand new bike.

On checking her over back at base I wasn’t surprised to find a few nuts and bolts that had come loose (mainly exhausts) but that is what shakedown tests are for.

With me and the bike enjoying a glorious summer together, and the ability to shoe-horn myself into those original leathers, it was great to be transported back to a special carefree time of my life when the Human League were at the top of the charts and a tank of fuel cost only a fiver.

I’m not going to make the same mistake a third time: this LC is a keeper and may we have many more pleasurable days together this year and beyond.

Thanks to

● Chris and Tim at CJ Ward Stove Enamellers ● Dave (Guitar) Yates at Elite Windows ● Kevin (LC God) Schofield ● Evans Coolants ● Racepaint UK ● Samco Hoses • Avon Tyres ● Moto Direct ● Motul Oils ● Redline KTM ● reproductiondecals.com

This test is less about the legend of the LC or why you should get one, but more about how good my LC feels.

After all, if you’re reading this, looking at Joe’s gorgeous pictures and feeling that massive pang of nostalgia, there’s really only one

Frame numbers and fings…

With the LC proving to be popular as a race bike and a target for thieves, it’s little wonder that the golden rule of ‘check the frame numbers’ rings true. Especially with a number of RD250LCs sprouting larger capacity barrels in a bid to be more ‘grown up’.

The first 350LCs were 4L0 in Europe, 5J5 in South Africa and 4U0 in Japan/Australasia where it was sold as the RZ350. In his early career, Mick Doohan rode and raced RZ250s and 350s.

In Europe from June 1980-81, the start number for engine/ frame was 4L0-000101, for 1981 it was 4L0 100101 and 1982

4L0 200101. In Japan the 1980 RZ350 was coded 4U0 000101 and in 1982 it was 4U0 020101.

In South Africa (where it was also a popular race machine) the frame/engine code is 5J5.

Sales of the RD350LC in the UK were strong. In 1981, 1354 machines were sold, while in 1982, 1823 of the blighters left the dealerships. Best thing was that the US never got the bike due to emmissions regs/not being interested until the YPVS came out, but that didn’t stop Mike Cameron, from Colorado, buying two and taking one to second place in the Aspen SixHour race.

Bryan Trevor and me shake on the £1800 for 109! I did want to haggle, but that was a bargain, really?

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Givi Trekker luggage Tested by: John Milbank | £916.72 | www.givi.co.uk | 01327 706220

Over the past few months I’ve made no secret of my passion for the Givi Trekker luggage fitted to my Versys 650. It might seem an odd choice when Kawasaki has built a beautifully integrated pannier system into the bike (and its 1000cc brother), but there’s logic in here somewhere…

Reason one: Kawasaki’s own system is colour-coded, and fits onto the sides of the bike without the need for a clunky frame. But it’s more expensive at £1005.50. Having said that, if you bought it with the bike brand new, you might be able to wrangle a deal.

Reason two: The OE luggage will take a helmet in each pannier, but it won’t take my laptop due to its sharply angled design; the Givi panniers will fit what I need with ease. I have the 33 litre models, which won’t take a helmet, but the 52 litre top box takes two easily, so it’s not a problem.

Reason three: That standard panniers take 28 litres each, but sit wider on the bike than the Givi 33 litre ones. I can fit more pairs of pants in (I’m terrible at packing), and filtering through tight traffic is just that little bit easier.

Reason four: The panniers can be opened fully, or locked so that only the top is flipped for quick access to what you need, without spilling your dirty underwear all over the roadside.

The filtering thing is key for me,

and the narrow form of the Versys 650 means keeping the luggage as slim as possible is a real benefit during my two-up jaunts into the capital. What I also like is just how quickly and easily all of the units can be fitted and removed. Sure, the Kawasaki panniers (also made

by Givi) slot on pretty quickly, but I’ve yet to use anything as simple as the Trekkers – they clip onto the rack in a split-second, locking automatically. They can then be removed (with the key in of course) just as quickly, and tucked away in the garage until I need them again.

The frame isn’t the prettiest thing to look at when you consider how tidily Kawasaki made its own system, but for me, this is all about practicality. If you’re hardly ever going to need the extra luggage of panniers, then go for some soft throw-overs, and make do with a top-box for day-to-day use.

Personally, I find myself with all three boxes fitted for a lot of my journeys, so I’m not worried what it looks like without them. And besides, I can’t see it when I’m riding!

Not everything works in the Trekker’s favour though. The boxes look rugged, and the thick plastic and metal construction is certainly very tough – much more resilient than many other luggage options – but it comes at the cost of weight.

I’ve added the optional padded backrest, which is an essential item for pillion comfort.

A standard Kawasaki pannier weighs 3.9kg when empty, but a 33 litre Trekker weighs 5.4kg, and that’s without taking into account the extra mass of the mounting frame. The 52 litre top-box weighs 5.5kg, so before you add your kit, it’s a fair old mass to clip onto your bike. But keep in mind that I’m running a 68bhp, relatively lightweight bike, and that I took it – fully loaded – to Northern Ireland; it’s safe to say that, while the front end does feel a little lighter at speed,

I’m confident that the bike isn’t compromised. Even when I’ve grossly overloaded the topbox the bike has felt stable and secure.

The Givi Trekker luggage system is supreme quality (it’s standard fit on Aprilia’s Caponord Rally), it’s versatile, tough and looks great. I can honestly say that, as I’m in the process of choosing the next bike I buy, I’m basing my decision on whether Givi offers a rack to fit this kit. This is luggage to last a lifetime.

Held Tortosa jacket & Arese trousers Tested by: John Milbank | £499.99 & £329.99 | www.held-uk.co.uk | 01423 790121 I’ve had this Held kit for 18 months now, and while there have been glitches along the way, I’m very impressed with it – more so than any other textile gear I’ve used in 16 years of bike testing.

It’s covered me in England, Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, France, Belgium, Spain and Luxembourg. But it’s not the waterproofing that’s made me so happy, it’s the fact that it doesn’t stick to me when I’m hot.

Last year I went on a touring holiday with my mates to Scotland – surprisingly the first couple of days were really hot. Too hot for textiles.

But with the jacket’s two pairs of large, zipped vents front and rear I was able to keep the air flowing around my jacket and venting out through the hem, which it does while maintaining the waterproofing as the membrane is deeper inside. I had the buttons undone and the storm flap open, which exposes two full-height vents that also force the air beneath the outer lining. At speed, I ballooned a little, but I didn’t care – I was very comfortable. The breathable

mesh CoolMax lining stops the arms sticking as you take the jacket off in the heat (something that’s driven me wild with poorer quality gear in the past), and the back uses a 3D mesh, which keeps the back-protector (if you fit one, sadly it’s not included) away from you, to further help ventilation.

The jacket and trousers come with excellent quality liners, but I’ve rarely used them; I run quite hot so in the winter tend to just throw an extra fleece on, as I like to be able to remove it easily if I start to cook. That’s not a criticism of the Held liners – it’s just what I always do. Normal people will no doubt use them more.

In the rain they’re also very good, but to say I’ve never got wet would be a lie. One or two times, I’ve had a damp belly in severe downpours, but for every time that’s happened, there have been several more similar situations during which I’ve kept dry.

I’ve come to the conclusion that it simply depends how carefully I dress myself. If I take the time to get the two

zipped together and settled correctly, as well as ensure the storm flap is properly positioned, then I stay dry.

I’ve had the jacket’s main zip toggle break, which was very easy to replace myself. One of the sleeve toggles also snapped, but the jacket had to be returned for the whole zip to be replaced (you’d never know, and keeping it cleaner would have prevented this). Both were covered by the warranty – two years as standard, five years if you fill in the supplied QuattroTempi club card.

I’m 5ft 10in with a 36in waist with a 32in leg – this meant XL trousers, but I found that they were just a touch long, leaving my knee armour slightly low. Fortunately the KXL size has a shorter leg, which gives the perfect sizing for me. It’s been washed, it’s still waterproof, and it’s got many more thousands of miles of use left in it. It’s a very significant expense, but with the five year guarantee, and the quality of performance it’s given me so far, this Held gear is a very good investment.

Air is carried around the jacket via a clever vent system.

The back has a 3D mesh, which keeps you more comfortable.

The pants have a nonslip Pittards leather panel on the bum.

The top box is rated to 10kg, and easily fits two full-face lids.

he MCM gal column compiled y managing artner ndrew ‘Chef’ rendergast and is bike-riding arristers and olicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal njury claims and its sister company, Motor Defence Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution. White Dalton is Britain’s premier specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one. Don’t rely on the advice from your insurance-appointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

For road traffic offences call the Motor Defence solicitors on 0800 280 0912.

For non-offence cases call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191

Need advice If you need advice on a biking-related legal question or query, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence, of course.

Q&A

Q

I popped to the shops on my Honda C90 as it was easier than dragging out my Pan European wearing just shorts and flip-flops (although I pulled on my Alpinestar jacket). Unfortunately, a ‘local yocal’ turned right in front of me. We collided and I clattered down the road and broke my collar bone. The claim is now kicking off with the car’s insurer saying I contributed to my own injuries by not wearing “full protective motorbike kit.” They have made an offer but reduced my claim by 50% because of this. I know there will be ‘haters’ out there who say I got what I deserved by riding in shorts and flip-flops but legally are they right?

A

I’m not going to judge you as rightly or wrongly I have ridden in anything but ‘proper’ motorbike kit when I was younger. I even once wore a bin bag as a waterproof. Stylish! There will be the ‘haters’ out there but there is no actual law which says you have to wear ‘full protective motorbike kit’ except a crash helmet. Therefore, if someone has injured you, then prima facie they will have to compensate you. In addition, you broke your collar bone so the fact you had on shorts and flip-flops is irrelevant in this case.

However, the situation would likely be different if you injured your feet as the defendants could likely argue you did contribute to your own injuries by wearing flip-flops. However, even in this situation a 10-15% reduction would be a more likely outcome at court.

Q

I was in the right hand lane of two lanes riding on my Harley. As I went past a bus he moved to the right, clipped my handlebar and sent me into a bit of a wobble to say the least. However, I managed to stay on by riding like a God (read that as lucky!). We pulled up and exchanged details. I wasn’t too fussed as my bike and the bus were fine and the driver seemed like a nice chap. I heard nothing more until

WHITE DALTON 35 Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles... now (a year after the accident). I now have a claim from the bus driver saying he suffered a whiplash injury. I am fuming to say the least as it was only a glancing blow and he was in a massive bus! Can he do this and can I sue him back and say I’m injured.

What’s ‘good for the goose is good for the gander’ in my books.

A

Unfortunately, flogging is now outlawed! What a cheeky git. People like this give genuinely injured people a bad name. While legally the bus driver has three years to bring a claim from the date of the accident, for him to win he would firstly have to “prove on the balance of probabilities” that you were negligent; and secondly, because of that negligence he has suffered a loss. From what you have said the accident was his fault so his claim should fail in any event. Further, even if it was your fault he would need to prove he was injured and I suspect a court would be slow to accept this without some very strong medical evidence. As for you claiming for an injury my advice is do not do it.

It would be fraudulent and if caught you would be banged up. Not fun.

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Great adventure book Having already told the story of his 35,000 mile trip from Sydney to Alaska on a 105cc Australia Post bike, adventure bike traveller Nathan Millward will be launching his third book at this year’s NEC. The new book tells the story of a somewhat more manageable 6000 mile ride across America – two up – on a 2014 R1200 GS that he shipped over from England. Rather than reading as a travelogue, it’s more a guide and insight into doing a trip like this yourself; what to take, how to get your own bike there and how to make the most of your time on the road.

The format is full colour hardback, with over a 100 pages of full colour images. It’s not aimed at those who’ve been, but more at those who are looking to go and who might not have the time and opportunity to make a full global trip, but do have the time and the bike to do something more manageable such as America.

“Sometimes trips abroad are made to look harder than they actually are,” explains Millward. “With this book I wanted to show just how accessible places like America can be and how, even if you only had a few weeks holiday, you could still have an amazing adventure on two wheels.”

The book is £12 + p&p and is available from www.nathanmillward.com

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BMW launches the G310R - an A2-friendly, reverse cylinder mini-roadster BMW has stepped into the small roadster market with it’s funky G310R. The A2-friendly bike has a completely new 313cc, liquid-cooled singlecylinder engine with four valves and two overhead camshafts.

Fed by electronic fuel injection and with a bore and stroke of 80mm x 62.1mm the engine should feel revvy and eager on the move.

BMW has fitted the bike with a backward-tilted cylinder with the cylinder head turned by 180 degrees.

The claimed output is 25kW (34hp) @

9,500rpm and the maximum torque is 28Nm @ 7,500rpm. It’s going to be a nimble bike with a wet weight of just 158.5kg. There’s also two-channel ABS fitted as standard to the bike’s singlesided 310mm front disc.

The bike’s front forks are upsidedown units and it gets a digital dash perched behind a small cockpit mount.

BMW says that the G310R gives low fuel consumption and is beginnerfriendly thanks to its relaxed, riding position.

R nine T Scrambler confirmed for production Hot on the heels of the firm’s new G310R single cylinder coming to dealers in time for the start of the 2016 model year is more new-model info from BMW – and this time its to confirm that the R nine T Scrambler is also going into production.

Launched in 2014, more than 8,600 R nine Ts have been sold. BMW says that it will build on that sales success with the BMW R nine T Scrambler derivative.

The model is likely to be targetted, initially at the lucrative American market. Earlier this year the Scrambler concept was shown at an American show where public reaction was used as part of the decision as to whether to go into production with the model.

The G310R is aimed at new riders.

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Superbike electric!

Here’s a new superbike from BMW, but it’s not what you’d call conventional.

The bike, called the Konzept eRR, has an entirely electric powerplant set into a pretty normal chassis.

Details about the bike relating to speed, charge times, longevity etc are yet to be released by BMW but according to Head of BMW Motorrad Stephen Schaller, the bike is mostly about instant acceleration.

He said: “Since the market launch the RR is setting standards. However, if acceleration across the first metres, up to 50 or 60kph, is the point then the RR’s 199bhp has to admit defeat to another BMW product: the C evolution scooter with its electric drive.

“This is what happens when combining a sport motorcycle and an electric drive.”

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Used Bike Guide: Suzuki SV650 Sport It might be just 650cc but the middleweight Suzuki has plenty of power behind the sporty punch to warrant it being on your future biking list. Probably.

Words and Pictures: Bob Pickett

The SV650 Sport was the final iteration of the successful SV range.

The original ‘jellymould’ half-faired SV650S launched in 1999. In 2003 there was a revamp with an angular, lighter, die-cast frame and fuel injection introduced.

The ‘Sport’ appeared as a fullyfaired version of the S in late 2007/early 2008 with twin spark plugs per cylinder to improve performance and meet Euro 3 emission regulations. The model was discontinued in 2012.

Give me some spec

An aluminium alloy oval trellis frame houses a 645cc (39.4cu in), 90° V-twin putting out 73.4hp (54.7kW) at 8800rpm with 47.2lb-ft (64.0Nm) of torque at 7000rpm. Hauling up the 168kg dry weight (198kg wet) are dual 290mm floating discs up front with a single 240mm rear.

Our test bike had some nice aftermarket accessories: Short-cut fruity exhaust, carbon hugger and gear indicator.

So what’s it like to ride?

Make no mistake, the Sport was built with sporty riding in mind – it had a single-model race series in France and was the bike of choice in the Irish Mini-Twins class – featuring rear-set footpegs, clip-ons and a wrap-around the tank riding position.

The torque and light weight make the Sport ‘Traffic Light GP’ a winner.

One launch saw me hanging on as the slippery seat slid me to the back of the

bike! The brakes are more than strong enough to stop the Sport and the taut suspension shines on smoother roads but can be upset on rougher surfaces.

But what you really want to do with the SV650 Sport is give it it’s head and let it run: Let the engine spin up to 8000 revs and up to the 11,000 rev redline. At this end of the range the engine pulls strongly and cleanly. The best fun with the Sport is to chuck it into the corner, flick it over (incredibly easy) and as the vanishing point starts to open, flick it over the other way, crack open the throttle and power out of the bend.

That said, the Sport works perfectly well at lower speeds. The clutch is typical Suzuki; smooth but not the lightest and that seating position puts weight on the wrists. The latter detracts from it’s use on the commuter run, but it is narrow, light and well balanced, making filtering a doddle.

Major A roads are a pleasure, wellsurfaced B roads are a joy. Motorways are despatched easily enough, but the screen does throw up some wind round your head.

What nick is it in?

SVs generally hold up well with a little TLC and this one is no exception. Their Achilles’ heel was the front forks made from Verysoftindeedium and pitting easily, but no such issues with this one.

What’s it worth?

The dealer wants £2950 for a 2008 model with 8595 miles recorded, featuring some nice accessories. There aren’t many Sports available (look for the half-faired SV650S and the net widens). My dealer search revealed half-a-dozen, ranging from £1995 with 27,150 miles on the clock for a 2007 model to £3499 for a 2010 model with 2350 miles under its belt.

Thanks to Johns of Romford, Suzuki Branch for the loan of the bike.

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APRILIA RSV 2003, just had service and new battery, 23k miles, no accidents, £2200. Tel. 07763 509956. Cumbria.

BMW F650GS 798cc, 2009, low chassis model, expandable Motorrad top box, fender extender, spotlights, flip up screen, alarm. MoT Sept 16, just had recent BMW service, 17k miles, exc cond, £3995 ovno.

Tel. 01482 634464. E Riding of Yorks.

BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replica, 2004 last one built private plate twin spark heated grips bar end mirrors corbin seat 13000 miles two owners mot aug 2016 on Sorn, hard BMW luggage and Vventura luggage, jackets, trophies, manuals, £8500 ovno.

Tel. 01189 734072. Berks.

BMW R1200GS 2007/57, 24,703 miles, ABS, heated grips, alarm, new MoT, new tyres, BMWSH, engine bars, expandable panniers, headlight guard, rear hugger, front fender extender, mudguard beak, garaged, never used off road, vgc, new bike forces sale, £5795. Tel. 01963 31320; 07745 412823.

Somerset.

BMW GS1100 1998, 62,000 miles, powder coated wheels, needs new rear tyre, crack in screen, make great winter hack, topbox not included, £1500. Tel. 07502 357218. Worcestershire.

BMW R1200ST 29,500 miles, service history, ABS, heated grips, luggage, two screens, new battery, excellent condition, £3250. Tel. 01992 464615.

Hertfordshire.

BMW K100RS 16v, 1991, 87,500 miles, MoT July 2016, h/grips, panniers & Givi top box, all discs, fork springs and seals, battery, rear shock replaced, excellent tourer, 56mpg, my touring days over, £1450. Tel. Geoff 07813 773378. Gtr Man.

BMW K75C 1986, good all round condition, recently MoT’d Oct 2016, panniers and top box, 59k + sensible price, £950. Tel. Jim 0790 6042771or Phil 07413 525172. Notts.

BMW R100RT 28k miles, full luggage, excellent condition, £3100. Tel. 01923 461289. Gtr London.

BMW R45 475cc, 1981 reg, only 23k miles, all docs, bills, fine condition, full MoT, Club member retired, £1000, good home needed, £1000. Tel. George 07523 971861 or 07591 606806 6-10pm only. S London/Surrey.

BMW R45 485cc, 23,350 miles only, docs, history, bills, screen box electric ignition, full MoT, fine condition. Tel. George 07523 971861 or 07591 606806 6pm10pm only. Surrey.

BMW K100 1000cc, silver, 83/84, (A), 9,500 miles, ex BMW (GB) new: tyres, fork/seals, battery, c/w tool kit, first aid kit, h/panniers, £3250. Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

BMW R80RT 800cc, 1985, only 20k miles, long MoT, stainless silencers, twin discs, £1750 ono.

Tel. 01458 832460. Somerset.

BOSS HOSS TRIKE 1996, Chevy 5.7, with an auto gearbox, superb condition, V5C and history, MoT, £21,995. Tel. 01895 24554.

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BRIDGESTONE 90T 1967, non runner, with no V5, for complete restoration, totally c/w a few spares, tool kit and ignition key, but no silencer, get rare small winter project, £350 ono. Tel. 07990 638055. W Yorks.

BSA A10 Flash, 650cc, total rebuild, many new parts, tax/ MoT, exempt TLS, front brake, excellent condition, the first to see will buy, £3950. Tel. 0115 9322897. Notts.

BSA C15 250cc, 1966, £1700 on the road. Tel. 01572 787566. Leics.

BSA C15 green, good condition, 1960, 95% complete, £1700 ono. Tel. 01905 821427. Worcs.

BSA LIGHTNING 650cc, 1965, gold, 11 mths’ MoT, taxed, new s/s rims and spokes to front, £4250; Eddy Dow front twin lead shoe assembly fitted, slip-on silencers for Harley Fat Bob/BOy, Rush Baloney cuts from USA, £85;. Tel. 0151 2578093; 079460 24647. Widnes, Cheshire.

CONDOR A580 1953, very good and original Swiss military bike, with history and V5C, rare and unusual, £5500. Tel. 07798 866071. Greater London.

DUCATI SEBRING 350cc, 1972, free tax and tested, 12v electrics, Boyer ignition, good reliable bike, £3600. Tel. 01322 275022. Kent.

BSA BANTAM nice condition, 1965, D7, 175cc, fully overhauled, 31,324 miles on the clock nothing to pay for Road Fund Licence, rear luggage rack ride and enjoy, £1300 ono. Tel. 07799 813523; 01689 891345. Kent.

BULTACO TRIALS 175cc, in very good condition, excellent runner, very rare, £975. ono Tel. 07985 616372. Conwy.

BSA C11G 250cc, 1955, £1500 on the road. Tel. 01572 787566.

Leics.

DUCATI ST 950cc, in red, MoT July 2016, good condition, new tyres, owner retiring, offers around £2200 ono. Tel. 07769 848510. N Warks.

DUO GLIDE 1959 replica, built 2002, reg on E plate, reg in Spain 2005, 1653 miles, £10,500. Tel. 0034 602406882. Spain.

EXCELSIOR SUPER AUTOBYK 1948 approx, this is in original untouched condition, starts fine and runs fine, gearbox and clutch works fine, selects both first and second gears as this is the two speed box, the engine is the Goblin Mk2 engine which is the 98cc, old tax discs and pictures in sale. Tel. 07908 074376. Lincs.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Servicar, 1954, three wheeler, ex Police, original and complete, restored and stored for eight years, all good but may need slight recommissioning, £17,500. Tel. 01743 718939. Shropshire.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC, Dyna, Super Glide one owner, FSH, first reg 03/04/09, Vance/ Vince pipes, sissy bar/pad/ luggage rack, engine guard, 20,540 miles, Vivid black, mint condition, £7200. Tel. 07931 728862. Nottinghamshire.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883R 2002 reg, custom paint job and seat to match, £3495 ono. Tel. 07983 426310. E Yorks.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200cc, 2003, Limited Edition, black/silver, superb condition, neons additional, upgraded and original parts, new MoT, Vance & Hines exhausts, panniers, £5995. p/x considered Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222.

W Mids.

HONDA 250 SUPER DREAM 1978, 7000 miles, £1500 ono.

Tel. 0777 5022882. Bristol.

HONDA 250N Superdream, 1980, beautiful, tested September 2016, currently on Sorn, full fairing, chrome rear carrier, new rear tyre, 38,000 miles, very clean & reliable, go anywhere on this bike, £895 ono. Tel. 07977 533868.

Nottinghamshire.

HONDA 250R great, road-legal dirt bike, 1989 model, kick start, excellent green laner, good tyres, recent new wheel bearings, sprockets and chain, MoT till Feb 2016, had the bike for four years and it has served me, £965. Tel. 07966 264905. Surrey.

HONDA CB600FS 2000, 7,4993 km, tyres okay, three owners, Parallel import, MoT 24/06/2016, part s/h, engine cage, fender extender, rear hugger, Hagon rear shock, black, £1275. Tel. 07595 464040. N Yorks.

HONDA CBX1000A 1047cc, 1981, red, 25,000 miles, MoT May 2016, owned for last 23 years, good average standard condition with new tyres & fork seals just fitted, £4950. Tel. 01509 829621. Leics.

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HONDA CBF1000 black, T-A GT 2011 (11 reg), 2977 miles only, fantastic low mileage bike with many spares available separately, two owners, next MoT due 01/03/2016, fsh, ABS, centre stand, electric start, heated grips, low seat height, panniers, tinted screen, top box,.

Tel. 07917 411269. Norfolk.

HONDA CG125 51 plate, electric start, loads spent on it last year but hardly used since, really nice bike, £750 ono. Tel. 07775 433995. N Yorks.

HONDA CJ250T rare yellow, 1979, 18,000 miles, totally original, requires battery and attention to free up the front brake, clutch and accelerator cables etc, compression good, few parts succumbed to storage fatigue, can soon become someones real special classic pride and joy, £575. Tel. 07940 889107. London.

HONDA CRF 450cc, 2009, motor cross bike for sale, needs new fork seals, only two owners, has been raced & is in very good condition, £1900. Tel. 07746 879171. Oxfordshire.

HONDA CX500 Custom Classic, 42,000 miles, good condition, MoT to June 2016, £1400. Tel. 01277 230853. Essex.

HONDA CG CDI 125 original condition, good chrome tyres, starts first time, 65mph, 4-speed, looks good, 1991, MoT, 31k miles, good strong engine, old MoT, some servicing, £900. ovno Tel. 07527 473034.

Bristol, Avon.

HONDA CX500 & squire sidecar, 1979, under 10,000 miles, same owner since 1984 now deceased, unused since 1992! Please phone for further details. Tel. 07810 162057.

Northumberland.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 04 60519K, MoT May 2016, new brake discs all round, new Pirelli Angel tyres, new steering bearings, h/duty clutch springs, valve clearance checked, £1700. Tel. 01248 602448. Caernarfonshire.

HONDA GOLDWING 1500cc, F registered, 1989, 88,000 miles, full MoT no advisories, gold in colour, subject to a full chassis rebuild four years ago, recent service, Cadillac exhaust, good condition,. Tel. 07796 946393. Northumberland.

HONDA NIGHTHAWK 250cc, MoT May 2016, excellent condition for year, nearly new tyres, (year 1995), genuine low mileage, all MoTs,. Tel. 01524 733604. North Lancashire.

HONDA REBEL 250 2001, excellent condition, 9000 miles, 12 months MoT, ideal commuter bike, £1200 ono. Tel. 01767 448575. Bedfordshire.

HONDA VFR800F year 2000, excellent condition, carbon pipe + standard, 19,800 miles, £1975. Tel. 07426 395516. .

CLASSIFIEDS HONDA ST1100 Pan European, 1998, ex unmarked police bike, 84k miles young, good condition, serviced well, cam belt, new tyres, stainless exhaust, new fork seals, wax oiled, swinging arm, MoT Aug 2016, ready to do next 84k, big, fast, reliable and comfortable bike, £1400 ono.

Tel. 0151 678 8883. Wirral.

HONDA ST70 DAX 1973, 7,815 miles, UK bike, new carb otherwise original and unrestored, usual nicks you’d expect from a 40+ year old bike, but runs well and is in good overall condition, new MoT when sold,. Tel. 07809 839334. Gtr London.

HONDA VFR750 1994, 12 months’ MoT, same owner since 2007, 53k, regularly serviced, part new exhaust, chain sprockets, red, £995 ono. Tel. 07836 768687. S Yorks.

HONDA VFR750 57,000 miles, good condition, original tool kit plus standard and aftermarket can, also c/w genuine Honda workshop manual, recent oil and filter, 10 months’ MoT, £950. Tel. 07720 425150. Beds/Cambridge border.

HONDA XBR500 1989, MoT to May 2016, front tyre new, rear tyre new last year, plus second bike for spares or rebuild, £1500. Tel. 07757 279282.

Nottinghamshire.

HONDA XL185 Trail, 1894, full MoT and V5, s/s exhaust, nothing missing, all clocks, lights, panels, £1450. Tel. 074340 40520.

Lancs.

HONDA XL185 Trail Twin Shock, s/steel exhaust, classic with right panels, clocks etc, MoT 2016, full V5 documents, only going up in price, £1450. Tel. 074340 40520. Lancs.

HONDA XL500R 1983, MoT, new tyres, first kick, 1400km, £2100. Tel. 07973 729358.

Bedfordshire.

HONDA CBF 600 Dec 2009, ABS, alarm, Givi rack box, taxed/MoT, only 6k miles from new, full s/h, excellent condition, £2950. Tel. 07999 811488. Leics.

INDIAN 741B in military spec, excellent restored condition, early example with round airfilter, history and a V5C, owned six years, £13,995. Tel. 07798 866071. Greater London.

HONDA VFR800 1998, 35,000 miles, S/S exhaust, heated grips, s/h, three screens, full luggage, recent new sprockets and chain, not modified, £1900. Tel. 01455 553254. Leics.

HONDA XBR500 good cond, nice but not orig paint, has been stood for a couple of years, no MoT it does have an electrical problem with the CID unit, bit of a short maybe so priced accordingly. Tel. 07923 930119. Derbys.

HONDA XL TRAIL 185cc, 1981, new tyres, V5, known history, runs fine, £1450. Tel. 074340 40520. Lancs.

KAWASAKI A1 Samurai Series 2, 1969, US import with Nova certificate & American title, up & running, everything works, ride or restore, not many of these rotary valve 2T twins in UK, £2750 ono. Tel. 01474 746930.

Kent.

KAWASAKI GTR1000 1994, 32,500 miles, Goodridge hoses to front, Michelin tyres as new to front + rear, recent rear disc to rear new monoshock bushes, new battery just fitted, reqs MoT will pass ok, owned since 2000 full payment before test ride, £1375. Tel. 07434 129349.

Derbyshire.

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KAWASAKI 1100 SPECTRE vgc, 99% original, very good original black chrome exhaust, good engine, 50,000 miles, needs registering, all paperwork supplied, £1150. Tel. 01617 666353. Manchester.

KAWASAKI EN500C custom Vulcan, very nice bike recent service & new MoT,. Tel. 07597 123507. Gloucestershire.

KAWASAKI ER6F black, 2011, MoT 01/07/2016, full dealer service history, currently on 5286 miles, Pyramid Hugger, Sports Diffuser screen (original included), Oxford Hot Grips, tail has been tidied, £3100. Tel. Shaun 07920 818249. Norfolk.

KAWASAKI GPZ500S 498cc, cherished bike, serviced every 2500 miles, 33,500 miles, stainless d/pipes, Hagon shock, new fork seals, head bearings, Unitrak bearings, battery, tyres, too much to list,. Tel. 07929 075211. Kent.

KAWASAKI GPZ500S 1999, T reg, 28,000 miles, 12 months MoT, new Michelin tyres, wheel bearings, steering head bearings, fork seals, flip screen, mirror extentions, recent HPI check, £850. Tel. 07747 306823. North Wales.

KAWASAKI KZ1000 California Chips Police Bike, 1986, last MoT 2007, UK registration 1996, new battery, engine starts and runs well, needs service & check before it can be driven on road, year 1986, £3000. Tel. 07776 422615. Kent.

KAWASAKI W650 year 2000, 15,000 miles + sidecar, lowered gearing, steering damper, large battery, sidecar electrics, fully sorted good clean condition on Sorn, £3200. Tel. 07769 289242. Surrey.

KAWASAKI ZX600 E6F, black, 2008, immaculate, fsh, original, first registered 6/6/2008MoT 6/6/2016, Oxford heated grips, Cat 1 Meta Alarm (2 fobs), tool kit2 original keys + 1 extra spare, all paperwork from new, £2200.

Tel. 01788 810969; 07951 360387. Warwickshire.

MONTESA MH200 173cc trials twinshock, 1983 Honda engineered, practice use only, vgc, very original, Duplex frame classic, £975 could deliver mainland. Tel. 01376 343559.

Essex.

MOTO GUZZI ZIGOLO’S two, both with V5C registration documents, 110cc, MoT expired in July and incomplete 98cc, £2050 ono. Tel. 07840 251105.

Lancs.

MOTO GUZZI V50 being built as cafe racer, nearly finished: resprayed new (Avon) tyres etc.

Exchange for British bike project, 1920s-1950s, any (heap of rusty bits) condition. Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

MV 125cc, 1959, £850 ono, winter project, all tinware present, only surface rust, no exhaust system or switch,. Tel. 07960 509108. Dorset.

KAWASAKI ZZR 400cc, 1991 import, 32,046 kls (approx 20k), barn find, lovely first bike, reciepts for work done, bike ready for MoT, hence price, bike must go, room needed, needs loving new home, £400 but would consider any reasonable offer. Tel. Geoff 01404 45243.

E Devon.

MOTO GUZZI Le Mans 5, 1989, owned since nearly new, 52,362 miles, runs lovely with full year MoT and all previous MoT certs, too heavy for me now, £2500 ono. Tel. 07775 433995. N Yorks.

MOTO GUZZI 1200 Sport 61, vgc, fsh, MoT April 2016, centre stand, engine bars, colour coded luggage, £4995 ovno. Tel. 07523 882828. .

KAWASAKI ZZR 250, spares or repair, non-runner, needs battery, £250 ono. Tel. 07914 537931. Herts.

KAWASAKI 550GT 553cc, protrike conversion last year, dark blue, resprayed, new tyres, battery, full test, lovely condition throughout, any trial, retirement sale, £3950. ono Tel. 01782 373715; 07800 919274. Staffs.

KAWASAKI GPZ600R white twin headlight fairing, aftermarket, £60; GPZ 750/900R aftermarket fairing and frame, black, £60; small damage to fairing and frame needs welding, can post at extra cost. Suzuki GS850 spares, GS550EZ petrol tank, £20; needs work. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

KAWASAKI ZX10R 1000cc, 2006, 7,962 miles, two owners, silver, good tyres, year’s MoT std, excellent condition, seat cowl, service 500 miles ago, cover and trickle charger included, £4600. ovno Tel. 07850 607141. Leics.

KTM EXC250/350 ENDURO 2005, full MoT, well maintained, 4000 miles, 350 upgrade kit (unused) excellent condition, never raced, green lanes only, £1950. Tel. 07426 395516.

Worcestershire.

MONTESA COTA 247 1971, trials with V5C and transferable registration no plus spare frame plus spare engine plus other spares, £1900 the lot. Tel. 01522 753100. ian_fairhead@hotmail. com Lincs.

PUCH MAXI original Zippy, kick start moped, has been off road for 20 years, now cleaned treated for rust and in part restored, carb, tank, exhaust cleaned, new fork bushes, head bearings, now runs fine, starts first time with ease, presently on Sorn, one owner from 1983, can be MoT’d if required, best offers over, £350.

Tel. 07849 876510. Kent.

SUZUKI GLADIUS 650cc, heated grips, new back tyre, LED running lights, remote LED flashers on top screen, Marine 12V socket for charging devices, loud air horns, £3000. Tel. 07754 441626. Dumfriesshire.

SUZUKI GSX550E Classic, 1986, original showroom/collector’s condition, 20k miles, good service history, new MoT, new tyres, plugs, etc, £1850 ovno.

Tel. 01573 420520. Scottish borders.

SUZUKI GLADIUS SFV650 2011, years MoT, just serviced, owned since 2011, in pristine condition, Datatool C4 Red alarm/immoboliser, Givi screen, Puig chain guard, R&G crash protectors, Paddock stand bobbins, two keys/fobs, garaged, 6880 miles, £3200. Tel. 07907 379337. Greater London.

SUZUKI GSX600F immaculate condition with service history, 1400 miles, 10 months MoT, comes with loads of other stuff, ie locks, battery optimiser, wheel balancer and much more, £1700.

Tel. 07469 595749. Norfolk.

SUZUKI GS250 1980, low mileage, new battery, good tyres, chrome & alloy, bright & black, paintwork deep and shiny on Sorn a good clean classic, £850. Tel. Ernie 01286 881644.

Caernarfonshire.

SUZUKI GS500 K6 2006,10,000 miles, excellent condition, one owner from new, £1500. Tel. 07507 460604. Herts.

MOTO GUZZI MILLE 1000cc, F reg, 89k miles, good winter project, not on road for some years, £1350 ono. Tel. 01332 842536. Derbys.

MOTO GUZZI NEVADA 750 Club, 2002 52 reg, 19,555 miles, MoT April 2016, leather panniers, forks, recently refurbished, £1750. Tel. 01246 474895.

Derbys.

RIEJU RS3 125cc, 2012, MoT Aug 2016 only done 4320 miles, excellent condition, regularly serviced, £1650. Tel. 07896 121350. Somerset.

SUZUKI GS850G 1979, cleanest best running GS I have seen, show winning bike, no trades or deals! £2850. Tel. 07763 509956. Cumbria.

ROYAL ENFIELD Continental GT show bike spec, 14th bike ever made, chassis no 14, full show bike spec, with factory supplied extras and original parts, black plates and standard yellow, full s/h, only 1k miles covered, new house forces sale, £3995. Tel. 07763 182148. E Sussex.

ROYAL ENFIELD 500cc Bullet wanted, r/h gear change with MoT, in good condition and good run around, £1500. Tel. 01482 898930. Hull.

MOTO GUZZI TT 650cc, 1985, 29,570km, not standard, MoT on sale, recent tyres, £1300 ono.

Tel. 01539 727675. Cumbria.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250cc, 2010 reg, petrol, grey, 8 months MoT, 3399 miles, £5000 ono. Tel. Text Mark 07719 609163. Cheshire.

MOTO GUZZI V12 Sport, December 2012, exceptional, with 10,400 miles, unmarked and with full dealer service history, must see, private buyers only, £6250. Tel. Ron 07868 722404. Durham.

MOTO GUZZI Breva 1100, 2006, 26,500 miles, full Guzzi luggage tank bag, new tyres, alarmed and tagged, heated grips, screen, garaged, excellent condition, only looks 2 years old, Tel. 01254 478382. Lancs.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN400, 2011 (61) 4,850 dry miles, Summer use only, top box, rack, showroom condition, MoT Apr 16, £3250 ono. Tel. 01285 656125. deast136@btinternet. com Glos.

SUZUKI GSF600S Bandit, 2001, 7692 miles, clean bike, mint condition, £2200 ono. Tel. 07927 342371. West Midlands.

SUZUKI GSF650 SA K6, 2006, 35,700 miles, good condition, heated grips, tinted screen, recent service, viper end can, £1895 ono. Tel. 07749 741949.

Lincs.

SUZUKI G5 500E, twin cyl, blue, 2002, 35k miles, MoT March 2016, tacho not working, rear carrier (small), fairing, new tyres, new battery, good condition, £950. ono Tel. 01302 340181.

S Yorks.

SUZUKI GSX750F 748cc, 192, 7,500 miles, excellent condition all round, almost new tyres, battery, pads, red paintwork, hardly a mark, offers around £1200. Tel. 077827 960349.

Kent.

SUZUKI GSXF 750cc, 1999, 13,750 miles, MoT, excellent condition, used Summer only, £1950. Tel. 02380 872786.

Hants.

SUZUKI GW250 2014, 1423 miles, £2500. Tel. 07479 453553. W Sussex.

SUZUKI INAZUMA GW 250 l3 Super Smooth commuter, 2013, screen, fender extender, mature owner, showroom condition, only 2000 miles, £2200 ono. Tel. John 07901 621607. S Yorks.

SUZUKI SV650S Race or Track Bike 2007, 12,000 miles, twin spark, built to mini twin spec, progressive fork springs, Pipewerx can, Braided front hoses, new fairing and belly pan, new pads and tyres, Rainlight lockwired etc, including V5 and all road equipment, £2600.

Tel. 01613 711960 after 6pm or 07733 288008. Greater Manchester.

SUZUKI SV650 Sport, blue, silver, full fairing, MoT, good condition, 14k miles, £1400. ono Tel. 07976 752528. W Mids.

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W innerso fYa m a ha M a stero f C usto m erC a re A w a rd 2 010 SUZUKI RF900 1997, only 11,000 miles, MoT until February 2016, immaculate condition, £1695. Tel. 07474 617442. Tyne & Wear.

SUZUKI RG250 imported from Japan in 1991 on Q plate, 31,104 kilometers, MoT until June 2016, passed with no advisories, very unique looking bike,. Tel. 07950 968316. West Yorkshire.

SUZUKI RGV 250M 250cc, J reg, 12 months’ MoT, 12,800 miles, very tidy condition indeed, totally standard, £4500 ono. Tel. 01933 355242. Northants.

SUZUKI SV1000SK4 05 silver, 1361 miles, like new, kept in garage, some extras, £3200 ono.

Tel. 01373 464170. Somerset.

SUZUKI SV650S blue/white, exc cond, 9,500 miles (summer mileage), garaged, price to include parking stand & extras, extras include gear change indicator, windscreen, chrome guards etc, £2250 ono. Tel. 07825 163407. Glam.

SUZUKI X5 200cc, 14,884 miles, for recommissioning new front disc master cylinder, rear shocks, good tyres and engine compression, CDIs, tool box, three silencers, Haynes Manual, 1979, road test, £800. Tel. 01202 427222. Dorset.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1300R 1999 model, unrestricted, black/ red, two owners, 14k miles, MoT, vgc, £3000. ono Tel. 07976 752528. W Mids.

SYM HD200 silver, as new, 05 reg, 6,200 miles, heated grips and new top box, 2 keys and manual serviced, garaged, new battery, GY6 engine, bargain £675. Tel. Peter on 07908 683144. Warks.

SYM JOYRIDE 180 179cc, 2003, tax/MoT, very good condition, 17k miles, one owner,. Tel. 01928 718731. Cheshire.

SYM SYMBA 101cc, 2012, MoT May 2016, 1800 miles, 4 speed, electric start, £995. Tel. 01323 841844. E Sussex.

TEMPTER 650 1989 rat, long MoT, very reliable ridden daily, £650 ono would consider swap for something larger. Tel. 07928 968894. Oxon.

TRIUMPH 6T 1959, totally rebuilt, engine is now Bonnie spec, stainless rims/spokes, hubs, frame, oiltank, toolbox, & lots of other parts powder coated, Custom metal flaked petrol tank, MoT & tax exempt, spares included, £5500. Tel. 01507 441079 or 07951 916818. Lincs.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 1000cc, 4 cylinder, 1992, 38k miles, long MoT, A1 condition, serviced/ tuned, some spoors, unfired, naked cafe styled, selling due to health issues, £1500 ono. Tel. 0115 8547932 for details. Notts.

TRIUMPH SPRINT TRIPLE 900cc, 60,000 miles, 1995, this was a perfect bike in all respects,however due to top end engine failure, and house move, forced to sell, this bike has been kept garaged and is good condition, winter project, £450.

Tel. 07404 486333. London.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675 Naked, brilliant white, low mileage, fitted with Datatool S4 alarm, pillion grab rail, colour matching belly pan, tinted screen, two owners, full service history, next MoT due on 09/06/2016, two keys, £4000.

Tel. 07854 247313. Durham.

TRIUMPH 21 1960, 53,000 miles, excellent condition, starts and rides well, Meriden blue colour, £2800. Tel. 01522 511660. Lincs.

TRIUMPH T-BIRD 1600cc, 2009 immaculate, Sizzy bar, fog lights chrome radiator grill, MoT August 2016, £5500. Tel. 01473 747880. Ipswich.

TRIUMPH AMERICA 900cc, two years old, 63 plate, very good condition, 2000 miles, last service July 2015, lady owner, £5995. Tel. 07725 627713.

Oxfordshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE America 860cc, black, 2009 model, with 9500 miles, MoT till May 2016, accessories, spotlights, Sissybar, windscreen, large & small saddle bags, loud & quiet exhausts, vgc, very economical & comfortable ride, £4500. Tel. 07793 322049.

Staffordshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, 2009, No 12 of 650 made, MoT 31/3/16, 3,349 dry miles, extras, showroom condition, not many remain in the country, “investment” £6495 ono. Tel. 07904 864017. N Lincs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE Newchurch 2015, 700 miles, as new mint condition, used to ride to work in nice weather, Triumph pipes & centrestand, lovely bike, £6150. Tel. 07419 121062. Glos.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD black, 4,400 miles, one previous dealer owner, excellent condition, full Triumph s/h, Triumph warranty until 1.6.2016, p/x possible for black Bonneville SE, £5999. Tel. Alan 07802 151052. Derbys.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800XC 2012, 11,536 miles, fsh, one owner from new, fully loaded, MoT 07/2016, no long journeys, £6850. Tel. 6850. Hampshire.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 900cc, water-cooled, three cylinder, good running order, full year’s MoT, 56k miles on clock, waterproof cover, Haynes manual, £950. Tel. 07505 517934; 01243 836097. W Sussex.

TRIUMPH T100S 500cc, 1970, restored, purple, possible delivery, V5C, MoT, matching numbers, excellent condition, £4950 ono; 350cc Tiger 90, 1967, tax/MoT, V5C, blue/silver, restored, £3950 ono; wanted Norton Single 350-500cc, 196162. Tel. 0191 2632368; 07724 939086. N East.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 900 TRIPLE First registered 16/09/2000, dark green, two former owners, genuine low mileage 19,175 approx, sold with one year MoT, full service history, forks rechromed, new coils, full side & top luggage boxes, £2500 ono.

Tel. 01634 240081 evenings; mobile 07702 010746. Kent.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, 2008, maroon/silver, 7,500 miles, screen, carrier, top box, centre stand, excellent condition, no faults whatsoever, good honest bike, any demonstration welcome evenings or weekends, £4250. ono Tel. 01282 871958.

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YAMAHA FAZER 1000 Blue, 02 reg, low mileage, excellent condition, Bos end can, Givi rack and box fitted,. Tel. 07896 929338. Lincs.

TRIUMPH ROCKET III Touring, 2008, blue/silver, unused toy needs, new home, less than 7k miles, recent tyres and brakes, £8995. p/x considered Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

TRIUMPH T90 Daytona Cafe Racer, comp rebuild, crafted alloy p/tank, Akronts, Goldies, s/r seat, twin clocks, chromed headlamp, alloy rear sets, run-in, low miles, Meridian sheen blue, original green l/black and reg no. (V5C), TLS, £5995. ono Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

URAL SPORTSMAN 750cc, MoT expires 15/4/16, 1st reg 2004, kick/electric start, reverse gear, spare wheel, good tyres, tools, 5,249 kms,. Tel. 01933 664621; 0777 1671769. Northants.

VELOREX SIDECAR good condition, some brackets and fittings, accessories as photo, £425. Tel. 01617 666353.

Manchester.

VICTORY V92 2003, immaculate condition, 13,500 cherished miles, touring screen, lamp bar, leather panniers, foot boards, rack & sissy bar & comfort Le Pera seat, £5950 ono. Tel. 07760 994891. Oxfordshire.

VESPINO MOPED 50cc, 1972, runner wheels rebuild, tidy docs, manual, £700; also wanted Swindon Robins Speedway bar badges, 71-72-73-74, £700.

Tel. 01452 410622. Glos.

YAMAHA DRAGSTAR 650 classic 55 plate, all orginal 10,000 miles, 12 months MoT, £3500. Tel. 07593 126965.

South Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FZ6 FAZER S2, 600cc, 2007 57 reg, owned from new, MoT to April, 15,000 miles, mint condition, includes top box, £2650 firm. Tel. 07774 855771.

Lincs.

YAMAHA FZ6-S 2004, excellent condition, New Bridgestone tyres, MoT due Sept 2016, 13,000 miles, good useable bike, £1950. Tel. 01482 634464. East Riding of Yorkshire.

YAMAHA MT09 850cc, 2014, 1,200 miles, one mature owner, ABS, excellent condition, remainder of manufacturer’s warranty, bargain £5000. Tel. 02392 214606. Hants.

YAMAHA SA50E Passola 49cc, low mileage, good running order, £550. Tel. 07975 707493. S Yorks.

YAMAHA TDM900A 2005, good condition, 43k touring miles, ABS, Givi rack and panier rails, c/ stand, e/bars, Baglux tank cover, hand guards, good tyres, MoT May 2016, £2500. Tel. 07889 828410. Hornchurch, Essex.

YAMAHA THUNDERCAT 47,000 miles, 1998 S reg, black, taller screen + original, ART can + original, 11 months MoT, new brake pads, chain + sprockets, good tyres, Datatool alarm, runs well but needs a service, problem with gearbox, couple of scratches on plastics, £750. Tel. 07710 944087. Staffordshire.

YAMAHA TTR250 year 2004, 9500 miles, set for road and trail, AC10 tyres, renthal chain, sprockets 14/48 Extended throttle clutch cables, heated grips, USA handlebars, £1500.

Tel. John 01253 825655. Lancs.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535cc XVS, 1994, 10,960 miles, five months MoT, garaged, regular oil/filter changes, no modifications, good condition, cherished bike but need to downsize, £2400 ono.

Tel. 01803 712939. Devon.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV750 dry miles, 14,200 miles, superb condition, garaged, £2500 ono.

Tel. 01242 582022. Glos.

YAMAHA V-MAX 1198cc, full power carbon fibre look, 2,100 miles, 2002, back rest, engine bars, fly screen, 12 months’ MoT, Datatool alarm, £4995. Tel. 07702 471043. Northants.

YAMAHA WILDSTAR 1600 2000 W reg, black, 13,300 miles, excellent condition, many extras including Sissy bar, passing lights, leather luggage screen, datatag and much more including hydraulic lift must be seen, £5500. Tel. 01234 766372. Beds.

YAMAHA WR125X 2013, black with blue frame, 9465 miles, dealer serviced, tail tidy, Yamaha LED indicators, heated grips, Yamaha sump plate, Arrow silencer, Lower seat available, very good condition, looks & sounds great, £3250. Tel. 07941 206744. Lancs.

YAMAHA VIRAGO Trike, 1063cc, good condition, £4500.

Tel. 07975 707493. S Yorks.

YAMAHA XJ600 S Diversion, garaged, one previous owner from new, 59 plate, MoT May 2016, recently serviced with new fork seals, oil change, coolant & hoses, new horn and XJ6 chrome radiator cover, great commuter ready to go, bargain £2250. Tel. 07738 070834. Staffordshire.

YAMAHA XJ650 12 months MoT, original bill of sale, original Owners Handbook, 13,546 miles, bike is available for viewing in Cowes, IOW, £1400 ovno. Tel. 07836 524597. Isle of Wight.

YAMAHA XJ6S new May 2015, first service done at supplying dealer, only 1900 dry miles, excellent condition, Hp clear, need to sell to fit my classic car into garage, £4450 ono. Tel. 01604 763388. Northampton.

YAMAHA XJ750 Maxim 1982, 17,295 genuine miles, garage kept, 12 months MoT, fully serviced, new tyres, reluctant reason for selling - down sizing, great condition and lovely to ride, first come will buy! £995. Tel. 01517 271539; 07932 161013.

Merseyside.

YAMAHA XJR1300 2002 reg, 18k miles, absolutely mint condition,!serviced every year!

Shad colour coded, top box and panniers! Blueflame exhausts! hugger, Givi screen! £2700 ono.

Tel. 0786 5038202. Ayrshire.

YAMAHA XJR400 red, grey import with MoT to July 2016, Pirelli tyres, a Scorpion stainless steel oval exhaust, crash bungs, heated grips, kilometer to mph converter on the clock, seat scooped out and forks lowered for shorties, Scottoiler, had new battery in 2014, garaged & cared for, £1300. Tel. 01286 872082.

Caernarfonshire.

YAMAHA XTZ660 black, 1991, transformed into Super Moto, has wheels from CBR600, MoT due June 2016, £1000. Tel. 07960 249698. Durham.

YAMAHA XVZ1300TF 2000 model, 57,000 low miles for a V4 radio cassette cruise con intercom, new tyres, spot lights, ex con, MoT May 2016, all old MoTs cost, £4200 in May this year, £3500. Tel. 07851 701973.

Devon.

YAMAHA YZFR125 2011, 10,000 miles, two previous owners, 12 months MoT, just serviced, very good condition, £2100 ono. Tel. 07885 492110.

Beds/Cambs border.

YAMAHA XJ600N dark green, 2003, 37,377 miles, MoT Feb 2016, good runner, oil leak over £300, spare brand new parts, £700. Tel. 07581 751375.

Cheshire.

Parts For Sale AKRAPOVIC SLIP ON for CB1300cc, not very old, no scratches, no dents, like new £300, brand new waterproof cover and handlebar bracket for Garmin sat nav includes power line, £15; two brand new panniers with waterproof covers, £50. Tel. 01424 425856; 0777 3084372. E Sussex.

BMW GS 1150cc, 2003, new low seat, standard screen, standard collector box and tail pipe, all in good condition, collect only £190. may split Tel. 01302 340181. S Yorks.

BMW RACKS, panniers, crash bars, Surefoot side stand seats, m/guards etc. Tel. 0151 2608612. Merseyside.

BSA 125 NTV trail bike spares, engine in bits, frame no V5, seat, mono shock swing arm, forks/ yokes, Jawa T350, 92 engine in bits, rear drum wheel hub, Krauser panniers, 70/80s style, black, Honda CX650 Eurosport frame, V5. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

CLASSIFIEDS CRAVEN CARRIER and top box, Honda 750 K6, dry stored many years, vgc, £70. Tel. 07974 822880 (please text - poor hearing).. W Mids.

DELL ORTO SS130A carburettor, £45; Bing 84/32/10 01 racing carburettor for 250cc 2-stroke, new, £55 plus p&p. Tel. 01303 259335. Kent.

DKW HOBBY ‘74 badge, £20; filler cap, 325; bag hook, £20; horn cover, £15; brake rubber, £6; auto union badge, £20; carb filter, £10; levers, £10; speedo cable, £15; all vgc. Tel. 07951 173316. Middx.

FULL FAIRING with headlight and flashers, engine bars and pannier rails fit all r/airheads, Offers Tel. 01299 266742.

Worcs.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200, 1994, complete standard exhaust system with covers, baffles removed, only £95. Tel. 01962 865120. Hants.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Soft-tail Heritage, complete exhaust system, silencers, heat shields etc, all good chrome, £45; rear carrier/padded sissy bar for softtail, as new, £30; pair folding pillion footrests, £10. Tel. 01189 619730. Berks.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Soft tail 1450, unused, new padded cissy bar and carrier, £65; pair folding footrests, £10; screen blade, £20; Harley boots, brown, size 8, new in box, £60. will post Tel. 01189 619730. Berks.

HEADLAMP UNIT to fit 1978 Honda CX500A, good condition but no bulbs or rim, £12. plus UK postage Tel. 0114 2698273.

S Yorks.

HONDA CX650 Euro Sport, carbs, £60; air box, £30; rear caliper, m/c, £20; battery box, £10; harness, £25; grab handle, £10; radiator, £35; front discs, £50 pair; engine runner, 62,000, £300. ovno Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA VFR 1200FA Piper X exhaust for sale, £70. buyer to collect Tel. 07728 274552.

Lincs.

HONDA VFR V-TEC 800cc, red seat cowl, virtually new Honda battery with receipt, passenger seat, original handles from 2005 bike, £50. for all or will split Tel. 01747 838559. Dorset/Somerset border.

KAWASAKI DECALS for KH250/400 Triples, the Kawasaki x2 that goes on, tank, £10. posted Tel. 01803 607265 or 01364 653515. Torquay.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650cc, gel seat, as new, cost £300, offers £250 ono. Tel. 07758 640296.

Essex.

KRAUSER PANNIERS and top box, used on R100S, got 1100RT now, reasonable condition plus key, £60. ono; buyer collect. Tel. 07976 600738. Northants.

LOTS GL1200 SPARES America Speedmaster rear section silencers, boxed, £300; despatch gauntlets, £30; Vulcan 500 manual, £10; CBF tank cover, £50; CBF front mudguard, £55; BT 1100 Givi carrier, mint, £50. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs/ Cumbria.

MOTO GUZZI 850 T3 chrome crash bars, £40 plus p&p; Ural g/ box, £40 plus p&p; BMW R60/6 heads, £60 plus p&p; Smiths speedo, circa 1920, £250 plus p&p; BMW RS/RT fairings and panels. Tel. 0151 2608612.

Merseyside.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS size 9, 1960, long leg style, rear zips, £50; Shoei crash helmet, full-face, large size, £50; ER6 workshop manual, £20; ER6 front footrest, £20; chrome twin headlights to fit ER5 Kawasaki, £60; Tel. 01484 350451; 07532 335938. W Yorks.

NEW UNDERTRAY plus twin lights to fit 1200 Bandit, came with bike, £20. plus p&p Tel. 0759 8065344. Caithness.

PIRELLI ANGEL ST 180/55ZR17 tyre, never fitted as bike now sold, £80. ono Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

PUCH MAXI 50cc wanted, kick start model for spare parts, also alloy wheels, mudguards, anything for later model, Maxis, good price paid. Tel. Tony 01782 317815 anytime. Staffs.

R & G AERO crash protectors c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version), £75. ono Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

RICHA M/C BOOTS brand new, black leather, size 44/9 1/2, £55; p&p at cost; new Jet (black), helmet c/w visor, size XL, 61/62, £45. Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

SUZUKI BANDIT K6 650cc, handlebar bar ends, genuine upper fairing, slight scratch screen, r/side engine cover, black scuff marks, mirror; fenda extend Suzuki GSX 6/750, have photos of products, various other parts, offers! Tel. 07877 739322.

Bucks/W London.

SUZUKI GSXR GSF rear caliper, £40; Kawasaki ZX9R Remus silencer, vgc, £50. Tel. 01432 265726. Hereford.

SUZUKI SAVAGE PARTS 2002, barrel, piston, crankshaft head, bottom end, £200. ono Tel. 01482 898930. E Yorks.

TRIUMPH AMERICA std silencers, vgc, £120. Tel. 07515 641716. Essex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, mirrors, l/h and r/h rear sprocket, 43-teeth clutch gasket, high flow air intake cover, valve cover, finned look, Haynes manual, £40. the lot Tel. 01242 581322. Glos.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 93, 998cc, rear end parts over after trike conversion, also Kappa 40 panniers, Offers Tel. 01273 580567 for details.. E Sussex.

TRIUMPH S/TRIPLE SEAT 2008, as new, £80. inc p&p Tel. 02380 271157. .

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER America, 865cc, hi/flow/long exhausts, £150; sissy bar luggage rack, £80 (British Customs); hide rack, £60; quick release screen and mount kit, £220. Tel. 01223 863160. Cambs.

YAMAHA FAZER 600cc, Y reg, crash bars, wraparound engine type, good condition, £30. ono Tel. 07770 891023. N Wales.

YAMAHA TR1 f&r wheels and tyres; Yamaha XV750, 82 seat, rear wheel, chrome drum brake, Kawasaki Z650 B1 alloy rear wheel and disc, Honda XL 250 Motorsport exhaust collet and rear mudguard, BRT chrome, all parts in good condition. Tel. 077858 134475. Durham.

YAMAHA XJ600 598cc, Y reg, 600 Yamaha for repair or spares, low mileage, good engine and gearbox, no crash damage, £350. ono Tel. 01452 780280. Glos.

YAMAHA XJR1300 07, on fuel, round stainless midi silencer and link pipe, £60; Hagon progressive fork springs, £35; K&N air filter, £20. Tel. 01642 280530.

Cleveland.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 YAMAHA XJR WHEELS refurbished, highly polished silver into dark green metallic centre (but could be changed to suit paint scheme), £150. pair Tel. 01364 653515; 01803 607265. Devon.

YAMAHA XJR1300 wheels; refurbished and highly polished with metallic green inserts, ideally for 2000 model (but wouldn’t take much to alter), £150. pair Tel. 01803 607265 or 01364 653515. Torquay.

Wanted FOR HONDA NC 700/750 2012, on Givi monorack, to take mounting plate for top box, also custom seat, other accessories may be considered. Tel. 01723 870154. N Yorks.

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM for Suzuki GT 750, 1976. Tel. Alan 07713 540493. Cheshire.

HONDA RVFRC45 750cc wanted, r/h throttle side headlight, UK model, 1994, Tel. 07944 378315. Lincs.

MOTO GUZZI V7 II Stone Special, 2015, rear chrome luggage rack, must be as new condition. Tel. 0116 2402726. Leics.

TRIUMPH BONNIE SE 865cc, Bonnie SE silencers, Triumph T.O.R. or Norman Hyde, have new standard ones for swap if required. Tel. 01626 369407; 07751 314562. Devon.

WANTED - OLD MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES or race programmes (road racing, scrambles, grass track etc) offered free for collection within reasonable distance of Sleaford.

Clearing out your loft, I’ll be glad to take them off your hands, also, would the gentleman who left a message on my answerphone on 17th September regarding this advert please call back - you didn’t leave your number. Tel. Pete 01529 461304. Lincs.

SINNIS VISTA 07-ish wanted for spares or repair. Cash paid, will collect, 50-ish miles from Colchester. Also any Moto Guzzi. Tel. Len 07918 805447.

Essex.

WANTED BOX TRAILER to transport 8ft long motorcycle, i.e. 1100 Yamaha Virago, details re price, condition, location etc, to Tel. Ken 01743 860362. Shrops.

WANTED PRE-65 4-stroke trials bike for winter project, anything considered but would prefer complete bike. Tel. 01484 663854. Yorks.

YAMAHA DT125/175 Twinshock, seized, rusty, incomplete, ok, for long distance trials, project, must have V5 and cheap. Please do not offer immaculate, I already have one thanks. Tel. 01293 410976.

Gatwick.

Parts Wanted BAGLUX TANK COVER WANTED for a 1999 Green Honda VFR 800 FI and a rear hugger, Tel. 07779 783260. Flints.

BSA BANTAM D14/45 175cc, front mudguard, good condition, Tel. 01924 386074. W Yorks.

OPEN-FACE CRASH HELMET wanted, size large, XL or XXL, short leather boots with Valcrove, size 9 or 10, leather trousers, water resistant, size 54” waist, with 30” short leg, if possible in black, Tel. 07836 700313. Kent.

Miscellaneous “MOTORCYCLING” Electrical manual by Bernal Osborne, 1965, hardback; Autocycles & Cyclemotors by “Motorcycling” staff 1953, hardback, £9. inc postage each Tel. 01923 677362. Herts.

BACK NUMBERS - 39 year continuous run of Motorcycle Sport/Leisure from May 1973 to

August 2012, excellent condition (read, then boxed), offers invited over £500. delivery negotiable Tel. 01597 840559 or 07941 522033. .

‘BMW THE RACING STORY’ ‘Ducati The Racing Story’, ‘Norton The Racing Story’, £22 each; ‘Triumph The Racing Story’, £30; ‘Moto Guzzi The Racing Story’, £25; all by Mick Walker. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEDAN 1992, auto, loads of history, owned 8 years, new MoT with sale, 71k miles, leather interior, smooth economical V8, £3995. will consider p/x Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

CBF 1000 07, unused bagster tank cover and bag black, £65; belly pan metallic blue, £50; pillion seat cowl, metallic blue, £45; Honda screen tinted, £25.

Tel. 07831 131883. Hants.

CORGI 40TH ANNIVERSARY James Bond gold plated Aston Martin DB5/Aston Martin V12 vanquish set, scale 1:36, new, boxed, £100; Norton Dominator

by Mick Walker, £20. Tel. 01484 663067. W Yorks.

ERDE 3-BIKE TRAILER heavy duty, full lights, spare wheel, ramp, stabilisers, jockey wheel, £350. Tel. 07976 752528. W Mids.

GIVI MONO RACK (451FZ), with Mono lock plate (M5M), £60 +p&p, and a pair pair of passenger steel grab rails, £10. plus p&p. Tel. 01889 563794.

Staffs.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON biker patch badges, job lot x 5 set one, Tel. aldo@live.co.uk spagnolimedia@blueyonder. co.uk. Tyne & Wear.

HARLEY FXRG mens leather jacket, size medium, as new condition, 3 years old, inner lining and waist belt, £150. Pics available or view. Tel. 07798 866071. Gtr London.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL: for New Hudson autocycle, 1956/57, new - bms; spare parts catalogue, New Hudson Autocycle, 1950/55, new bms; Francis Barnett parts list/instruction manual/sales, 1928/1929, new - bms; all £8. each includes postage Tel. 01923 677362. Herts.

GEOFF DUKE The Stylish Champion; Bob McIntyre The Flying Scot; Derek Minter King of Brands; Giacomo Agostini Champion Of Champions; Bill Ivy The Will To Win, £25 each. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

IXS ARMOURED JACKET and trousers, zip-together, size 60, suit 64 gent, black leather with white, purple and beige motif, £100. ono Tel. 01628 664929.

Berks.

JEEP CHEROKEE 4 ltr auto, looks great, drives great, leather seats, recent exhaust and tyres, no MoT, £400. Tel. 01248 440292.

Anglesey, N Wales.

KRAUSER PANNIERS and top box off BMW R100S, reasonable and useable condition, got a 1100RT now! £60. ono Tel. 07976 600738. Northants.

LADIES JEANS new, size 10, leather, padded, £45; Gialli armoured, £40; Frank Thomas Aquapore Kevlar zipped lining medium used £30. Gloves £10.

Shoei interceptor helmet small £50; Oxford charger, £18; Autocom rider/pillion, £15; Daytona heated grips, boxed, new, £35. £35. Tel. 01494 815604. Bucks.

LADIES TWO-PIECE LEATHERS IXS, size small/medium, 5ft 7ins approx, used only three times, hence very good condition, red/ black/grey, armoured, £80. Tel. 07783 309153. N Wales.

MOTO GUZZI V7 Classic seat for sale, came off 08 model, perfect as new condition, £60. bargain Tel. 07847 817031. Worcs.

MOTORBIKE CLOTHING ,jacket, trousers, boots, gloves, back protector, all good condition, trousers never worn, med/large + pair canvas panniers. Tel. 02392 780434. Hants.

MOTORCYCLE JACKET XL, as new, detachable liner, warm and waterproof air vents, £40. ono Tel. 01795 539878. Kent.

ONE PIECE LEATHERS Marlborough Rainey Rep, Mike Willis make, size 48, suit male 5ft 8/9 ins, good condition, just needs armour, £100. plus post Tel. 07783 309153. N Wales.

PAIR ALPINESTARS race boots, very good, cost £200, £70; also Gaerne Adventure boots, cost £300, £60 both UK 7/Euro 41.

Tel. 01626 369407. Devon.

PAIR TCX TOURING BOOTS size 11, ride best buy, waterproof, paid £140, as new, £75. Tel. John on 01795 533465. Kent.

RHINO MOTORCYCLE JACKET size 42, (as new), £45. Tel. 07873 264149. W Mids.

SCAMMELL HANDYMAN Corgi Major, 1970, double deck car transporter, nice original condition, proper cars included, orange/white, original, £65. ono; can post (packaged). Tel. Steve 01302 534155. S Yorks.

SCHUCO TEMPO Pritschenwagen Castro 3-wheeler pick-up truck; Peugeot 20 cup 3-wheeler racing car, red/white, £30 each; I.O.M. TT Centenary white Morris Minor van, Busbys Ale Lledo model, £15. Tel. 01484 663007.

W Yorks.

SIDECAR CHAMPIONS By George O’Dell, Road Racing, Mick Grant; Suzuki at the TT Races, 1960-67, £15 each; The Gilera MV Agusta Rivalry, 19501966, £18; Vostok Road Races

by Raymond Ainscoe, £17. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

STREET/MATE JACKET armoured, red/black, M, only worn twice so as new condition, £18. to collect only Tel. 07471 739455. W Yorks.

SUBARU FORRESTER W reg, tow bar, also small curved panel between tail light and bumper, r/s rear. Tel. 07786 716774.

London.

TCX SYNERGY BOOTS mens, size 9, height 11”, as new, still boxed, £40; also Weise X Blade mens jacket, medium, black, with full Knox armour, worn just a few times, £40. Tel. 01923 282673. Herts.

TRIUMPH “COMFORT” gel seat for Triumph 1050 Tiger Sport, black with red stitching, very good condition, genuine Triumph item, no longer required, £50. £50. Tel. . W Mids. thatsmikesemailaddress@ yahoo.co.uk VIPER PRESSURE WASHER 4-stroke engine driven pump, ideal for trials or m/cross bike cleaning at track, £100. or possibly swop for pre-unit Triumph parts Tel. Eddie 07765 421718. Northants.

YAMAHA FJR 1300 blue panniers, £150. Tel. 0191 3852809. Tyne & Wear.

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