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This might be the newest member of the Scrambler family, but according to Ducati’s biggest brass we’ve got another Italian Scrambler still to come in 2016!

Ducati’s biggest bike coming for 2016 isn’t the largest capacity motorcycle in the range, but this 400cc small Scrambler called the Sixty2.

The Scrambler Sixty2 is a smaller, more retro version of the current 803cc L-twin bike and has a more retro feel to it thanks to the revised cosmetics and longer, flatter petrol tank.

Ducati launched the Sixty2 and a flattracker, a revised look variant of the bigger bike, at the Milan show and said that the

small, new bike will sell for £6450 and the flat-tracker (which is basically a dressed-up current Scrambler 800 with special livery, seat cover, side panel, machined component, handlebars and a Full Throttle exhaust which includes a Termignoni slip-on can) will cost £8995.

But that’s not all because more variants on the retro-styled bike have been promised for the near future, with one being launched later THIS year.

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali said: “There will be more Scramblers in the future, we will expand the Scrambler brand up, down and side-by-side.”

The new bike is an A2 licence compliant 399cc, air-cooled V-twin that kicks out 41bhp, 25.3ft-lb of torque and has a bore and stroke of 72mm x 49mm. It weighs 167kg dry (183kg wet), 14 litre fuel tank (ed) retro-styled bike with 41mm Showa front forks.

The bike will come in three colours; orange, silver/turqoise and black. The seat height is 770, 790 (standard height) or 810mm depending on what you want and the bike comes with ABS as standard.

Domenicali added: “We actually want to make the Scrambler more accessible.”

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Ducati 2016 range gets launched with bigger Hypermotards, the 959 Panigale, the feet-forward Diavel and the Multistrada Enduro 1200.

The Hypermotards

Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 Enduro

Ducati has launched three new versions of its Hypermotard range with the bikes ranging in price from £9995 to £12,995 and all come with a new motor.

The engine is a Euro 4 compliant, 937cc V-twin which is based on the 821cc Testastretta powerplant which isn’t the world’s most powerful lump but does kick out a healthy 113bhp.

The lump produces 10% more torque than the old motor to give the new bikes more punch out of corners, changes to

cosmetics and riding position have also happened across the range, too.

The range is now made up of the £9,995 Hypermotard 939, the £12,995 Hypermotard 939 SP and the Hyperstrada 939. As expected, the Strada is a more touring-based version of the bike with luggage and a more relaxed riding position. The bike also gets a bigger windscreen. It will cost £11,195. There is also a white version of the Hypermotard which will cost £200 more than the base model.

Ducati launched its new Multistrada 1200 Enduro last month claiming that this version of the big Adventure bike was the most ‘off-road’ big bike it has ever made. The bike will cost £16,690 in red or £16,890 in grey/white.

Ducati boss, Claudio Domenicali, said: “The new Enduro 1200 is a product that we really never ever had in our range. It’s a product that’s been developed to cope with extreme situations and is a product with which you can start dreaming about how to conquer any terrain. We call it the wild style of Ducati.

“Playing with accessories and components you can create different versions of the same motorcycle. With this bike you can have a pure off-road version, a true off-road motorcycle, the other version that we are showing today is a true globe trotter, so you can travel with a lot of luggage.”

Powered by the same 1199cc DVT (Desmodromic Variable timing) motor that is in the standard Multistrada 1200 and S models we’ve

Ducati’s new Diavel X, the feet forward touring muscle cruiser!

This is the Diavel X, the newlytweaked feet-forward cruiser version of Ducati’s Diavel. The bike will cost £15,795 for the standard model and £18,392 for the higher-spec, S model.

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali said: “This is even further away from the Ducati range. This is black. The red is a typical Ducati posture.

“When we started to consider black as a colour then for us moving to black was a paradigm shift.

We started to consider things we never did before, we started to really think about new design aspects like

how to enjoy the motorcycle at low speed, for example… and we came to this product.”

The Diavel X gets belt drive, the first time on a Ducati that belt drive has been used.

The figures show how Ducati has shifted the Diavel motor to suit a more low-down and mid-range muscle cruiser. The bike delivers maximum torque of 85ft-lb at just 5000rpm and that torque sits in a flat curve from 2100rpm which means that the bike should feel like a wave of ooomf when you crack the throttle.

There are 60 ergonomic combinations with adjustable footpegs and seat/handlebar accessories. The bike will be provided as standard with an extended back rest for the pillion. The XDiavel has a lean angle of 40 degrees, the standard Diavel can be leant over to 41 degrees.

All the hoses serving the bike’s cooling and lubrication have now gone from view with the bike’s water now contained inside the motor. The bike gets a 240 section rear tyre with fully adjustable suspension front and back and a tubular steel swingarm.

Brakes are Brembo monobloc.

The Diavel X also gets Ducati Power Launch – look for the small, red three letters on the right handlebar – which is effectively launch control. The system puts the bike into a soft mode so that you can fire the bike off the line in a non-fluffit, no wheelspin way.

There will be two versions of the bike, an S version which is the glossier, tricker option and the standard model.

The S version comes with glossy black paint on the motor, machined engine parts and exclusive machined wheels. Domenicali was at pains to point out that the S version looks much more like a factory special. The S version also gets an LED daytime running light which will not be on the standard version.

already got, the changes are all about how well the bike can now cope with serious off-road action.

The new bike gets different sized wheels to the bike it replaces.

There’s a 19in front wheel, a 17in rear spoked wheels and the tyre sizes are 120/70 and 170/60.

Domenicali added: “The original bike was conceived as a road motorcycle. But this is different. The bike’s bodywork is more rugged, the panels are in aluminium so that they are lightweight and tough – they are more robust.

“The 200mm stroke suspension is longer in stroke but the harder and softer parts of the electronic suspension have been designed specifically to cope with tougher terrain. The ground clearance, at 205mm, is 31mm higher than on the previous model and there is also a double sided swingarm, high-exit exhaust, a 30-litre new shape fuel tank with a 280-mile range and a new seat too.

“The new seat lets the rider move back and forth when riding upright, standing on the your flat feet while riding off-road. The bike also gets various riding modes, wheelie control, traction control and for this bike specifically we have vehicle hold control for when riding and stopping/ starting on a hill.”

The bike’s cruise control is standard and it also comes with combined ABS with mid-corner function too. There are four accessory packages; touring, sport, urban and enduro.

The Enduro tops the scale at 234kg wet and the seat height is 870mm. The bike gets three colours; Phantom grey, Star white and Ducati red.

Ducati also revealed a Multistrada Pikes Peak edition in the range.

Basically, it’s a high-end, specific spec version of the bike with a carbon windshield and carbon bodywork, a complete Termignoni exhaust system, three spoke wheels and Ohlins suspension. The Pikes Peak special edition will sell for £19,220.

Panigale 959 gets big brother’s clothes and those PIGGYBACK exhausts

The 2016 Panigale 959 gets a lot of emissions-friendlier tweaks and touches but it’s going to be the piggyback exhausts that will likely be what the model is most remembered for.

Claudio Domenicali explained the bike, saying: “On the road you don’t need the super excess of horsepower, most riders like and prefer the balance of the bike to be just right. With that in mind we wanted to produce a bike that delivers the style and balance of the Panigale.”

Ducati says that the midsize bike is 6% up in power to 157bhp and has 107.4nm of

torque, which is 8% more than the previous model.

The bodywork and mirrors are from the 1299 Panigale, the piggyback exhaust is Euro 4 compliant. The bike also gets machined aluminium footrests from the higher-spec bigger sibling, and a 4mm lower swingarm pivot.

USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia only will get the bike as standard with the more usual under engine exhaust – we in the UK will have the piggyback design (pictured) as standard although a homologated Titanium underengine exhaust will be available from the factory.

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Yamaha’s big 2016 hitters Yamaha has hit the ground running for 2016 with a batch of hot new bikes. Kicking things off was the stripped-down R1, the MT-10 which comes loaded with cruise control and lots of tech!

SWM reveals 600c Adventure bike

This is the new SWM Superdual, a pretty awesome looking 600cc Adventure bike from the Chinese/ Italian manufacturer. Effectively, this bike is a 2012 Husqvarna TE630 with some new clothes and seriouslooking luggage. At the heart of the bike is the same 600cc dohc single which makes around 50bhp. No price announced yet, but it shouldn’t be expensive.

Johnny Depp’s Mick Doohan film!

The Yamaha MT-10 is loaded with tech and has been shown in three colour schemes.

Yamaha finally launched the replacement for the FZS1000 last month with this, the MT-10.

Essentially, this is a 2015 YZF-R1S that’s been stripped down, slotted into an upright chassis and given loads of tech.

That motor from the R1 is key to the bike’s sales success and, as with the R1, the MT-10 gets the 998cc inline four-cylinder crossplane crank unit.

Power has yet to be confirmed by Yamaha but expect this bike to be putting out around 150 to 160bhp in order to be competitive with other offerings in the big naked market.

Built to a lesser spec than the R1 (in fact, this bike is much closer to the engine spec of the Americaonly YZF-R1S than our R1 or R1-M) the big MT gets steel instead of titanium connecting rods and retains the donor bike’s crossplane crankshaft and 79mm x 50.9mm bore and stroke.

Compression is 12.0:1 and Yamaha says that this bike gets more road-friendly low-tomidrange power than is available with the faired superbike.

The new bike also gets ride-by-wire throttle control and has various power modes with the

Yamaha’s XSR900 – retro meets tech in a beach-ready get-up Yamaha says that this bike is meant to look like a part throwback to the easy-going scramblers of the 1960s and 70s – which it kind of does, thanks mostly to a restyling job around the MT-09 package.

The new bodywork and restyling touches like the circular headlight and revised tail-light have given the bike seriously different looks to the donor machine. At its heart is the same 847cc engine

now-standard traction control. An assist/slipper clutch and cruise control are also on the standard list for the MT-10.

The bike’s twin-spar cast-aluminium frame derived from the R1 gets 43mm inverted forks bolted to it and at the back is an aluminium swingarm and link-actuated shock, all fully adjustable.

ABS brakes with radial-mount four piston calipers are the same as on the R1S and the tyres, supersport spec, are 120/70-17 on the front and 190/55-17 on the back.

And here’s the MT-03, a little naked roadster

Husky confirms 125cc café racer

Looking very similar to the awesome Vitpilen 401 and 701, Husqvarna, which is owned by KTM, has confirmed that it is making a 125cc version of the bike. It will be a single-cylinder motor and will share the unique design look of its bigger brother.

from the triple that puts out a claimed 115bhp. Traction control and ABS also come as standard.

The frame is the same cast aluminium diamond twin spar compactly wrapped around the engine. Wheelbase is 1440mm and the seat height is 830mm, wet weight tips the scales at 195kg.

Front suspension is 43mm inverted forks set at 25° rake, with 103mm of trail.

Learner-friendly, this is a bike that the factory itself says is the bridge between the MT125 and MT-07.

A2 compliant, the bike is basically a naked version of the current YZF-R3. It has

Yamaha’s 2016 FJR1300 revealed with a six-speed box (at last!)

Yamaha has launched its new FJR1300 tourer for the 2016 range with a host of new parts and changes to the popular bike.

The FJRs now get a six-speed transmission – the previous model had five gears – together with reduced rpm for easier top gear, motorway cruising at pace.

The bike also gets a new Assist and Slipper clutch for a lighter action at the lever and smoother downshifts. The new clutch has lower-rate clutch springs for the easier operation to further reduce fatigue on trips.

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has said that he wants to make a fullon documentary about five time 500cc GP world champion Mick Doohan.

Depp stayed at Doohan’s place for five months recently and clearly grew fond of the Honda superstar, saying: “I want to make a documentary about him, he’s a wonderful man.”

Visually, the most striking part of the new bike’s looks is the face. The 2016 model gets new LED lights and bank of cornering lights with each individual light that sits separate to the headlights lighting up the more the bike is banked over. It’s a system that we’ve seen before on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure in 2015.

The bikes also get a new dash with new LCD faces, fuel gauge and no-glare glass to ensure that the information is easy to read in bright sunlight.

The bikes will be available in dealers from the start of February.

a 321cc inline twin, liquidcooled motor, 780mm seat height, LED lights front and back and a 14 litre fuel tank.

The engine, braking and chassis all come from the more racy sibling.

Benelli launches the Tornado 302

This is the newest faired bike that’s gunning for the 300cc sector in the emerging markets of Asia and South America.

We don’t yet have a price or release date for the bike but we do know that this bike gets the same 300cc paralleltwin motor which makes 26bhp as used in the Benelli BN302.

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The 2016 Hybrid BMW R1200GS with electric front wheel drive Like with most ‘hybrid’ tagged bikes, the GS gets a conventional petrolpowered motor (the stock unit) but this bike differs with the addition of a 7.6kW electrical motor which drives the FRONT wheel too.

Called the BMW R1200GS LC, the bike is a world first with a usable front-wheel electric drive to either power the bike independently or work alongside the petrol motor.

And all you can see of the system are a couple of wires that feed into the front wheel hub plus a couple of controls mounted to the top of the petrol tank cover.

The electrical motor is so powerful that with the petrol engine turned off, the front-wheel drive unit can propel the bike and rider along at 20kph. It’s also so versatile that it can work as a front-wheel powered reverse gear up to 3kph!

But that’s not all. This system is so advanced that every time you hit the front brake you also regenerate the electric motor’s battery.

The system is activated by the switch (on, off or neutral) on the fuel tank and the power to the front wheel is dialled in with the adjustable drive dial also sited on the tank, and when

used in conjunction with the petrol motor acts like a genuine twowheeled drive system to help ride through extremely tough terrain.

Wunderlich CEO Frank Hoffman said: “The increased performance can be clearly felt when you ride the bike. This is another of our concept vehicles which symbolise our know-how and our status as a manufacturer of ideas.”

The system that powers the front wheel is co-made by Italian company E-volt. So far there’s no news about price for the system or availability, but this is a real bike that really works.

For more information (well, why not see if you can’t get this put on your GS?) give Wunderlich a shout on email: export@wunderlich.de or the web at: www.wunderlich.de

Kawasaki reveals its UK prices

Kawasaki UK has announced the prices for the full 2016 range.

The new ZX-10R costs £13,649 for the Metallic Matt Carbon grey and £13,799 for the KRT Colour scheme – the ‘Winter Test’ limited edition will go for £14,399.

The J125 scooter in Metallic Anthracite Black and Metallic Frosted Ice White goes for £3799 and a special edition of Metallic Anthracite Black and Candy Blazed Green for £3899.

The Z800 Sugomi Edition is priced at £8349 and the Z1000 is £10,749.

The updated ZZR1400 model will cost £11,799, the ZZR1400 Performance Sport model is £14,499.

Triumph’s Street Twin UK price announced

Triumph has revealed price and spec for it’s Street Twin 900cc Bonnie – the bike will cost £7300 and comes with 54bhp @ 5900rpm and 59lb-ft of torque – 18% more than the old model managed at the same revs.

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BMW launches R nineT Scrambler It’s been a real sales success with more than 8600 R nineTs sold by BMW since the factory launched it in 2014 – and now BMW says it wants to expand that range further with the R nineT Scrambler.

The scrambler heritage model is a popular one and BMW is using 110hp, 1170cc, air-cooled engines to power the retro-styled BMW R nineT, and now the BMW R nineT Scrambler.

The R nineT Scrambler features telescopic forks, which are mounted right-side up. The front wheel is a cast 19in unit while the rear is a 17in wheel.

Both wheels come as cast five-spoke options as standard but can both be switched to spoked versions along with a host of after-market parts.

Both wheels also get ABS as standard.

Road-rage woman who hit biker with car then drove off spared jail A 42-year-old woman motorist who drove into the back of a motorcycle so hard that it was written off has escaped jail.

Leah Keyworth (pictured), 42, from Kilcoby Avenue, Swinton, ran her car into the back of the biker who had a ‘verbal’ with her when he spotted

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her using her mobile phone while behind the wheel.

Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court heard that the mum-of-three pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, assault, criminal damage and failing to stop after an accident and also failing to report an accident.

The Manchester Evening News reported how Subhanur Chowdhury, prosecuting, told the court that Keyworth had become abusive after having a ‘verbal’ with the biker after he remonstrated with her about being on her phone.

Chowdhury said: “They were at a red light and he saw she was on her phone. They had a verbal and she

became abusive. He carried on down Manchester Road towards Bolton and he said that she was following him very closely behind so he rode away.

“He then approached a pedestrian crossing and stopped. She was unable to and collided with him.

“He stepped off his bike and she got out of the car. She pushed him in the chest and then he took off his helmet and placed it on his seat. She then slapped him in the face and knocked his helmet off into the road, before driving away.”

Defending, Robert Travis said that his client had been in an abusive relationship and that this was the reason she had reacted the way she had. Travis alleged that

the motorcyclist must have said something to Keyworth that was key to her reaction the way she did.

Travis said: “When she was interviewed by the police she apologised and accepts what she did.

He was a large framed individual who was riding a bike and took off his helmet and how she has suffered for many years may have caused her to feel like that again.”

In addition to the suspended 12week prison sentence, Keyworth, who had her young daughter in the car while she pursued the motorcyclist before driving into him at pace, slapping him and then driving off, was ordered to pay £1290 in fines and compensation and had 10 points put on her licence.

Honda CBR250RR into production?

Honda’s CBR250RR concept bike is to go into production – according to Asian reports in the 2017 motorcycle market. The news is not official but it makes sense after the concept bike was flooded with praise at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. The bike is a twincylinder 250cc with lovely carbon fibre touches, Ohlins suspension and it redlines at 14,000rpm.

Africa Twin UK prices now available Honda has announced the UK prices for both models of its new Africa Twin. The ABS model will sell for £10,499 while the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) option is £11,299. Both models will come with the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) as standard.

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This is the Aurora Hellfire V8 – 417bhp, 235lb-ft and 211mph!

Watch the video Click over to MoreBikes. co.uk to watch two videos of the Aurora Hellfire in action on the road and on the dyno (turn the volume up loud for the dyno run!).

Honda shows off more concepts These are both based around the farmore-humble-looking CBR650F, but we think that if Honda made either of these stunners then the factory would bag a load of sales from what is, essentially, a styling exercise.

Designed by Honda Motor Europe, the chunky red roadster Australian engineer Vincent Messina is looking for funds so he can build a limited run of the incredible Aurora Hellfire OZ26 – boasting a 2575cc liquid-cooled dohc V8 with fourvalves-per-cylinder.

At 9500rpm the motorcycle’s huge motor kicks out a whopping 417bhp, while the 235lb-ft of torque comes in at 7000rpm.

Messina is based in Thailand and has previously worked with both superbikes and sidecars.

Tim Cameron’s design for the OZ26 uses a Hossack front suspension and Ohlins rear shock set-up and there’s a raft of electronics including rideby-wire, 10-lever traction control, riding modes (sport, touring, wet, and custom), a five-speed transmission that can be operated by foot or bar buttons and Brembo GP4RX fourpiston radial set of brakes with carbon-ceramic rotors.

According to Messina, the 265kg bike can hit 211mph.

is called the CBSix50 and the Scrambler version is called the CB4.

Both were shown at the EICMA event in Milan and drew lots of praise from the huge crowd.

Other than the styling changes that you can see like the differences in exhausts, seats, handlebars, tyres, headlights and finishes the bikes remain identical to the donor bikes they're based on.

There’s no news from Honda saying that these bikes will make it on sale or be part of the factory’s line-up, but as these are just styling changes to an already built and run bike currently available it wouldn’t be that hard for Honda to turn these concepts into road-going machines pretty quickly.

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Yamaha’s real-time retro

The XSR700 must be one of the most logical new bikes for years. After all, Yamaha’s recent revival began with light, sporty roadsters such as the MT-07 and MT-09, in combination with the retro-themed Sport Heritage range in which old models such as the XJR1300 were revamped to ride the current retro wave.

Words by Roland Brown Photos by Alessio Barbanti, Henny Stern and Jonathan Godin For the next step what could make more sense than reshaping one of the new-generation stars in a way that recalls an old favourite, hopefully getting the best of both worlds – modern performance and retro image – as a result? Better still, why not do all that and tap into the current craze for customising at the same time, as Ducati has with the Scrambler?

Yamaha came up with an ideal name for this new family: Faster Sons.

And it didn’t need to look far for inspiration. Few current stars shine as brightly as the MT-07, which is topping sales charts worldwide thanks to its lively parallel-twin engine, lightweight chassis and ultra-keen price. And Yamaha’s first big bike was a twin of similar capacity: the 654cc XS-1 that was launched in 1969 and led to a successful string of XS650 models in the Seventies.

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Shun Miyazawa, Yamaha product manager The XSR was developed in parallel with the MT-07; we always had an idea to make a retro model. In 2011 and 1012 we were developing the XJR1300 and said, ‘okay, let’s try something else’ and the idea came of classics with modern components.

I went to see Shinya Kimura and Roland Sands, asking if this can be the way to do it.

Shinya was doing the Faster Sons project, Roland Sands was doing a custom project and the more we talked about it the more confidence we got.

By summer 2013 we had an idea and a rough sketch, which was a bit more extreme and strangely proportioned; more like a Bulldog 1100 shape. But we decided we didn’t need an extreme custom, we just needed a kind of universal Japanese motorcycle. So we went from that to a much more neutral kind of bike.

My expectation is that half the customers will be a new audience, young guys coming to this bike from custom bikes, and the other half will be guys over 45 or 50 years old who know about motorcycle history.

Maybe later on they’ll read something and see that the colour is inspired by the XS-1, but nobody will buy this bike because it’s green with a silver stripe. When we looked into the

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£6249 689cc, liquid-cooled, dohc parallel twin Power: 74hp/75PS (55kW) @ 9000rpm Torque: 50lb-ft (68N.m) @ 6500rpm Weight: 186kg (kerb) Seat height: 815mm Tank size: 14 litres www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk

Tell me about the engine

It’s taken straight from the MT07, which means that it’s a 689cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin with twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. That capacity, from dimensions of 80 x 68.6mm, was originally chosen not to fit into an existing market division but because Yamaha’s engineers decided it gave an optimum balance between power, torque and economy.

If anything, the emphasis is on flexibility and midrange grunt. The peak output of 74bhp at 9000rpm is not especially high for a near-700cc twin but there’s a broad spread of torque that peaks at just 6500rpm.

The XSR’s only significant enginerelated change is a new exhaust system that is designed to give a richer sound as well as conform with Euro 4 emissions standards.

What’s the chassis like?

The XSR’s chassis layout also follows the MT’s closely, which means that it’s based on a tubular steel frame that saves weight by using the engine as a stressed member. But there are a number of differences aimed at adding

retro style and making the bike easier to customise, starting with the bolt-on rear subframe that allows the bike to be converted to single-seat very quickly.

Yamaha admits it borrowed the idea from BMW’s R nineT. Suspension is taken straight from the MT and is fairly basic, combining 41mm with a near-horizontal rear shock whose adjustable preload gives the only set-up option at either end.

Brakes are also shared, which means wavy discs and four-piston calipers up front, and so are the 17in wheels although they differ by wearing Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tyres, the rear an unchanged 180-section, to give a period look.

Other changes include the onepiece handlebar, which is wider and set slightly higher and further back; and the seat, which is neatly made from two-tone leather, and at 815mm is 10mm higher than the MT’s.

Design features aimed at aiding customising include the fuel tank, which consists of a plastic container flanked by a pair of aluminium sidepieces, which screw on so can easily be swapped, like those of Ducati’s Scrambler. The headlight has also

been designed for easy replacement, as has the front mudguard which bolts to an aluminium mount.

Should I buy one?

If you fancy a quick, agile, sporty middleweight that is also very easy to ride, then why not? Especially if you like the XSR’s retro style, or are keen on a bit of light customisation using parts from Yamaha or the independent custom firms, such as Jens vom Brauck’s JvB-moto from Germany, that will be making a large selection of bolt-on bits.

At £6429 the XSR is very competitively priced, considerably cheaper than Ducati’s various Scrambler models and other retrothemed twins such as Moto Guzzi’s V7s and Triumph’s Bonneville. But it is worth pointing out that this bike costs £500 more than the ABSequipped MT-07 whose engine and chassis layout it shares. If you’d be happy with a more modern looking bike, the cost saving could buy an aftermarket shock and fork spring kit that would make an already sweethandling bike even better.

The XSR provides plenty of incentive to buy accessories. Yamaha is offering more than 40 extras, ranging from a fly-screen and hand-guards, via a full Akrapovic high-level exhaust, to numerous pieces of leather luggage.

And the Yard Built programme will see numerous custom firms developing bikes and parts. Most prominent so far is Jens vom Brauck from Germany, who will be selling the key components from his classy Super7 custom.

So what’s it like to ride?

A real blast. Given the rave reviews that the MT-07 has been receiving since its introduction last year, it should come as no surprise to read that the XSR offers a similarly superb combination of punchy, powerful,

smooth-revving engine and light, agile, manageable chassis. Add a pleasing twin-cylinder character and a restrained but slightly richer exhaust note, plus excellent ride quality and reasonable comfort by naked-bike standards, and the result is a bike that suits just about every rider and situation.

The engine’s flexibility makes the XSR very easy to ride, as do its light weight and generous steering lock.

Like the MT, it pulls crisply from low revs, then picks up the pace in the midrange, allowing overtaking with just a lazy twist of throttle in top, and no need to flick down through the sweet-shifting six-speed box. There’s enough torque to lift the front wheel equally effortlessly in first gear, but equally novices should feel perfectly at home.

There’s plenty of straight-line performance available if you use the revs, and the balancer-shaft equipped motor stays respectably smooth even as it nears the 10,000rpm redline.

Top speed is around 120mph and the Yam is capable of cruising at 80mph plus, if your neck muscles and driving licence are. The upright riding position seemed comfortable enough, and I didn’t feel cramped despite being tall. Even the seat seemed pretty comfortable, though a pillion doesn’t get much to hold.

Chassis performance was equally impressive. The XSR weighs 4kg more than the MT (mainly due to the extra metal parts), but at 186kg with a full tank it’s still very light, right on par with Ducati’s Scrambler. That helps it feel very manoeuvrable at slow speed, and even short-legged riders shouldn’t have problems although the seat is reasonably high.

Suspension is good, considering the simplicity of the 41mm front forks and rising-rate rear monoshock, although like the MT the bike felt slightly soft and vague under hard cornering. A

donor machine we had several ideas – a twin, triple or fourcylinder. But the twin was the best to start with, and it was ideal from a price point of view.

But soon after we also said, ‘Okay, let’s try to use another engine’. Roland has been working on a triple project and we want to see other possibilities too.

A four-cylinder project could be possible. I think BMW wanted to do a similar project with Orlando Bloom, with an S1000RR custom machine.

They were thinking the same way because at a certain stage this is not about retro, it’s a new kind of pure road style that can produce a design that’s full of adrenaline.”

slightly firmer shock and a bit more damping wouldn’t go amiss, especially for heavier riders, but the Yam was so much fun that it’s hardly fair to complain.

The only adjustment at either end is shock preload. Adding a few extra notches gave a usefully firmer feel and added to the respectably generous ground clearance.

The Phantoms gripped reassuringly well, even on damp Sardinian roads.

Braking was excellent too, the front stopper giving notably more power than I recall the MT doing on its launch a year ago, despite its identical specification. The XSR comes with ABS as standard, and the system worked well, even allowing a slight stoppie on grippy roads.

The XSR should even be respectably practical, at least by naked middleweight standards. It shares the MT’s 14-litre fuel capacity, which isn’t especially generous but should mean a realistic range of about 130 miles, based on my launch average of 50mpg. Plenty of MT riders have been averaging 60mpg-plus, and getting 160 miles or more from a tankful.

The speedo’s digital display shows gear position and fuel consumption as well as incorporating a fuel gauge, though the display can’t be toggled from the slightly small and basic switchgear. The mirrors were sufficiently large and clear to be useful. The XSR is no sports-tourer but like the MT it should prove a perfectly capable all-rounder.

And it’s one with a distinct style and character all of its own. The XSR700 is just as superbly fast, entertaining and sweet-handling as the MT-07, should prove just as practical, and is almost as competitively priced while offering the bonus of easy customisation plus a splash of Yamaha heritage. Faster Sons is a very promising concept, and this first of the family looks like getting it off to a flying start.

16 FIRST RIDE

Hustling the Huskies

Husqvarna has always been a full-on, weapon-specific brand. For the past several years it might have just been interested in riding on the dirt, but the latest big-world move that saw Husky bought by KTM has now meant that the blue H has dipped more than a toe in the on-road market with two versions of its new 701.

Words: Bruce Wilson Photography: Husqvarna Both versions of the new 701 – the Enduro and the Supermoto – share the same core components, including the 690cc single-cylinder engines which produce 67bhp. The steeltrellis frame is also universal, as is the aluminium swingarm.

Other crossover parts include the rear subframe, which is made from a super tough polyamide plastic. The 701’s 13 litre fuel tank is shared by both machines too.

The styling of the bike is pretty familiar but it’s easy to tell the two bikes apart because of their physical heights and distinct choice of wheels.

And while we’re on the subject of

some differences we need to talk about the headstock angles. Each is unique to the type of bike and each helps the bike deliver what it’s meant to (44° Enduro / 45° Supermoto).

The Supermoto comes with 17in spoked wheels and road tyres. The Enduro has a more typical 21in front wheel and an 18in rear, Continental dual purpose tyres are fitted.

Braking-wise, the rears are the same, but up front the Supermoto is fitted with a radially-mounted Brembo four-pot caliper and a 320mm disc, the Enduro has a floating two-pot caliper and a 300mm disc. Switchable Bosch 9.1 ABS comes as standard on both machines and a plug-in feature for both models lets you turn off the rear wheel’s ABS system only.

Ride-by-wire throttles are another common feature, for which a dial under the seats allows you to choose between three different power modes; Standard, Soft and Advanced.

The 701s get WP suspension. The units might look similar, especially so because each pair uses separate legs for rebound and compression adjustments, but the internals and suspension lengths vary. The Enduro is fitted with a specificallymade WP closed cartridge set-up, while the long-travel monoshock at the rear comes with rebound and high/low speed compression damping options. The Supermoto’s suspension is equally adjustable, but the road focused units get different internals.

Riding the Husqvarna 701 Enduro Weighing 145kg, these aren’t the normal lightweight enduros. The sheer physical size and weight of the machine makes you question just how gifted such a machine could be on the dirt, but that baptism told me most of what I needed to know; in the right hands it was extremely capable.

Aesthetically speaking, it looked like it should be, too.

The Enduro had big wide bars, substantial sized wheels and a stonkingly tall and wide seat. It looked every bit the off-roader, but proved well suited to the road as well. The model’s fitted with front and rear lights, plus LED indicators and a tiny speedo dash that you can toggle through for average speed and trip distances. There’s not much else to shout about, other than the ABS selection button. By holding it down you could disable the braking aid completely, but I never felt the need.

Having ridden the best part of 40 miles on the road, in relative comfort and at a reasonable pace, we headed out into the hills of the Algarve.

The power delivery was smooth, predictable and much more docile than expected. Riding on a combination of mud, sand and rocky trails, traction was never hard to find

and the wide-banded gears meant that I could get away with stretching my selection for long periods of time.

This being the case, I soon learned that the motor was fond of revs and it struggled to pull the taller gears when the ride lacked pace.

The terrain we were riding varied massively and it was impressive to learn just how welcoming the Enduro was to whatever we threw at it. Our pace was quite fast and the 701 showed itself to be extremely agile, planted and informative. The downside to a bike of this size is that it can be harder to pull things back when they start going wrong.

The odd areas of deep sand were a

particular nightmare and once or twice I was convinced the front was ready to fold, as it squirmed around beneath me. You’d have got away with things much more on a lighter bike, but that shouldn’t be read as a negative comment. It’s more a case of highlighting that the Enduro was allowing us to take on challenges which I wouldn’t have expected it capable of. It really impressed me.

TECH SPEC Husqvarna 701 Enduro Engine:

Peak power: Peak torque: Transmission: Frame: Tank capacity: Wheelbase: Suspension – Front: Rear: Brakes – Front:

690cc, single-cylinder, liquidcooled, sohc 67bhp (49kW) @ 7500rpm 50ft-lb (68Nm) @ 6000rpm 6-speed Steel trellis-type 13 litres 1504mm WP 4CS 48mm units with adjustable compression and rebound. 275mm of travel.

Fully adjustable WP monoshock with 275mm of travel.

Brembo two-piston floating caliper, 300mm brake disc.

Brembo single piston floating caliper and 240mm disc.

Dry weight: 145kg Seat height: 910mm Price: £7999 Contact: www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com Rear:

Riding the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto

Most parts on the Supermoto mirror those on the Enduro, but the riding experience is completely different. The core changes between the two machines are the brakes, suspension and wheels and they combine to provide you with a road-going hooligan machine. Without knowing it, that mischievous voice you keep locked away appears from nowhere and eggs you on to ride harder and faster, prompting wheelies out of every roundabout and general fooling around.

It’s a bad influence, but so much fun. In essence, it is the epitome of a supermoto. But where this model varies from a lot of its motocross-origin siblings is that it’s much more refined. The seat is huge and comfy, the rubber-mounted handlebars aren’t excessively vibey and the riding position is surprisingly spacious and considered.

Another difference between the models is the gearing, with the Supermoto’s being taller. Triple figure speeds were achievable, albeit not instantly, though the bike’s low-down injection of oomph deserves complimenting. In a road context, 145kg suggests a relatively lightweight machine and while 50ft-lb of torque isn’t a mind-blowing figure, it equates to a lively pickup from a standing start.

Whenever the bike was upright, I didn’t hold back from

thrashing the motor, which delivered smooth and linear power throughout every gear.

On the opposite end of the scale, the bike’s braking was also impressive and I was pleased to note the ABS wasn’t too keen to kick in. Although it’s fitted to both models, the morning’s ride on the Enduro hadn’t highlighted the advantages of the 701’s slipper clutch, which I found of massive use on Tarmac.

This machine won’t suit everyone, but it will be the must-have motorcycle for those who enjoy going for back lane blasts, or insist on being the first away from the traffic lights in town.

TECH SPEC Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Engine:

Peak power: Peak torque: Transmission: Frame: Tank capacity: Wheelbase: Suspension – Front: Rear: Brakes – Front:

690cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, sohc 67bhp (49kW) @ 7500rpm 50ft-lb (68Nm) @ 6000rpm 6-speed Steel trellis-type 13 litres 1480mm

WP 48mm units with adjustable compression and rebound. 215mm of travel.

Fully adjustable WP monoshock with 250mm of travel.

Brembo four-pot radial caliper and 320mm disc.

Rear: Brembo single piston floating caliper on 240mm disc.

Dry weight: 145kg Seat height: 890mm Price: £7999 Contact: www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com

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Trade List George Stephenson Aidpac Stainless 63, 64, 65, 66 Airvest 75a Aluminium Welding 101b Atomic 56 53 Bajman 67 Buckle Mania 52 Carole Nash 95a Central Wheel Components 98 Christopher Morris 71 Classic Bike Guide magazine 94a Classic Coatings 56 Classic Moments 55 Clive Appleton 121, 122, 123 Cockade Rosettes 115, 116 Complete Framing 117, 118 Dave Leggett 124 Dazzled Lighting 70a Dionic Energy 81a Fielders Motorcycles 134, 135 G&T Tools 88 Gordon May 132, 133 HRS Motorcycles Bristol 136, 137, 138, 139 Hadrian V Twin Tours And Rentals 94 Haymoor Leisure 102, 103,104, 105 Hearing Resolutions 72a ID Tools 59, 60, 61, 62 JB Cutting Tools 101a JB Racing 54a Jeff Reynolds 93 John - Bikes and Bits 74 Julian Ryder 70 Leather Genie 79a Lipstick & Gearstick 88a MH Textiles 108, 109 Meriden Off Road 99 Midlife Classics 125, 126, 127 Mike Burke 100b Moto Scotland 72 Motus Bike Wear 95 Myford-Stuff 85 NDP Tools 68, 69 OT Promotions 76a Paul Collins 100 Paul Dexter 89a Portsonachan Hotel 93a Powerbond 79 Pro Bike Art 130, 131 Pure Bike Tours 99a Richard Pegg 100a Sforza Racing 67a Spencer Elton 51 Sprockets Unlimited 75 Steve’s Plates and Signs 88b Sunrise Graphics and Fab Fastenings 89b Surplus Supplies 71a Triple X Trading 89 VMAXBITZ.com 119, 120 Wax Jackets Cleaned 110, 111, 112, 113 Wireman 57, 58

John Crocker 3 Autovations LMT Motorcycles Malcolm Pardoe

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Lady Eastwood Adam Goy 239, 240 Aidan Bernie 298 Anthony Haywood 222 Bikers Lock 281, 282, 283 Chris Grant Trading 260, 261 Classicbikebitsandbobs 285, 286 DucksWax 284 Govnors Bridge 271, 272, 273 HEL Performance Products 287 JCP 269, 270 James Worboys 256, 257, 258, 259 Jim Darcy 216, 217 Mallard Metal Pack 210, 211, 212, 213 Michael Harrison 209 MXR Racing/Recycling 230 New View Products 246 Obzolete.com 274, 275, 276 Peak Tools 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 Peter Middleton 292 Random Imports 290, 291 Restoration Supplies 220 Ron Bloomfield 207, 208 Skye Classic Motorcycles 201, 202, 203, 204 Sole Mate 299, 300 Staleys Archives 277, 278 Sweets Of Yesteryear 279, 280 Tec Bike Parts 205, 206 Terry Pendleton 214, 215 Tools On Tour 247, 248 Trade Classic Bikes 218, 219 Vintage Racewear 249, 250 West Country Windings 295, 296, 297 Wildman Motorcycles 255

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347, 348, 349, 350, 351 Chas Speed Fabrications 305 ClassicMotorcycleManuals.com 330, 331 Classic Racks 314 Dave Street 313 Glyn Watts 327 Ingram Contractors 312 John Bingley 309, 310, 311 KMT Products 303 R B Bikes 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 356a Scootering and Classic Scooterist magazine 375 Shaw-Fire Scooter Spares 301 Stay Clean 315, 316, 326

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Mike Griffiths & Steve Bolger – 1912 Rudge Multi Mike Griffiths & Steve Bolger – 1939 Rudge Ulster Mike Griffiths & Steve Bolger – Rudge Rapid 250cc Ken Thirtle – 1913 The New Comet Two Stroke Tom Adamson – 1978 Husqvarna CR250 250cc Garry Kendrick – 1982 Yamaha 650 Turbo 650cc Garry Kendrick – 1985 Kawasaki Turbo 750cc James Young – 1981 Yamaha RD 350 LC Two Stroke 350cc Rodger Rhodes – 1963 AJS 31CSR 650cc Jeff Elliott – 1975 Triumph Harrier 850cc Graham Holloway – 1975 Triumph Trident 750cc Michael Bracken – 1958 Ducati Sport 175cc Ian Grundy – 1977 Suzuki GS 750cc

14 Dave McGregor – 1963 Greeves Road Special 250cc 15 Dave McGregor – 1966 Greeves ISDT 250cc 16 Maurice Nicholas – 1965 Greeves TFS 250cc 17 Matthew Johnston – 1968 Suzuki AC50 49cc 18 Matthew Johnston – 1972 Suzuki AS50 49cc 19 Matthew Johnston – 1976 Suzuki AP50 49cc 20 Ken Small – 2011 Kawasaki W800 800cc 21 Steve Vasco – 1974 Suzuki GT750 750cc 22 John Burbidge – 1934 Brough SS80 996cc 23 Desmond Graves – 1955 BSA A10 Goldflash 650cc 24 Simon Lehane – 1969 Suzuki T500 500cc 25 Jacqueline Nicholas – 1955 Greeves 20T 197cc 26 Peter Muxlow – 1960 BSA Super Rocket

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Barry Fletcher Charles Taylor Trading Chris Knight Motorcycles Gavin Collinson Gold Star Services Malcolm Leech Market Discounts Perry Feebery Robin Hood Harley-Davidson SS Direct Steve’s Stainless Sutton Hoses TT Simulator Experience

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1967 Moto Vespa Sprint 150cc 1954 Vespa 125 (G Model) BSA Sunbeam 250cc Lambretta LD 225 TSI 225cc 1971 Lambretta GP 225cc 1968 Lambretta SX 225cc 1964 Lambretta Li 150

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Saturday, January 9 Show opening times | 9am-5pm George Stephenson Guest of Honour on stage with Steve Plater 11am, 2pm John Crocker 3 Skills Challenge | 9am-5pm Engine Rebuild Competition | 9am-5pm Scooter Rebuild Demonstration | 9am-5pm Norrie Kerr photo opportunity | 9am-5pm Sunday, January 10 Show opening times | 9am-4pm George Stephenson Guest of Honour on stage with Steve Plater 11am, 2.30pm Motorcycle awards presentation | 3.30pm John Crocker 3 Skills Challenge | 9am-12am Engine Rebuild Competition | 9am-12am Scooter Rebuild Demonstration | 9am-12am Norrie Kerr photo opportunity | 9am-12am Charity auction | 1pm-2pm Scooter World awards presentation | 3.30pm

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Club List 100mph Scooter Club

John Crocker 3 | 402 330 P Newbold 331 P Newbold 332 J Newbold 333 L Ashforth 334 D Ward 335 D Ward 336 R Baker 337 P Bourn 338 R Milnes 339 M Cook 340 F Osgerby 341 K Terry 342 S Martin 343 G Husselbee 344 E Cope 345 M Murray 346 S Fairhead

2002 Italjet Dragster 1984 Lambretta GP200 2002 Italjet Dragster 2002 Italjet Dragster Lambretta GP200 Lambretta GP200 Lambretta GP200 Lambretta GP200 1975 Lambretta GP200 2004 Piaggio Zip Lambretta Special Lambretta Vespa Small Frame Vespa Small Frame Lambretta GP200 Vespa Small Frame Lambretta

Air Cooled Suzuki

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 224, 232 100 J Martin 1980 Suzuki GSX 101 R Seabert 1983 Suzuki GSX 102 F Martin 1981 Suzuki GSX 103 D Parker 1981 Suzuki GSX 104 S Baker 1985 Suzuki GSX 105 T Parks 1982 Suzuki GS 106 R Seabert 1986 Suzuki GSX 107 K Gray 1989 Suzuki GSX 108 G Dixon 1986 Suzuki GSX 109 R Davis 1981 Suzuki GSX 110 M Lonsdale 1988 Suzuki GSX AJS & Matchless Poachers Pre-65 Trials Club

George Stephenson | 82, 83 54 S Turner 1961 Greeves Scottish 55 A Clibbery 1964 BSA B40 56 D Hird 1959 Matchless G3C 57 H Allen 1949 BSA DB32 58 H Allen 1953 Dot 8E 59 G Cannon 1955 James 8E 60 S Lockley 1964 AJS 18C 61 M Francis 1964 James Barwell Lambretta Museum

Stanley Sheldon | 358 254 J Branson 1960 Li 150 Series 2 255 J Branson 1966 J125/4 Starstream British Historic Racing

George Stephenson | 81 164 M Whittaker 1957 BSA A10 Outfit 165 S Whittaker 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 166 J Scrivener 1968 Suzuki T200 Invader 167 S Clover 1939 Norton ES2 168 J Fawcett 1970 Seeley Matchless 169 T Ainley 1954 Velocette MSS 170 J Hebb 1962 Norton Manx 171 M Powell 1970 BSA Bantam 172 J White 1947 Triumph Thunderbird 173 R Head 1963 BSA Norbsa A65 174 S Page 1958 Velocette MOV 175 S Page 1937 Velocette MAC British Lambretta Archive

Stanley Sheldon | 359 326 B Williams 1963 Lambretta Li 125 (Series 3) 327 B Rendell 1954 Lambretta Model F 328 L Geary 1958 Lambretta Li 150 (Series 1) British Scooter Sport Organisation

John Crocker 3 | 402 Exhibits TBC CBX Enthusiasts UK

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 225, 233 223 N Sadler 1982 Honda CBX Pro-Link 224 G Posnett 1980 Honda CBX Special 225 A Swain 1979 Honda CBX Z 226 S Courtney 1980 Honda CBX Special 227 N Clarricoats 1979 Honda CBX Z 228 K Murphy 1978 Honda CBX Z 229 A Fisher 1980 Honda CBX Z 230 K Phillips 1982 Honda CBX Pro-Link Christian Motorcyclists Association

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 251, 252, 253, 254 277 F Gill 2013 Harley-Davidson Classic Racing Motorcycle Club

George Stephenson | 92 46 A Barker 1947 Norton M40 Manx 47 K Perch 1962 Aermacchi Ala D’Oro 48 A Armson 1984 Yamaha YPVS 49 D White 1976 Spondon Yamaha TZ

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1981 Harris Suzuki F1 1981 Harris Suzuki F1

Formula Prostocks Racing

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 288, 289 157 K Chambers 1996 Suzuki Bandit 158 P Scott 1987 Yamaha FZ 159 N Lawrence 1998 Suzuki Bandit Gawsworth Jesters

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 226, 234 92 M Dowding 2001 Gas Gas TST 93 P Harman 1998 Suzuki Bandit 94 J Potts 1997 Honda SLR Enduro 95 C Tranter 1990 Yamaha UPS 96 D Wood 1996 Suzuki GT 97 D Turner Triumph Tiger Cub Goldstar Owners Club

George Stephenson | 84 294 J Birchall 1957 BSA DBD 34 Gold Star 295 B Sheldon 1956 BSA CB 34 Gold Star 296 G Sheldon 1957 BSA DBD 34 Gold Star 297 B Barthulamen 1953 BSA BB Gold Star 298 K Beacroft 1954 BSA ZB Gold Star 299 J Crooks 1961 BSA Gold Star 300 B Davis Norb Star 301 A Wood BSA Rocket Gold Star 302 D Camm 1951 Gold Star Scrambler 303 D Steele 2000 Tonkin DBD 34 304 D Steele 1954 BSA Gold Star ZB 305 H Alan 1960 Gold Star Italian Motorcycle Owners Club

George Stephenson | 96, 97 118 G Richardson 1990 Moto Morini New York 119 M Bracken 1962 Ducati Daytona 120 S Wood 1956 Beta Mondial 121 M Kremin Mecatecno Skywalker 122 I Tigwell 1957 Bianchi Mendola 123 A Maulson 1972 Aermacchi Sprint 124 D Boarer 1934 Gilera VC 125 D Boarer 1963 Ducati Giro Bike 126 G Wood 1971 AMF M65 Leggero 127 D Fryer 1973 MV Sport 128 D Kremin Merlin Fuis 129 G Hallet 1958 M1-Val TV 130 R Fordyce 1962 Capriolo De-luxe 131 C Stockton 1955 Ducati TL 132 R Maulson 1972 Aermacchi Ala-Dora Rep 133 C Yardley 1960 Motobi Flat Track 134 G Arnold 1963 Benelli Sprite 135 I Ritchie 1974 Garelli Cross Italjet UK

John Crocker 3 | 410, 411 257 Italjet UK 2002 Italjet Dragster 258 Italjet UK 2015 Italjet Ascot Isle of Man Lambretta

John Crocker 3 | 420, 421 162 N Prince Lambretta TV175 Series 2 Luna Owners Club

Stanley Sheldon | 360 233 J Walklate 1968 Lambretta Lui 50 C 234 P Davies 1969 Lambretta Lui 50 CL 235 S Leahy 1968 Lambretta Lui 50 CL Lincoln & Newark Scooter Modern Collective

Stanley Sheldon | 317, 318, 319, 320, 337, 338, 339, 340 308 W Shaw 1965 Lambretta SX 309 W Shaw 1956 Lambretta LD 310 D Oxley Lambretta GP 311 D Brown Lambretta Li 312 D Oxley Lambretta GP 313 F Osgerby 1955 Lambretta Model C 314 P Brooks Lambretta 4 315 S Justice 1970 Lambretta GP 316 D Peck Lambretta Li 317 M Cobb 1958 Lambretta Li 318 B Freeman Lambretta Li 319 P Dodnorth Lambretta Jet 320 R Elsendin Lambretta Li 321 S Marriot Lambretta GP 322 N Pew Lambretta Li 323 T Hubery Lambretta GP London Douglas MCC

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 229a 213 P Parry-Jones 1921 Douglas 2 3/4 214 B Bailey 1927 Douglas EW 215 P Davies 1930 Douglas S6 216 D Wilson 1951 Douglas Mk 5 217 C Borely 1916 Douglas

218 C Borely Pre-Second World War Douglas 219 D Lawrence 1929 Douglas SW5 220 1956 Douglas Dragonfly Maico Owners Club

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 221a 138 M Plummer 1958 Maico Letta 139 P Cooper 1958 Maico Letta 140 P Cooper 1961 Maico Letta National Sprint Association

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 228, 236 143 J Phillips 1978 Yamaha Sprinter 144 S Kirkpatrick 1972 Yamaha Dragster 145 D Smith 1991 Yamaha TZR 146 D Smith 1969 Suzuki T500 147 A Barkus 1999 Kawasaki ZXR 148 S Williams 1998 Jawa GP80 149 A Sanders 1978 Yamaha RD 150 R Phillips 1964 Ariel Arrow 151 T Smedley 1976 Honda Special 152 S Massie 1958 BSA Bantam 153 A Tinnion 1990 Krauser ‘Frankies Monster’ 154 D Price 1929 Velocette KN Owd Codgers and Friends

George Stephenson | 72, 76 260 B White 1976 Montesa Side Car 261 D Cooper Armstrong Side Car 262 C Baker Bultaco Sherpa 263 K Hackney Merlin Trials 264 M Allen Montesa 265 G Kidd 1965 BSA C15 266 Steve Fantic 267 Steve Montesa 268 R Smart BSA Motox 269 C Dolman Ariel HTS 270 W Vokes Francis-Barnett 271 D Robertson BSA Bantam Rigid 272 M Jones Jap Speedway 273 M Jones BSA Bantam 274 M Robertson Montesa Cota Shedtune

John Crocker 3 | 403a 349 D Shurety 350 R Shea 351 G Watson 352 I Keen

1981 Lambretta GP 1983 Lambretta GP 1980 Lambretta GP 1978 Lambretta GP

Skegness Motorcycle Club

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 221, 229 31 B Rust 1948 Corgi 32 N Barker Suzuki FZ 33 R Walka 1988 Honda SH50 34 D Tarrant 1961 Raleigh Roma 35 D Tarrant 1961 Agrati Capri 36 D Tarrant 2008 Peugeot 37 D Tellefsew 1984 Honda Melody 38 D Tellefsew 2009 San Bew Strider 39 P Crow 2001 Yamaha Fazer 40 G Dring 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 41 B Smith 1971 Lambretta LI 150 SPL 42 D Walker 1987 Suzuki Katana 43 M Cullingford 1974 Yamaha RD Straightliners

George Stephenson | 78 74 T Duckworth 1978 Yamaha TZ 75 S Walker 2000 Polaris Skidoo 76 K Scott 2007 Honda Monowheel 77 D Taylor 2008 Rotax Single 78 T Armatage 1989 Royal Enfield Single 79 I Duckworth 1980 Yamaha TZ Sunbeam Owners Fellowship

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 223, 231 82 P Knight 1951 Sunbeam S7 83 P Knight 1951 Sunbeam S8 84 P Thompson 1949 Sunbeam S7 85 C Griggs 1950 Sunbeam S8 86 C Griggs 1951 Sunbeam S8 87 J Davies 1950 Sunbeam Special 88 D Wilson 1951 Sunbeam Special 89 A Briggs 1946 Sunbeam S7 Team Vespa

John Crocker 3 | 417, 419 113 N Kerr 1967 Vespa 121 90ss 114 N Kerr 1967 Vespa 138 90ss 115 N Kerr 1967 Vespa 90ss UK 2 Stroke Club

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 227, 235 279 T Cooke Yamaha 3XVT VR 280 R Fulton Suzuki RGV

281 Lance 282 Kathy 283 Ruff 284 A Lea 285 Simon 286 W Leech 287 Steve 288 C Lea 289 Kayleigh 290 Jim 291 Jo

Yamaha FS1-E Yamaha FS1-E Suzuki X7 Motor Dew Honda NFR JC20 Yamaha 370 LC Special Yamaha 350 LC Special Kawasaki KH 350 Special Kawasaki KR1F Tiger Special Yamaha RD 125 Yamaha 350 YPFS Special

Velocette Owners Club

George Stephenson | 87 64 J Mundey 1929 Velocette KTT mk 1 65 F Allinson 1933 Velocette KSS Special 66 P Livesey 1947 Velocette KSS mk 2 67 P Bateman 1954 Velocette MAC 68 P Charlton 1955 Velocette MAC/KSS 69 P Snowden 1962 Velocette Viper 70 D Wells 1938 Velocette GTP 71 D Wells 1971 Velocette Thruxton Veteran Vespa Club

Stanley Sheldon | 357 Exhibits TBC Vintage Motor Scooter Club

Stanley Sheldon | 367 Exhibits TBC VJMC

George Stephenson | 90, 91 178 M Geary 1990 Kawasaki ZXR400 179 M Wheeler 1996 Honda CBR600 180 R Gibbons 1996 Yamaha TRX850 181 A Bolas 1999 Yamaha R1 182 A Bolas 1999 Yamaha R6 183 D Le Noan Yamaha RD350 184 D Le Noan Kawasaki 185 J Bratley 1989 Honda VFR750 186 H Cockerton 1967 Suzuki T20 187 A Baldwin 1959 Suzuki Coleda 188 C Herve 1999 Suzuki TL1000S 189 C Herve 1998 Suzuki 1200 Bandit 190 D Perkins 1985 Kawasaki KR 250A 191 N Oakley 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 192 S Marsay 1993 Kawasaki 22 R1100 193 B Favill 1980 Honda GL1100 VMCC

George Stephenson | 80 196 B Cox 1957 Ariel Red Hunter 197 VMCC 1960 Norton 50 198 VMCC 1964 Royal Enfield Turbo Twin 199 R Boalch 1962 Ariel Leader 200 B Fosh 1938 Triumph Tiger 80 VMCC (mid-Lincs section)

Lady Eastwood Pavilion | 293, 294 203 R Maw 1962 BSA Spitfire Scrambler 204 A Brooks 1991 Suzuki Katana 205 P Gunnee 1925 BSA L25 206 R Meggett 1937 AJW Flying Fox 207 J Wright 1988 Honda RC30 208 J Fairclough 1990 Yamaha TZR 250 SP 209 H Bacon 1934 Brough Black Alpine 210 H Bacon 1926 AJS 6S Worksop Mod Appreciation Society

Stanley Sheldon | 362, 363, 364 238 A Gore 1998 Vespa T5 Classic 239 A Gore 1960 Agrati Capri 70 240 D Thorns 1967 Vespa SS90 Replica 241 D Thorns 1959 Lambretta TV 175 242 B Stadfield 1985 Lambretta GP 243 K Stevens 1959 Lambretta Li 125 244 A Stevens 1966 Lambretta Li 150 245 A Stevens 2006 Vespa PX 125 246 M Bingham 1965 Vespa Douglas 150 Super 247 M Scully 1968 Moto Vespa GS 150 248 K Mellors Lambretta TV 175 249 R Buxton 1967 Lambretta 125 Special 250 R Buxton 1965 Vespa 180 SS 251 M Dring 2013 Vespa PX 125

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24 PRODUCTS

Richa Daytona leather jacket RRP: starting at £249.99 // Sizes: 38-52 // Colours: black, blue, brown, red and cognac

The Daytona leather jacket is available for both men and women.

According to Richa it’s made from high-quality buffalo leather with a classic cotton lining.

In terms of armour, the jacket has flexible D30 protection at the elbows and shoulders. It also has a back protector as standard.

To help make the jacket suitable for the cooler months, there’s a removable polyester thermal liner. A short connection zipper can attach the jacket to a pair of trousers with a matching zip.

To help with fit, there’s waist adjustment, a soft neoprene collar and adjustable cuff width.

A variety of colour options are available – black, blue, brown, red and cognac for the gents and black, red and cognac for ladies.

For further information: www.richa.eu // info@richa.be

New sports touring tyre from Metzeler

Gerbing XRS-12 heated gloves

RRP: TBC // Sizes: TBC

RRP: £149.99 // Sizes: XXS-XXXL Inspired by the Gerbing’s award-winning XR-12 hybridpower glove, the XRS-12 uses the company’s Microwire Technology. This consists of hundreds of micro steel wires in a Teflon outer casing with the whole thing being only fractions of a millimetre thick. The result is that these strands can be woven into fabric to produce extremely flexible panels with a uniform heat output.

Samco radiator hoses RRP: £45.10-£94.25

Samco says that the company’s silicone radiator hoses improve water flow, reduce engine temperatures, look fantastic and come with a lifetime manufacturer’s guarantee.

They can be used to replace your worn and perished OEM hoses before product failure.

The products include: ● Eight-piece Samco Sport Silicone Radiator Hose for Kawasaki ZRX1100 (all years) – RRP: £94.25 ● Two-piece Samco Sport Silicone Radiator Hose for Yamaha TDR 250 1988-1990 – RRP: £45.10 ● Three-piece Samco Sport Silicone Radiator Hose for Yamaha RD350 1980-1985 – RRP: £46.67 Samco also offers clip kits to go with the hoses that can be bought separately.

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Manufactured from exceptionally soft and supple, drum-dyed, 0.6mm, premium full-aniline leather that contours to the palm and pre-curved fingers, the XRS-12 heated gloves use a Hipora membrane liner making them waterproof, windproof and breathable.

The design is very functional and light with features such as the adjustable wrist enclosure. For added protection, there’s hard-knuckle impact protection.

The gloves are supplied with battery hook-up and inline temperature controller to adjust the heat when connected to a vehicle’s battery.

The Gerbing XRS-12 heated gloves come with a lifetime warranty on the heating elements.

For further information: www.gerbing.eu // uk@gerbing.eu // 01892 457373

Metzeler has launched a new sports touring tyre, the Roadtec 01, about to hit the shops in January 2016 in all major sizes.

Metzeler says that the new tyres offer class leading levels of grip in all weather conditions, durability and consistent wear as well as stability at high speed and with the bike fully loaded.

The Roadtec 01 is the successor to the Roadtec Z8 Interact but it has been developed from a completely new set of criteria, hence its all-new 01 designation.

The tyre features a totally redesigned tread pattern, which has made it possible to increase the ‘mechanical grip’ on slippery surfaces and in different riding situations.

The contact area with the tarmac is now wider and shorter, and new innovative compounds have been developed for the more diverse needs of the different categories of motorcyclists. The dual-compound rear solutions, with 100% silica on the shoulders and 70% silica mixed with carbon black in the central band of the tread, ensure mileage and grip

in varied conditions. The 100% silica front tyres ensure greater safety while braking, in particular on wet surfaces.

A Heavy Weight Motorcycles (HWM) version is available, offering better stability for heavyweight tourers used with luggage. The greater stability is achieved using a two-ply casing on the rear tyres (while the standard version uses a single ply). The front version of the HWM is two-ply like the standard version but uses a more rigid casing and flank material as well as a different compound.

For further information: www.metzeler.com // 0845 6094949

Knox Studio rucksack RRP: £59.99

This stylish waterproof, roll-top rucksack from Knox is made from tough nylon and leather, with a generous 25-litre capacity.

According to Knox the main body is 100% waterproof and the exterior is tough and durable PU-backed 600 denier nylon, with an interior lining that has fully taped seams to keep the water out.

There are also three water-resistant deep and zipped outer pockets for extra storage.

Leather is used on the base of the bag and for the carry handle, with chrome side release buckles to add an extra touch of class.

Fully adjustable padded shoulder straps and adjustable waist and chest straps aid comfort and security when riding.

Dual spacer fabric panels on the back enhance both comfort and air flow.

There is also a handy helmet carrier strap for use off the bike.

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26 ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Don’t Think. Ride It started out as a plan to fly a bike into the States and spend almost five weeks exploring Utah, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico, before making our way to the East Coast and shipping the bike home from New York. I’d never done a two-up trip before and my pillion hadn’t even really spent any time on the back of a bike, except for a ride up to Matlock Bath to see what she thought about the idea.

Words and pictures by Nathan Millward Now we were in America, with a budget of around £60 a day and no real plan other than to go with the flow and see which way the wind would take us. Flying our own bike from Heathrow into Las Vegas had been pretty straightforward through the use of a cargo agent and actually worked out cheaper than renting one out there, especially for that length of time, with an equivalent bike to ours costing a

not insubstantial £4500 to rent, including insurance surcharges.

To fly my GS in had cost £1200 and it was going to cost another £700 to boat it back out of New York at the end of the trip. All in all we’d budgeted £6000 for everything; the bike transport, our flights, plus all the other costs associated with travelling America for nearly five weeks, including fuel, food and lodging. Compared to an organised trip it wasn’t bad value and for the freedom it afforded us I’d say the effort of bringing our own bike was worth every penny.

Before we arrived in America we just made a note of all the places we wanted to see – Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Death Valley – and then figured the best way of joining them all together. We never booked any accommodation, simply finding a camp site or on the odd occasion a cheap motel and figuring out that about 150 miles a day was a good average for giving ourselves time to take in the scenery, stop for photos and not feel we had to rush to get places. We didn’t use sat-nav and found a map was plenty good enough for getting places.

What we didn’t plan on was getting married while we were out there. In fact we weren’t even engaged when we landed. I proposed as we sat on a rock overlooking the sunset at Sedona. She was in a bad mood and

I thought it would cheer her up. After she had said yes we bought a ring from a Navajo Indian jewellery seller near Grand Canyon and decided to double back to Las Vegas to get married. Neither of us was bothered about a big ceremony home in England and in Las Vegas you have the option of paying Elvis Presley to give your bride away. The wedding cost us $300, including the $74 for the marriage certificate and the tip for the photographer, who also doubled up as our witness.

It also meant that the bike trip doubled up as our honeymoon, with the excitement of riding out of Las Vegas now married, on a bike we’d flown in from England, flown and heading east in the direction of Utah and Colorado was for me as good as life gets. It helps that this Southwestern area of America is so easy and relatively cheap to travel. We met and saw many people in rented motor homes and cars, other gangs of motorcyclists on organised tours (mainly riding Harleys) and for the rest of the time you find yourself on these empty roads through the most amazing scenery you can ever

imagine, Death Valley being possibly our favourite.

Some people say it’s too safe and predictable to have a proper adventure in America, but I think if you’ve got anywhere between a few weeks to a month then it allows you to see so much and to cover so much ground. And you can never get bored out here, because the scenery is always changing, and the people are really friendly and inviting. The food is also good and it comes on big plates – doesn’t cost much to eat well.

Camping in the National Parks is free or not much more than $15. Petrol is half what we pay and you soon get used to riding on the wrong side of the road.

I took a GS but any touring bike would be perfect for the job. Something like a Honda Varadero or Suzuki V-Strom.

Speed limits are often low and if you stay away from the interstates (America’s equivalent of a motorway) you’ll soon fi nd yourself in quiet find little towns like the ones we imagine when we think of Route 66. We didn’t bother so much with Route 66 as there are large stretches of it that have been replaced by interstate, and

ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME 27

Meet Nathan Millward Nathan Millward is a travel writer and journalist who began his adventures in 2009 with a 23000 mile ride back from Australia on an old postal bike. He’s since continued with that bike across America and now has gone from one extreme to another with a trip on a GS.

following it means missing out on so much of the great riding around Utah and Colorado. The 90-mile stretch of Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman is a must though, and is even do-able on a day trip from Las Vegas.

The only problem we found was that after 3000 miles and three weeks on the bike we were running out of steam and not looking forward to another 2000 miles across country to New York where our return flights were booked from.

In the past I’ve done much bigger solo trips than this and didn’t struggle with the miles, but I think when there’s two of you and you spend every day on the bike, putting up and packing away the tent then it can get weary after a while, that’s why a two week bike trip in the States is probably going to be enough for most people. Any longer and you start to enjoy it less.

The upshot of needing to get to New York meant that we got to see the Southern states of America. We started by making our way down to the alien capital of Roswell, New

Mexico, before riding due east through Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. It was interesting down here and very different to other parts of America we’d seen. It was a much tougher existence for the people who lived here and we saw lots of abandoned buildings and even abandoned towns. We stayed in one motel where the owner told us that on average they only get one overseas visitor per year, so we were well off the tourist trail.

Having ridden up the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway (a 460 mile recreational road along the Appalachian Mountains) and taken a quick detour through Washington DC it was time to end the trip in New York, leaving the bike with the shipping company ready for the long boat ride home, which from beginning to end takes approximately six weeks.

In total we clocked up 6000 miles and while not the cheapest of bike trips it was definitely cheaper than a big wedding back in England. It was also good to get out there on the road and make our own judgement about people and places.

A motorbike will always be the best tool for that. Whether my new wife is as keen for another 6000 miles on the back of bike I’m not so uncertain.

Top 10 tips for taking your bike to America 1. It’s easier to get your bike serviced before going but it’s easy enough to book one in with a dealer over in the States.

2. Make sure to apply for a Non-resident Temporary Importation Approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) six weeks before departure. These are free and the only documents you need.

3. Be sure to get insurance for your bike. Some have found success with Progressive (an American insurer). I’ve always used Motorcycle Express insurance cover, costing £300 for two months.

4. Take tools to repair roadside punctures.

5. While the bike can fly with fluids in it (less than quarter tank of petrol advised) you can’t take any sealed containers of oil or other flammable liquids.

6. Flying a bike is more expensive than boating it, but is an easier and quicker

process, with a guaranteed arrival date, hence why many people fly in, boat out.

7. Using a cargo agent such as James Cargo, Motofreight or Shippio, takes away all the stress. You deliver the bike to them in England. They then pallet it, secure it and load it.

Next time you see your bike is in the States.

8. Your bike can stay in America for up to a year as a temporary import, but

technically you’re supposed to remain with it.

9. Rent a bike if your trip’s less than two weeks. Consider buying a bike out there if your trip’s any longer than a month to six weeks. But this does require help in America to register it.

10.Try not to overpack the bike before departure. Once there you’ll always need to make extra space for things you’ve forgotten or want to buy.

The MCM legal column is compiled by managing partner Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and his bike-riding barristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal injury 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.

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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 was out with four mates riding our bikes and I was number two in the line-up. It was foggy so we weren’t speeding along when some dipstick copper jumped out from behind a parked car in a layby directly into the middle of the road to stop us. My mate in front slammed on his brakes and managed to swerve and avoid the copper (just) without hitting him. However, I also had to slam on to try and avoid hitting the copper and my mate.

Unfortunately, I locked up the front, fell off and ended up sliding into some poor chap’s parked car.

I broke my leg and trashed my bike. My insurer has told me I can’t claim for my injuries as a copper tried to stop us and I should have left enough space to be able to stop safely. What do you think?

A

This sounds about as much fun as catching your genitals in a door. Be very careful relying on your insurer for legal advice as they probably aren’t legally qualified. I liken it to asking me for advice on building a wall. I could give advice but I probably shouldn’t. Prima facie, you as the rider have a duty to leave enough space to be able to stop if an emergency happens. However, from what you have said the copper has jumped out into the road causing the whole situation. Why on earth is he doing this in the fog? Common sense… Anyway, before I rant, you have to prove on the balance of probabilities the copper has done something wrong and because of that you suffered a loss. Every case turns on its own facts but the first ‘link’ in the ‘chain of causation’ appears to be the copper. Get some proper legal advice and crack on with your claim is my view.

Q

I got a puncture on my ZZR1400’s rear tyre. My local garage said he could fix it and duly did for £30. Bargain! All was well… or so I thought.

The next day I rode to work. About 30 miles in

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I braked for a roundabout and the rear wheel locked up causing me to skid down the road.

Because I am a riding god (read that as lucky!)

I stayed on and didn’t hit anyone. However, the rear wheel was completely locked up and I had to get recovered home. Having looked at the bike it turns out the garage hadn’t put the rear wheel back on properly. This allowed the brake calliper to spin on the spindle, nip the brake hose and lock on. I could have been killed and want to sue the garage. Can I?

A

I’m glad to hear luck was on your side that day.

However, you can’t sue someone for something that could have happened. Thankfully you weren’t killed and you didn’t get hurt. Compensation is to put you in the same place you would have been, but for the accident. Therefore, your only claim is the cost to put your Kwak back to the same state it was before the rear brake locked on. If it has trashed the swinging arm, the brake pipe etc. then the garage will be liable to pay for that. I would add before suing the garage why not contact them to see if a compromise can be reached.

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Hyosung reveals the GD450

This is the Hyosung GD450 – a new naked roadster from the Korean bike maker that’s going to be available for 2016.

Powered by a liquid-cooled singlecylinder, dohc 449cc motor, the bike kicks out 50bhp @ 7500rpm and 47.7Nm of torque @ 7000rpm.

It gets a six-speed gearbox, a 96mm bore and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. No price or release information about the bike yet, but it will be around early in 2016.

Kawasaki miniScrambler on way?

Those who know about Kawasaki’s plans for 2017 have, so we’re told, said that the company is currently developing a new 150cc motor (which will look like this insider’s sketch, below) and that new lump is going to power at least two motorcycles: a naked roadster and a 1970s-esque Scrambler.

THE INSIDE LINE TO CLASSIC JAPANESE IRON WITH STEVE COOPER FROM THE VJMC 31

Avoiding the pig in the poke – Part 2 Now you’re in the world of bagging a classic properly, time to focus on both power unit and transmission.

“The Home of the Japanese Classic”

Words and pictures: Steve Cooper Once more common sense allied to someone who knows about older Japanese motorcycles will normally set you on the right road.

Rule No.1 has to be this – if you can hear it running, witness it getting to operating temperature and nothing goes squeak, groan, screech or bang you’re onto a winner.

Minor fluid leaks can normally be sorted but if oil or water are pouring out look deeper. A dried up oil seal, dying or leaking coolant pipe is not the end of the world. Seriously cracked crankcases, cylinders or heads will cost substantial money to repair or replace. Assuming the motor is a goer what’s next? If it’s possible, see if the clutch works and if it does will the bike select all the gears? If everything works like normal this is hugely encouraging but if the clutch doesn’t free off this isn’t a show stopper. It’s easily fixed and can be used as a bargaining chip so barter… hard. If the gearbox won’t select every gear then either bargain hard again or walk away.

Rule No.2 – if the engine doesn’t run the bike is still likely to be viable.

However, if the spark plugs are missing or the cylinder head is off

then pretty much everything inside is likely to be toast. This bike is what’s known as a spares machine or donor bike and its only value is the fact that it might have parts you need for an ongoing project. Its worth is only what you or someone else is willing to pay for the parts you or they need.

So we’ll assume that the bike has all the key parts and that the engine is complete and turns over but won’t run. Now it all gets a little more complicated. It’s possible to buy a non-runner, clean the carburettor, fit a new spark plug, check/reset the point and/or timing, fit an auxiliary tank then go for broke. Many a barn find or abandoned machine has literally been kick-started back into life via this route. The author has personal experience of three such machines and they’ve all worked fine. You will still need to sort out tyres and tubes, change the oil, service, grease and clean but many an old Japanese bike has been given a second lease of life.

If it runs and then dies at least you’ll know it’s not a total dog.

If the engine won’t play ball under any circumstances then chances are it will need more serious examination.

This is where one of the VJMC’s die-

hards comes in. These are the people who know your bike better than they know their own families, can point you towards the likely issues and get you sorted. They are your friends; trust them and take on board what they tell you. If you have a time served bike engineer who knows about older stuff then they may well be able to advise but if not, join the club, and bend the ear of one of us… please!

Should your engine/gearbox need to be rebuilt then be prepared to be amazed. Japanese motorcycles have always been designed and built along logical lines. Every bolt has a purpose, each wire/pipe/passageway is there for a reason and if it won’t come apart you’ve either overlooked a bolt or corrosion is holding it all together.

Never, under any situation, either pry something apart or hit it with a big hammer. Japanese motorcycles do not respond kindly to butchery, bodgery, blind ignorance or crass stupidity.

There’s always a reason for the problem you face; this is Rule No.3.

If your engine needs bench-top surgery here’s Rule No.4 – clean everything first. A wipe down to remove road dirt is a good start but if the engine is covered in oil and

grit set to with something like white spirit in an old washing up bowl and an old brush. Change the cleaning solvent when it’s filthy and aim to get back to bare metal; only then start considering breaking out the spanners and screwdrivers.

From here on take pictures, make notes, label and document. Old plastic takeaway dishes, strong cardboard boxes, stacking trays and zip-tied plastic bags are all good ways of storing parts. Work methodically

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and try to keep like parts in one container or location. Oh and one last rule – don’t rush; the bike hasn’t worked for decades so a few more days/weeks/months isn’t going to make any difference whatsoever!

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32 USED BIKE GUIDE

Used Bike Guide: Suzuki’s SV1000SZ – easy does it The SV1000S was built to replace the fascinating but flawed TL1000S.

Words and Pictures: Bob Pickett It took the engine from that iconic motorcycle, albeit in retuned state.

The model launched in 2003 as both half-faired and naked versions. In 2006 the frame changed to black from silver. The SV1000S never found its audience and was discontinued in 2007.

The bike we took out was a 2005 SV1000SZ. This was the special edition with full fairing, multi-colour paint, black frame, crash bungs as standard and slightly increased power.

Give me some spec

A cast aluminium lattice frame holds a 996cc V-twin engine putting out a reported 118bhp (SZ marginally more at 123.5hp) @ 9000 revs, giving a top speed of 155mph. Maximum torque is 75lb-ft, allowing the 1000 a standing ¼ mile of 11.4 seconds. Stopping power comes from twin 310mm discs with four-piston callipers up front, supported by a 220mm, two-piston single rear.

So what’s it like to ride?

Comparisons with the 650 are inevitable, so I’ll bite the bullet and address them now. The 1000 is chunkier than the 650 with wider clip-ons and carries more weight, which makes it feel more planted and substantial. The extra weight is used well by Suzuki to anchor the 1000 to the floor – cornering on the 1000 can be handled with confidence as it grips the tarmac. It is harder to turn than

the 650 and not as accurate but it can drive out of corners in a way the 650 can only dream of.

The engine is a joy – the remapping from the original TL1000S guise could have left it feeling gutless, but the result is a wide spread of power that delivers smoothly throughout the entire rev range. Let it spin up and work to get the best results – at low revs it can feel lumpy.

Discussing the SZ, I was advised the full-fairing could cause the engine to run hot which in turn could affect the rear suspension, but I was unable to replicate this during the test ride. Brakes are powerful, but not overwhelming.

The riding position is not good in town but great on A-roads. For involved B-roads and on motorways the fairing does an acceptable job of deflecting windblast.

What nick is it in?

The previous owner clearly took great care of this bike. I had instant concerns when I spotted the stickers on the fork legs (pitting is a major issue with SVs), but they are flawless.

The only issue is the chain and sprockets which will need replacing.

What’s it worth?

The dealer wants £3895 for a 2005 model with 13,500 miles recorded, featuring useful accessories. These days there aren’t many SV100Ss in the marketplace, and even

fewer featuring the full fairing (the numbers double if you factor in the half-faired model). The fully-faired SZ’s available range from £2699 for a 2006 with 27,400 miles to £3495 for a 2007 bike with 5300 miles logged.

The half-faired model runs from a 2004 bike with 12,500 miles under the belt for £2695 to a 2007 model with 10,100 miles recorded on sale for £3795.

With thanks to Johns of Romford, Suzuki Branch for the loan of the bike: Johns of Romford Rush Green, 162 Rush Green Road Romford, Essex, RM7 OJU Tel: 01708 754775 Email: rushgreen@johnsofromford.co.uk Web: www.johnsofromford.co.uk

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APRILIA RSV 2003, just had service and new battery, 23,000 miles, no accidents, £2200 Tel. 07763 509956. Cumbria.

APRILIA FALCO 1000cc, 26,000 miles, mint condition, selling due to age, winter bargain, £1800 ono Tel. 07923 492627. Burton on Trent.

BMW 1100GS 1998, black, MoT November 2016, powder coated spoked wheels power accessories fitted new rear tyre and brake pads good condition, top box not included, £1600 Tel. 07502 357218.

Worcestershire.

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 07906 042771 or Phil 07413 525172. Notts.

BMW R100R 1000cc, 1992, 50,000 miles, excellent original condition, two previous owners, panniers, screen, all handbooks, toolkit, etc, £2950 Tel. 01512 608612. Merseyside.

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, excellent condition, £3995 ovno Tel. 01482 634464.

E Riding of Yorks.

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 R1100S Boxer Cup Replica, 2004 last one built private plate twin spark heated grips bar end mirrors Corbin seat 13,000 miles, two owners, MoT Aug 2016, on Sorn, hard BMW luggage and Ventura luggage, jackets, trophies, manuals, £8500 ovno Tel. 01189 734072.

Berks.

BMW R100RT 28,000 miles, full luggage, full MoT, excellent condition, £3600 Tel. 01923 461289. Hertfordshire.

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

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. Middx.

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 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.

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

Leics.

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

Hertfordshire.

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

Leics.

BSA LIGHTNING 650cc, 1965, gold, 11 mths’ MoT, 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.

BSA ROYAL STAR 500cc complete rebuild, new wheels, tyres, new mudguards, new battery, pistons, small ends bushes, runs and rides well. Tel. 01621 786100. Essex.

COSSAK 650 Drept Combo, K reg, black, vgc, 26,000km, owned 10 years, V5 in my name, classic insurance, needs light recommissioning for road, £2000 may exchange Landrover on road, plus cash your way for Defender with low miles. Tel. 02085 341761; 07863 262603.

CAGIVA RIVER 600 red, 16,000 miles, like new, perfect 1st big bike with panniers. Tel. 07714 862592. Stirlingshire.

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.

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

DUCATI 916 748cc fairing and seat, glass fibre, £200 ono.

Fairing moulds offers will sell separate, plus front mudguards, vgc, Aprilia 125 fairing moulds, cheap, offers, 2000 year, glass fibre, vgc. Tel. 01384 869184; mobile 07769 533585.

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.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 Sportster, Custom, carb model, 2005, 10,000 miles, STD & custom controls new spoked rear wheel, service history, Dynatec ignition, just had major service, all keys, alarm fobs and factory book, HPI clear £5000 or £4700 with cast back wheel fitted. Tel. 07493 065778. Essex.

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 2008 Mint condition 883 Sportster, 1850 miles from new, only two owners, lots of extras, loud pipes, genuine reason for sale, £4400 Tel. 07504 686855. Essex.

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

HONDA 250 SUPERDREAM 1978, 7000 miles, £1500 ono Tel. 0777 5022882. Bristol.

HONDA CBF600 Dec 2009, MoT, ABS, Givi rack and box, good miles from new, fsh, excellent condition, £2950.Tel. 07999811488.Rutland.

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

HONDA CB1100EX reg 12/14, best colour red, as new 2,300 miles, 12 months man warranty, fitted chrome rear carrier, heated grips, blaze panniers, windscreen, £7950 Tel. 07484 298151 anytime. Worcs.

HONDA CB1100AD 1100cc, black, approx miles 2200, seven months, warranty remaining, dry mileage only, as new, £6000 ono Tel. 01883 348771.

HONDA CBF1000F 1000cc, 2009, yellow, MoT July 2016, Givi engine bars, new tyres, front rear new, battery, new spark plugs, very clean, 16,600 miles, heated grips, new rear wheel bearings, £3500 ovno Tel. 01925 656312. Cheshire.

HONDA CB400 Superdream, 1980, full MoT, ready to ride, may take British bike exchange, cash difference paid, £1250 Tel. 01905 21667; 07966 178348 anytime. Worcestershire.

HONDA CB600FS 2000, 74,993 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 CJ250T 1979, 8374 kms, MoT March 2016, good original unrestored condition, notarised history, runs well, used every couple of weeks, must go need space, £650 Tel. 07564 339312. Notts.

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.

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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, 7815 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.07809839334.GtrLondon.

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

HONDA XBR500 good condition, 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 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.

INDIAN SIDECAR and chassis, UK side fitting, excellent condition, resprayed black, new squab seat, tonneau cover, sidecar wheel has stainless spokes, new tyre, with original Indian fittings if required, £3500 Tel. 01895 624554.

Hertfordshire.

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

North Wales.

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.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 2015, white, as new, KLE650, with panniers, handguards and Versys tank pad, less than 1000 miles, had first service, finding it too high, just not suitable, £5500 ono Tel. 07565 552443. Swindon.

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

KAWASAKI ZN700 American import shaft drive cruiser same as Ltd, fitted with GT750 engine good condition only 22,700 miles, new battery and fork seals just serviced, good tyres, MoT till August, winter bargain, £950 Tel. 07736 172536. Greater Manchester.

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.

KRIEDLERRACINGW/CRU Cereani type forks, AR50 wheels, fairing, orange/screen, unused few years, £3850. Motobi/Benelli 50, c/ons, large tank, spare crank, £850. Tel. 07775 558399. South East.

LEXMOTO SCOOTER 50cc with back resttwoseater2012withMoT, older owner, £350 for quick sale no offers. Tel. 07471 739455. Leeds.

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.

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. North Yorkshire.

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.

PULSE ADRENALINE 125cc, exceptional condition, 2650 dry miles, superb learner legal, fun bike, this looks showroom condition, black/orange, 11 months MoT, one owner from new, 2012 reg, service record, £950. Tel. 01489 574724.

Hampshire.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

Lancs.

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

MV 125cc, 1959, £850 ono, winter project, all tinware present, only surface rust, no exhaust system or switch. Tel. 07960 598108. Dorset.

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

PEUGEOT KISMEE 50cc scooter, 2014 reg, 10 miles since new, in as new condition, lady owner selling due to operation, ideal learner and commuter use, selling at a bargain price of £1100 ono Tel. Barry 07792 517466 for further info. N Yorks.

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

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 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 GS250T 1981, blue, no tax, MoT, (project), new battery, air filter, spark plugs, manual, spare tank, seat carbs, has been running, will need van to pick up, log book in my name, reason for sale no time to mess, £400 ono Tel. 01214 204632. West Midlands.

SYM HD200 silver, as new, 05 reg, 6200 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, MoT, very good condition, 17k miles, one owner. Tel. 01928 718731. Cheshire.

SUZUKI GSX750F 748cc, 192, 7500 miles, excellent condition all round, almost new tyres, battery, pads, red paintwork, hardly a mark, offers around £1200 Tel. 07827 960349. Kent.

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

Hants.

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

TRITON T140V 1955, superb fast street machine in mint condition, totally rebuilt engine, powdercoated frame, new Roadholder forks, new Akront rims and tyres, new seat, new exhausts, oil tank, electrics, £1000’s spent and great reg number, £5995 ono Tel. 01403 217297. West 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 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 SV650S motorcycle, 2009, blue & white, vgc plenty of extras, paddock stand, cover, 9400 miles, £2200 Tel. 01446 404669. Glamorgan.

SUZUKI SV650S 2006, 15,000 on clock, MoT June 2016, all mods, can, levers, bungs and saddle, full stamped book history, this bike is mint, £2800 Tel. Adam 07766 903588. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, 2009, No 12 of 650 made, MoT 31/3/16, 3349 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.07419121062.Gloucestershire.

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 ST1050 2005, almost mint example, 34k miles, full Triumph history, MoT March 2016, heated grips, powerbronze hugger, £2900. Tel. 07944 230024. Herts.

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 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 SE 2011, 2600 miles, Thruxton seat and cowl, full Arrow titanium exhaust, full MoT, £4400 ono Tel. 01708 763132; 07977 404656.

Essex.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD black, 4400 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 800 ABS, 2012, Arrow exhaust, gel seat Ali sump guard, heated grips, adjustable screen hugger, top box crash bars full history, one owner 4500 miles, £5500 ono Tel. 01708 763132; 07977 404656. Essex.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1000 4 cyl, 1992, 38k miles, cafe spec, long MoT, A1 condition, some spares, health forces sale, £1540 ono Tel. 0115 8547932 for details. Notts.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 900 1994, 67,000 miles, very good condition, Sorn, no MoT, £950 Tel. 07766 337405. Cambs.

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 re-chromed, new coils, full side & top luggage boxes, £2500 ono Tel. 01634 240081 evenings; mobile 07702 010746. Kent.

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.

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.

YAMAHA DT175MX 1979, V reg, 7500 miles, had light restoration last year, been stood for years runs & rides superb, V5 in my name, two original keys owners manual, £2750 Tel. 07979 695354. Stockton-on-Tees.

YAMAHA TDM850 1997, 26,000 miles, above excellent condition, MoT Oct 2016, all MoTs to prove mileage, two genuine Yamaha keys, original exhaust system in excellent condition + spare race exhaust, totally unmarked bike, £1375 ovno Tel. Steve 07771 866621; 02087 140101. Surrey.

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 Yorks.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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 FZR600 1990, only 1130 miles, MoT, £2500 Tel. 01344 441554; 07789 742868.

Berks.

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

YAMAHA FZ6-S 2005, 600cc, 11,400 genuine miles, absolute mint, absolute mint condition, extras, h/grips Scottoiler hugger, touring screen, new battery, new front tyre, £2300 ono Tel. 01422 358981. Yorks.

YAMAHA MT09 850cc, 2014, 1200 miles, one mature owner, ABS, excellent condition, remainder of manufacturer’s warranty, bargain £5000 Tel. 02392 214606. Hants.

YAMAHA TDM900A 2005, good condition, 43k touring miles, ABS, Givi rack and pannier 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 WILDSTAR 1600 2000, W reg, black, 13,300 miles, exc cond, many extras inc sissy bar, passing lights, leather luggage screen, datatag and much more inc hydraulic lift must be seen, £5500.

Tel. 01234 766371. Beds.

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

YAMAHA XJ900 Diversion, 72,000 miles, 1997, not bad for age bit of wear and tear on the plastics, runs perfectly, new rear spring, front discs and brake pads all round, £1300 or swap for a mid range bike Tel. 07774 844131. Berkshire.

YAMAHA XT225 Serow, first reg in UK 01.01. 2003, reg no.

WF 52 FNE, 30k km. (18,000 miles), MoT 10/08/2016, tax 22/06/2016, very popular with Lands End Trial competitors, £2850. Tel. Doug. 0781 4089721. N Devon.

Parts For Sale BMW R1150RT hardly used, large topbox, BMW make, spare keys, excellent condition, £85.

Tel. 01383 825245. Fife.

BMW R60/5 1972, 600cc, complete front wheel, stainless spokes, excellent tyre, full twin hub, breaking system, wheel spindle, ready to bolt into bike, excellent condition, £325 ono Tel. 01992 571579. Essex.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 BMW SPARES clearout offers lot BMW R65 pair clocks, £50. Top half, £200; seat, £50; tank, £60; panniers, £40; rebored barrels, £50, also spoked wheels loads more. Tel. 01538 754170. Staffs.

BRUNINGHAMS SOLO SEAT BSA A65 Workshop Manual plus the rest. Cyclemaster 1950s Harley sidcar mudguard, 1939 r/h side, Watsonian Monza sidecar and other bits, Audi, Quattro. Tel. 02085 341761; 07863 262603.

BSA 125 NVT Rambler/Tracker frame, no V5, mono swingarm, forks/yokes, seat, tank, engine in pieces, kickstart, footrest, open to offers, Honda VT250, CB350SG, VF750 FD spares, CX500 Maggot seats, radiator + cover CX650 carbs. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

CLASSIC KRAUSER PANNIERS frames + indicators black Kawasaki GPZ600R, spares, engine complete, £100. 4/1 stainless Motad, £75.

F/R wheels complete, £35-£55.

Carbs, £50. Airbox, £10 + £5 p&p.

Fairing/seats/panel etc. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA HORNET 600-08 seat cowl, black, very good condition, £35. Tel. 01978 366742. Wrexham.

HYPERPRO (RSC) TYPE steering damper off 1400ZZR, will fit most bikes with correct fitting kit & have ZZR kit, (damper only), £125.

Tel. 01805 623310. Devon.

KAWASAKI 1400ZZR almost new smoked tint spoiler screen, £50 plus p&p£50.Tel.01805623310.Devon.

KAWASAKI ZXR400L comp front end now fits Mk1 1200 Bandit, mint tyre, £375 ono Tel. 1642477983. North Yorkshire.

MERIDEN TR6P 1965 timing case, oil pump, oil tank, inner round clutch drum cover. Tel. 07941 212632. Durham.

MODENAS KRISS 1 110cc, new exhaust system complete, £100. Also grab rail and offside mirror l/h thread offers. Tel. 01904 424977. York.

ROCKET III 2009, front forks, legs without yokes, front wheel without rotors complete with tyre and spindle, 7000 dry miles only, mint condition, offers, £250-£350 buyer collects. Tel. 01452 812158. Glos.

SEATS: CX500 x two Yamaha XJ600; x two Suzuki GS500; x two Suzuki GSXR250/400; x two F/1R, GTR1000 GPZ550 H1, GPZ550 A1, GPZ600R seats, GPX600 F/R, GS850 metal base + seat, Honda CB350SG Z400/500, GPZ305, Yamaha XV750, 1983, GS750 Corbin look, RM250 early 80s. Tel. John 07858 134475. Durham.

SHAD COMFORT SEATS for Yamaha FZ8, makes a big difference, embossed logo and stitching as new, £175. Tel. 07974 428890. Loughborough.

SHOCK ABSORBERS almost new, very little use, Hagon, external springs, 3/8” bolts, 12” centres, 90lb load, bargain at £30 + £10 p&p negotiable. Tel. 01946 834979. Cumbria.

STANDARD HD1200 Sportster exhaust with all fittings, only done 300 miles, £70. Triumph speedmaster/America std silencers as new, £70. Tel. 07950 971911. Lincs.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD set front forks, £50 + p&p. Front & rear wheels, £50 + p&p. Chrome radiator cover, £50 + p&p. Tel. 07896 218204. Hants.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 Palmer screen, medium grey plus all fittings, fastenings and accessory bar, good condition, ready to fit, fully adjustable, £100. Tel. 01242 808927 leave a message.

Gloucestershire.

TRIUMPH TR4 CARBS Stromberg CD175 and Manifold, good condition, £180. Tel. 07798 523780. Glos.

TWO BROTHERS carbon endcan plus link pipe with heel guard, as new 50 miles use only, to fit Yamaha FZ8 Fazer, £120 only. Tel. 07974 024893. North Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FAZER 600cc, Y reg, full engine crash bars, good condition with fittings, £35 ono Tel. 07770 891023. North Wales.

YAMAHA TOP BOX genuine Yamaha box, almost new, no marks, will take two helmets, £80. Yamaha X City rear top box carrier with grab handles, £55.

Yamaha X City wind screen, no marks, £25. Tel. 01995 670432.

Lancs.

YAMAHA TW CARBURETTOR for TW125 Adventure trailway, part no SEK-14301-0200 as new, £145. Tel. 01480 464084.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV535 service manual, six clutch plates, clutch & throttle cables, front master cylinder & hose S/H £25 the lot, £25 the lot Tel. Derek 01494 815604. Bucks.

Wanted A BIKE IN YOUR SHED? older bike wanted as project, prefer air-cooled, but anything considered running or not, can be road, off-road or racer of any kind. What have you got? Tel. Colin 07754 887584. Cambs.

ANY MAKE OR MODEL of classic motorcycle in any condition from a basket case to one in nice condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07548 801403. Notts.

CYCLE SPEEDWAY any photos, programmes etc, also any photos on Chris Vincent, programmes etc. Tel. John 02086 41866.

ENGINE WANTED for Honda CG125, W, 1998, cylinder barrel not necessary. Tel. 01642 714308. North Yorkshire.

GENTS LEATHER bike jacket, XL size 48” chest must have full armour, good zips etc, black preferred colour, nothing tatty please. Gents boots, black size 9 UK, will collect in North West, Email photos and price required Urukhai63@gmail.com HONDA VFR800 Vetec, good home given to low mileage bike, up to £2800 paid for cared for machine by mature rider machine.

Tel. 07931 432921. Suffolk.

MOTORCYCLE AND SIDECAR combination wanted in good condition, for elderly gentleman, roadworthy preferable, modern or classic. Tel. 07944 599678.

Warwickshrie.

MRA XCREEN Sport Screen wind deflector clip on type, as new, £45.

Tel. 01978 366742. Wrexham.

NSU MAX 250cc carburettor also rear footrests for Yamaha RS200 and silencers pair or righthand.

Tel. 01452 410622. Glos.

TRIUMPH TWIN any condition considered, long time storage etc no dealers. Tel. 01512 591596.

WANTED NSU QUICKLY cyclemasters winged wheel or just parts. Tel. 07790 168224.

Warwickshire.

WANTED PAIR OF FORKS for BSA A10 etc with single sided 8” brake also a pair of matched crankcases for A10. Tel. 01723 515546. North Yorkshire.

WANTED SINGLE TRAILER to take 300cc scooter. Tel. 01248 601525.

Miscellaneous BELSTAFF black wax cotton vintage jacket, size XX large, £220 post free Tel. 02085 341761; 07863 262603.

BELSTAFF waterproof motorcycle jacket, mens, size XXL, brand new, never worn, £20. Tel. 07871 101616.

Berkshire.

BIKETEK TOP BOX Model Lugbox 10, single with fixing plate and fittings, in brand new never used condition, lockable, two keys, £25. Tel. 07871 101616. Berkshire.

BMW PRO WINTER GLOVES size 10-10.5, like new condition, £70.

Tel. 07597 347832. Derbyshire.

BOOK: The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Motorcycles

by Jeff Clews, mint first edition from 1976+ very clean dust cover, unmarked, bargain at £20 +p&p negotiable. Tel. 01946 834979. Cumbria.

GIVI TOP BOX with Honda emblazoned on it in the red reflector zone, two keys in black, size is 35-37ltr will take one large helmet with some room left, small cushion for passenger to lean against. Tel. 01805 623310. Devon.

HAYNES MANUAL R1200GS, 2010-2012, £10; Touratech tank bag with fittings, £30; New Tourance rear tyre size 150/70R 17mc 69V, £75; Front fender extender £5; Nippy N side stand height increaser (2006-2012), £10. Damaged items: - BMW top box mounting rack (slight crack), £10; BMW top box (damaged locking plate and no lock), £15; BMW left pannier (no lock) £15, delivery possible by arrangement. Tel. 07595 122765. Scottish Borders.

HEINE GERICKE JACKET PSX-RS Pro shell, size UK40 leather slightly faded otherwise good condition, £50; zip in trousers Performance Shell Gortex, size UK38, good condition, £40. Heine Gericke Tuareg Sympatex jacket and trousers to match, £20, delivery possible by arrangement.

Tel. 07595 122765. Scottish Borders.

IRVIN WORLD WAR TWO flying jacket, Suzuki T50 alloy head + other bits and VW Camper Transporter. Tel. 02085 341761; 07863 262603.

LADIES LEATHER double breasted bike jacket, size 16, £40. Ladies gearbox, eight eyelet bike boots, size 6, black, £30. Ladies new bike boots, size 7, hard shin, black, £30. Yamaha XJR 1200/1300 collector box, as new, £40. Honda lock, £9.

Honda top box, b/red, two keys, £30. Tel. 07790 934835. Stokeon-Trent.

LARGE SUITCASE of ladies motorcycle clothing, size 12/14 trousers jackets boots (BMW, Revit, Ashman, IXS, Apache) some new, others vgc, prices, £30-£40. Please call view discuss, Oxford M40 one mile. Tel. Tony 01865 874980. Oxon.

MILANO SPORT JACKET XL, 44” chest, waterproof, airflow system, removable lining, armour, black, red, £65. Richa trousers KZX4, 38” waist, waterproof airflow system, armour black, £60, both only use five days, as new. Tel. 01480 464084.

MOTO GUZZI V7 classic helmet, open face with integral visor, matches bike (white/black/red) size small, new unused, £30.

Tel. 01604 831349. Northants.

MOTORCYCLE LEATHER JACKET blue, 42 chest, £50 ono. Moto X boots Diadora, size 1, £20 ono. Leather trousers Buffalo, size 34 waist, £35 ono.

Bike loading ramp, alloy 8-4, £80. Tel. 07769 848510. North Wales.

MOTORCYCLING CLOTHING all in nice condition, two piece leather suit Tecnic, fit 42” chest, grey black, no damage or scuffs, plus size 9, boots, £45 the lot + postage Tel. 01743 860362.

Shropshire.

MOTORSPORT old 1960s car mags Motorcycle Sport 1970/80/90 300+ mags, £60.

Motorcycle Motorcycling show and TT mags, 1950s, various Motorcycle Travel books, leather jackets trousers, size 30/32 cheap. Tel. 01538 754170.

Staffs.

NEW AKITO black waterproof trousers with Knox knee protection size 3XL (est 40” waist) leg length 32” lined & they are made of dura guard hi tec fabric, all tags still on this item. Tel. 01805 623310.

Devon.

SMALLISH TOP BOX for 500cc size bike, will hold a full face helmet and just a bit more, comes with own mounting plate which will clamp to small flat luggage rack, please ring for further info. Tel. 07923 930119.

Derbyshire.

TIGER 1050 SPORT touring screen, a zero gravity screen, dark tint, for Tiger Sport, good condition, 4” taller and 2.5” wider than original screen, £40. Tel. 01217 067069. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH TWINS 350-500 Haynes manual 1958-1973, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa Owners Manual, new, Joey Dunlop Coleraine Times, July 2nd 2000 offers, Velocette clutch front plate, clutch spring holder ass, offers. Tel. 01432 265726.

Hereford.

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