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*******September 2006*******

Publication Issue No.227

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The bikes, features and articles in this issue include:

‘Turbo Terror’ A modified Readers Special gets a thorough Road Test & undergoes detailed build scrutiny – Kawasaki Z1000J ‘Mr Turbo’ Turbo (6 impressive pages)

‘Genesis of the Superbike - the Cult Bikes’ An up to date UK Performance style Road Test with testers giving modern reviews of this popular performance model – 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP (7 exciting pages)

‘A Question of Balance – the MIRA Files’ a fond look back at some amazing, desirable classics, taking them through our Full modern-day road tests, all over again (Plenty of glorious, nostalgic photos too) – Honda CB400N Superdream (7 nostalgic pages)

‘Showstoppers’ a beautifully photographed & Lit Studio based feature, spotlighting a stunning bike, with a brief write up and technical specification section – 1977 Kawasaki KH250B2 (4 rare pages)

‘The A Team’ an exciting Classic Bike Ride and Retro-Road test, comparing modern riding opinions, to those from its original launch day test feature – Suzuki GT250A (7 very interesting pages)

‘Buying Bikes’ a Detailed Bike Buyers Guide & everything you’ll ever need to know, and look out for, when considering or buying this bike – Kawasaki GPZ900R (1984-1996 Model) (5 exciting pages)

Plus:-

The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling from that year

Classic Motorcycling features of general public Interest

Up ’n’ Coming Shows, Rally’s, Events and Exhibitions etc

Latest new models appearing in our showrooms

The very latest products in clothing and gadgets (from that era)

Recent world Interest articles

Race Reports & interviews with Racers, past & present

Reader’s contributions via the letters pages, with topical matters, relevant at the time

Celebrities and racer’s writing contributions for the Magazine

Stunning Action Photography – on the Drag strip, Off-road, Green-Lanes, Airfields, Race Circuits, Beaches, Dyno .  .  .  & Public Roads

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