‘ Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics’ Magazine
“ Running, Riding & Repairing Japanese & European Classics ”
“We Ride ’em, Restore ‘em, Relish ‘em, Rave about ‘em”
“ Maintaining all manner of magnificent Bikes ”
“More Motorcycling Variety for your Money”
“The Best Bikes of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”
“ Real not Retro ”
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*******December 2001*******
Publication Issue No.170
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The bikes, features, and articles in this issue include:
‘Street Specials – Frightening Four’ a modified & Tuned Readers Special gets a thorough Road Test & undergoes detailed build scrutiny – Yamaha RD750LC An Engineering Masterpiece Special (basically 2x Yamaha LC engine’s grafted together to make one) (7 exciting pages including a glorious double page poster)
‘A Gallant Attempt – From 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 stunning, nostalgic photos with technical specification from its ‘Press-launch’ day all those years ago) – Yamaha XS750 DOHC Triple (7 rare pages)
‘Buying Bikes’ a Detailed Bike Buyers Guide & everything you’ll ever need to know & look out for, when buying or considering buying this bike – Kawasaki ZX-10 (2 pages)
‘Restorers Reference – The 1st V4 to hit the Market’ a Classic Ride gets a full review of this legendary Machine, with honest rider feedback given during a modern-day style re-test. There’s wonderful pictures ‘of the time’, and a comprehensive list of technical specifications and accurate performance figures – 1983 Honda VF750F (4 detailed pages)
‘The Toll-puddle Martyr’ An up to date UK Performance style Road Test with testers giving modern reviews of this popular performance model – Honda CX500 (4 nostalgic pages)
Plus:-
The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling from that year
Classic Motorcycling features of general Interest
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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