‘   Practical Sportsbikes’ Magazine

‘Buying, Fixing & Riding the Best Bikes from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s’

‘ Keeping Your Ride Alive ’

‘Buy It. Restore It. Ride It’

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*******October 2017*******

Publication Issue No.84

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The bikes, the features, and the articles in this issue include:

‘Readers Restoration . . . No Show Pony’ a detailed, nostalgic & lengthy nut  ‘n’ bolt restoration review of this iconic bike, with a photographic timeline and reports on the Pro’s & Con’s, and the Ups & Down’s experienced - culminating in the final shakedown test ride to enjoy all the work done – 1974 Kawasaki KH400 (7 exciting pages)

‘Small Wonder . . . . Special Brew’ Your Bikes, Your Way - a Reader’s own modified bike tested & ridden hard in this performance & handling feature, with an in-detail look at the model’s evolution & what CAN be done to this iconic bike – a 1979 Suzuki GS750 Special (9 stunning pages)

‘Know it, Buy it, Ride it, Love it’ a fresh modern-day style test & Celebration of this desirable classic Performance icon with another hard ride, and direct comparisons & references to it from back to the original launch day reports – The 1990 Yamaha FZR400RR (3TJ1)(10 mind-blowing pages)

‘I Restored a . . .’  a detailed look at some impressive restorations undertaken by several enthusiastic owners of the ONE favourite marque to them & specifically the ONE particular, favourite model. This Month – the Honda MT-5 (4 nostalgic pages)

‘Love It or Hate It . . . . Special Brew’ Your Bikes, Your Way - a Reader’s own modified bike tested & ridden hard in this performance & handling feature, with an in-detail look at the model’s evolution & what CAN be done to this iconic bike – a 1983 Suzuki X7 Special (9 stunning pages)

‘Buying Guide’ everything you need to know, and the vital info on what to look out for when considering buying this bike, or even if you just own one already – 1988 Honda NX650 Dominator (7 detailed pages)

‘Money Matters . . . Head-to-Head’ an Eagerly Awaited UK Road test & Direct modern Comparison shootout of these desirable & ‘Standard-Setting’ bikes, with excellent detailed rider reviews – 1984 Bimota SB4 vs 1981 Suzuki GSX1100EX (10 exciting pages)

Plus:-

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

Motorcycling features that are of general Interest

The very latest products in clothing and gadgets from that period in time

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, Racetracks, Beaches, Dyno .  .  .  & Public Roads

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