‘ 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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******January 2017*******
Publication Issue No.75
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The bikes, the features, and the articles in this issue include:
‘Restored in the Shed!’ a detailed look at an amazingly meticulous restoration of this exciting classic with a tough 21st century full Road test as well – 1990 Yamaha R1-Z 250 (11 stunning pages)
‘Readers Restoration’ a detailed, nostalgic & lengthy Nut ‘n’Bolt restoration review of this legendary bike, with photographic timeline and reports on the Pro’s & Con’s, and the Up’s & Down’s - culminating in the final Shakedown test ride and review of all the work done – 1987 Suzuki GSX-R750R LE (8 exciting pages)
‘I Restored a . . .’ a detailed look at some impressive restorations undertaken by several enthusiastic owners of the marque & specific model – 1970’s Suzuki GT250’s (5 rare pages)
‘Know it, Buy it, Ride it Love it’ a fresh Modern-Day Style test & Celebration of this desirable classic Performance icon with a hard ride, and direct comparisons & references to the original launch day reports – 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max (11 stunning pages)
‘A Kawasaki/Suzuki Mash-Up’ a Reader’s Own Modified Bike Tested & Ridden hard in this Performance & handling Feature, with an In-Detail look at what CAN be done to this Iconic Bike – Kawasaki Z900 (with a GSXR engine) (6 amazing pages)
‘Buying Guide’ everything you need to know, and look out for when buying this bike – 1979 Kawasaki Z1300-6 (6 rare pages)
‘Special Brew – Your Bikes, Your Way’ Reader’s Own Modified Bikes Tested & Ridden hard in this Performance & handling Feature, with an In-Detail look at what CAN be done to this Iconic Bike & its evolution – Yamaha RD350LC (7 amazing pages)
‘Two Grand Day-Out’ an Eagerly Awaited UK Road test (Re-Test?) & Direct 21st Century Comparison of these desirable ‘Standard-Setting’ bikes, with Rider Reviews – 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R600E9 vs 1998 Honda CBR600F-W (9 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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