What was the fastest production motorcycle in 1975?
What was the fastest production motorcycle in 1975? The mid-1970s were an exciting time for motorcycle performance. Manufacturers were competing to bu...
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What was the fastest production motorcycle in 1975? The mid-1970s were an exciting time for motorcycle performance. Manufacturers were competing to bu...
British Engineering Explained If it doesn't leak oil... Check there's actually oil in it. If it starts first kick... Tell nobody. If the electrics wor...
Why do some classic motorcycles hold their value better than others? Not every motorcycle follows the same path. Some become highly sought after by co...
The Motorcycle That Was Bought New And Never Sold Most classic motorcycles have passed through several owners during their lifetime. But every now and...
Why were racing British motorcycles painted green? One of the most famous colours in motorsport has its roots in the early days of international racin...
Need help registering an imported motorcycle? Importing a motorcycle is only part of the journey. Many owners are unsure where to start when it comes ...
Yamaha RD400 – The King of the Road-Going Two-Strokes For many enthusiasts, the Yamaha RD400 represents the peak of the classic road-going two-stroke ...
Have You Ever Bought A Motorcycle Without Seeing It In Person? For many classic motorcycle enthusiasts, the answer is yes. Sometimes the right bike is...
See The Bikes Before They Reach The Website Many of the classic motorcycles we import arrive as fresh container stock and often need checking, photogr...
Drum brakes or disc brakes? For many years drum brakes were fitted to almost every motorcycle on the road. Simple, reliable and full of classic charm....
Which classic motorcycle earned the nickname "The Kettle"? One famous motorcycle became known around the world by this unusual nickname. But do you kn...
Checking your classic motorcycles wheel bearings One of the most overlooked jobs on a classic motorcycle is checking the wheel bearings. A bike can lo...
The Motorcycle With The Handwritten Note One of the most interesting parts of importing classic motorcycles isn't always the motorcycle itself. Occasi...
Air-cooled or liquid-cooled? For many enthusiasts, cooling fins are one of the defining features of a classic motorcycle. Simple, effective and instan...
What was the first mass-produced motorcycle with electric start? Today we take electric start for granted, but there was a time when every motorcycle ...
Do imported motorcycles need an MOT to register a USA import? This is one of the most common questions we receive. The answer depends on the age of th...
Kawasaki Z1 900 – The Motorcycle That Changed the Rules When Kawasaki launched the Z1 900 in 1972, it immediately became one of the most important mot...
Did you know the Suzuki GT750 was the first Japanese water-cooled production motorcycle? Introduced in the early 1970s, the Suzuki GT750 stood out fro...
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