Motor Cycle Monthly - January 2015 - FULL EDITION

kick-Start the year with a claSSic

Newark jaNuary 3-4 2015 Show guide iNSide

January 2015

top spec, easy to ride and a great engine...

Honda VFR800X P14

wiN advaNced rider traiNiNg

MCM is in dealers, clubs and biker cafes

triuMPh tiger 800 MUCH MORE THAN AN ADVENTURE BIKE

Bluetooth intercom, base layers and bike cover reviewed P8

MV Agusta Brutale outrageous style and practical tech P24

the ProS’ wiNter ridiNg advice ExplorErs, instructors and Marc MarquEz

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4 NEWS EVENTS

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM-9PM Stephen Billau and Sons Bike Nights, DL1 1QQ www.sbillau.co.uk 01325 281331 EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH Durham Autojumble and meet, DH7 8HJ, £1 admission and £10 per stall. www.dontbinitsellit.com

PRO WINTER RIDING ADVICE

FOR NECESSITY or fun, riding in winter needn’t be something you dread; it’s just about organisation… ‘fail to prepare and prepare to fail’.

Head of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, Peter Rodger, has some winter riding advice…

And if you’re on the track, hear what 2013 and 2014 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez offers…

Pic: MotoGP.com

With adverse weather on the way, riding doesn’t have to become an unpleasant experience. Carli Ann Smith spoke to the best in the business for their tips…

EVERY SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH Cafeplas, Badock High Street SG7 6AX, 9am-4pm.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 BikerDown! South Yorkshire, Lifewise Centre S66 8LB FREE two-hour session of basic first-aid skills and awareness. 01709 832452 http://bit.ly/BikerDownSY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014 Scunthorpe Toy Run, DN15 8TE. For Disney Ward at Scunthorpe General Hospital. Meet 12pm, with convoy rolling at 12.30pm. www.facebook.com/groups/ scunnybikers SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 Paw’s n’ Claw’s Petfood Run to Mayhew Animal Home.

Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 Xmas Carol Service, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014 Cold Turkey Meet, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com

“Riding in bad weather is definitely more challenging. Give yourself enough following distance – in the rain you need to see the road surface early enough to be able to avoid puddles, drain covers and potholes full of water. Your braking distance will have increased too. Bear in mind that heavy rain creates pools of water across the carriageway – if you see it, avoid it. If it’s too late then don’t brake or accelerate, instead ease off the throttle a bit and steer straight ahead.

“The wind can unsettle your bike and blow you off course. Look ahead at the trees and bushes, and the behaviour of other vehicles to see how it’s affecting them – this will show you where the worst patches are.

Riding past lorries and trucks has a similar effect.”

“For me, and I think most riders feel the same, riding in the rain isn’t something we really enjoy, we’d all much prefer it was dry! However, it cannot be avoided and when it arrives you need to pay attention. Usually we have a good idea when we will have to ride in wet conditions – as either it’s already wet at the beginning of a session or if it arrives during a session then we simply return to the pits and change for a wet setup. The more tricky situation is when rain arrives during the race – and even more so if you’re leading as you’re usually the first to find it, and you must decide how much to push without risking falling off! This for me is the most difficult part of riding in the rain.”

Unlike Marc, we don’t have to push to the limit on the road but the key is the same – preparation and riding to your ability. Drop us a line with your tips at the address on page 11.

NEWS 5 New 400cc trail adventure bike from WK bikes

Kevin and Julia Sanders are double Guinness World Record holders for the fastest circumnavigation of the World and the Trans Americas by motorcycle. They now run GlobeBusters, specialising in taking riders on similar journeys…

“It’s taken us years to figure out what works best for us – and I stress for us because riding gear is a personal choice – but layering has proved a successful method for hiking, skiing and climbing for years, and I don’t see that motorcycling is any different. The beauty of separate layers is that you can mix and match to the conditions.

“We use a four-layer system. The base layer is perhaps the most important, as it needs to keep the skin dry: vital for comfort in all conditions.

Cotton can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water or perspiration, and takes forever to dry, making it dangerous to use as a base layer because it can accelerate the body’s heat loss. Go for merino wool instead.

It’s expensive, but it’s a superb temperature regulator, naturally breathable and resists the buildup of bacteria.

“The mid-layer traps warm air next to the body, the logic being, if your core is warm your extremities will be.

It can be wool, polyester fleece, down, or synthetic. We usually go for fleece, as it’s lightweight, easy to care for and comfortable. If you can, go for the windbreaker variety, which as the name suggests, helps lessen the effects of wind.

“Next is the motorcycle layer. Steer clear of the black-and-grey-withdetachable-liner textile, and go for something more focused. Discard a waterproof liner, as having it on the inside means the outer bit gets soaked and is difficult to dry out. Ditch the

EVENTS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 Huddersfield Autojumble, HD1 1RG. www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 Bike Day, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 14th Classic Car and Bike Winter Restoration Show, Donington Park www.classicshows.org

thermal inner too; your mid-layer top and a pair of trekking-type trousers will do the same job. Go for adjustable neck and cuffs, and find one with venting, preferably on the front, back, arms and legs. When it’s hot, go with just the base layer and open the vents, when it’s cold, close them and add the mid-layer.

“If it’s very cold, or wet, the waterproof outer layer then comes into play, keeping you dry and acting as a barrier against wind. If you can, get a GoreTex, or similar, for the additional breathability.

“I wince when I see riders in a light soft tour boot, and I wince when I look back at photos of me and Kevin riding around South America in hiking boots. Over the years, we’ve seen too many injuries to shins, ankles and feet that, but for the sake of a good boot, we are convinced would have been less severe. We always advise riders to get a sturdy boot with good protection. Buy on the big size, to allow room for thick socks.

And if they’re not waterproof, buy some socks that are.”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2014 UKBEG 11th Cabin Fever Meet, National Motorcycle Museum, B92 0EJ www.ukbeg.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014 New Years Eve Party, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com WK BIKES has announced a new 400 Trail adventure bike which will be arriving in dealers in April/May 2015.

Expected to cost around £3000£3500, the single-cylinder, four-stroke machine comes with panniers as standard and features a five-speed gearbox. It’s fitted with a Siemens electronic fuel injection system, aluminium wheels and hydraulic disc

brakes on the front and rear. There are double adjustable USD shocks on the front and a single gas spring adjustable shock on the rear.

The engine produces 27bhp @ 7000rpm and 24lb-ft @ 5000rpm.

It has a dry weight of 151kg and a seat height of 890mm. For more info visit: www.wkbikes.com or call 01507 523900.

Get a pass in your motorcycle test: guaranteed!

BMW RIDER Training is now offering new riders a guaranteed-pass motorcycle test package – great news for those looking to get on to two wheels.

BMW has introduced the new DAS Unlimited package as a stress-free way to get a motorcycle licence. With a one-off fee of £1795, customers will be

given unlimited training and as many attempts at the Module One and Two tests as they need to pass.

The price includes BMW motorcycle hire, fuel, insurance, 2:1 pupil to instructor training and clothing hire.

For more information call on 08000 131282 or visit www.worldofbmw.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 The Hangover Meet, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2015 TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015 The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, Newark Showground NG24 2NY. 100s of beautiful classic and custom bikes with a mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble. www.classicshows.org SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015 The Brass Monkey run, The Victoria LE67 3FA Leaves 2pm, minimum £2.50 donation, free soup and a roll. www.vicbikerspub.co.uk SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015 Bike Day, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com

NEWS 7 EVENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 Bike Day, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 Adventure Travel Show, Olympia London W14 8UX www.adventureshow.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 Huddersfield Autojumble HD1 1RG www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 Normous Newark Autojumble, Newark Showground NG 24 2NY www.classicshows.org SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 Australia Day, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafe-london.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 Ton Up Club International Winderblot, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.acecafe-london.com LIST YOUR EVENT HERE Visit www.MoreBikes.co.uk and submit it now.

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2015 59 Club Renewal Day, Ace Cafe NW10 7UD www.ace-cafelondon.com SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2015 TO SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 The 35th Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show The Bath and West Showground BA4 6QN www.classicshows.org SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2015 TO SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY

WHY KAWASAKI XR200R Honda Enduro BUILT THE H2R HOW ABOUT AN…

“WE MADE this bike because we could,” said Martin Lambert – Communications and PR manager for Kawasaki Motors UK, when asked what the thinking was behind the track-based 326bhp Ninja H2R. “It’s a very important machine for Kawasaki Heavy Industries – we are all about performance.

“We’ve got the facilities to make this bike… some people would go away and buy a supercharger, but we developed and made our own. The H2R is at the head of the range, and will affect all other Kawasakis. It’s a brand leader.

“The road-going H2 and the H2R were both developed at the same time, for two completely different reasons. The H2R is a closed-course machine, which means it’s totally not for the road – it’s designed without

FANCY something a bit different?

Tapping into the growing semicompetitive off-road scene in the UK of the early 80s, Honda – by design or accident – created a cult machine with the XR200R.

any parameters at all – this is literally the best that we could do.”

The motorcycle market needs reinvigorating, and regardless of whether sportbikes are for you, this is one of the most talked-about machines in a very long time. See the video of it on the dyno at http://bit.ly/H2Rdyno

Tiger IS built for off-road riding, says Triumph

TRIUMPH recently released a video ad showing Bear Grylls riding the Tiger off-road. At the end was a disclaimer stating that the bike isn’t intended for off-road use. In such a litigious world, I’m not that surprised, but it set the internet alight with illinformed criticism of the British firm.

We spoke to Triumph at Motorcycle Live and the company said “Hands up – we made a mistake! In the mad rush of Intermot, EICMA, Motorcycle Live etc., our standard disclaimer was used

and we failed to spot the error. The video will be updated with the correct version shortly.”

Despite it being a mistake – and we know as well as Triumph does, that the Tiger is a very capable off-road machine – it’s not a motocrosser, and unless Triumph covers its arse, some fool will complain when the bike breaks over a massive MX jump, or when they fall down a mine shaft.

Tell us what you think by contacting us at the address on page 11.

Why should I want one?

The XR200R is a mild-mannered round town machine with the guts to do business off-road. Rather like Clark Kent transforming into Superman when the need arises, the Honda will allow a civilised, economical ride to work Monday to Friday… Saturday and Sunday there’s the Hare and Hounds or Vinduro scene with the 200cc ohc single punching well above its weight.

What should I look for?

Introduced in 1981 as a development of the XR200, the ‘R’ model got the MX developed Pro-Link rear suspension to complement longer travel front suspension. Essentially a slightly shorter stroked, smaller bored XR250R, the 200cc model was actually a better bike.

There’s a great following for the XR200R and, if you can only justify one motorcycle in your garage and like the idea of getting out for a bit of competition work, then the XR200R should be your answer. Cheap to insure, great parts supply, light, road legal and a load of fun…

How do I look after it?

It’s a Honda, so pretty bombproof unless you do something silly. Follow the service manual if you use it around town; change the oil and clean out the brakes more often if you enduro it, as well as looking after the chain and air filter more.

Expect to pay: Around £1500 for a restoration project that can be used, £2000 for a decent looker.

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8 PRODUCTS

TESTED

Oxford Stormex bike cover

£79.99 (large) | www.oxprod.com | 01993 862300 | Tested by John Milbank

PUTTING IN THE MILES WITH THE KIT THAT MATTERS

Knox Dry Inside long-sleeved T-shirt

£36.99 | www.planet-knox.com | 01900 825825 | Tested by Carli Ann Smith I’ve worn this top a lot, in a variety of conditions and think its mix of traditional T-shirt materials, with a hi-tech specification is fantastic.

Many base layers are made of ‘technical’ man-made fabrics, but this one is 95% cotton that’s been treated with ‘3XDRY’ – a technology that offers a “combination of water repellence and moisture-management”.

To you and me that means it absorbs and evaporates your sweat from the inside, and blocks moisture from the outside, keeping you comfortable and dry.

There are two strategically placed white stripes, made from breather tape, which offer ventilation. Even on the occasions where I got hot and may have perspired, it wasn’t noticeable on the outside of the T-shirt – unlike many other garments which change colour dramatically.

It’s very comfortable to wear, and doesn’t look out of place when I take my jacket off. I also feel a lot less hot and bothered than I usually do on warm rides. The treatment lasts for 35-50 washing cycles at 30º, and can’t be washed with fabric softener. If used and washed every day, that could be an issue, but it can be prolonged by ironing the shirt on the inside or tumble-drying it after washing. It’s available from XS – XXXL and other items are available in the range – including leggings and shortsleeved T-shirts.

If your motorcycle needs to be stored outside, a quality cover is essential. Protecting your machine from the sun, rain, hail, snow, bird poo etc, it needs to be big enough to cover the bike (also keeping it out of sight); it needs to be heat resistant (so it doesn’t melt on the exhaust); and it needs to stay on in the wind. The Stormex achieves all of this and more.

Available in three sizes – small (£59.99), medium (£69.99) and large – there should be one to suit your machine. A medium would have been fine on my Kawasaki Z1000SX, but the top-box takes up a lot of space. A protected vent on the cover would usually be facing down, but the Zed’s luggage pushes the holes a little

high, so I just need to take an extra few seconds to make sure these are positioned correctly to not allow water to dribble in.

There are plenty of extra features, including an adjustable belly strap for when it’s really windy, red-trimmed holes to pass a chain through, a padlock pouch to keep it off the ground, a curtained rear window to allow you to show your numberplate if necessary, plus a front window pocket for a solar charger. Clear reflective markings also make it easy to see which way round it should go.

The Stormex cossets your bike with a soft, heat-resistant lining, while splash-guards stop water wicking up the inside.

As bike covers go, this one certainly isn’t cheap, but it’s very well thought-out.

Interphone F5MC Bluetooth intercom

£303.99 (twin-pack until 31 December) | www.nevis.uk.com | 01425 478936 Tested by John Milbank For sheer ease of use, the Interphone F5MC is incredible.

Turn it on and you’re greeted with “Battery high, Interphone ready.

Intercom. Connected to phone”.

Yes, it talks to you.

The amount of verbal feedback the unit gives you can be changed in the settings very easily…

Click the top button for ‘Setup’, then follow the prompts as the polite lady talks you through each option. I’d forgotten to pair my TomTom Rider with the Interphone on the way to a meeting, yet was easily able to do it all on the move, without taking my eyes off the road – it really is that simple.

I appreciate this ease of use, especially when I’m testing many different brands. Most users only need to recall what one intercom’s bleeps mean, but even so, I can’t praise the F5MC’s interface enough.

Each unit comes complete with a pair of speakers, a standard full-face lid mic, and a boom mic for open-face or flip-front lids. An adhesive mount and clamp-type bracket are

Charging port doubles as auxiliary input

also in the box. I’m using a Pro Sound audio kit, designed specifically for my Schuberth flip-front lid (a Shoei one is also available) – the speakers fit exactly into the helmet’s lining, with a specially-designed boom mic. You could use the standard kit, but the Pro Sound does offer larger, louder drivers.

Pairing with any device is simple, and I find being able to listen to music streamed from my phone via Bluetooth certainly breaks up the boring motorway miles that some rides require.

Music can also be shared with another rider, and I can easily answer phone calls, though voicedialling will of course depend on your phone – my Android Galaxy S4 won’t voice dial when it’s locked, but will let me call the last number. My wife’s iPhone works better, but let’s not get into an Android vs iOS argument!

The built-in FM radio is a neat addition, and while reception can occasionally be a little hitand-miss thanks to the lack of a large aerial, this is an RDS unit, so it looks for the station, rather than a frequency. This means long journeys are less of a pain to stay connected, and the

Standard speakers compared with the Pro Sound units

Interphone brilliantly tells you what station you’re listening to… “94.5, BBC R4”.

The clarity is, as you’d expect, very good. At 70mph, with the C3’s visor open or closed, speech is clear and easy to understand. Flip the lid open fully, and clarity drops – speed really needs to be reduced to 60mph and below for clear discussions, though this isn’t how most UK riders will be using an intercom anyway.

When a rider-to-pillion, or rider-to-rider chat is first initiated, there can occasionally be some background sound, though this disappears very quickly as the noise-cancelling sorts itself out.

The connection can then be maintained throughout the ride, or easily turned on and off with a touch of the centre button.

A rider-to-rider range of up to 1300m is claimed, though this will depend on the terrain and other traffic – at Cadwell Park, Carli and I found that we really needed line-of-sight for a good connection at the hilly track.

The adhesive mounting bracket isn’t small, but I never ride without an Intercom

fitted now. My only grumble is that the charging socket is proprietary, so you must take the Interphone USB charging cable with you on long adventures, but having said that, the port doubles up as an auxiliary input for wired audio devices.

A talk time of up to 12 hours is claimed, but if you’re listening to music at full volume, you can expect about five hours before the battery’s flat.

A single unit’s RRP is £219.99, or pair is £379, but buy before the end of 2014 and prices are reduced by 20%.

We want your kit reviews

If you’ve got a piece of kit, an accessory, or anything to do with biking that you love (or hate!), why not submit a review at MoreBikes.co.uk/submit-kit-review We’ve already started sending products out to our best reviewers, so get involved!

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LETTERS 11

HAVE YOUR SAY

We want to hear from you! Whether you’ve got a great riding tip, an interesting story to tell, or simply need to get something off your chest, get in touch today. email: editorial@motorcyclemonthly.co.uk Post: Your letters, Motor Cycle Monthly, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JR Or why not post on our Facebook page. It’s a great chance to get chatting with us, and hundreds of like-minded bikers. See you at facebook.com/MotorCycleMonthly

★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH ★ We’ve never had it so good The Rev Trevor Parkerson asked about crash-proofing in your December issue.

I ride a 1996 R1100RT (which has just gone in for its 96,000 mile service, has had no major work apart from a new clutch, still returns 50+ mpg and uses virtually no oil).

About 10 years ago I dropped it just outside the house as I was setting off for the south of France with full luggage and wife on the pillion. As I felt the bike go down on to its side and we both stepped off to avoid being trapped, visions of masses of crunched and expensive plastic went through my mind.

When we’d recovered ourselves and picked it up, I discovered the awful truth.

The near side mirror had been dislodged and was dangling from the indicator cable. That was it!

Everything else was absolutely fine apart from

a few light marks on the nearside pannier lid. Thanks to careful design, even the mirrors can be popped back on easily.

In regard to Ian Hodgkinson’s letter regarding the good old days, I think he perhaps has rose-tinted specs on: My chief memory of the BSA of my teens was stripping the engine and taking it on the bus in a carrier bag to be rebored. And always finding it sitting in a small pool of oil. My 1100RT has taken me as far as Russia and Morocco without a murmur, and I can ride 700 miles without discomfort. As for my G650GS: light; easy to handle; fun to ride; economical…

I think we take too much for granted with modern bikes in terms of reliability and capability… much as we do with cars.

John Gudgeon, Downham Market, Norfolk

Let’s change the law... bigger bikes are safer

Can I make a plea for a change in the law on safety grounds? The arbitrary 125cc limit condemns riders on the open road to the full horrors of the large lorries which are supposedly limited to 56mph.

Even in still conditions, the turbulence from trucks is considerable, and in windy conditions, frightening and dangerous.

Lots of 125cc motorcycles and scooters are flat-out around 55 to 60mph, and don’t have the power to escape the lorries on the flat, or downhill where the juggernauts often seem to have a bit of extra speed.

Many of these bikes are already manufactured in 150cc capacity for other markets, so a change in the law could see our riders quickly benefit from that small but significant boost in power and speed. The economies to the manufacturers of not having to make two versions of the same machine might even result in cheaper new models. I would then suggest that the engine size restriction for motorways should rise to 149cc.

By the way… keep up the good work; after 52 years in the saddle I really enjoy your sensible mix of the everyday and the exotic; reading about the Midual Type 1 made me wish I had longer legs and more money!

Richard Lee, Mitcham

Is it just me, or has the world gone mad?

Seeing the new Yamaha R1 and 200+ mph Kawasaki offerings, I truly believe the nut-jobs in charge of the motorcycle industry really have lost the plot completely. It’s akin to turkeys voting for an extra Christmas each year. Does no one in the industry actually ride motorcycles, on British roads, in British gridlock conditions and crap weather?

All the industry seems baffled why sales have continued to plummet as bikes become more gizmo-infested, faster, expensive to insure, less and less relevant to any ‘normal’ road rider.

John’s BSA C15, complete with leopard skin seat cover (it was the 1960s).

This month’s star letter wins a fantastic pair of RST Blade gloves worth £49.99. With a double-layer leather palm, carbon knuckles and pre-curved outstitched fingers it’s a great do-it-all sports glove. www.rst-moto.com

David Cunliffe, via email

I think the new sportbikes are incredibly exciting. Nobody is suggesting that we should be trying to make the most of any bike’s performance on the road, but the track day scene is increasing in popularity, and every biker loves a different style of machine (it’s why we’re all so great). It’s been a difficult time recently, and not just for motorcycling, but the buzz at this year’s Motorcycle Live makes me think we’re in for a fantastic 2015. And if the R1 and H2 aren’t your cup of tea, Ducati’s Scrambler could be helping bring biking to an even wider audience. John

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Win advanced rider training!

We’ve teamed up with the British Superbike School to offer one lucky reader the chance to become a better road rider…

No matter what, or where, you ride there’s always room for improvement. We recently sent Yamaha FZ6 Fazer rider Steve Lamb to the British Superbike School in Blyton Park. Despite being a keen biker since 1996, his day-to-day commute had turned riding into a grind, and he’d lost the confidence that makes motorcycling fun.

Steve never had any aspirations to ride on a track, and he certainly didn’t want to be a racer, so what could BSB star Dan Linfoot teach him? It turns out that the answer was ‘a lot’.

Led by ex-racer and RoSPA instructor Mike Abbott, students are given brilliant advice in a safe, controlled environment. Linfoot is just one of the tutors, and his easygoing style of learning is as suitable for a MotoGP wannabe as it is for riders like Steve.

The courses

Three levels of tuition are available: Level I is mainly for road riders, and provides the basic skills for throttle control, braking and cornering.

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Level II develops track riding skills from Level I, which should get most riders up to at least intermediate group standard for track days, should they want to give it a try.

Level III is most suited to existing track riders looking to further their skills.

Steve Lamb learns from Dan Linfoot.

The prize

The winner can choose from two separate days of training (each day is worth £289), or one day of personal one-toone Level III coaching (worth £489).

The dates available are April 30, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 20 and September 24.

This is a great chance to get some superb training, but if you’re not the lucky winner, book quickly as there are only 36 spaces available per date…

Competition closes: January 19, 2015 Terms and Conditions available online when entering. The winner will need a full UK road licence (younger riders require either an A2 licence or an ACU licence), plus one-piece leathers or two-piece leathers with a full zip around the waist.

Good quality zip-together textiles with a safety crotch strap and CE armour are the minimum requirement. Helmet must be BS or European standard approved, and gloves and boots must be in sound condition.

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HONDA VFR800X CROSSRUNNER £10,229 | 105bhp@10,500rpm | 55lbft@8500rpm | liquid-cooled 90° V4 Tested by Simon Hargreaves Photography by Honda THE HONDA Crossrunner, launched in 2011, was a recycled VFR800 engine and chassis with bland supermoto/adventure Euro-styling.

Dynamically a good bike, it never caught on. The 2015 Crossrunner uses the revamped VFR800F engine and chassis, but now shares family looks with the adventure-styled VFR1200X Crosstourer.

Tell me about the engine

The 2015 Crossrunner uses an almost identical version of the same 782cc 90° VTEC V4 as the conventional sports touring 2015 VFR800F. It makes a claimed 105bhp at 10,000rpm and 55lb-ft of torque peaking at 8500rpm, which is 1000rpm lower than the previous Crossrunner motor thanks to minor exhaust, intake and engine management modifications.

It retains all the qualities you’d expect from a V4: smooth, burbling power delivery with just enough Vgrumbling to add charismatic vibes without being intrusive or awkward.

Drive is deceptively potent, with the motor producing a linear, harmonised flow of low-down grunt that doesn’t sound as aggressive as it really is – below 6750rpm, the exhaust note is whisper quiet.

But above that the engine changes character completely. Honda’s longstanding VTEC valve mechanism, which switches between two-valve, single-inlet and -exhaust valve per cylinder operation at low rpm to full, four-valve running above 6750rpm, is still present – it’s been around for 12 years, since the 2002 VFR800 (the same year the motor ditched geardriven cams and went to a conventional camchain).

The VTEC idea is that a two-valve head favours low engine speed gas flow and a four-valve head favours higher rpm, giving the VFR a best-ofboth-worlds spread of torque. In reality, on early VFRs the transition between the two modes was a pronounced step in the power delivery, almost like a powerband.

Successive iterations have smoothed out the switch until now, on the Crossrunner, it’s almost impossible to detect other than by the sharp change in exhaust and airbox note as the engine starts to moan with a throaty, mid-frequency rasp.

Honda has been building V4 engines since the mid-1970s, when it boxed itself into a corner by doggedly insisting on developing a four-stroke engine to compete with two-strokes in

Grand Prix racing. The only way to get comparable power from a four-stroke within the 500cc, four-cylinder rules was to bend them, by creating four oval pistons that performed like an eight-cylinder motor. And the only way to package what were effectively eight cylinders on a bike was to line them up in a V. And thus Honda’s tenacious obsession with the V4 configuration was born.

By the mid-80s there were six V4s in Honda’s road bike line-up, but the world wasn’t ready and within a couple of years there was only one; the VFR750. It looked like the V4 project was over. But Honda persevered and, when MotoGP rules ‘turned’ in their favour, Honda’s V4 message was, literally, back on track. Today Honda’s range is stuffed with them: the VFR800F, 800X,

VFR1200F and the VFR1200 Crosstourer – and of course the Pan European and CTX1300.

What’s the chassis like?

Like the Crossrunner’s engine, its twin-beam aluminium frame, single-sided swingarm, conventional Showa forks with adjustable rebound and preload, adjustable rebound and remote

First ride 15 preload Pro-link Showa rear shock, ABS brakes and cast wheels (not wire, as per the VFR1200 Crosstourer) are all lifted from the 2015 VFR800F. And seeing as they all work well in that bike, it’s no surprise to find they all work well in the 800X too.

In keeping with the Crossrunner’s new adventure-based styling, its suspension gets 25mm more front wheel travel and 28mm more rear wheel travel for an overall increase in ride height of 39mm which, apart from the obvious cosmetic effect, also raises the bike’s centre of gravity and improves general riding agility and steering response.

So the VRF800X turns easily and naturally, capable of delicate low speed balance, swooping in and out of cars at mid-speed, and tracking a steady line at faster

pace. It’s a very easy bike to control.

But it’s also a bit on the soft side; the extra weight transfer from the longer suspension travel, generated under braking or on the gas, isn’t completely handled by the bike’s damping and spring rates. So while ride quality soaking up high speed stutter bumps is excellent, low speed damping and chassis attitude over longer yumps, dips and undulations sets up a sea sick-style pitching to and fro.

Increasing the damping a few clicks and turning up the preload via the remote rear adjuster takes away most of the problem, but adding a pillion and a full load of luggage will test the suspension to the limit. It’d be worth getting a fully-loaded test ride before you buy a Crossrunner, if that’s how you plan on using it.

Radial brakes are assisted by ABS.

Should I buy one?

Honda is keen to rebrand the VFR800X as an alternative to the VFR800F: the latter for riders who want their sports touring with a conventional, sporty riding position, and the former for those who want it served adventure-style with a strong family resemblance to the VFR1200 Crosstourer.

It’s a long way from the previous Crossrunner, which was a curious mixture of VFR engine and chassis dressed in an anonymous set of clothes that put it somewhere between supermoto, adventure sports and roadster. It was a neither here nor there bike. At the very least, the new Crossrunner has a point.

And so now there’s no reason why you shouldn’t buy one (although when it gets to its expensive, timeconsuming 16,000-mile valveclearance service you might think twice). Honda’s modern build quality might not be a patch on the stunning levels of finishing found on its mid1990s bikes, but it’s still as good as anyone else’s and better than most.

The VFR800X Crossrunner costs £10,299, for which you get a comprehensive package of extras as standard. The list includes handlebar switchable 3-stage traction control, ABS, heated grips, LED lights, a 31 litre topbox, centrestand, Akrapovic

A remote preload adjuster makes life easier.

Clocks share the inverted colours of the VFR800F.

exhaust, and even a Tom Tom sat nav – all standard fitment (optional extras include Honda’s quickshifter – which is great fun – crash bars, panniers and LED fog lights).

It’s an impressive spec that no other bike comes with as standard: to buy an equivalent BMW F800GS you’d be looking at over £11,000.

Triumph’s Tiger 800 ABS is close, but isn’t available with a traction control option.

The riding position is classic adventure sports – a long pair of bar risers from the top yoke present the handlebars at chest height and at a nice width, giving the rider room to move around and adding a slight forward lean that resists the temptation for the rider to slump into the seat. It’s a very natural, instinctively comfortable riding position.

The new clocks share the inverted colours of the VFR800F, with light segments on a black background for easy viewing in all lights. Some of the small print functions, like the average mpg, average speed etc. might need a magnifying glass but there’s plenty of info there.

The 800X also gets the 800F’s traction control, three-way adjustable (including off ) from a handlebar button. It works, it’s a safety back-up, and even if it is helps you out just once, it’s worth having. A bit like ABS, which of course the Crossrunner also has as standard.

So what’s it like to ride?

The first thing to strike you about the new Crossrunner is just how easy it is to ride. Nothing interferes or intrudes with the process, to annoy or distract.

Honda is good at this sort of thing.

The seat height is manageable, the bars meet hands exactly where it feels best and the springs take your weight like a sofa.

The engine starts up with a gentle thrum, settling into the classic V4 offbeat burble. The gearbox is positive, the brake performance is well modulated, the throttle response natural and free of snatch. It’s a hard bike to be clumsy with.

The ergonomics are excellent. Seat height, like the VFR800F’s, is twoposition: the highest is suitable for sixfooters; the lowest is equivalent to the old Crossrunner and is fine for just about anyone.

TECH SPEC Price: £10,299 Engine: Liquid-cooled 90° V4 Power: 105bhp (77kW)@10,000rpm Torque: 55lb-ft (75Nm)@8500rpm Weight: 242kg Seat height: 815/835mm Tank size: 20.8 litres www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles

16 FIRST RIDE

2015 Triumph Tiger 800 From £8499 | 94bhp @ 9250rpm 58lb-ft @ 7850rpm | 800cc liquid-cooled, inline three-cylinder

Tested by: Tony Carter Photography: Alessio Barbanti, Paul Barshon, Matteo Cavadini, Freddie Kirn DESPITE what Triumph and anyone else will try to tell you, the Tiger 800 isn’t an adventure bike. It’s much more than that. It’s also not an update – 56 changes over the previous machine make this a new model in my book. The only thing that’s stayed the same is the frame.

And the name. And two bolts that hold the screen in place.

Two models (plus ‘x’ variants) will be available in dealers from January – the road-biased XR and the more off-road oriented XC…

Tell me about the engine

The three-cylinder motor is quieter than the last model (launched in 2010), delivering the same 94bhp as before, but that peak now arrives at 9250rpm (down from 9300rpm).

Torque is unchanged at 58lb-ft at 7570rpm. The bike feels more eager when you crack open the throttle thanks to the new ride-by-wire system (so a lighter throttle action too). And the newly used 675cc Daytona engine parts. And the new alternator, which has a 47% reduction in inertia.

Elsewhere in the new engine there’s a change to the cam profiles, increasing lift for more engine efficiency. In fact, Triumph claims that fuel consumption has improved by a huge 21%: on the semi-urban cycle defined by the United States FTP75 regulation, the new Tiger 800 delivered 58mpg. On the European GTR2 test cycle, economy improved by a still impressive 17% from 55mpg

to 65mpg, meaning a potential range of up to 272 miles.

The company’s Daytona 675 gearbox parts give the bike sportsprecision gear selection, and a smoother action during changes (Triumph also claims this to be a more reliable off-road set-up).

What’s the chassis like?

The tubular steel trellis frame is the same on the new Triumph Tiger 800 as on the previous bike, but it now gets a titanium coloured powdercoated finish. The road-targeted XR gets Showa 43mm upside-down forks, with 180mm travel, while the XC carries fully adjustable WP 43mm upside-down forks with 220mm of travel. The rear sees the same brand swaps, with the off-road aspirations of the XC gaining 215mm of rear wheel travel, compared to the XR’s 170mm. The Showa unit is adjustable hydraulically for preload, while the WP can be tweaked for compression and rebound damping, as well as preload.

Both bikes have twin 308mm floating discs up front, gripped by Nissin two-pot calipers with switchable ABS. The bars have been moved for more control at low speeds and to give the rider more room; on the XR they’re 5.5mm forward, 18mm up and are 2mm per side wider. On the XC they’re 0.7mm forward and 14.5mm up. Both bikes allow you to adjust the bars backwards and forwards by up to 20mm.

Switchable ABS is standard on all versions of the Tiger 800.

The seat (with 2.75 litres of storage underneath it) can be set between 810 and 830mm on the XR, with the XC offering 840 to 860mm. There’s also 10mm less footrest rubber for more legroom.

Should I buy one?

Both the XR and XC variants of the Tiger 800 are capable on every terrain.

Yes, you should. The real question is which one it should be. The XC gives a more refined feel, and I reckon is the bike to go for if you want to explore a bit more – off-road the electronics really calm things down without getting in the way, so you can go greenlaning should you fancy it. The XR is refined on the road and usable at 2mph or 120mph without problem.

Both bikes have cruise control (a revised version of that fitted to the Triumph Explorer 1200).

The XRx and XCx gain three ride settings: Road, Off-road and Rider.

Road and Off-road reconfigure the bike for different surfaces via preset options, while Rider allows the user to fine-tune the set-up to suit their tastes exactly.

The new ride-by-wire (no mechanical connection between the twist-grip and the throttle bodies) looks after the traction control and all the clever stuff, but also gives a very light and precise throttle action.

So what’s it like to ride?

The XRx is the bike designed more for road use…

…while the XCx is the taller, off-road biased bike.

Our test route in Spain took us past massive, solid, orangey-hued slabs of purest geology to the right of the road.

All jutting out, and aggressively stabbing you in the fear gland. On the

The stylish clocks are typical Triumph – clean and easy to read. left was a perfunctory Armco-type barrier that could maybe stop a runaway shopping cart allowed to roll down the hill for a few feet. Maybe.

The drop off the edge of the road was anything up to a couple of hundred feet. Yet the XR’s suspension, ABS and traction control made it fun, not terrifying. The electronics are easy to access and couldn’t be faulted; not once did the systems even appear on my radar while I was riding as hard as I could. But I know they were working away because at high speed on the Ronda road – with the bike leant over in fourth gear – I deliberately grabbed a handful of throttle. The little orange light on the instrument panel flashed away to tell me that various clever electronic goblins were saving my skin from a high-side, and I just carried on with riding as if all that smoothness was down to me. It wasn’t.

The power is wonderfully linear all the way from 4000 up to just past 9000rpm but it’s fun to let the motor spin on and stutter on the 10,000rpm redline – if only for the howl from the Hinckley triple.

It’s obvious there’s more room on the saddle. I’m 5ft 8in with a 28in inside leg, and the changes to the seat, footrest and handlebar position mean that on standard settings the 800 actually feels roomier than its 1200cc stable mate; the Explorer. Two days on the bike were a doddle, without the need to stretch a leg once. The seat is excellent and the tank lets you get a good grip with the knees when you up the pace.

The brakes are fantastic. The Showa suspension on the XR isn’t quite as sophisticated or luxurious as the simply gorgeous WP units on the XC, but on the road the XC’s set-up does take a beat longer to settle into a hard corner compared to the XR, which is worth noting. I like the WP units but the Showa’s simple arrangement just has the edge if – like most of us – you’re a more road-biased rider.

The dash is easy to read and typical Triumph fare, with digital readouts and tacho dial. The handguards are terrific, but the screen is useless in stock trim.

Fortunately, the larger aftermarket one is among the best I’ve ever used.

The fuelling is spot-on, the sound from the motor intoxicating and the overall look of the bike wouldn’t be out of place in either a Welsh enduro or a jaunt through Kensington High Street. This isn’t an adventure bike.

It’s much more than that. It’s a tick list of everything you could want from a motorcycle and then some. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t enjoy the new Triumph Tiger 800 in any of its forms. Try one.

TECH SPEC Price: 800XR £8499, 800XRx £8999, 800XC £9499, 800XCx £9999 Engine: Liquid-cooled, 12-valve, dohc, inline three-cylinder, 800cc Power: 94bhp (69kW) @ 9250rpm Torque: 58lb-ft (79Nm) @ 7850rpm Kerb weight: 213kg (XR); 218kg(XC) Seat height: 810-830mm (840-860mm) Tank size: 19 litres www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk

WINTER CLASSIC SHOW GUIDE 19

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CLASSIC CHOICE AT NEWARK FOR THE NEW YEAR

THE most wonderful thing about Classic Bike Guide magazine is the sheer variety of old bikes we share with our readers every month – absolutely any age of classic motorcycle, from any country and in any condition, can make an appearance on our pages.

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic event, which takes place on Saturday, January 3, and Sunday, January 4, 2015, follows exactly the same philosophy. So shake off the mid-winter blues, and join us at Newark Showground, where you’ll find an extensive selection of old bikes to admire in six indoor halls, tucked away from the worst of the wet ’n’ windy weather.

Private entrants and club members compete for a range of concours trophies, kudos and cash prizes.

British, European, Japanese and American classic machines will be considered for awards which cover an entire century of motorcycling, from the vintage era through to the modern age. We’ll acknowledge the restorers who spend hundreds of hours bringing their bikes back to life, and

the home engineers who create the most amazing specials in their sheds.

There’s also a specific award for the Best Unrestored machine, recognising how rare it is these days to find classic motorcycles that are still in their original condition. A select few of the bikes on display will also be chosen to appear in CBG in the future – an extra bonus for the proud owners.

Racing star John Reynolds is guest of honour at the event, and he’ll be handing out the concours awards at the closing ceremony. Reynolds will be interviewed on stage by Steve Plater during the weekend, and the triple British Superbike champ will also be available to sign autographs and chat with his fans.

Once you’ve admired all the bikes on display, it’s time to make sure your own classic is ready to ride when the weather turns warmer. Trade experts will be on hand to help with workshop techniques and tools, whether you need something as specialist as aluminium welding, a top-notch paint job, or just a specific spanner. You’ll find stalls offering genuine old-bike

jumble and rare spares, alongside new and upgraded components and accessories; speedos, LED lighting, electronic ignition, anti-ethanol fuel systems, luggage and more.

If you need new riding kit for the coming season then look out for bargain leathers, waterproofs and end-of-line items, or if it’s knowledge you seek then you’ll find it in the form of old books, manuals and those allimportant parts lists.

On top of all that lot – yes, there’s still more – you’ll find an entire hall dedicated to the best classic and custom scooters on the scene. Not only do these guys compete for their own array of awards sponsored by Rock Oil, but they even vie for a ‘Farthest Travelled’ prize. In January!

That deserves respect – as does the ingenuity and engineering expertise which is incorporated into many of these tricksy two-wheelers.

So start the New Year at Newark, where you’ll find classic bikes to suit all tastes. See you there!

Frank Westworth Editor, Classic Bike Guide

Savour the wealth of beautiful classic finery on display Well, you’ve barely had time to digest the last of the turkey leftovers and release that final mulled wine burp, and here you are revelling again. There are definitely worse ways of seeing in the New Year than being here in Newark savouring the classic finery on display.

So welcome once again to the increasingly popular Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, first stop on what is a busy 2015 show itinerary for the Carole Nash team. No doubt you are looking forward as much as we are to the guest of honour John Reynolds. In the company of Supersports and TT Seniors winning Steve Plater, he’ll be sharing tales

Newark Showground, Newark NG 24 2NY

from the track, recalling those three BSB championship titles and that body breaking Brands Hatch smash that brought a fantastic career to such an abrupt end. I anticipate Steve and John will deliver a captivating discussion!

Of course John’s appearance is but the glorious icing on a particularly heart cake with the showground chock-ablock with some glorious, beautifully restored classic and vintage machinery, plus the autojumble, which is to enthusiasts what the Next Boxing Day sale is to the terminally fashion conscious!

Being a show with a difference, the Winter Classic

also welcomes once again the highly popular Scooter World.

While there’s more to see than you can shake an oily dipstick at, please also find time to visit the Carole Nash stand. The team will, as ever, be on hand to answer your insurance queries and dish out the freebies!

Rebecca Donohue Head of Marketing Carole Nash

Saturday, January 3, 9am-5pm Sunday, January 4, 9am-4pm

Photo: Double Red

Children under 12 free, adult day pass £7 (£9 on gate); adult two day pass £14 (£18 on gate)

Advance online ticket sales end at midnight on December 28, 2014

Weekend camping is available to visitors for £30

Call 01507 529529 or visit www.classicbikeshows.com

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The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, January 3-4, 2015 TIME TABLE

Saturday 09.00

Show opens till 17.00

George Stephenson Hall 11.00 John Reynolds talks about his racing history with Steve Plater 13.00 Blast from the Past with the roar of the four-strokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 14.00 John Reynolds talks about his racing history with Steve Plater Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 11.00 Club Chat with Gary Thomas 13.00 Blast from the Past with the roar of the fourstrokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 15.00 Club Chat with Gary Thomas Evening Entertainment Saturday, January 3, 2015, Joe Hallam Pavilion 19:00 Doors Open to Public Free entry to anyone wearing a wristband / £5 visitors entry

Sunday 09.00

Show opens till 16.00

George Stephenson Hall 11.00 John Reynolds talks about his racing history with Steve Plater 13.00 Blast from the Past with the roar of the four strokes and the scream of the two-strokes, firing up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 13.00 Presentation Poachers Pre 65 Trials Club Championship awards 2014 presented by John Reynolds.

14.30 John Reynolds talks about his racing history with Steve Plater 15.30 Presentation of motorcycle awards with John Reynolds & compere Steve Plater Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 11.00 Club Chat with Gary Thomas 13.00 Blast from the Past with the roar of the fourstrokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) 15.00 Club Chat with Gary Thomas 15.30 Presentation of scooter awards

JANUARY 3-4, 2015 The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015 The 35th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN FEBRUARY 21-22, 2015 The Classic Dirt Bike Show The International Centre, Telford, TF3 4JH APRIL 25-26, 2015 The 35th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show. Stafford County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD SEPTEMBER 4-5, 2015 The 22nd Carole Nash Eurojumble. Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY OCTOBER 17-18, 2015 The 22nd Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. Stafford County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD ’NORMOUS NEWARK AUTOJUMBLE, Sundays: 2015: Jan 25, Mar 8, Apr 12, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 23, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 13.

Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY Visit www.newarkautojumble.co.uk for further information

GEORGE STEPHENSON HALL TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE AIDPAC STAINLESS 63/64/65/66 ALUMINIUM WELDING 101A ASPIRE CLASSIC PARTS 51A ATOMIC 56 LIMITED 53 67 BAJMAN BIKE DRYERS 101 CAROLE NASH INSURANCE CONSULTANTS LTD 95 CARROT CYCLES (LINCOLN) LTD 54 CENTRAL WHEEL COMPONENTS LTD 98 CHRISTOPHER MORRIS 71 CLASSIC COATINGS LTD 56 CLASSIC MOMENTS 55 CLIFF ROUE 135 CLIVE APPLETON 121/122/123 COCKADE ROSETTES 70A DAZZLED LIGHTING 124 FIELDERS MOTORCYCLES 134 FORMULA POWER 115/116 G & T TOOLS 88 GORDON MAY 132/133 H R S MOTORCYCLES BRISTOL 136/137/138/139 102/103/104/105 HAYMOOR LEISURE HEARING RESOLUTIONS 72A HEORT IEG CLASSIC TRANSFERS 79 I D TOOLS 59/60/61/62 JOEY DUNLOP FOUNDATION 117/118 JULIAN RYDER 70 KALLIS 74 LEATHER GENIE 79A M H TEXTILES 108/109 MAGAZINE MAN {THE} 86 MIDLIFE CLASSICS 125/126/127 MIKE BURKE 100B MORTONS SHOWS 50 MOTAD LTD 128/129 MOTOSCOTLAND.COM & MAXCOLTD 72 MOTUS BIKE WEAR 92 MYFORD-STUFF 76 N D P TOOLS 68/69 PAUL DEXTER 89A PRO BIKE ART 130/131 PRO-GREEN MX LTD 73 PURE BIKE TOURS 99A REWBAN EYEWEAR 106/107 RICHARD PEGG 100A SFORZA RACING 67A SPARES FOR CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE 1 99 SPENCER ELTON 51 SPROCKETS UNLIMITED 75 STAMFORD CLASSIC BIKES 52 STEVE BATLEY 113/114 SURPLUS SUPPLIES 71A TRIPLE X TRADING LTD 89 TYRE FINDER 100 V MAX BITZ.COM 119/120 WAX JACKETS CLEANED.CO.UK 110/111/112 WIREMAN 57/58 CLUBS AJS MATCHLESS POACHERS PRE 65 TRIALS CLUB 84/85 BRITISH HISTORIC RACING CLUB 77/78 CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD 91 ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB GB 82/83 OWD CODGERS AND FRIENDS {THE} 80/81 STRAIGHTLINERS LTD 87 VJMC 96/97 VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB 90 PRIVATE ENTRIES ANDREW WEBB 10 ANTHONY JUGGINS 5 BRYAN LINGARD 23/24

Individual awards:

Best in Show + Rosette (£100) Most Technical Interest (£100) Vintage 1st Prewar 1st Postwar 1st Continental 1st Vintage Japanese 1st Modern 1st Private Entry 3rd Private Entry 2nd Private Entry 1st (£100) Best Competition (Trials & Scrambles)

DAVID JOHNSTON DAVID OLIVER DESMOND PRICE GARRY KENDRICK GARY HAYTHORN GRAHAM HOLLOWAY IVAN MILNES JEFF ELLIOTT JOE SORBI JULIE PRICE KEN THIRTLE MATTHEW JAMES JOHNSTON MICK SILVERWOOD NEIL FLETCHER PENNY HAYTHORN PETER DAVY PETER MIETUS PETER MUXLOW ROBERT G MAGILL

14 2 12 21/22 17 1 16 6 9 13 3 15 4 7 18 19 20 11 8

RESTORATION SUPPLIES 220 SKYE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES 201/202/203/204 STAINLESS CLASSICS 284/285 STEVE WALKDEN 253/254 SWEETS OF YESTERYEAR 279/280 TEC BIKE PARTS 205/206/207 238 TOOLS ON TOUR TRADE CLASSIC BIKES 218/219 VINTAGE RACEWEAR 249/250 CLUBS CBX ENTHUSIASTS 227/235 GOLDSTAR OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) 226/234 LONDON DOUGLAS MCC (NEWARK) 225/233 NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION LTD (STAFF) 223/231 UK 2 STROKE CLUB 221/222/229/230 VIRAGO STAR OWNERS CLUB (NEWARK) 228/236 VMCC MID LINCS 224/232

JOHN CROCKER HALL 3 TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE A J JOHNSON 420/421/440/441 411/431/451 ALAN COOPER BROWNIES MOTORCYCLE 435/436/437/438/439 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MANUALS.COM 429/430 COLIN PADGETT 445 DAVE STREET 415/416 DAVID HAYES 450 JOHN BINGLEY 417/418/419 L M T MOTORCYCLES 446/447/448 R B BIKES 412/413/414/432/433/434 CLUBS AIRCOOLED SUZUKI ACS 404/405 BUELL ENTHUSIASTS GROUP 422/423/424/442/443/444 CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASS 407 GAWSWORTH JESTERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB 457/458 GOLDWING OWNERS CLUB CLASSIC SECTION 459/460 GREEVES RIDERS ASSOCIATION 409/410 HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION 406 HONDA OWNERS CLUB (NEWARK) 461/462 LIGHT WEIGHT TWO STROKE 454/455 NATIONAL YOUTHBIKE CHARITY 452/453 SKEGNESS AND DISTRICT MCC 402/403 SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP 401 PRIVATE ENTRY DISPLAYS LLOYD DICKINSON 408 MICHAEL CURTIS 456

1003 1015 O5 1013 1016 1014 O2 1019 1022 1007 1008 1018A 1021 1006 1023 O1 O10 1011 1009 1005 O3 1020 1010 1017 1018 1012A

LADY EASTWOOD PAVILION TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE ADAM GOY 239/240 BIKERS LOCK 281/282/283 CHRIS GRANT TRADING 246/247 CLASSIC BIKE BITS & BOBS 260/261 COMPLETE FRAMING 214/215 COOKIE STOP {THE} 267 CYKO PRODUCTS 270/271 FUNDECALS 287 JCP 237 JAMES WORBOYS 256/257/258/259 JIM DARCY 216/217 JONES AND ALCOCK 251/252/272/273 MALLARD METAL PACK LTD 210/211/212/213 MICHAEL HARRISON 209 NEVA AUTOJUMBLE SALES 255 PEAK TOOLS 241/242/243/244/245/262/ 263/264/265/266 PETER MIDDLETON 292 PHILLIP ARNOLD 274/275/276/277/278 PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER {THE} 208 RANDOM IMPORTS 290/291 REAL CLASSIC MAGAZINES 288

Best Competition (Any other type) Best Unrestored Best Restoration Best Paint Job Best Trade Entry Highly Commended Rosettes

AWARDS LIST

Best Lambretta + 1 year subscription + A bottle of Rock Oil 2-stroke Best Vespa + 1 year subscription + A bottle of Rock Oil 2-stroke Best Street Racer (Scooter) + Scooter World Hall awards 1 year subscription + A bottle of Best Scooter in Show + Rosette + Rock Oil 2-stroke £100 + £75 Rock Oil/clothing package Farthest Travelled Scooter + Best Scooter Display + £100 + Six 1 year subscription + A bottle of bottles of Rock Oil 2-stroke Rock Oil 2-stroke Best Custom Scooter + £25 (In Best Original Looking Scooter + 1 association with Shaw-Fire Parts) + year subscription + A bottle of A bottle of Rock Oil 2-stroke Rock Oil 2-stroke

MARQUEE & OUTSIDE TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE ASHCROFT TOOLS AUTO HOSE BIKE ATTACK BRETTON MOTORCYCLES BRYAN RIPPINGALE C K W DISTRIBUTION LTD CHRIS KNIGHT MOTORCYCLES LTD CITY OF LEATHERS CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE OILS FIRST GEAR LTD GOVNORS BRIDGE J B GARAGE SUPPLIES J H B MOTORCYCLES KIDDERMINSTER MOTORCYCLES LEE WEBB MALCOLM LEECH MARKET DISCOUNTS MOTORCYCLE LIFTS ON ALL FOURS R N R ALUMINIUM S S DIRECT TURBO TRADE UK V BIKES VAC BAG PRODUCTS LTD VINTAGE SIGN CO WEST LONDON MOTORBIKE LTD

STANLEY SHELDON (SCOOTER WORLD HALL) TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE DRAGONS EYE UK 301/302 GEN SPEED 303/304/305 JUST LAMBRETTA 306/307/308/309 MIDLAND SCOOTER CENTRE 361 SCOOTER HUB {THE} 326/327/344/345/346/347 SHAW-FIRE SCOOTER SPARES 316 STALEYS ARCHIVES 314/315 CLUBS 100 MPH SCOOTER.COM 320/321/322/323/ 340/341/342/343 BRITISH SCOOTER SPORT ORGANISATION 328/329/ 330/348/349/350 DAMBUSTERS SCOOTER CLUB 359/360 ESSEX VESPA CLUB 357/358 LINCOLN AND NEWARK SCOOTER RIDERS 331/332 /333/334/335/336/351/352/353/354/355/356 VETERAN VESPA CLUB 317/318/319/337/338/339 VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB 365/366/367 WOODLAND TRUST 324/325 WORKSOP MOD APPRECIATION SOCIETY 362/362/364 PRIVATE ENTRIES CHUCK SWONNELL 32 NEIL FLETCHER 31 FRANK OSGERBEY 33/34

Best Other (Scooter) + £25 + A bottle of Rock Oil 2-stroke 10 Highly Commended Scooter Rosettes The Scooter World Hall Awards are in association with Rock Oil, Shaw-fire parts, Harrison Green Office Supplies Classic scooterist and Scootering magazines.

Club awards: Club Stand 3rd (£250) + 10 Rosettes Club Stand 2nd (£500) + 10 Rosettes Club Stand 1st (£750) + 10 Rosettes

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28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

JOHN CROCKER HALL 3

132 133 134 135

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136 137 138 139

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Stanley Sheldon 320-323 & 340-343

Selection of scooters used by club members to be confirmed AIRCOOLED SUZUKI

John Crocker Hall 3 404-405

181 J Martin 182 R Seabert 183 R Davis 184 P Hallam 185 J King 186 F Martin 187 D Parker 188 P Harris 189 K Gray 190 P Gregory 191 G Dickson 192 S Parkinson

John Crocker Hall 3 407

341 I Cameron 342 I Cameron 343 I Cameron 344 I Cameron

1980 GS E 1980 GSX Kat 1981 GSX Kat 1981 GSX E 1981 GSX E

194 K Perch 195 J Yardley 196 D White 197 G Hemshall

George Stephenson 84-85

170 M Francis 1959 Matchless G3C 171 M Gallagher 1964 James 172 A Webbe 1964 Ariel 173 D Coupland 1961 Royal Enfield 174 B Cordon 1959 Ariel HT5 175 M Dawson 1963 BSA Springer 176 G Dawson 1957 BSA Rigid 177 S Cordon 1952 Matchless Rigid 178 R Moor 1963 BSA B40 BRITISH HISTORIC RACING

George Stephenson 77-78

1963 Royal Enfield Bullet 1930 Scott Flyer 1982 BMW K100 1939 Norton ES2 1968 Greeves Oulton 1972 Yamaha TD 1959 BSA CIS 1962 BSA Gold Star 1966 Greeves Silverstone 1961 BSA Bantam 1962 Ducati Daytona 1971 Honda 500 Four

BRITISH SCOOTER SPORT ORGANISATION

Stanley Sheldon 328-330 & 348-350

Selection of scooters used by club members to be confirmed BUELL ENTHUSIASTS GROUP

John Crocker Hall 3 422-424 & 442-444

Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed CBX ENTHUSIASTS UK

Lady Eastwood 227 & 235

301 N Sadler 302 N Hare 303 G Bramley 304 G Posnett 305 D Kane 306 K Murphy

1981 Honda CBX C 1979 Honda CBX Z 1981 Honda CBX Z

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION

1982 GSX Kat 1982 GSX Kat 1981 GSX Kat 1982 GSX E 1986 GSX E 1988 GSX E

AJS POACHERS PRE 65 TRIALS

51 M Whittaker 52 S Neal 53 J Lorriman 54 S Clover 55 P Sproston 56 G Daine 57 R Stafford 58 R Stafford 59 J Scrivener 60 M Powell 61 R Graham 62 D Greenham

307 I Bowker 308 A Jackson 309 N Clarricoats

1982 Honda CBX Pro Link 1979 Honda CBX Z 1980 Honda CBX Z 1981 Honda CBX Special 1980 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z

1963 Triumph Tiger Club 1961 Norton Dominator 1965 BSA C15 1979 Honda Benley CD200

CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLE CLUB

George Stephenson 91

1973 Honda K4 1964 Norton ES2 Spondon Yamaha TZ Seeley Moto Guzzi Dondolino Corsa 1967 Cotton Telstar 1981 Harris Suzuki XR69 1962 Benelli

198 A Armson 199 T Horton 200 P Truelove DAMBUSTERS

Stanley Sheldon 359-360

229 N Pacey 230 K Pecey 231 R Pacey 232 R Sharp 233 M Lancaster 234 M Lancaster 235 J Evens 236 S Marriott 237 N Marriott 238 K Pacey 239 S Attenborrow 240 S Attenborrow 241 S Dear 242 A Dear

VESPA GTS 2014 Vespa PX125 2008 Vespa 5125 1983 Vespa PX 2003 Vespa P200 2002 Vespa P200 1971 Vespa Rally 1983 Vespa 505 2002 Vespa P200 1986 Lambretta 125 2005 Vespa LX 1989 Vespa TS 1965 Vespa Sprint 2007 Vespa PX

ESSEX VESPA CLUB

Stanley Sheldon 357-358

263 P Guppy 264 S Turner 265 P Burley 266 M Swonnell

1970 Vespa V90 1965 Vespa VBB 1957 Vespa Continental Vespa P200

GAWSWORTH JESTERS

John Crocker Hall 3 457-458

65 P Harrison 66 M Dowding 67 D Triumph 68 D Wood 69 J Potts 70 C Tranter 71 J Potts

2000 Montessa 315R 2001 Gas Gas TXT 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub 1998 Honda CBRF 2006 Voxan Cafe Racer 1989 Suzuki RG 1958 CZ

GOLD STAR OWNERS

Lady Eastwood 226 & 234

135 J Birchall 136 K Beacroft 137 P Muxlow 138 B Sheldon 139 G Sheldon 140 D Camm

1957 Gold Star DBD 34 Gold Star DBD 34 Gold Star CB 32 Gold Star DBD 34 Gold Star CB 32 Gold Star DBD 345

PRIVATE ENTRIES George Stephenson Hall – Private Entry Display

1 G Holloway 1977 Triumph Trident 2 D Oliver 1958 BSA A10 SR 3 K Thirtle 1926 Royal Enfield Ladies 201A 4 M Silverwood 1984 BMW R80 G/S 5 A Juggins 1968 Honda CB450 6 J Elliott 1981 Suzuki Special 7 N Fletcher 1955 BSA Bantam 8 R Magill 1968 Honda Drixton 9 J Sorbi 1964 Benelli FFA 10 A Webb 1982 Honda/ Yamaha Cafe Racer 11 P Muxlow 1960 BSA Gold Star 12 D Price 1980 Honda CBX 1000 13 J Price 1979 Kawasaki 2750 14 D Johnston 1968 Suzuki TC200 15 M Johnston 1958 Parillia Slugi 16 I Milnes 1944 Royal Enfield CO WD 17 G Haythorn 1976 Suzuki AP50 18 P Haythorn 1976 Suzuki AP50 19 P Davy 1957 Francis Barnett Plover 73 20 P Mietus 1971 Norton Fastback 21 G Kendrick 1985 Yamaha RD500 22 G Kendrick 1984 Kawasaki GPZ750 23 B Lingard 1967 Matchless P11

24 B Lingard 25 S Clark 28 M Kremin

1911 Sun Precision TT TRI BSA Café Racer 1989 Mecatecno Skywalker

Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon Hall) – Private Entry Display 31 Neil Fletcher 1958 Lambretta LD 32 Chuck Swonnell 1979 Vespa P200E 33 Frank Osgerbey 1951 Lambretta C 34 Frank Osgerbey 1976 Lambretta Special Michael Curtis Motocross Collection, John Crocker Hall 3, Plot 456 750 1964 Covell Metisse 751 1969 Chaney Victor 752 1970 BSA MX 753 1967 Metisse BSA Victor 754 1957 BSA Gold Star MX 755 1958 MEC Special Tribsa Lloyd Dickinson Private Display, John Crocker Hall 3, Plot 408 758 Yamaha Harris YZR 759 Yamaha ROC YZR 760 Yamaha TZ 761 Norton Manx Commando

141 G Longrigg Gold Star CB 32 142 B Payne Gold Star ZB 34 143 B Davis Norb Star BDS 144 D Steele Tonkin Tempest 145 S Richardson Gold Star DBD 34 146 D Bowker 1958 Gold Star DBD 34 147 D Cunningham 1960 Gold Star DBD 34 148 A Wood 1961 Rocket Gold Star 149 F Chapman 1962 Gold Star DBD 34 150 G Inger 1960 Gold Star DBD 34 GREEVES RIDERS ASSOCIATION

John Crocker Hall 3 409-410

1958 Greeves 20D 93 M Nicholas 94 J Nicholas 1961 Greeves TES 95 M Norris 1966 Greeves Anglian 96 M Norris 1967 Greeves Challenger 1956 Greeves Fleetstar 97 G Broadhead 98 S Broadhead 1968 Greeves Ranger 99 R Horton 1966 Greeves Oulton 100 R Horton 1958 Greeves Scottish 101 D Bradley 1955 Greeves Racing Special 102 D Bradley 1955 Greeves 20S HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION

John Crocker Hall 3 406

334 J Dale 335 A Samra 336 C Coates 337 M Dale 338 J Dale

1963 Greeves RAS 1960 Itom Supersport Yamaha QT 1977 Honda MT 1962 BSA C15

HONDA OWNERS CLUB (NOTTINGHAM BRANCH)

John Crocker Hall 3 461-462

312 D Reynolds 313 A Smith 314 S Parker 315 R Shaw 316 A Smith

2003 Honda 1978 Honda CB125T 1996 Honda VFR750 1999 Honda VFR800FI 1972 Honda CB350 Four

ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB

George Stephenson 82-83

153 C Stockton 1955 Ducati TL 154 K Small 2014 MV Agusta Brutale Italia 155 M Kremin 1976 BETA GS 156 G Richardson 1953 MV Agusta TR 157 D Boarer 1934 Gilera VC 158 D Boarer 1963 Capriolo 159 D Boarer 1969 Ducati Giro Bike 160 S Wood 1955 Benelli Spring Lasting 161 S Wood 1956 Beta Mondial 162 C Steemson 1982 Benelli 304 163 C Steemson 1969 Motobi Catria 164 R Fordyce 1962 Capriolo De Lux 165 R Maulson 1962 Aermacci Ala Verda 166 R Maulson 1976 MV Agusta Impotesi 167 I Tigwell 1956 Moto Morini Briscola LIGHTWEIGHT TWO STROKE

John Crocker Hall 3 454-455

406 R Baxter 407 E Baxter 408 J Alderman 409 K Alderman 410 D Penny 411 S Williams 412 J Bartlett 413 A Bell 414 R Dear 415 M Bell

1978 Yamaha TY175 1978 Yamaha TY80 1978 Yamaha YZ80E 1984 Honda Mtx75 1987 Honda Mt50 1981 Yamaha Rd50 1971 Honda CI100 1979 Yamaha Yz100 1979 Yamaha Gt80 1983 Suzuki Ts50er

LINCOLN AND NEWARK SCOOTER RIDERS COLLECTIVE

Stanley Sheldon 331-336 & 351-356

211 M Cobb 1962 Lambretta LI-Cutting Edge 212 A Hughes 1962 Lambretta LI-Gulf Racer 213 T Tingle 1966 Lambretta LD-Lookalike 214 N Marriott 1985 Lambretta GP225 215 S Marriott 1985 Lambretta GP200 216 A Pickering1980 Lambretta CP200-Cobra 217 B Freeman 1960 Lambretta Series 2 218 P Freeman 1962 Lambretta LI150 219 L Pell 1961 Lambretta Series 2 220 T Huberry 1984 Lambretta GP200 221 D Peck 1961 Lambretta Series 2 with side car 222 D Brown 1961 Lambretta Series 2 with side car 223 S Justise 1970 Lambretta GP200 Kamikaze 224 W Shaw 1955 Lambretta Model D 225 P Lee 1971 Lambretta GP225 226 M Farrell 1962 Lambretta LI225

LONDON DOUGLAS MCC

Lady Eastwood 225 & 233

124 P Parry-Jones 1921 Douglas 2¾ CW 125 B Bailey 1927 Douglas EW 126 P Davies 1940 Douglas S6 1929 Douglas SW5 127 D Lawrence 128 J Robinson 1929 Douglas SW5 1951 Douglas Mark V 129 S Hall 130 S Hall 1948 Douglas Mark V replica 1957 Douglas Dragonfly 131 D Cartmell NATIONAL YOUTH BIKE CHARITY

John Crocker 3 452-453

347 Martin Youthbikers BSA Bantam D2 frame 348 National Youthbike Charity Dragster bike 349 National Youthbike Charity Miniature trike 350 National Youthbike Charity Stunt bike 351 National Youthbike Charity Blue Chopper NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION

Lady Eastwood 223 & 231

319 R Phillips 320 A Sanders 321 A Barkus 322 I Massey 323 S Massey 324 A Tinnion 325 S Kirkpatrick 326 A Took 327 J Phillips 328 S Smith 329 T Johnson 330 L Bellamy 331 D Smith

1979 Yamaha RD400 1977 Yamaha RD200 1999 Kawasaki RD200 1958 BSA Bantam 1952 Bown Sprint 1996 Yamaha TZR 2000 Gilera Runner 1981 Honda CX500 1972 Clift Layla 1929 Ariel Model 19 1972 MZ Racer 1975 Yamaha TZ Sprint 1991 Suzuki Special

OWD CODGERS & FRIENDS

George Stephenson 80-81

428 D Robertson 429 R Smart 430 C Dolman 431 G Kidd 432 B White 433 B White 434 C Baker 435 D Cooper 436 K Hackney 437 K Hackney 438 M Allen

1958 BSA Bantam 1957 Ariel HTS 1976 Yamaha TY 1965 BSA C15 1978 Bultaco Sidecar 1979 Bultaco Sherpa Bultaco Sherpa 1984 Aprilia Sidecar 1984 Cagiva Italjet 1974 Montesa

SKEGNESS MOTORCYCLE CLUB

John Crocker Hall 3 402-403

388 M Barker 389 D Tellepson 390 B Rust 391 B Rust 392 D Tarrant 393 D Tarrant 394 D Cullingford 395 B Smith 396 R Walker

Suzuki F250 Honda Melody Corgi 98 BSA Rally Roma Rally Roma Yamaha VJ 550 1971 Lambretta SX 1986 Honda Daeling Express Special

George Stephenson 87

VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB

George Stephenson 90

83 N Scully 1948 Velocette KSS 1936 Velocette MAC 84 I Whitehead 85 P Charlton 1957/47 Velocette KSS Special 86 J Mundey 1948 Velocette KSS 87 R Drury 1971 Indian Velocette 1919 Velocette D1 88 D Wells 89 F Allinson 1934 Velocette KTT 90 B Platten 1960 Velocette Venom VETERAN VESPA CLUB

Stanley Sheldon 317-319 & 337-339

Selection of scooters used by club members to be confirmed VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB

Stanley Sheldon Hall 365-367

201 D Tarrant 202 D Tarrant 203 I Harrop 204 A Schofield 205 P Mowbray 206 J Truluck 207 C Truluck 208 I Harrop

1960 CAPRI 80 1962 Raleigh Roma 1953 Oscar Protype 1961 Velocette Viceroy 1962 Vespa Sportique 1959 BSA Sunbeam 1961 Laverda 60 1955 Lambretta

VIRAGO STAR OWNERS CLUB

Lady Eastwood 228 & 236

Selection of motorcyles used by club members to be confirmed VJMC

George Stephenson 96-97

105 A Bolas 106 A Bolas 107 M Wheeler 108 S Marsay 109 H Cockerton 110 A Baldwin 111 R Nash 112 D Lenoan 113 J Lenoan 114 D Perkins 115 C Herve 116 C Herve 117 R Gibbons 118 R Gibbons 119 G Jeffery 120 G Jeffery 121 B Favill

1987 Suzuki TS50X 1988 Yamaha DT50MX 1995 Honda UFR750 1993 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Suzuki Suzuki 1990 Honda VFR400 1973 Suzuki A100 1978 Yamaha RD400C 1979 Kawasaki KH250 1999 Suzuki TL10005 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 1986 Honda VF750 1994 Yamaha YZF750 1983 Yamaha RD350LC2 1981 Honda CB250 1979 Honda GL1000

Lady Eastwood 224 & 232

Suzuki Hayabusa Triumph 3HW Monowheel Yamaha

SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP

John Crocker Hall 3 401

74 P Knight 75 P Knight 76 C Griggs 77 C Griggs 78 D Wilson 79 D Wilson 80 D Armstrong

Kawasaki KH250 Gillera 125 Yamaha FS1E Suzuki GT 750 Yamaha TZR125 Yamaha TDR125 Kawasaki KR1S Special Yamaha RD500 Yamaha 350LC Hybrid

VMCC MID LINCS

STRAIGHTLINERS LTD

399 B Ellis 400 H Cole 401 T Anable 402 T Duckworth

367 Lance 368 S Peelings 369 S Sharp 370 J Temple 371 C Boyals 372 M Massy 373 N Lea 374 C Murphy 375 D Yates

1951 Sunbeam 57 1951 Sunbeam 58 1951 Sunbeam 58 1953 Sunbeam 58 1950 Sunbeam Special 57 1951 Sunbeam 57 1951 Sunbeam 57

UK 2 STROKE CLUB

Lady Eastwood 221-222 & 229-230

354 J Brook Yamaha Hybrid LC 355 I Hammond Honda NS125 356 S Philips Kawasaki KH500 Special 357 D Whattam Kawasaki ZXR Turbo Hybrid 358 C Willford Yamaha TZR 359 S Yamaha Suzuki X5 360 M Geary Yamaha TZR250 Race Bike 361 Wazzup Kawasaki KH250 B4 362 J Hetherings Yamaha RD 363 S Sanders Yamaha 350R YPVS 364 T Cooke Yamaha F2 Marlbro 365 A Graham Yamaha 350LC Marsbar 366 K Sellers Yamaha FS1E

418 R Maw 419 J Wright

420 P Gunnee 421 A Brooks 422 R Maw 423 J Fairclough 424 H Bacon 425 H Bacon

1953 BSA M33 1959 Moto Guzzi Lodola Gran Turismo 1925 BSA L25 1971 Honda PC50 1936 Triumph Tiger 90 1972 Moto Guzzi V700 1921 Douglas 1914 NUT V-Twin

WORKSOP MOD APPRECIATION SOCIETY

Stanley Sheldon 362-364

245 A Gore 246 M Dring 247 M Walters 248 M Scully 249 C Bullivant 250 D Thorns 251 D Thorns 252 N Storey 253 N Storey 254 B Stanfield 255 W Perkins 256 K Stevens 257 A Stevens 258 R Buxton 259 K Mellors 260 M Scully

1998 Vespa T5 Classic 1962 Lambretta LI 150 2004 LML Star 1968 Moto Vespa GS150 1963 Vespa GL 1967 Vespa 90SS 1965 Vespa 180SS 1969 Lambretta S4 LI 125 2002 Vespa PX200 1966 Lambretta S3 SX200 2010 LML Star 125 1959 Lambretta S1 LI125 1960 Lambretta S2 LI150 1967 Lambretta S3 125 Special 1965 Vespa SS180 1962 Lambretta S3 LI150

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24 FIRST RIDE

MV Agusta Brutale RR and Dragster RR From £11,599 | 140bhp @ 13,100rpm | 63lb-ft @ 10,100rpm 798cc liquid-cooled triple Tested by: Roland Brown Photography: Milagro

MV AGUSTA found itself with an unexpected hit after launching the Dragster 800 at the start of 2014.

Essentially a slightly more radical version of the Brutale 800 equipped with new handlebars, a one-plus-one seat and fatter rear tyre, the Dragster captured the imagination and snarled out of showrooms as fast as the firm from Varese could produce it, despite a higher price.

That success helps to explain MV’s decision to push things further with two even more outrageous follow-up triples. The first is the Brutale RR, a hotted-up version of the Brutale 800 with more powerful 140bhp engine, firmed-up chassis and MV’s most sophisticated electronics package yet. Alongside it is the Dragster RR, which updates the Dragster in similar fashion and adds a pair of uniquely eye-catching wirespoked wheels.

Tell me about the engine

The two RR models share the latest version of MV’s 798cc three-cylinder engine. The 12-valve unit with its contra-rotating crankshaft is mechanically unchanged, but its intake system is revamped with a reshaped airbox, larger 50mm throttle bodies and twin instead of single injectors per cylinder.

The three stubby silencers look unchanged but they’re tweaked to breathe more freely. The result is increased midrange torque, and a 15bhp boost in peak power to a maximum of 140bhp at 13,100rpm.

These triples’ electronics package is subtly updated and features a significant addition. Alongside further revised fuelling incorporating four riding modes, one of which is customisable, the RR models are fitted with a standard fitment quick-

shifter which, in conjunction with the slipper clutch, allows clutchless changes on both up- and down-shifts.

Like the standard Brutale and Dragster, the RR models get an eight-level traction control system, adjustable via a button on the left bar.

What’s the chassis like?

There’s no change to the basic chassis layout, based on a compact steel-tube-and-aluminium frame and single-sided swingarm.

Suspension at both ends is firmed up slightly to cope with the extra performance, the Dragster RR’s slightly more so. Forks are new 43mm USD Marzocchis with lighter, gold-anodised sliders, and supertough DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coated stanchions that are also made from aluminium, saving a total of over a kilo in weight.

The Dragster RR gets new five-spoke cast wheels but the outstanding feature of either bike is arguably the Dragster RR’s pair of wire-spoked 17-inchers, which are like nothing previously seen on a streetbike. Manufactured by a Milanese firm that normally supplies the auto industry, the wire-spokers are slightly heavier than the standard cast wheels but have less inertia, due to more of their weight being in the machined-from-solid aluminium centres.

Steering damper is an essential.

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The Brutale and Dragster RR are mechanically similar, sharing the same engine, chassis and electronics.

Both models also feature an uprated brake system that combines Brembo four-pot radial calipers with Bosch ABS, incorporating an antistoppie function called RLM (for Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation).

The Dragster RR uses the standard model’s bar-end mounted mirrors, which are too wide in traffic but give a better view than the Brutale model’s conventional mirrors.

Should I buy one?

If you’re looking for a nice, riderfriendly middleweight then steer well clear, but if you’re an experienced rider looking for something quick, light, stylish and exciting then the MVs have got to be on your short-list.

Neither is remotely practical, especially the Dragster RR with its one-plus-slim-one seat, and their firm suspension can make life tricky on a bumpy road.

Like all MVs they’re not designed to be cheap, either. The Brutale RR costs £11,599, which is £1800 more than the standard Brutale 800. The Dragster RR’s fancy wheels contribute to its higher still price of £13,299 (against the standard Dragster’s £10,999).

But how do you put a price on the exclusivity and unique Italian style of the Dragster RR? Both triples are beautifully styled and finished, and they’re seriously rapid too. That revised 798cc motor is gloriously smooth and powerful, has heaps of character and sounds wonderful. The chassis are light, agile and taut. If you want unmistakable looks, straight-line performance and charisma from a naked middleweight, the Dragster RR is the current state-of-the-art, and the slightly more sensible Brutale RR runs it a close second.

So what are they like to ride?

In a word, exciting. There’s never a dull moment on either of these powerful, responsive and firmly suspended machines. In a straight line there’s very little difference between the two. With that 140bhp output, ample midrange torque and short 1380mm wheelbase, a tweak of the throttle is enough to send either MV shooting forward enthusiastically as the smooth-revving triple motor responds to every command, helped by fuelling that was good, apart from slightly uneven running at about 5000rpm in town.

The three main engine modes are Sport, Normal and Rain, and can be selected very easily using the starter button. Even Normal gives seriously crisp throttle response and fierce acceleration, backed up by a soulful howl from the pipes down by your right boot as you flick through the box with the ride-by-wire throttle on the stop. It’s vital to grip the bars tightly and keep your weight well forward because both bikes are seriously lively and very keen to launch into spontaneous second-gear wheelies, which adds to the entertainment.

Of the two, the Dragster is better in this respect because its short and distinctively shaped seat holds the rider well forward on the bike, with lots of weight over the front wheel.

However, the seat doesn’t allow you to move around much or hang off the bike easily, which I found restricting in corners, especially because I’m tall. And being unable to shift my weight rearwards didn’t help under braking. The Brembo setup gives superbly powerful stopping but I found the Dragster RR’s ABS cutting in slightly more often than expected, presumably because it

was trying to prevent the rear from lifting.

One electronic aid that worked flawlessly was the new quick-shift auto-blipper, which allows clutchless changes both up and down through the six-speed box. This was excellent on both RRs, as with BMW’s latest S1000RR, giving reliable and very quick down-shifts with minimal effort. The blipper is enabled with Sport mode and you can also use it with the other riding modes via the Custom function, which allows you to select from any of the settings for throttle response, engine braking and more.

Both these bikes have excellent chassis, with identical steel-andaluminium frames, high quality suspension and racy geometry.

With a shared 168kg dry weight figure they’re both seriously light too. That makes for agile and responsive handling but both triples’ Marzocchi forks and Sachs shock are set up firm, which made the MVs hard work at times on some very bumpy roads in Tuscany.

Either bike would probably have been very much at home if we’d been allowed a few laps of the nearby Mugello racetrack but they struggled at times as the firm suspension passed on every imperfection to the bars and seat, sometimes so much that it was difficult to keep precise control of the light-action throttle.

The Dragster, with its firmer suspension and fatter, 200-section rear Pirelli, was affected more. At least both bikes have an adjustable steering damper, which helped keep the bars pointing in the right direction as the front wheel went light under acceleration out of the bends.

The Dragster’s fat tyre put plenty of rubber on the road, too, and even the

Brutale RR with its 180-section rear Pirelli Diablo Rosso II was not short of grip. Neither bike was remotely relaxing but both provided plenty of entertainment on straight and twisty roads alike. And there’s not much point in complaining about the Dragster’s rear tyre compromising its agility, because like the cut-down seat it wasn’t intended to be sensible or efficient, it was put there mainly to add to the bike’s sense of drama and style, which it undoubtedly does.

There are plenty of bikes that would have covered those bumpy roads more calmly; some even faster too.

But not many would have turned more heads, been more fun or dumped more adrenaline into my bloodstream than MV’s pair of badboy naked triples.

Both bikes feature radial calipers and ABS as standard fitment.

TECH SPEC Price: £11,599 (£13,299) Engine: 798cc, liquid-cooled, dohc triple Power: 140bhp (103kW) @ 13,100rpm Torque: 63lb-ft (86Nm) @ 10,100rpm Kerb weight: 178kg Seat height: 810mm (811mm) Tank size: 16.6 litres www.mvagusta.com

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Moto Gymkhana Carli Ann Smith finds out just how agile her long-term test KTM 390 Duke can be…

Photography: Joe Dick CHANNELLING my inner salsa dancer, I was confidently slaloming between cones just five metres apart – it’s all in the hips apparently. Not much earlier, looking at them had filled me with dread. That’s what four hours with a professional ‘Moto Gymkhana-ist’ can do for you…

Okay, I’ll admit it, I’ve spent far too much of my life watching clips on YouTube of Moto Gymkhana: big Harleys making it round tight corners, and bikes turning on a sixpence in the rain. I could do that, couldn’t I?! My KTM Duke weighs just 140kg, so what better machine to give it a try on?

There are four levels in total – each step increasing in difficulty – so with no previous experience I’d signed up

to level one as a taster with the crew at MotoGymkhana.org Pulling onto the ‘launch pad’ at Donington Park, I saw the cones and patted the 390 to let it know it was going to be a fun afternoon, while at the same time feeling slightly apprehensive.

After a safety briefing and introductions, we were let loose on the track to see how we got on – the time we set is what we’d be trying to improve throughout the day. My first attempt was a joke; I kept going too wide and ended up losing sight of where I was meant to be.

Three instructors showed us the ropes – each just as knowledgeable – giving each of us advice before we

What is Moto Gymkhana?

INVENTED in Japan around 1975, Moto Gymkhana is a riding skills challenge set against the clock around an obstacle-laden track.

Competitors take it in turns to follow a set course marked out with different coloured cones – known as pylons – with the aim to complete it in the fastest time. It involves accurate control, bursts of speed and intense braking – not to mention extreme rider skill. UK courses run throughout the year.

Call 01299 851768 or visit www.motogymkhana.org/moto-gym

It’s fun, but a lot harder than it looks!

As the day progresses, Carli and her KTM bond even more.

How you hold the bars really influences your control.

headed into the next exercise. Throttle control sounds simple, doesn’t it?

That’s what we all thought until we were asked to go up the side of the course and come off the gas, without closing the throttle completely. There was no hiding either as they could tell from the noise of the engine if we were doing it properly. This was all about keeping our ride smooth. I found it quite difficult on the single cylinder and the engine braking – which I usually love – wasn’t helping me.

‘Look, lean and roll’ was the next part – round and round the outside of the course turning corners. Again, sounds simple, but doing it properly isn’t. We all know that the bike goes where we look, but the difference

was all about releasing tension in your shoulders and arms and involved a broom handle that represented your handlebars. Unknowingly, riders tend to grip the bars tighter than they need to, instead of loosening their grip and anticipating where the bars will go. It’s not about releasing your grip completely, but it’s the key to working in partnership with the bike.

I was pretty much infatuated with the Duke when I first got it, but my initial lust has definitely blossomed into love.

I rode home smiling at what we’d just done. I’m a long way off some of the videos I’ve seen, but the improvement and the amount I had learnt was huge.

The lessons and tips I’d picked up will help with everyday riding too.

between looking and moving your whole head is phenomenal. So really the bike likes to follow your nose.

We then tackled the slaloms – the 10 metre cones were the starting place and gradually after more runs I found I was comfortable doing them. “If you’re feeling brave then have a go at the five metre cones,” said the instructor. So I did. It was a real life Karate Kid moment – it all clicked into place as I worked with the Duke to manoeuvre around the narrowly spaced cones. Dabbing the rear disc brake, it gave me precise and exact control when I wanted it, the 390 responded immediately.

Strangely, the part that I found most useful was an exercise off the bike. It

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28 KNOW-HOW

Clever thinking John Milbank visits Motolug to find out why towing a motorcycle doesn’t have to be a pain in the backside...

Words and Photos: John Milbank DISHWASHERS, tumble dryers and motorcycle trailers. Buy one, and you’ll forever wonder how you managed without it. Since owning a trailer, I’ve been amazed how much use it’s had – for track days, picking up a rash late-night eBay purchase, or just helping out mates.

Most motorcycle trailers (my own old Erde included) are basically a centre tray, two wheels and a standard hitch. How easy it is to get the bike on and off is down to the design of the axles, the rear lighting units and the ramp fixings.

Once the bike’s up there, you need to hold it in place with one hand while you get the ratchet straps on to secure it. I don’t mind admitting that I struggle to load and unload large bikes on my own, and the space the thing takes up in our back garden is very irritating.

Despite a larger wheelbase, the Motolug packs away easily... unlike my Erde PM310 trailer

Motolug’s design is different. The entire trailer acts as a ramp – attach it to your vehicle’s tow ball, then just pull the two sprung index pins in the unique, clever hitch assembly to tilt the main beam towards the ground, ready to push or power your bike up.

A loading system captures the front wheel, holding the bike upright and leaving you free to take your time fitting the straps that hold the bike in transit. When you’re finished, the trailer can be taken apart quickly and easily – without any tools – and stored in the shed, or even your car’s boot.

The system was designed in the UK in 2005. Called Bikelug, demand got too high for the engineering business that created it, so sales director Julia Nangle bought the rights, and after changing the name to a more European market-friendly Motolug in 2007, the company’s Warwickshire

A Motolug acts as its own ramp, and holds the bike once it’s in place... no assistance needed!

The entire trailer fits into the boot of most car withouth any hassle

workshop is now busy building 40 to 50 trailers every month.

“There are about 6000 Motolugs and Bikelugs on the road,” says Julia. “The majority of our customers have been classic owners, with some travelling all over Europe buying and selling bikes. One such gentleman bought a Motolug from us at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show in Stafford – he’d just picked up a new bike at the Bonhams auction.

“We’re seeing a lot more track-day fans buying now, as well as people touring Europe in motorhomes, and we modified the design in 2012 to gain European Commission Whole Vehicle Type Approval.” All new trailers must have ECWVTA to be sold across Europe (where in some cases trailers have to be registered), covering everything from the position of the lamps to the overall design and production.

Despite the Motolug being built in the UK and exported to Norway, Australia and the Netherlands, it’s all done by a team of three. Everything is sourced from UK suppliers (even the British-made Britax tail-lights), with the steel being laser cut, folded, zincplated and powder coated in Britain.

“Because we build it all in-house, we check everything – if it’s not right, we can isolate it from the production run,” says Ian Tilly, trailer technician.

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The trailers’ hubs include grease nipples for easy maintenance

Ian assembles one of the main beams in the Warwickshire workshop “We take pride in our work, and love it when customers call in saying how great their trailer is. We recently heard from a very happy guy who’s had his for two and a half years, and put over 7500 miles on it already.”

Trailer choice

There are four trailers in the range, but all of them can be easily taken apart, and all of them make bike loading easy. Both the SE and SE Plus are single bike trailers, capable of carrying machines up to 350kg (a Pan European weighs 283kg) with a maximum of a 220mm wide rear tyre, but the Plus has heavier-duty suspension, allowing it to be converted to a two-bike trailer if you need more capacity later.

The TE is the ready-built two-bike trailer, with a total load capacity of 560kg, and then there’s the HDE. This longer, wider unit will transport

motorcycles up to 450kg (so it’ll easily take a Goldwing), and is a good choice for customs with really fat (up to 240mm) rear tyres or with a longer wheelbase. A quick call to Motolug will confirm which trailer is right for you.

Build quality

Maintaining your trailer is a simple matter of keeping it clean, and greasing the bearings every so often, which is easy thanks to grease nipples fitted to the hubs that are accessible with the wheels in place. It’s this attention to detail that makes a quality product, and the thought that’s gone into each part of the design is obvious as you watch one being assembled in the workshop.

“We looked into galvanising the trailers,” operations manager Tom Rendall tells me, “but the thickness can be very hit and miss, so

The trailers are welded in-house, before being zinc-plated and powder-coated

Each trailer is assembled and checked by hand

everything is zinc plated”. It’s a compromise, but if you want a truly compact, portable trailer, hosing it off every so often is a small price to pay.

Many trailer users will be accustomed to lashing their bikes down to a front spar. On the Motolug, the bike is strapped from the front and back to the trailer’s axles. Combined with the superb loading system, your motorcycle is as secure here as it is on any other trailer. Call in for a demonstration and you’ll be able to chat with Julia, Ian and Tom, knowing these are the three people who built each and every unit.

My current trailer is an Erde PM310 – these cost £493, not including a ramp, and can carry bikes up to 240kg. I left the workshop with a Motolug on loan, packed in the boot to test, so expect a review soon. My Erde is already up for sale. www.motolug.com

Tom, Julia and Ian – the team that builds every trailer in Warwickshire

Tom checks the lights on a tail unit

30 RIDERS AND THE LAW Legal matters made simple The MCM legal column is compiled by managing partner Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and his bike-riding barristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal injury claims and its sister company, Motor Defence Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution.

White Dalton is Britain’s premier specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one. Don’t rely on the advice from your insurance-appointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

For road traffic offences call the Motor Defence solicitors on0800 280 0912.

For non-offence cases call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191

Need advice?

If you need advice on a biking-related legal question or query, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence, of course.

Q&A

Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles...

Q

I have a few bikes, but I use a classic Vespa scooter to pootle – or poodle – to work on.

The word is fairly apt because it was actually a poodle which ran out in front of me, knocking me off my bike.

Pedro the poodle was fine thankfully, but I managed to break my arm, resulting in six weeks off work. I have my own hair salon business, and while my husband has been a godsend, letting him loose on the local ladies’ hair is not an option. The owner of Pedro runs the butcher’s; he said the dog ran off while in the park, and that it’s just one of those things: “You can’t sue a dog anyway,” he said. He offered me a turkey for Christmas, but didn’t answer when I said about my damaged bike, my broken arm and loss of earnings. What can I do?

A

You can’t take the dog to court. However, you can start court proceedings against the owner if needs be – the butcher has a duty to make sure his dog doesn’t cause damage. If the court finds the butcher has breached his duty as a dog owner, you will be awarded more than the ‘poultry’ amount he has offered. As for actually getting compensation, it may well be the case that Pedro is insured. If not, the butcher may have the cash to pay you and/or property you can get an order against.

2012 HONDA CBR125R

razzed off for a spin on my own into a different field (we’d been told to stick together).

Unfortunately I didn’t see a ditch, and clattered off, breaking my leg. I want to sue the training school, but no solicitor will take on the case as apparently I didn’t follow the rules. Surely the training school should have to pay as they had a duty to make sure riders are safe. Am I right?

From what you have said you are completely A wrong. If there has been a safety briefing and you were told to ride in one field, but decided to

razz off into another, it seems to me you are at fault. You can’t just sue people because you got hurt through your own stupidity; you decided to undertake a fun, but risky, activity, then you didn’t follow the rules and got hurt. Man up. It’s like telling someone the oven’s hot; they touch the oven, they get burnt and they moan they have a blistered hand. If everyone who got hurt could successfully sue companies when they ignored the rules, there would be no boxing clubs, no sailing clubs and no one hiring out of motorbikes. Sounds like a pretty dull, bubblewrapped world to me.

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Name: Connor Dockerty From: Lincolnshire Occupation: Apprentice Technician at BMW Owned bike for: Two years Tell us about it: I use my bike every day for work, and like to go to Squires on a Sunday for a fun ride out. I average about 300 miles a week.When looking for my first bike when I passed my test, I wanted one that I could be confident on, and which was reliable. So far, I’ve added a K&N air filter and a full stainless-steel exhaust system. I’ve also put on an R&G radiator protector and paddock bobbins which make it much easier to maintain the chain. I’ve added an Extenda Fenda from Pyramid Plastics too, as well as a carbon graphic rear seat cowl. Being on L-plates, I haven’t been on any really long trips yet, but I’d like to when I get a bigger bike.

Power: 13bhp (9.8kW) @ 10,000rpm Torque: 7.7lb-ft (10.41Nm) @ 8000rpm

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My brother was getting married and I arranged his stag do in Wales. The plan was a day out at an off-road motorbike school, and then a night out on the beer.

We rocked up, had the safety briefing, got given all the gear and then rode out for instruction on off-road riding. The group was of mixed abilities, so the instructor was taking things slow. As an experienced rider on- and offroad, after about an hour I was a bit bored, so I

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Classified BMW R60/7 1977, garaged since 2003, 47k, runs perfectly, new battery, oil change, original BMW tool kit, spares, great condition for an unrestored original 1977 bike, Craven panniers inc, all elecs working, loads of history, original service book and rider’s handbook, old MoTs, £1850. Tel. 0208 6606193. Surrey.

AFRICA TWIN 750 1993, tax Feb 2015, MoT Nov 2015, just serviced, new rear tyre, good front tyre, lots of bills and receipts, 46,416 miles, two previous owners from new, genuine reason for sale, £2000. Tel. Darren 07944 612874. Northants.

BMW 1150GS 2002, smart condition, full s/h, full hard luggage, 40,202 miles, h/grips, MoT March 2015, fine weather rider, two owners from new, £3350. Tel. 07958 508657; 01484 862666.

W Yorks.

APRILIA SPORT CITY C moped, like new condition, very low mileage, £1200 ono. Tel. 01767 601749. Beds.

BMW 1200RT SE 25k miles, 12 reg, exc cond, ABS, elec suspension, panniers, h/grips and seat, c/control, adj screen, tyre air pressure monitor, cylinder protec-tors.

Tel. 07788 593463. Oxon.

APRILIA STRADA immaculate, 650cc, great bike for all types of riders, cheap commuter, very sleek in black, blue alloys, this has been sat in a garage for most of its time before I owned it, outstandingly maintained, mileage and condition is reflected in the price. Viewing, questions or more photos welcome. Tel. 0115 8087508. Notts.

APRILIA RS 125 racing motorcycle, 2002, 13k miles, NSA, £350; Honda SCV 100F scooter, 100cc, 15k miles, 2004, NSA, £150. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

APRILIA SHIVER black/red, 2500 miles, belly pan colour matched, showroom condition, 2012, £4350. Tel. 01663 766266.

Lancs.

APRILIA SL 1000 Falco, 1000cc, 2004, 22k miles, showroom condition, full s/h, recent tyres, chain/sprockets, first £2000. Tel. 07923 492627. Burton-on-Trent.

BETA 270 REV III 270cc, 6speed, road reg, with V5, exc cond, playtime use only, approx £300 spares, lighting kit, sprockets, carb etc, ready to compete, many extras fitted, all for £1135 ovno Tel. 01404 46570. E Devon.

BMW R1100RT Merino wool seat covers, Baglux tank, bag and cover, Haynes manual, £125. the lot plus p&p. Tel. 01349 368961.

Inverness.

BMW 650 X-Country, 2009, abs, yellow, 6,936, MoT due Feb 2015, dealer serviced Mar 2014, CD manual, Touratech c/stand, tankbag, carrier, Wunderlich screen, Stefan’s sump guard, Optimate lead, chain oiler, and paint protection kit fitted, surgery forces sale, £3000 ono.Tel. 01792 280338.W Glam.

BMW G650 GS SERTAO 2012, h/grips,ABS, BMW Vario panniers, 4k miles, great condition, £4200.

Tel. 01332 864073. Derbys.

BMW R1100 Limited Edition 2003, special paint job yellow/grey, under seat exhausts, Datatag alarm, h/grips MoT til July 2015, dealer s/h, 41k, good cond, sounds lovely, stored since 2007, small repair in seat, must sell, need space, £2395 ono. Tel. 07941 899632. Essex.

BMW K100 32,876 miles, used all year, 1984, gel battery, MoT Sept 15, tatty fairing, service due May 2015, will deliver. Tel. 01925 637345; 07870 759699. Cheshire.

BMW R65 1980, MoT, stainless exhaust, crash bars, panniers, Surefoot side stand, auxiliary lamps, £1100 ovno Tel. 07927 673901. Lincs.

BMW R80 797cc, 1980, R90Stype fairing with instruments, nice original bike, runs well, new MoT, 5 owners, mileage uncertain, £1995. Tel. 07967 154571; 01582 715206. Herts.

BMW K1300R Hepco & Becker crash bars, £30; rear rack, £30; GPR carbonox exhaust, £50; carbon radiator cover, £10; exhaust guard, £10; battery cover, £10; all perfect. Tel. 01625 531109.

Cheshire.

BSA A7 Twin Plunger frame, frame no. starts CA7, engine no. starts BA10, I got this bike in 1999 complete built engine, on rebuild any parts which needed replacing were replaced, loads of other jobs were done in 1999 then I used it, owned since 2006, a tidy useable bike, on Sorn, not standard, s/s mudguards, dynamo not charging, speedo works but not very good, original brass carb was replaced with a monoblock but have brass carb to go with it, dummy battery box but no battery. Tel. 07766 233484. Norfolk.

BSA B33 500cc Single, 1958, alternator, distributor, MoT/tax,V5C, grey, vgc, 12 volts, easy starter, matching engine, frame, earlier h/lamp fitted, hence, complete Nacelle available at cost, £3995.

Tel. 0772 4939086. Tyneside.

CLASSIC PUCH MAXI S moped 50cc, 1972, purple, MoT May 2015, road tax exempt, excellent runner, vgc, ideal as local run about or motorhome transport, £430. Tel. 01754 830455. .

CPI 250SX March 2014, Taiwan built, not Chinese, 390 miles from new, as new cond, never seen rain, still under year’s warranty, just had first service, mint little trailie but I’m going back to a big bike, £1850 ono. Tel. 07478 771066. N Yorks.

and firm handling reminds me of the 2-stroke 125 GP, long, narrow and providing huge lean angles,currently MoT, offers or will exchange for a Pre-unit T110/T120 plus cash adjustment. Tel. 079132 853421 (please leave contact details if no reply). St Helens, Merseyside.

GREEVES SCOTTISH 1961, 250, alloy barrel, V5, geared for road trail use, photo on the road last year after renovation, owned 15 years plus, spares, £2200. Tel. 01642 711737. N Yorks.

GPZ 900R 1984, for restoration, engine complete rest of bike in boxes some work/cleaning done, easy project, £600. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

CUSTOM HARLEY low miles, runs perfect, very eye catching, £800 ono. Tel. 07549 543140.

Lincs.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 1200 2000, 9k miles, main dealer service history, many chrome extras, Screaming Eagle exhausts plus originals, looks great, MoT, £3200. Tel. 0208 302 2283. Sidcup, Kent.

DUCATI DARMAH SD 900 1980, exc cond, hyd clutch, s/s exhausts and mudguards, Jota handlebars, 4k miles since rebuild 12 years ago, MoT til June 2015, currently dry-stored, on Sorn, £6999. Tel. John 0208 6465235 for more info. S.London/Surrey.

HARLEY FATBOY Stunning, 2010, only 4,600 miles, good weather miles, Custom 8 ball two-tone paint, Dakota digital speedo and many other extras added, Vance & Hines staggered long shots available as well as sissy bar, rack etc, winter bargain, £10,400. Tel. 07786 254008. E Sussex.

EXCELSIOR TALISMAN 250cc, 1962, good overall condition, with V5, 14,674 recorded miles, original paint, dry stored, ready for use, £2300. Tel. 01404 46570. E Devon.

FORMULA 50 CPI moped, 50cc, black/white, red wheels, reg no.

GNO7 UXO for sale, MoT, £400.

Tel. 01227 749143. Kent.

GILERA SATURNO BIALBERO 1991,500cc,she’s Italian,exotic and single,classic early 90’s limited edition from Gilera, one of the most beautiful examples of this truly rare bike, only 1100 made 89/91 and only 50 exported to Britain, remainder exported worldwide,super light, super thin and the seating position

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX 2013 Street Glide, black, 2,478 miles, sissy bar and back rest, alarm, battery charger, excellent condition, serious buyers only please.

Tel. (702) 490-9462. London.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200cc 2002, Custom XL Sportster Ltd Edition, over 3k miles, chrome work, sounds/looks awesome, additional panniers, single seat conversion pipes, superb example, new MoT, £5995. Tel. 07950 398750. W mids.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1600cc, showroom condition, h/grips, luggage rack, backrest, black/ chrome, 2010, under 8k miles, standard condition, £8500 ono.

Tel. 07880 712544. Bristol.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XL Sportster 1200cc Anniversary, 2003 model, silver/black, only 6k miles, £3k, extra chrome sounds awesome, hyper charger, Stage One upgrade, loads extras, real one-off machine, £5995. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING 1584cc Anniversary Ltd Edition, 2008, 10k only, immac cond, passenger backrest, luggage rack, comfy seat, £9500 no offers. Tel. 07742 151797; 07742 151797.

Stoke-on-Trent.

HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200XL Custom, 2004, in silver, lovely low mileage condition, Tel. 07798 866071 for pics/details. Middx.

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HONDA CB 550K 1978, 27k miles, all paintwork and chrome in vgc, new tyres, battery great, sold with 12 months’ MoT, £2750 ono. Tel. Mick 0151 608 5770.

Cheshire.

HONDA CG 125 51 plate, long MoT, excellent condition, loads of new parts, 18k miles, sad to sell but not using it but looking after it, £750. Tel. 07775 433995. N Yorks.

HINCKLEY BONNEVILLE T100 790cc, 2004, 13,336 miles, extras- centre stand, grab rail, fly screen, King & Queen seat, dresser bars etc, new battery, immaculate, MoT Mar 15, £3750 ono. Tel. 01630 685745. Shrops.

HONDA CB400/4 (Project Big 1), grey import, 1995, 22,370 miles, 10 months’ MoT, good condition, £800. Tel. 01621 850501. Essex.

HONDA CX 500 81, red metallic, good condition for year, lots of money spent, £1200 ono. Tel. Mike 07542 852876. W Mids.

HONDA 750 4 K7 small project mostly complete, loads done almost finished ring for details, sensible offers may be consid-ered, £1500. Tel. 01253 729735.

Lancs.

HONDA CB500 500cc, MoT, eyecatching yellow, 20k miles, only shield and top box, vgc, 6 speed gearbox, very reliable, perfect, £1500. Tel. 01354 610269; 07500 148900. Cambs.

HONDA DN01 2010, NSA 700 A8, with ABS, black, 17k miles, automatic or manual transmission, c/w Givi top box and panniers, tested until June 24th, 2015, all manuals, keys and s/h available, £4500 ono. Tel. 07974 931759.

Durham.

HONDA AFRICA TWINS Great opportunity to acquire one of the best in the UK, first reg 1999 but sports a great private plate, genuine c25k miles, c/w full Givi luggage, h/grips, Corbin seat and Remus pipe, near new tyres, lovingly maintained with loads of history from a fastidious owner, no agencies, time wasters or dreamers please, £4500 ovno.

Tel. 07801 090452; 01507 527716. Lincs.

HONDA CBF 500cc, 2004, t&t, high mileage, vgc, two previous owners, Givi box and screen, too heavy for 80 year old, £1300 or exchange for smaller British bike or something on 3 wheels Tel. 0191 8884084; 07812 822897.

Durham.

HONDA BLACKBIRD Mint condition, 15k miles, Micron cans, dynajetted and K and filter, stunning cond, £2950. Tel. 07429 319742.

S Yorks.

HONDA CB 500X 2013, 2.5k miles, lowered, 39T rear sprocket, auto oiler, gear indicator, extras, £3795. Tel. 07436 113228.

Caernarfonshire.

HONDA SUPERDREAM 400 1981, W reg, running, bike for restoring, was on road this year, new Lucas battery pads, £395 ono. Tel. 0161 4274995.

Cheshire.

HONDA CBR 125R 2,950 miles, immaculate with a lot of extras: alarm, remote ignition, Xenon 6k, crash sliders, LED winkers, Datatag and a lot more, bought in April 2014, £2750. Tel. 07412 603312. Gtr London.

HONDA CBR 600 FY black/ yellow, first reg 2000, immac cond, s/h 37k, £2000. Tel. 07808 005666. Cambs.

HONDA AFRICA TWIN 1994, 39k miles, MoT May 2015, Venom s/s exhaust plus original new f/tyre, red/white/blue, Givi top rack, all good, £2000. Tel. 01304 853312; 07803 194329. Kent.

HONDA CB 250 250cc, 1994, M reg, fairing, luggage carrier and box, £650. Tel. 0208 5290620. N E London.

HONDA DR 125L-6 2006, only 2,500 miles, MoT Mar 15, 2 x keys, excellent condition, looks like new, £1395 ono .Tel. 07906 540371. Hants.

HONDA GB 500TT 10 mths’ MoT, UK registered, amazing paint, £4000 ono.Tel. 07732 942733.W Sussex.

HONDA GB 500TT 1985, Cafe racer, in stunning black, this rare bike has just been recom-missioned. Tel. 07941 198845. W Sussex.

HONDA XBR 500H 1987, 48k miles, new cam chain, Scottoiler, first to see will buy, £600. Tel. 07570 584190. W Yorks.

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Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 NEVAL DNEPR 650 ST II 1994, fortune spent, recently stainless headers, double adult chair, tow bar, new brakes, tyres, barrels, pistons, battery, Sorned, reluctant sale, £1500. Tel. 0114 2462985.

Sheffield, S Yorks.

HONDA GL 1200 INTERSTATE project bike, needs alternator to complete otherwise mint, sensible offers; America Speed-master rear silencers, new, boxed, £300; mens classic style black leather jacket, excellent condition, 46”, £70. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

HONDA GOLD WING TRIKE 2007, 1800cc, triked from new using an excellent CSC trike kit, 2 owners,18,500 miles. Can deliver. £22,995. Tel. 07798 866071. peterpaulmoore@hotmail.co.uk Gtr London.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN ST 1100 2000 (X reg), blue, good condition, 29k miles, MoT Aug 15, MRA Varioscreen Maxi (+ original screen), stainless mufflers, Tech 48L top box, Bridgestone BT023 tyres (1k miles, 1 year), wax oiled swing arm, chassis, wind deflectors, h/grips, £2750 ono. Tel. 07966 264905. Gtr London.

HONDA PHANTOM TA200 2004, 10,897 miles, 200cc, 4 stroke, excellent condition, selling on behalf of the partner of a recently deceased colleague,bike used regularly until very recently, leather panniers included, MoT Jun 15,. Tel. 07974 931759.

Durham.

HONDA TRIALS 190 rebuilt twin shock, new s/s wheels, tubes, tyres, rechromed forks, total engine rebuild, parts alone cost £1600, unused, ready to trial, £2495. Tel. 074340 40520. Man.

HONDA VFR 400 1995, NC30, MoT Sept 2015, under 32,000 kms (20,000 miles), recent fork seals, air filter, front brake pads, radiator fan switch, wheel bearings and new tyres, clean condition, two keys, .Tel. 7949983501.

Essex.

HONDA VFR 400R NC30, 1991, very good condition, MoT 10 months no advisories, heated grips, recent chain sprockets, fork seals, stanchions, front tyre, air cleaner, plugs, oil change, desperate for space, bargain £1650. Tel. 01442 211220. Herts.

HONDA VFR 800F1 Very good condition, 2001, W, 26k miles, new back tyre, new chain and sprockets, MoT July 15, £2050.

Tel. 078210 57392. Suffolk.

HONDA CB 1000RRA genuine seat cowl, sienna red, excellent condition, £70 ono. Tel. 01603 893663. Norfolk.

HONDA VTR 1000 Castrol GTX paint, Two Brothers cans, Hel lines, shorty levers, new tyres, MoT, LED lights, bike as new, 9,500 miles, must sell, £2300.Tel. 01443 226706 for more details.

Glam.

HONDA XL 185 Trail Enduro, owned 5 years, very good condition, Sorned, will MoT on Q plate, £1495. Tel. 074340 40520. Man.

HONDA XL1000 VARADERO A fantastic bike, comfy mile muncher but just as happy being thrown about on the corners, sounds meaty without being a thug, loads of torque, 52 plate, 42k miles, Help for Heroes decals are from a charity ride I did recently, and can be removed easily enough( I can do this if you prefer), good bits, full luggage (inc top box), tall screen (plus short), headlight protector, spotlights, h/grips, power socket, phone holder, leather tank protector, engine bars, Scottoiler, LED fog light, spare new rear tyre and wheel, mig exhausts (plus originals), 12 mths’ MoT, new front wheel bearing, plus a few other little bits I have. Bad bits. Does need some tlc in places but in good working order. Buyer responsible for collection. Viewing welcome. Tel. 07852 834764. Glam.

HONDA C50 P reg, 1975, barn find, clean and tidy, original, blue/white, engine and frame nos correct, made in Japan, V5, very rare bike, £975. ovno Tel. 07835 709412. Devon.

HONDA CB 500 1994, black, MoT, 40k, one owner, very clean bike, £950 ono. Tel. 0752 8000483.

Swindon, Wilts.

HONDA CG 125 2002, red, good condition with slight damage to the tail fairing, new rear tyre and is a good starter, currently on Sorn, no MoT, £675 ono. Tel. 01304 826560. Dover.

HONDA CG 125 2006, 14k, very clean bike, MoT Sept 15, £950 ono. Tel. 077190 83974. Cambs.

HONDA CX500 Cafe racer, unfinished project, Manx Norton seat, R1 foot rests, £450. Tel. 07407 497775. Clackmannan-shire.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NT 650V 'S' reg, 1998, 60k, MoT until Mar 15, £690. firm. (lots of 650 Deauville spares available cheaply). Tel. 01784 461961 (ask Simon for any queries). Surrey.

HONDA SILVERWING 600 Twin, 4-stroke, best Maxi scooter, out there, 62 plate, only 4,500 miles, mint condition, in silver, never seen rain, like new condition, £3999. Tel. 01302 534155 for details.. S Yorks.

HONDA VFR 750 1997, red, 71k, MoT May 2015, very good condition, £1200. Tel. 077190 83974.

Cambs.

HONDA VISION 110 Super Scoot auto, 120mpg, 60mph, many extras, cost £2400, immaculate condition, garaged, 2014 model, won't find a better Honda, service done, save £1000 on new. Tel. 077890 61218. Yorks.

JIN LUN 5 TWO 250cc cruisers, both MoT, March 15, full kit, one 6k miles, one 2k miles, red/chrome, £1600 for both, will haggle separately Tel. 07976 480637 eves. Devon.

KAWASAKI DRIFTER 800cc, 2001 reg, outstanding condition throughout, long MoT, original handbook and tool kit plus workshop manual, no faults just ride it, £2500. Tel. 01502 731212. Suffolk.

KAWASAKI ER-5 4,311 miles, 2006, one previous owner from new, vgc, MoT till Oct 15, full s/h, Candy Thunder blue, Renntec engine protectors, dry weather use only, garage stored, £1800 ono.

Tel. 02381 789619. Hants.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S 2000, X reg, 13,800 miles, black, spares, repair or restore. Open to offers.

Tel. 07739 800478. Surrey.

KAWASAKI TRIKE 600cc,and towing device, p/coated, alloys, MoT May 2015, custom tank and seat, spare axle and driveshaft, Sorned, great fun and all included for £1950.

Tel. 01404 46570. E Devon.

KAWASAKI W650 1999, red/cream, 16,700 miles, Givi top box, side pan/s/s spokes, mint cond, plus spares, £4999 plus spares Tel. 01446 790157. Glam.

KAWASAKI ZRX 1100 1999, black/grey, 54k miles, full s/h, with all receipts and MoTs, two owners from new (me for 12 years). Been used all year round so condition reflects this, £1200.

Tel. 07780 752654. Lincs.

KAWASAKI ZX10R 2011, performance edition, 13,500 miles, excellent condition, carbon fibre exhaust, one owner from new, datatool alarm system, £4750.

Tel. 07445 731518. Herts.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1400 2010, 14,500 miles, black/silver, 5 months’ MoT, 85% tyres, few minor scratches, datatag Carol Nash DNA, 2 owners from new including current, garaged from new, £6800. Tel. Nigel on 07861 570229. Devon.

KAWASAKI ZZR 400 1991, US import, 32,046 kms (aprox 20k miles, lovely first bike, reciepts for work done, bike ready for MoT hence price, must go, needs a new home, been stood up, needs to be used, £600. Tel. Geoff on 01404 45243 answerphone available leave details. Devon.

KAWASAKI GPZ 900R A5 1988, 38k miles, MoT, good condition, new rear tyre, brake pads, advice rear bearing, knee injury forces sale I need a lighter bike so would consider swap for a v fast 400 GIXER? £1000 ovno. Tel. 01293 521328 eves/answerphone. W Sussex.

KAWASAKI GPZ 900R gpz 900r 1984 complete bike dismantled for storage (engine complete)bike in large lumps,easy project,ive no time/space, £600. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

KAWASAKI Z1300 6 cyl, EFM automatic clutch, brand new, still in box with instructions, cost £650, accept £250. Tel. 0161 7666353.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI Z550 G4 553cc, 1989, blue, stored last 9 years, currently Sorned, 28,080 miles, winter project, £200. Tel. 01642 913098; 07954 098152. N Yorks.

KAWASAKI ZRX 1100 1052cc, burgundy, 15,600 miles, excellent condition, t&t May, 1998 (S), £2495 ono. Tel. 01278 425315.

Somerset.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 1983 to 1997, 900, 1000 and 1100, liquid-cooled fours, workshop manual, £10; also ZZR 1100 carb tops, £10. Tel. 07580 728231. Suffolk.

KTM DUKE 690 2010, black, vgc, 4000 miles, 10 mths' MoT, new tyres, 70mpg, £4350. ovno Tel. 07583 286075. Worcs.

MOTO GUZZI This is for the collector/investor rather than the rider! Vintage (1994) Special Limited Anniversary Edition No.24 of 30, museum condition, stored professionally for the last 12 years by a collector, only 9,250 miles, will be sold with year’s MoT, fully dressed in L.A.P.D. kit - MG leather panniers, tool roll, carrier, crash bars and tinted screen.

Turns heads everywhere. Tel. 07787 507519. Lincs.

MONTESA TRIALS Twinshock, 1983, MH200, vgc, practice use only, £999; BSA C15, points in the side engine cover, new, £40; re Bullet 500cc, p/tank, £35; mudguards, £20 each; single saddle, new, £30; will post. Tel. 01376 343559. Essex.

MZ TROPHY SPORT ETS 250 tax-exempt 1972, everything replaced or restored, repainted, engine blueprinted and rebuilt, new Bing carb, grey cables, s/s spokes, seat recovered, quality tyres, year’s MoT, £2000. Tel. Simon 07788 442155. Bristol.

NSU L 1959, 49cc, 2 gears, V5 reg 125 NVW, rare model, rebuilt, temporary for sale, needs proper job, lots of new parts and spares, original owners manuals, info, folder full, set of NSU leg shields, can be seen running, 85% all there, good condition, bets offer secures, sensible offers please, cash on collection. Tel. 01840 211762. N Cornwall.

PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 250IE silver, top box and rack, first reg 01/08/2009, lovely condition, first to see will buy it, MoT Aug 15, but on Sorn, 5,600 miles, £1850 ono.

Tel. 01472 825321. Lincs.

ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet Electra, 2010, Classic EFI 500cc electric and kick start, new Avon road rider tyres, touring screen, full set of replacementcables, tested April 2015, 7,500 miles, mint condition, £2750. Tel. 01388 608132. Tyne & Wear.

ROYAL ENFIELD 350 Bullet, 7k, MoT, Boyer elecs, new battery, Japanese carb, 50th Anniversary, 2000, Indian model, elec/kick start, no rust, lots of chrome, spoked wheels, gc, £1995. Tel. 02921 158467. S Wales.

ROYAL ENFIELD WDCO/B 350cc, OHV, 1946, superb fully restored condition with build history, WW2 Military, . Tel. 07798 866071. Gtr London.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 2009, 1250cc, SA K8,one owner since 2009, ROSPA Approved Riding Instructor, recent new chain, sprocket, tyres, brake pads and service - Thatcham Approved alarm, 39,350 miles,. Tel. 01905 778368. Worcs.

REIJU RS3 50cc, in black, done 2,147 miles and I am the second owner, a fantastic bike that runs well and sounds good, I am selling due to passing my driving test, it has a few marks on but over all is in great condition, general wear and tear, it has been de-restricted with Reiju parts, so it looks standard but moves at a comfortable speed so you can keep up with traffic. Tel. 0775 2011674. Herts.

RICKMAN Z1000 rare, recent Classic Mechanics feature bike, long MoT, professionally resprayed, seat recovered, Konis, Betor forks, Cibie, Goodridge hoses, Lockheed calipers and new adjustable m/cyl, carbs U/S cleaned, airbox, low miles, optional alloy-rim wire-wheels, mint, £6000. Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

RM 125 SUZUKI 2006 complete engine, with K & N filter, new piston fitted, 5 spare piston rings, 3 spare engine sprockets, Moose racing top end gasket kit, RM CD manual and complete FMF exhaust, can be seen running, any inspection welcome, £750. Tel. 01945 861025. Cambs.

ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet, electric start, silver, 2002, one previous owner, 13,500 miles, tested Aug 2015, new tyre battery, just serviced, rear carrier, lovely bike, £1650. Tel. 0782 8004399. S Yorks.

SUZUKI GSX 750F 11k miles, two owners only, met black, exc cond, new rear tyre, battery, dry miles only, t&t, £1400. for quick sale.

Tel. 01691 830747. Shrops.

SUZUKI DRZ 400 Super Moto K7 in black, one owner from new, 2,700 miles only, t&t, year 2008, immac, £2850 ovno. Tel. 07852 743535. Essex.

SUZUKI GS500 14 yrs old, (52 plate), and 34,500 miles, daily use up to now with no probs, MoT, new rear tyre and battery, new bike means it’s time for Miss reliable to go! £795. Tel. 07850 261361. Gtr London.

SUZUKI GS500E Custom, blue, original design, unique and after market parts, MoT, £1300 ono.

Tel. Dave 07738 164333. Essex.

SUZUKI GW 250 L3 Inazuma, 2013, black, fender extender, screen, 2000 miles, excellent condition, mature owner, £2490.

Tel. John 07901 621607. S Yorks.

SUZUKI INAZUMA 250cc, low mileage, immaculate example with full Suzuki extras fitted, still under maker’s warranty, 2013 model, genuine reason for sale, £2100. Tel. 01285 861462.

Wilts/Glos.

SUZUKI INAZUMA 250cc, 63 reg, 1,000 miles only, very clean and good condition, £1900 no offers Tel. 0116 2354013. Leics.

SUZUKI VAN VAN 125 2005, tax March, 5k miles, just serviced, top box fitted, good clean fun to ride bike, £1200 ono. Tel. 01524 733604. N Lancs.

SUZUKI DR BIG 800cc, good condition, tax and test, used regularly, £1750 ono; Honda ST 1100, £900, runs, for refurbishment. £900. Tel. 01944 738652 for details. N Yorks.

SUZUKI GN 400J 400cc, 1984, project bike, partially dismantled, 100% complete, 13,500 miles, some history, reasonable condition, non runner, needs tlc, Offers Tel. 07972 657573. London.

SUZUKI GS 850 843cc, black, 1984, p/coated, new pipes and exhaust (genuine), (2) shaft drive, excellent condition, carrier, top box, screen, c/bars, panniers, two owners from new, 37k miles, £3650. Tel. 01476 562125. S Lincs.

SUZUKI GSX 750F 750cc, £811 spent, too much to list, tax Apr 2015, MoT May 2015, 6,500 miles, 1992, exc cond, books and receipts, best offer over £1200 secures. Tel. Steve 07827 960349. Kent.

SUZUKI GSXF 650cc, 2009, 6k miles, beautiful condition, serviced, MoT, £3195 ono; Honda VFRi 800cc, 2001, MoT, 39,800 miles, fantastic condition, h/grips, Oxford panniers, indicator lights, lots of service history and bills, £2350 ono. Tel. 07585 619382. Flints.

SUZUKI GZ 125 Marauder bike, took apart, selling as spares, Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

SUZUKI INAZUMA 250cc, 2013, centre stand, £45; Givi rear rack, £45; Shoei multi-tec helmet, size small, £75 ono; Givi mono lock B47 blade top box, as new, £95. plus p&p. Tel. 0116 2402726.

Leics.

SUZUKI RM125 1985, Evo twin shock eligible, loads of money spent inc engine rebuild, new tank/forks/bearings/sprockets/etc , Tel. 07449 417260. Leics.

SUZUKI GSX 1100 FM 1994, L reg, 27,860 miles, red, electric screen, good tyres, Laser cans, Extenda Fenda, rear carrier, some new parts, avg cond, £1395. Tel. 07739 800478 for more info. Surrey.

SYM JET 4 125cc, as new, 1,000 miles, no problems, blue/white, ideal cheap run around, £1000 ovno. Tel. 01376 343619. Braintree, Essex.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 2010, with 13,600 miles, MoT 11/15, loads of extras, full s/h, £5350 ovno Tel. 07961 886764 for more info. Gtr London.

SYM VS 125 2009, 4-stroke automatic, twin headlights, LED running lights, front screen, top box, large under seat storage, new tyre, drive belt and battery, tested, lovely cond, £950 ono. Tel. 07712 328415. Lancs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 749cc, reg’d 53, new chain and sprockets, Triumph panniers, pillion red/grey tank, 28,500 miles, vgc, £2000. Tel. Geoff 01425 270418.

Christchurch.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA Super 3, 900cc, 1995, 20,400 miles, excellent condition, needs two new tyres for MoT, few spares, Haynes manual, too heavy now for pensioner owner, £2800. Tel. 01226 291362. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955I 140bhp, 2001, (51 plate), 30,000 miles, a few scratches due to age but in brilliant working condition, MoT April 2015, £1900. Tel. 07737 918904. E Riding of Yorks.

TRIUMPH LEGEND TT 1999, 900cc, 3 cylinder water cooled, 5 sp box, green/silver, 34k, MoT till Apr 15, good tyres, front screen, back box, new front disc and s/s brake pistons.Tel. 01454 850698.

Bristol.

TRIUMPH SPRINT 955I ST 2002/01 reg, 11 months’ MoT, very good condition, nearly new Dunlop Roadsmarts, top box, heated grips, 15k miles only, £1995 ono. Tel. 0116 2862597.

Leics.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 2005, full luggage, Baglux cover & bag, Maxton suspension, Corbin seat, hugger, Scottoiler, K&N filter, almost new, f/discs, 48k, long MoT, £2950. Tel. 01522 789178.

Lincs.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955 MoT, Sorned, 34k miles, Aston green, excellent condition, bobbins, bubble screen, Scotttoiler, top box and rack, garaged, good s/h, may swap classic bike, £2200 ono.Tel. 07546 265577 after 5pm . Clackmannanshire.

TRIUMPH TIGER 110 matching nos, in good running order, ivory/black, old/new log books, 1958, £4750 ono. Tel. 0121 559 1617; 0121 5591617. .

TRIUMPH 6T THUNDERBIRD 1958, black/gold, older restoration, in very nice condition, standard matching nos, starts first time, SU carb, will exchange for BSA RG Star replica, in first class condition, cash adjustment, owned for 35 yrs. Tel. 01723 515546. N Yorks.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2001, excellent condition, 790cc, MoT Feb 2015, 46,184 miles, £2750.

Tel. 01745 344432. Denbighshire.

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TRIUMPH TIGER 90 350cc, 5000 miles since total restoration, matching nos, a era; head turner, finished in Grenadier red and Alaskan white, fitted 8” TLS front brake, sound investment at £5000 firm Tel. 01752 843990.

Cornwall.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120R 1971/K, oil in frame, matching numbers, new engine, original engine included in sale (runs poorly), fantastic blue/white colour, in original unrestored condition, £6500 ono. Tel. 07887 496456. Cheshire. Email: david sharpe36@hotmail.com for more detail/images, TRIUMPH SPRINT 885cc, 1991, blue, on Sorn, needs a good clean and bit of tlc, £950 ono. Tel. 0115 9533959. Notts.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 900 1998, R, 16k miles, touring screen, Corbin seat, Scottoiler full luggage, Baglux tank, cover, h/duty, C&S, 2000, miles last 4 years, must sell, ill health, £1950. Tel. 01349 368961. Inverness.

YAMAHA XJ 600 Pre-Diversion, 1992, very low mileage (8k), excellent condition and good running order, bargain at £1400 ovno Tel. 07588 530016. Gtr London.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ600S ‘V’ reg, 1999, MoT June 15, recent full service, air filter and oil filter, spark plugs, new sprockets and chain, plus new battery, good cond for year, 17,158 mugs, £790 ono.

Tel. 01925 637395. Cheshire.

YAMAHA FJR 1300 Reg 2008, MoT April 2015, under 16k miles, s/h, immac, one of the best examples around, c/w full luggage and elec screen, h/grips etc, etc. Tel. 07791 723949. W Yorks.

YAMAHA FZ6S2 2008, (naked), MoT’ Jun 15, full s/h, 14,500 miles, two keys, all documentation, one previous owner, exc cond, standard apart from Yamaha flyscreen and Givi top box, £2995.Tel. 07946 524120 or 01904 430259. N Yorks.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 2005, vgc, black, 5500 miles, fitted with Givi screen, open to offers, £3995. Tel. 07773 880417. Cheshire.

YAMAHA RD E/F 250cc, 1979, p/coated, rebuilt, original seat pan, resprayed, OEM pipes, many new parts, Cdi plus coil, C&S shocks, decals, list goes on!! spares inc OEM pipes plus spannies, Sorned, nice standard machine, £2300.Tel. 07758 537639; 01300 341549. Dorset.

YAMAHA TDM 900 ABS, 2008, Silver Tech, 3600, recent MoT, near new tyres, c/stand, Givi engine and Touratech hand guards, H+B panniers, electric chainoiler, Optimate lead fitted, £3750. Tel. John 01792 280338 . W Glam.

YAMAHA THUNDERACE 1996, new tyres, c/sprockets, b/pads, s/steel down pipes, MoT Feb 15, one owner from new, £600. Tel. 07530 244830 for more details.

N Yorks.

YAMAHA YBR 125cc, MoT March 15, reg 08, 9,30 miles, vgc, top box, dry miles, £1200. ovno Tel. 01473 831338. Ipswich, Suffolk.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV 535 Combination, 1998, only 2,450 miles, immaculate, Watsonian single seater sidecar, handbook and two keys, lovely easy to ride outfit, £3995. Tel. 07798 866071 (could deliver). Middx.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XVS 750 1992, blue, 19k miles, 12 months’ MoT, Highway Hawk exhausts, runs and rides well, needs a bit of tlc, but still very presentable, £500. Tel. Mike 01978 363255 or 07925 947529. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA XJ 600S 1996, MoT 3/10/2015, 47k, blue/green, new Bridgestones, disc, pads, battery, oil, filter, buyer collects. Ready to go at £870.Tel. 07709 611175.W Yorks.

YAMAHA 125 Cygnus scooter, 2014, top box/rack, 220 miles, as new, offers around £2100. save a fortune! Tel. 07974 566841.

Worcs.

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Suzuki DR350 Every month, Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal

Single-cylinder motorcycles have been back in vogue for quite a while now, courtesy in no small part to a pair of Teutonic factories that have apparently somehow reinvented the genre. In point of fact, singles haven’t been out of fashion since Yamaha catalysed the market back in 1976, with the seminal XT500.

Sitting quietly on the back-burner is a motorcycle that’s been ridden around the world countless times, campaigned in enduros very successfully at amateur level, greenlaned, occasionally trialled, and used as a stalwart commuter. The strange thing is, very few people

YAMAHA XJ600 1981, with 4into-1 Motad, MoT until April 2015, £500. Tel. Andy 07582 513324. Worcs.

YAMAHA FZR 600R (95) MoT Feb, full stainless Art exhaust, new chain/sprockets on, brakes in packs, good tyres, totally reliable, reluctant sale, £900 ono. Tel. 07501 6840677 or 01492 203073 anytime . Conwy.

YAMAHA XJ DIVERSION 600N 29,061 miles, 1999, tax Feb 15, MoT Sept 15,reasonable cond,runner,blue,good tyres,new s/s downpipes, £450 ono. Tel. Neil 07455 912421 after 1pm. Cumbria.

YAMAHA XS 750SE 3 cyl shaft drive, 1983, MoT Oct 2015, 36,700, recent clutch plates and cable, new battery and seat cover, £1150.Tel. 07896 608341. Essex.

SKYTEAM ACE 50 OR 125 wanted, any condition considered, must have V5C. Tel. 07597 344516. .

YAMAHA XVS 1100 dark red, one owner, 2007, 35k miles, good condition, many extras, spots screen, saddle bags, Datatag, new front tyre, MoT till Apr 2015, £3500 ono. Tel. 078120 45264.

Lancs.

GL1200 PROJECT BIKE needs alternator to complete, exc cond, sensible offers; Triumph America Speedmaster rear section silencers, mint, boxed, £300; lots GL1200 spares, CBF1000 front mudguard, mint, £35. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

Parts For sale

YAMAHA YBR 125 Learner Legal, 2012, excellent condition, 9,403 miles, retaxed til Sept 15,. Tel. 01904 492184. N Yorks.

YAMAHA FJR 1300 1300cc, blue, 01-05, panniers, blue, as new, £150; Wilbers shock, £150 only 4000 miles; FJR workshop manual, £25.Tel. 0191 3852809.Tyne & Wear.

YAMAHA FZ6 FAZER 599cc, 2005, stunning silver, Fazer, 9,484 miles, MoT Aug 15, exc cond, c/w removable Givi top box and panniers, Scottoiler and touring screen, £2200 ono. Tel. 01642 913098; 07954 098152. N Yorks.

seem to recall one of Japan’s best single cylinder four-stroke singles; the humble DR350.

Starting life back in 1991, the bike remained pretty much unchanged other than the addition of an electric start around 1995. This update elevated the bike from ‘pretty useful’ status, up to and beyond ‘bloody marvellous’. At last it was possible to ride off-road, stall, crash, dismount or simply stop and not have to breathlessly faff around trying to reawaken the beast with a slimecovered size nine.

Although never going to set the world alight with a humble 30bhp and 22lb-ft of torque, the bike has enough to do the job, and still hold a little in reserve. Even if the power levels are only just post-learnercompliant, those that have travelled the globe off-road on a DR350 have seldom wanted substantially more oomph.

1200 BANDIT original screen, vgc, £10. Tel. 07936 497293.

Northumberland.

1200 BANDIT HANDLEBARS with brace, £12. Tel. 07936 497293. Northumberland.

BAGLUX TANK BAG and tank cover, one season, use black for BMW R1100RT, with rain cover, £75 plus p&p.Tel. 01349 368961.

Inverness.

BAR END MIRRORS to fit Triumph Street Triple, genuine Triumph parts, as new, £100. inc p&p Tel. 07504 174923. Kent.

BMW F650GS Baglux tank bag harness, colour glacier, £30. Tel. 07767 768642. W Mids.

BMW K100 TANK BAG genuite, with expanding centre, complete, all zips good, £50. Tel. 07976 529460. W Yorks.

BMW R1100RT TOP BOX good condition but a few scuffs, 2 keys, R Series, airhead integral panniers, one pair, black painted lids, l/h pannier lower rubbing strip has slight damage, overall in reasonable condition, one key, £100 ono. Tel. 01530 834812. Leics.

BMW R1200 GS 2012, 4,900 miles, blue, full BMW s/h, luggage, ABS, e/suspension, adv screen, chrome exhaust,TP monitoring, computer, immaculate, £8500 ono. Tel. 0798 6047578.

Bristol.

BMW R1200 RT front wheel with bearings and valve from 2008 SE bike, silver, £225. Tel. 07976 529460. W Yorks.

BONNEVILLE SE 2010, standard seat, only used for 50 miles, new condition, £50. Tel. 0113 2562843. Leeds, W Yorks.

CLEAR OUT - Tel. Jim 01923 243550. Herts.

DAINESE LEATHER SUIT two piece, black, size 50 (5ft 8), good condition, £100. plus postage Tel. 01983 853442. Isle of Wight.

DUCATI 600/900 Monster, rear hugger and side covers, £20 £20.

Tel. 0151 5319213. Merseyside.

DUCATI SINGLE PARTS for sale, mostly narrowcast, Tel. 01539 722466 (please leave message if no reply).. Kendal, Cumbria.

DUCATI SPARES mostly narrow case, (some spares wanted), Tel. 01539 722466 (leave message if no reply - no mobile nos please).

Cumbria.

EXCHANGE BSA A10 alloy head with new valve insert, guides and modified for 2 carbs, for a one carb alloy head, Tel. 07828 755038. Gtr Man. GENUINE HONDA CBR 600F fairings, top and right side panels in 2006 silver, never used, still in boxes, part nos 64211-MBWD21ZP, 64400-MBW-N40ZB, new cost £530 and £450 each, looking for £420. ono for both. Collection only. Tel. 07919 572635. Surrey.

GENTS GORTEX BMW Street Guard jacket orange/grey, size 42/43, £150 ono; ladies Gortex BMW Street Guard Suit, orange/grey, chest 34, waist 32/33, as new, £250 ono; BMW System 6 helmet, silver, size 54/55, as new, £150 ono; BMW all round boots, size 9, £70 ono; Interphone helmet, Communi-cator, new, £70. Tel. 01452 729733.

GIVI MONOKEY rear carrier to fit CB 1300, £45. Tel. 01850 567897. E Yorks.

When launched, the bike was part of Suzuki’s second generation of fourstroke singles, and more than just a substantial upgrade to the old SP370/400s. Although apparently not particularly radical, the machine received input from American motocross expert Al Baker; Suzuki’s aim being to deliver a cost-effective, sub-130kg trail bike. If you needed testament to Suzuki’s commitment to the project, know that from the off, modern technology was wholly embraced; the swingarm was actually a composite structure – the extruded arms bonded to an alloy casting within the arm itself, using a hi-tech two-part epoxy adhesive. Yes, there are bolts on show, but they’re purely from the assembly stage and allegedly don’t have any structural function.

Plough through online reviews and you’ll probably find countless armchair enduro experts vetoing the little DR. The normal excuses are low power, high weight and poor finish. As it’s only a 350, would you expect much beyond 100bhp/litre?

And in terms of mass you might well argue that the bike can actually take a knock and not write off some lightweight flimsy chassis. After all, it was designed to be mass-produced and used by amateurs. And with regards to the finish, it was pretty much par for the course back then.

Check out an equivalent Yamaha XT350 and chances are it’ll be just as bad... or good!

The motor is a simple, single overhead cam, designed for longevity, but it’s possible to take the motor out to 385, 400 or even 441cc, delivering all the power most normal people could ever use off-road. Larger carbs are also readily available pre-jetted.

Serious dirt-riding enthusiasts fit Suzuki RM motocross forks and an

HARLEY DAVIDSON chromed exhaust, states on exhaust 'for competition only' 16" long, 45cm dia. connector, a little bluing, £20.

Essex.

Email: raymond. miles2210@gmail.com HONDA CB200 green tank, side panels, cables, headlamp brackets, pads, shoes, rear brake assembly mirrors, headlamp shell, £185; may separate; also 5ft x 3ft camping trailer, excellent, £195 (not metal). Tel. 07591 848419.

Cheshire.

HONDA CBF500/600/100 Givi monorack and monokey top plate, £30. Tel. 07767 768642. W Mids.

HONDA CG 125 PARTS seat, rear light, mudguard / number plate bracket, foot pegs, battery holder, side panel, Honda badge for front forks, the lot for £70. or sell seperately Tel. 07752 443794.

Denbighshire.

HONDA NT 650 Deauville, V reg, frame, with V5C, engine, swing arm, shock, bevel drive etc, still attached, free to whoever wants to collect it. Tel. 01784 461961.

Surrey.

HONDA NT700 X large Givi top box and fittings, also genuine Honda centre stand, best offers Tel. 0114 2699541 or 07960 436887. S Yorks.

HONDA VFR 400 NC 30 spares.

Tel. Craig 07770 987038. Suffolk.

ITOM 50cc complete engine, £160 ono. Tel. 01286 660187.

Caernarfonshire.

JAWA/CZ TWO 250cc twin engines, nearly complete, late unit model, £25. Tel. 01883 623049.

Surrey.

K & N REPLACEMENT AIR FILTER to suit 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, new, unused and boxed, £30. free p&p Tel. 07929 960363.

N Yorks.

K&N CHAIN COVER (black), fits Honda CBF 600, 2006 on, and similar, £15. Tel. 01902 884225.

W Mids.

KAWASAKI KLX 250 2009 onwards, GPR alloy end can, as new, £75. Tel. 07767 768642. W Mids.

KAWASAKI Z/GT/GPZ/750, 550 complete headlamp, rust treated, rare item, £80; tail light, rust treated, £30; Z1000 28M Mikuni carbs, need cleaning, complete working order, offers; ZPZ 750A top grab rail with fittings, £30.Tel. 07973 225042. Staffs.

KAWASAKI Z1300 A1, workshop manual, (copy) bought but never used, £35. Tel. 0161 7666353.

Lancs.

aftermarket rear shock. Further vindication for the six-speed power unit has to be its use in Suzuki’s factory cafe racer; the Goose.

The DR350 ran until 2000, when it was replaced by the much more focused DR-Z400, but £1700 spent on a DR350 is the cheapest way to go offroading reliably.

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Japan’s relationship with the fourstroke single goes right back to the 1950s, but its biggest success has to be Honda’s 50cc C100 Cub. The original push-rod motor eschewed an oil pump in favour of an oil flinger on the con rod, and worm drive feed to the top.

The design proved to be bomb-proof.

From here on, the Japanese have produced four-strokes of every capacity, right up to Suzuki’s DR800.

Some have reached iconic status such as Yamaha’s seminal XT/SR500 while others have left sour tastes in the mouths of their creators, such as Honda’s Ascot FT500. Even now, bikes such as the XT660 make up a serious segment of Yamaha’s sales, and together with its awesome WR450F the future of the four-stroke single has never looked brighter.

Within the VJMC there’s a small but significant core of singles fans, running everything from Honda XL250 Motosports right through to SRZ660 Yamahas. When a company puts a 660cc motor into one of its 125cc chassis’ it’s only natural it’ll attract enthusiasts!

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CLASSIFIED KAWASAKI Z1300 6 A1 ignition igniter, bought as spare but never used, £75. Tel. 0161 766 6353.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI Z1300 A1 parts book, vgc, for 30 odd years old, £25. Tel. 0161 766 6353. Lancs.

KAWASAKI ZX9R 900cc, Remuse silencer, oval, stainless twin outlet, vgc, Tel. 01432 265726.

Herefodshire.

LADIES RST textile trousers, black, size 16, zip-out quilted lining, knee armour, excellent condition, £25. plus p&p Tel. 07761 857674. N Lancs.

LARGE BATCH OF TRIUMPH magneto parts for T110 and maybe others from around 1960, mags and more pics also available. £200. buyer to collect due to the weight. Tel. Allan 07914 671048. Lancs.

LARGE PANNIERS for Honda Deauville 650, off 2000 model, coloured blue, slight scratch on one, £30. Tel. 01978 363255.

Denbighshire.

LARGE YAMAHA TOP BOX and frame off an XJ 600, like new, £50. Tel. 07857 622062. Lancs.

MIKUNI CARB for sale for Tiger Cub, brand new, £55; wanted BSA B31 barrel and piston and any spares. Tel. 01626 776076. S Devon.

MORGAN F4 1172cc 3-wheeler, 1949, insured, £14,000. Tel. 01865 739112 (please leave message & I will return your call). Oxford.

MOTO GUZZI BREVA low seat, factory spare, exc cond, £100. buyer collects or delivery charge extra. Tel. 07803 176532. Worcs.

MOTORBIKE TRAILER two trials/small bikes or single larger bike, 10" wheels good tyres, older trailer, but solid and well made, £150. Tel. 01745 570244. Denbighshire.

MV AGUSTA rear wheel removal special tool plus socket for sprocket removal, £15. Tel. 0151 5319213. Merseyside.

NORTON COMMANDO Interpol fairing plus Police type single seat (for refurb), Smiths chronometric 120mph speedo, Commando plastic air box assembly wanted, Commando starter motor or parts, alloy clock pod (1), why? Tel. 01772 783774. Lancs.

OIL COOLER GUARD Touratech for Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, used, £10. plus p&p Tel. 01349 368961.

Inverness.

PAIR OF ORIGINAL KRAUSERS off a 79 R100, no keys or frame, £50. Tel. 07857 622062. Lancs.

PIRELLI ANGEL ST 180/55Z R17 tyre, never fitted as bike now sold, £90 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

PISTON RINGS for Honda CB250 Superdream, standard, not oversized, boxed, £20; also engine gaskets (miscellaneous) for CB250 Superdream, £1. plus postage Tel. 01494 436397.

Bucks.

R & G AERO CRASH PRO-TECTORS c/w all fittings/ teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version), £85 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

SACHS 800 pair of silencers, very good condition, £30. Tel. 0151 5319213. Merseyside.

SET OF WHEELS with OK tyres 1981 Suzuki GSX750, £20. to collect or post at cost Tel. Andy 07582 513324. Worcs.

SHOEI RAID HELMETS Crimson, XS and large, as new, £50 each; textile jackets, medium, large extra large, boots, 38 and 48, oversuits, trousers, gloves, all cheap. Tel. 07767 768642. W Mids.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER WANTED galvanised chassis, new tyres and wheel bearings, drive up ramp, alloy plated bed, loads of strapping points, would convert to multi bike, £325 ono. Tel. 07976 529460. W Yorks.

SPARES OR REPAIR: Suzuki GSX 600F 1990, presently on Sorn, non-runner, but complete, open to offers; also Baglux tank harness, to fit above bike, £50 ono; (£115 new) also spare screen, £20 ono.

Tel. 01270 569439. Cheshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250-650 Beowulf silencer, stainless, oval, as new, radiator cover, stainless, £160. Tel. 01432 265726. Hereford.

SUZUKI GS 1000E two red side panels with badges, GS 1000E, DOHC, vgc, £40. Tel. 0151 678 8883. Cheshire.

SUZUKI GSX 600F Spares or repair, 1990, presently on Sorn, non-runner, but complete, open to offers; also Baglux tank harness, to fit above bike, £50 ono,(£115 new) also spare screen, £20 ono.

Tel. 01270 569439. Cheshire.

SUZUKI GSXR 1100 engine forks, wheels, brakes, everything there, all mint condition; Suzuki Bandit, 05, 1200, forks, yokes, tank, mint condition, Tel. 07436 544755.

Midlands.

SUZUKI GT 250 TWIN GT 125 Twin, 77 RF 900, GSF 600 Bandit, teal front mudguard, air box, frame covers, black, RF900 clocks, grab rail, rear brake calliper assembly, 4/1 front pipes etc, Honda NTV 650 engine, carbs, wiring harness, gold/grey tank and bodywork, garage clearance.

Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

SUZUKI RM 250 80s model, monoshock, think 86-ish seat, bodywork yellow, air box, radiators, swing arm, petrol tank etc, Suzuki Bandit 400, 90 model 4/1 stainless exhaust, £150 plus p&p; GT 250 spares, GT 125 spares, 77 model. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

TO FIT 1996/97 Honda Fireblade, original downpipes and silencer, good condition; to fit 2005 600RR Honda Arrow silencer and link pipe, still in box, plus single seat conversion. Tel. 01263 733521.

Norfolk.

TO FIT 96/97 FIREBLADE original downpipes silencer, good condition; to fit 06 600RR Honda Arrow silencer and link pipe, still in box plus single seat conversion to fit Honda 400 NC 30, full fairing and seat unit plus chain guard. Tel. 01263 733521. Norfolk.

TRIUMPH 6T engine, 1950, to assemble, all parts cleaned inc new

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 parts, bearings, rings, gaskets etc, £650; T90 bare head, £60; T120 late 60s finned exhaust rocker box, £25. Tel. 01524 427818.

Lancs.

TRIUMPH AMERICAN 865 Norman Hyde rear shocks, new, £200; front footrest kit, £30; Bonneville rear grab rail, black, new, £30. Tel. 01297 489578. Dorset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA exhaust pipes, mint condition, taken off a 2010 bike when new, kept in a warm garage. Get a bargain now at 25% of Triumph price. £120 ono. Tel. 02921 158467. Glam.

TRIUMPH FACTORY FITTED PANNIERS and top box for Tiger/Sprint, Triumph blue, all colour coded, with original keys x3, A1 condition, no brackets included, £200. Tel. 07894 470867.

Leics.

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE JACKETS leather, exc cond, hardly worn, gents brown rocker, 42" chest, £80; ladies blue, grey, black size 12-14, £75. Tel. 01933 226761. Northants.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 double bubble screen, in black, mint condition, six hole fitting, will fit 2006 to 2010 model, £35; standard seat top condition, £40. Tel. 07861 213820. W Yorks.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 MRA, Vario screen, almost new, £40 plus; Renntec luggage rack, unused, £40; also Oxford first time magnetic tank bag, unused, £20.

Tel. 01686 688172. Mid Wales.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 chain and sprocket set for 2003 Trophy, brand new genuine Triumph, boxed set, £70. Tel. 01299 402537. Worcs.

TWO ARIEL SQUARE 4 camshafts, one worn, needs rebuilding, other used but serviceable, £150 the pair. Tel. 01584 819269. Worcs.

VELOCETTE ENGINE 250cc, fitted BTH magneto, amal, T/T carb, £985; Miller ammeter, £40; Ariel Burgess silencer, new, £60; Triumph Bonnie wiring loom, 1960, £20; Triumph c/r gearbox, 1957/8, £500; Belstaff rider's suit, £60.

Tel. 0208 8944704. Middx.

WANTED YAMAHA XS250/400 front forks. Tel. Peter 01472 814659. Lincs.

WANTED! SUZUKI GSXR 750WN carburettors, must be cheap due to being skint,Tel. 07516 840677.

Flints.

WANTED:- HONDA XBR 500 workshop manual. Tel. Dave on 07541 612182. Surrey.

WHELEN LIBERTY LIGHT BAR 48" slim style clear lenses, lights up blue LED's, 4 corner LED's only, has low power option, lots of flash options, cost £1200, accept £300. Tel. Dave 0114 2206335.

Sheffield, S Yorks.

YAMAHA BULLDOG 1100 20042005, sales brochure wanted.Tel. 01902 791570. W Mids.

YAMAHA FZR 600R carburettors, good for spares or rebuild, £40; front discs, £25; two 520 chains, as new, 108/110 links, £15 each Tel. 07516 840677 or 01402 203073. Flints.

YAMAHA TDR 250cc, J, 92, spars, full bike, del exhausts, barrel and pistons, just rebored, 0.2, engine spares, clutch, gears, alternator, crank, engine casings, oil pump covers, seat, tank, side panels, fairing, inner panel etc,Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

Wanted

ANY MAKE SIDECAR (pref light), condition not too important but sound, and quite low! (sidewinder considered (if any left!), must be cheap! for Hi-tail Honda XL 500).

Tel. 07790 546199. Surrey or Richmond area unless you can deliver?

BELSTAFF TRIALMASTER Roadmaster, wax cotton jacket or XL 500, black nylon wanted, don't mind mucky but no bust zips please, would buy tatty jacket if cheap. Post paid or collect. Tel. 01457 877142. W Yorks.

BETA MOTARD Alp 4.0 wanted, as fitted with 350cc air cooled engine, any condition. Tel. 01405 815705. S Yorks.

BORG WARNER WANTED velvet drive transmission with reduction gear, ratio 1:91:1 for left-handed propellor or changeable rotation, good condition essential, Tel. 07582 952832; 01507 450453.

Lincs.

CAGIVA 125 Elephant/Lucky Strike, 88 model, frame V5 or 125 Super City, frame, V5, even consider full bike or unfinished projected, Cagiva Freccia 125 88-90 model fairing, headlight, mirrors, odds and sods, Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

CX 500B SEAT .Cash waiting for good example. Tel. Mike on 07989 244491 (leave message please). W Mids.

DOES ANYONE HAVE a decent BMW R80RT please? I am in Norfolk, but will travel to get one!. No fancy dealer prices please!() Tel. 01842 819969. Norfolk.

HONDA CB 750K DOHC, owners manual, small one that c/w bike, excellent condition, £20. Tel. 0161 766 6353. Lancs.

HONDA CB/CG 125 or XL 185 frame, with V5C. Tel. 07787 230459. Lincs.

HONDA CB350/250 Twin "K" Series, any condition. Tel. 02392 615955 eves only.. Hants.

HONDA CB500 FOUR 1971-73. anything considered. cash waiting. Private buyer. Tel. 07759 623114. Derbys.

HONDA CD 200 200cc, 1981 wanted, left and right hand side panels, colour immaterial, chrome rings on front forks, front mudguard, Tel. 01256 764640. Hants.

HONDA CX 500 1978, wanted for Honda CX500 windscreen, also heated handlebar grips, Tel. 01325 333870. Durham.

HONDA GOLDWING 1500 GLSE 1999, need LCD display unit, rectangular one which sits between circular speedo and rev counters, cash waiting and a good one. Tel. 07402 989970. Leics.

HONDA RS 250 wanted, front and rear wheels, may take complete bike if the right price. Tel. Mick

0151 608 5770. Cheshire.

HONDA VFR 750 1996 wanted, left side panels, petrol tank, Tel. 07976 736253. Lincs.

INFORMATION I am after name of yearly publication of motorcycle & scooters manufactured throughout the world. I don't know the name of them. Info to Peter Edwards Tel. 01752 790749. Devon.

JAP - THE VINTAGE ERA Jeff Clew. "Designed to Race" Peter Williams; "The Roland Pike Story, Motorcycling in a Golden Age", R.Pike/Hoddinot, Tel. 01256 475058. Hants.

MOTO GUZZI NEVADA CLASSIC 750 IG, full factory workshop, manual wanted, 07 model, Tel. 0116 2716585; 07790 830525.

Leics.

PART WANTED BSA AJS, old motorcycle, swop for my Mini van, good condition. Tel. 07799 754761. Lancs.

POOR OLD GEEZER looking for his Mojo, seeks something cheap!! 125-250cc, age unimportant, as long as a runner. Please help! Tel. 01630 654549. Shrops.

RETRO JAP MUSCLE/CRUISER BIKE wanted by private buyer, must be top condition, prefer KZ1000/Z1300 V-Max, but all bikes, consider any machine offered, private buyer, cash waiting.

Tel. 07950 398750. W Midlands.

SET OF FORKS and wheels wanted for Wassell MX frame, condition unimportant, reasonable cost. Tel. David Hubbard 01256 321436. Basingstoke.

SIDECAR WANTED single seater with modern fittings, some renovation, not objected to maximum £500. Tel. Bob 0191 3884084.

Durham.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER WANTED with loading ramp, Cheshire/ Merseyside area, cash waiting.

Tel. 07963 826343; 01606 888844. Cheshire.

SUZUKI FRO 50/80 wanted front and rear wheels, with good chrome, rear mudguard section, would take complete bike at right price, Tel. Mick 0151 6085770.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI GT250 parts wanted, would consider complete bike if cheap. Tel. 01235 764269. Oxon.

TRIUMPH ROCKET III front mudguard, chrome badge, lost from 2008 model, can you help? Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

WANTED - ANY OLD MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES or race programmes (road racing, Scrambles, Grass track etc) offered free for collection within a reasonable distance of Sleaford. If you are clearing out your loft I'll be glad to take them off your hands.

Tel. Pete 01529 461304. Lincs.

WANTED CYCLEMASTER winged wheel NSU quickly or just parts. Tel. 07790 168224. Warks.

WANTED FOR MOTOGUZZI V7, any accessories. Tel. 07855 163413. W Mids.

WANTED YAMAHA SR500 for project, non runner, crashed, bashed, in bits, abandoned project etc, will collect. Tel. 01474 746854; 07789 260740. Kent.

WANTED: FOR A 1991 Yamaha

XTZ 750, chain protector/slide as bolted to swing arm, rear disc, twin headlamp cowling, l/h/s panel (scratches, paint not important), also high screen,Tel. 07849 876510. Kent.

WANTED: SUZUKI GS850 original pair of exhaust silencers and downpipes, will collect.Tel. 01642 519766 with details. N Yorks.

YAMAHA SR400 WANTED workshop manual,Tel. 07746 428555.

Cirencester.

YAMAHA XJ 900 1991, 24k miles, unused since 2003, clean and tidy, runs, new battery, £800. or swap Japanese early Honda stuff, spares/repairs or parts cash, either way. Tel. 07815 508554. W Glam.

Parts Wanted

BORG WARNER WANTED velvet drive transmission, with reduction gear,1.91:1ratio,forleft-handedpropellor or changeable rotation, good working order essential. Tel. 01507 450453; 07582 952832. Lincs.

BSA BANTAM barrel, piston, head or full engine B175cc or D14, Tel. 01524 735039. Lancs.

GROUND LEVEL LOADING TRAILER wanted anything considered where heavy bike can be loaded without a ramp.Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

KAWASAKI EJW 650 A1 2001 model, Haynes or similar workshop manual wanted. Tel. 01476 568249. Grantham.

PEUGEOT BBV MOPED crankshaft mounted automatic clutch wanted. Tel. 0114 2307749; 07840 391912. Sheffield, S Yorks.

WANTED BONNEVILLE AMERICA Hi Flow chrome silencers, long, tachometer, auxilliary lamp kit, must be in good condition.Tel. 07500 386712. N Yorks.

Miscellaneous

1050 SPRINT Haynes manual, £12. Tel. 07936 497293.

Northumberland.

3 BIKE TRAILER ready to use, with lights, £125 ono. Tel. 01394 671222. Felixstowe.

ALPENSTARS ROAM motorcycle boots, size 9, very good condition, £40; Action Universal top box and fittings, £15; large expanding magnetic tank bag, £15. Tel. 07527 230496. Worcs.

AVIAKIT LEWIS LEATHER jacket, size 40"/42" chest, 1970/80s, dark brown, top class condition, £400 plus p&p; Frank Thomas motorcycle boots, size 9, as new, £45. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

BELSTAFF MOTORCYCLE COAT XXL, leather, size 48" chest, excellent condition, £180 ono; Brando leather jacket, lapels and belt, new, size small mens, £50 ono.

Tel. 07704 343331. Stockport.

BIKE TRAILER new tyres and wheel bearings, rear lighting bar and socket, £175. Tel. 01723 585864 eves. N Yorks.

BMW BOXER knee-pads, good condition, £10; helmet, openface, black with peak and visor, size medium, suitable ride to work or field use, fair condition, £10 will post. Tel. 01902 331807. Wolvs.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEDAN 1992, auto, white, matching leather, new MoT with sale, with service history, 70,000 miles, smooth V8 motor v reliable, owned 6 years, new battery, £3995. will consider p/x Retro Jap Muscle or Cruiser. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

GAS WELDING KIT gauges, hoses, regulators, full size cutter and gas arc, lightweight shank cutter and welder, boxed, unused, £40. buyer collects Tel. 07951 769440. Northants.

GERMAN JACK BOOTS original, all leather including lining, size 11, £95. Tel. 07891 584787. Glos.

GSX 600F 1988-95, black Baglux tank harness, good condition, new price £115, accept £40 ono; also high screen, flip-up type, £15 ono and fender extender, new, still packaged, £10 ono. Tel. 01270 569439. Cheshire.

HEIN GERICKE LADIES/CHILD as new brown jacket, size 10, waterproof membrane, full armour and liner, £30; child's trousers, medium black, water-proof, armour and liner, leg length can be extended easily by 4" using zips, £15. Tel. 07500 386712. North Yorkshire.

HJC FG-15 HELMET Elbowz 2, Ben Spies replica, size S, new, unworn, unused, with extra smoked visor, all in original packaging, cost £189, sell £70 plus postage, unwanted present. Tel. 01604 756589. Northants.

HONDA K5 OWNERS MANUAL CB 350, £10; workshop manual CB 125, 160, 175, 200, Twins, £15; manual CB 250 to CB 350, frame no. 1000001 to 5000001, CL and SL, helmets, £20; 4 flipup others, £25, £10 to £15 etc.

Tel. 07712 355422; 01226 713950. S Yorks.

I.O.M. CENTENARY 1907-2007 white Morris Minor van, two vintage 1 x red, 1 x white, Centenary vans, Matchbox TT 86 blue vintage van, all boxed, £70. inc p&p.

Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

JAMES BOND gold plated Corgi, 40th Anniversary Austin Martin DB5/V12, £65; 007, The Spy Who Loved Me, Kawasaki Z900 motorcycle/sidecar, boxed, as new, £25.

Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

LDV CONVOY 2500cc, turbo diesel motor home, MoT Jul 15, with awnings, designed to carry bike inside, suitable for bike transport, race meetings etc, £3250 ono. Tel. 07434 395415. S Staffs.

LEATHER JACKET: Gents Buffalo, size 46", black, pockets and zips in old condition, all armour included, £50 no offers. Tel. 01364 653515; 01803 607265.Torquay.

KBC CRASH HELMET Size XXS, blue, excellent condition, £45. ovno Tel. Mark on 07816 872825 or Sue on 07971 752854. Essex.

LEATHER TROUSERS black, size 32" waist, medium length, knee armour, good condition, £25. plus p&p Tel. 07761 857674. N Lancs.

LOTS GL1200 SPARES: accessories, chrome, ladies white leather bike jacket, vgc, 34"-36", £30; gents traditional style bike jacket, black, 44"-46", £60; Spada camouflage gauntlets, large, £10; CBF 1000 mudguard, mint, £35.

Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

MACHINE MART Clarks temporary garage, size 12ft x 20ft, ideal for motorcycle storage and workshop, bought new in 2013, £150.

Tel. 07798 866071. Gtr London.

MANUALS: HONDA XR 250L, XL/XR 500, CR 125R; Yamaha WR 400F,WR 250,WR 400 FK; Suzuki GN 250, GSXR 750 Katana, GSF 1200 Owner's Book, General BSA m/cycles (R. Bacon); 2-stroke tuning (A G Bell); Harley Sportster EVO 1986/87 Clymer. Tel. 01772 783774. Lancs.

MINI CHAMPS Laverda Jota model, brand new, unwanted gift, cost £85, accept £50 plus postage. Tel. 0151 2608612.

Merseyside.

MOTO GUZZI DAYTONA Centauro, carbon fibre alternator cover, exc cond, £15. Tel. 0151 531 9213. Merseyside.

MOTO GUZZI V7 helmet, openface, with visor (white/black/red), matches bike colours, size small (55/56), new, unused, £40 ono.

Tel. 01604 831349. Northants.

MOTO MORINI full range workshop manual, Mick Walker History of Morini, 3 1/2 and 500 performance portfolio by Brooklands books, British 250 racer Derek Pickard, £15. each plus postage.

Tel. Keith 01604 452934; 07951 769440. Northants.

MOTORCYCLE BOOKS for sale; also Speedway Books. Tel. 01624 897998 for lists.. Isle of Man. MOTORCYCLE JACKET XXXL Ixon Stinger, armoured, as new, black/grey, £50. Tel. 0151 678 8883. Wirral.

MOTORCYCLE ROAD RACE MEETING programmes, 78 in total, 1969-2008 Cadwell Park, some signed, £140 posted; Brooks leather cycle racing seat, as new, £45. Tel. 01484 663007.

W Yorks.

SEALEY HYDRAULIC motorcycle lift, 365kg capacity (as new), £175.

Tel. 01943 873929. W Yorks.

SEAT COVERS MERINO WOOL for BMW R1100RT, very good condition, one Summer use, grey, £50 the pair plus p&p. Tel. 01349 368961. Inverness.

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USED TEST:

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Dealer’s price: £5899 | 95bhp | 58lb-ft Liquid-cooled triple Words and photos: Bob Pickett

THE Triumph Tiger 800 is the smaller brother of the long-running Tiger 1050 big trailie. The 800 is the road-biased model, with an XC variant available for those with off-road pretensions.

Give me some spec

A tubular steel cradle frame holds an 800cc, liquid-cooled threecylinder engine, putting out 58lb-ft of torque at 7850 revs with maximum power of 95bhp at 9300 revs. Stopping comes courtesy of 308mm floating discs, Nissin 2piston sliding calipers at the front and a 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding caliper at the rear, (Switchable ABS model available).

The bike tested featured an aftermarket taller screen and hand protectors.

So what’s it like to ride?

The normal concern with a ‘tallrounder’ like the Tiger 800 is seat height. But even at the highest

Dealer details

With thanks to Jack Lilley (Triumph) Romford for the loan of the bike.

01708 752111 / www.jacklilley.com

setting (810mm/32in) I was able to (just) get the balls of my (29in) feet down on either side, or one foot firmly down with minimal lean. But at the lowest setting – it is really simple to change this – I could get both feet flat.

The Tiger 800 is a joy to ride.

Those three cylinders deliver useable power anywhere in the rev range; the gearing allows the lazy left foot to leave them alone (in day-to day riding you could get away with just using the first three of the six available gears). The neutral riding position is all day comfortable, but you can lean into it (or adjust the saddle to tilt you forward) for more involved riding.

It is a good town bike, sitting you tall in the saddle and well balanced. This is where the seat height comes in, if commuting I would set it to the lowest position to cover those inevitable sudden stops. The brakes gave immediate confidence and supply the stopping power progressively, though if braking hard a dab on the rear is appreciated and lessens fork dive.

On the test route is one section of A-road with a surface that looks a little like a patchwork quilt.

Normally I avoid it, but I took the Tiger straight over it. And it just

rippled across, giving feedback but no bumps or bangs.

Faster A-roads and motorways were despatched easily as the midrange ate up the miles, but at motorway pace there was a spot of buffeting from the screen. The Tiger shone on the B-roads; I just stuck it in second and let it glide from bend to bend with the suspension soaking up anything that came its way.

What nick is it in?

Two years old and 13,000 miles on the clock, it was spotless. The only

thing I did find was what looked like a replacement bracket to hold the seat in place, but the dealer was going to look at this and possibly replace it.

Should I buy it?

The dealer wants £5899 for a 2012 bike with 13,100 miles on the clock and a full service history, all at Triumph dealers. Looking at 2012 models on sale at other dealers of the same age and similar mileage (couple of thousand either way) revealed a range from £5500 to £6000.

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