Suzuki GS750 Motorbike 1976, 1977, 1978

Suzuki GS750 1970s

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Produced: 1976-78

No. Cylinders: 4

Bore x Stroke: 65 x 56.4mm

Capacity: 749cc

Comp ratio: 8.7:1

Power Output: 68bhp @8,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 275 disc

Rear 275 disc

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,499mm (59in)

Weight: 230kg (507lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 122mph (196kph)

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Suzuki RE5 Motorbike 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki RE5 1970s

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Produced: 1974-77

No. Cylinders: 1 rotor

Bore x Stroke: -

Capacity: 497cc

Comp ratio: 8.6:1

Power Output: 62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front dual 300 disc

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,500mm (59.1in)

Weight: 230kg (507lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 111mph (179kph)

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Suzuki GT550 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki GT550 1970s

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Produced: 1972-77

No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 61 x 62mm

Capacity: 544cc

Comp ratio: 6.8:1

Power Output: 53bhp @7,500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 295 disc

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,405mm (55.3in)

Weight: 200kg (44lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)

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Suzuki GT750 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki GT750 1970s

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Produced: 1972-77

No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm

Capacity: 738cc

Comp ratio: 6.7:1

Power Output: 62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 2 x 200 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,468mm (57.8in)

Weight: 214kg (472lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 108mph (174kph)

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Suzuki T500 Cobra Motorbike 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki T500 Cobra

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Produced: 1967-77

No. Cylinders: 2

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm

Capacity: 493cc

Comp ratio: 6.6:1

Power Output: 46bhp @7,000rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 200 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,425mm (56.1in)

Weight: 183kg (403lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 120mph (193kph)

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Norton 850 Commando Motorcycle 1973

Norton 850 Commando

The Commando grew to 850cc in 1973, when the engine was uprated with stronger crankcases and the bore increased to 77mm. In a milder state of tune than the Commando 750, with compression now at 8.5 to 1, its easy cruising manner and low-speed pulling power won it many friends as an appealing alternative to the high-revving Japanese machines.

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Norton 750 Commando "Fastback" Motorcycle 1969

750 Commando "Fastback"

The Commando, in 750 and later in 850 form, was the final development of the archetypal British vertical twin. Essentially, it was yet another update of Bert Hopwood's 1948 design, in an attempt to rescue the famous Norton name from disaster. The Fastback model was the raciest of the Commando line, introduced in 1969.

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Norton P11 Motorcycle 1967, 1968, 1969

Norton P11 1960s

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Norton's P11 "Desert Sled" was something of a parts bin special, a mix and match combination of parts from Norton and parent company AMC. Designed to suit the American market and originally for export only, the result was so good that the few that found their way onto British roads, along with many more recent re-imports, rapidly achieved cult status.

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Norton Atlas Motorcycle 1962

Norton Atlas 1962

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Produced from 1962, although only available from February 1964 for the home market, the Norton Atlas was the starting point for the range of 750cc Norton twins that remained in production until 1975. Cycle parts remained as always with the famous featherbed frame and forks rolling on alloy hubs with single leading brake shoes.

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Norton 650SS Dominator Motorcycle 1962

Norton 650SS Dominator

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Generally considered to be the best of the Featherbed Dominators, the handsome 650SS was launched in 1962. Adding serious horsepower to the "unapproachable" chassis, it featured an uprated 49bhp motor of 646cc and almost out of the crate, the newcomer was capable of winning races. Priced when new £351.00.

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Norton Navigator Motorcycle 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

Norton Navigator 1960s

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The year 1958 saw Norton celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, and to mark the occasion, the company launched its first lightweight twin, The Jubilee. It was followed in 1960 by a 350cc version, the Navigator.

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Honda CB450 Black Bomber Motorcycle 1965

CB450 Black Bomber 1965

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Engine: Aircooled 4-valve DOHC parallel twin

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 57.8mm

Capacity: 445cc

Comp ratio: 8.5:1

Power Output: 43bhp @ 8,500rpm

Carburation: 2 x 36mm Keihin

Gearbox: 4-speed

Suspension: Front Telescopic

Rear Twin shocks with adjustable preload

Brakes: Front 200mm (8in) tls drum

Rear 180mm (7.2IN) sls drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 18in

Rear 3.25 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,346mm (53in)

Weight: 187kg (411lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)

standing 1/4 15 secs / 85mph (137kph)

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Honda C77 Dream Motorcycle 1961

C77 Dream 1961

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Engine: OHC verticle twin

Bore x Stroke: 60 x 54mm

Capacity: 305cc

Comp ratio: 8.2:1

Power Output: 23bhp @ 7,500rpm

Carburation: 1 x 32mm Keihin

Gearbox: 4-speed

Suspension: Front Leading-link

Rear Twin shock absorbers

Brakes: Front Drum

Rear Drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 16in

Rear 3.25 x 16in

Wheelbase: 1,310mm (52in)

Weight: 169kg (373lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 80mph (129kph)

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BSA A65 Lightning Clubmans Motorbike 1964-1965

BSA A65 Lightning Clubmans

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The BSA Lightning Clubmans motor bike was introduced in 1964 as a special sporting version of the A65 twin. Capable of around 110mph (177kph) it was a fine machine, comparable to the equivalent Triumph or Norton models although it never achieved the same acclaim.

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BSA A50 Star Motorbike 1962

BSA A50 Star 1962

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As a replacement for the highly successful A7/A10 BSA models, the unit construction A50/A65 series arrived in 1962, representing a neat and tidy design with many improvements over the earlier twins.

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BSA DBD34 Gold Star Motorbike 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963

DBD34 Gold Star

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The best known of all BSA motorbikes, the Gold Star was the chosen mount for any aspiring competition rider during the 1950s and early 1960s. The top of the range Clubmans models normally featured clip-on handlebars, swept-back exhaust, an Amal 1.5-in (38mm) Grand Prix carburettor and an RRT2 close ratio gearbox.

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BSA C15 Star Motorbike 1958

BSA C15 Star

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The C15 motorbike, first introduced in September 1958 was, for many motorcyclists, their first taste of a "real bike". At only 280lb (127kg), the "Ceefer" offered an amazing power to weight ration; its punchy 249cc OHV engine produced 15bhp, revved freely up to its maximum 7,000rpm and yet behaved calmly at low speeds with an easy tick over. Top speed was 72mph.

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Yamaha XS-1 Motorcycle 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Yamaha XS-1

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Produced: 1969-72

No. Cylinders: 2

Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74mm

Capacity: 653cc

Comp ratio: 8.7:1

Power Output: 53bhp

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 192 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.50 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,410mm (55.5in)

Weight: 199kg (439lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)

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Triumph Tiger Cub 1956-1968

Triumph Tiger Cub

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Derived from the Terrier, the Tiger Cub came into the post-war world in 1954. Not merely a sports version of the 150, the 199cc Triumph obtained much of its extra speed from its extra capacity. An inclined overhead-valve single with unit construction for a four-speed gearbox driven by a non-adjustable chain, the Cub had an oval timing-side casting and a very neat appearance. It was equipped at first with plunger rear springing, later with pivot-fork type. An excellent performer, top speed was 68mph and with plenty of acceleration, it could outpace most two strokes of comparable size.

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Triumph Trophy 1949

Triumph Trophy

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Triumph on-or-off road bike, the Trophy was first listed in 1949. A combination of the Tiger 100 and Grand Prix detuned to one carburettor, and running on a compression ratio of 6:1, the engine was carried in a specially shortened high-clearance frame with a siamesed exhaust system tucked above the primary case and ending in a lightweight silencer. Light and manoeuvrable, the Trophy was equipped with a detachable lighting set making it a practical all-rounder for everyday use and weekend sport.

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