Iconic Motorcycles

The VF750S (aka V45 Sabre in North America) was Honda’s response to the challenge for top dog from Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.  All three of their Japanese rivals were producing …

The TL1000R followed on from the TL1000S, it was released in 1998 and had a production run until 2004. The model was never replaced with anything else. Thankfully having been …

In 1997 the Suzuki TL1000S was released and very quickly was dubbed the ‘widow maker’, it was a motorcycle that caused endless issues for Suzuki in the beginning resulting in …

There is no doubt about the fact that the VFR750F Interceptor was born out of chaos but somehow the bike managed to carve the path that cemented Honda as one …

The American Motorcycle Association revised the requirements for entry into their Superbike class for the 1983 season. Four-cylinder bikes were now limited to 750 cc, down from 1,000 cc, and …

Here we look back at the Honda Blackbird, a bike built for speed yet today is probably the best sports tourer available for those looking on the used market. The …

The TR6 Trophy was built by Triumph Motorcycles between 1956-1973. In 1973 it was superseded by the 5-speed 750cc Triumph Tiger. During it’s reign the TR6 Trophy was one of …

Here we look back at how John Bloor’s new Hinckley factory attempted to break into the Supersport class with their all new Triumph TT600. In the mid to late 1990’s …

After the resounding success of the Honda CB750, the sequel was always going to be a difficult act to follow. Rather than put all their eggs into one basket Honda …

The Aermacchi Harley Davidson collaboration is a situation that even today is considered controversial, with Harley hardcore fans snubbing the Aermacchi branch of the American company completely. Some even consider …

Back in 1986 the first Honda VFR 400 was produced. It was set to replace the VF400F as the VF series was being phased out, it was designated the title …

You could be forgiven for not knowing what the MTT 420RR is as it is as far from a regular motorcycle as you can get and it is very unlikely …

The Honda CBR900RR fireblade is a motorcycle that has proven itself again and again ever since it’s inception back in 1992.  Sure it has come a long way since then, …

In 1978 Honda released the Super Dream 250 (the CB250N) and a 400 cc option. Both had a pretty good run with over 70,000 units sold in the UK alone.  …

Launched in 1973 the Yamaha FS1-E was every young motorcyclist’s path to freedom. The ‘E’ suffix at the end of the models name simply represented which countries regulations the FS1 …

The Buell XB12R Firebolt was ready for sale by early 2004 and while nearly identical to the XB9R it had at its heart a 1203cc V-twin motor. The two models …

The Yamaha TZ750 is up there with being one of the most influential motorcycles in history.  From the foundation of the design to its racing and record setting achievements, it …

Nobody can blow the original Kawasaki H2 750 trumpet like Kawasaki themselves who wrote in their catalog: “We’ve just pulled a fast one on the competition. Named the Kawasaki 750cc …

It was 1980 and two-stroke fans in Europe were eagerly awaiting the release of the Yamaha RD350LC. It had been delayed due to disruption with production and the smaller RD250LC …

The Yamaha RD250LC is considered to be an absolute hooligan machine and its reputation particularly in the UK in the 80’s is partly why it had such a short lifespan.  …

Back in the mid-70’s middle-weight motorcycles ruled the roost. The big four Japanese manufacturers were all competing in the same category and for the same audience: Young and New riders.  …