My Bikes
1972_HONDA_SL350
These models ran from 1969 with the KO model to the end of 1971 with the K1 model. They were designed as a more serious off-road machine, than other more fashionable models. The chassis re-design had a much stronger double cradle arrangement,it has longer travel suspension and mudguards that are placed high further giving credence […]
1972 HONDA SL125
The SL125 when launched went straight to the best sellers chart, in North America. This was a serious off road model, and weighs just 91kg. Easy and quick handling. The larger, higher torque 125 engine made this easier to ride than it’s higher revving little brother the SL100. The styling has a long travel suspension […]
1976 HONDA GL1000
Introduced in 1975, the Honda GL 1000 was a stunning technical achievement. The original was the worlds biggest, heaviest and second fastest bike available at the time (only the mighty Kawasaki Z1 was FASTER). Novel features included a liquid-cooled flat four engine, belt-driven overhead cams, shaft drive, triple disk brakes, under-seat fuel tank, counter-rotating alternator, […]
1975 SUZUKI RM125
The RM series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the […]
