It was a logical progression from the 1000RX, coming out two years later in 1988. It shows the curves that would be refined further in its own successor, 1990’s ZZ-R1100. All three bikes were billed
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Hot exhausts from Higgspeed
We caught up with the man himself David Higgs at the recent Stafford Show. He said: “We’ve always produced the more traditional style of upswept exhausts that we Brits tend to prefer, but a trip
Read moreDecember's Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale!
Latest CMM’s on the bookstalls! • Editor's intro Bertie sets the scene • Archive The amazing 1992 Isle of Man TT recalled • News Columnists, cool things and money off Fogtech! • Quick spin: Benelli
Read moreClearing the way
Paul runs Visorvision, a place where everything is angled to looking after your helmet and your visor and you can get a whopping 15% off Fogtech simply by being a reader of CMM. So, if
Read moreMotorcycles go live
Held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, this year the show boasts no fewer than 29 manufacturers, all showcasing the very latest machinery, some of which will have never been seen before in the UK.
Read moreDoing the dirty!
Lots of stands for would-be mucky pups This is the largest dedicated off-road motorcycle show in Europe and the only one in the UK and it has everything from classic to modern and you don’t
Read moreClassic Mechanics show marks its 20th year
A custom RD twinkles for the camera The 20th running of the show took place October 19-20 and featured a vast autojumble, over a thousand classic machines displayed, top outdoor stunts and a fascinating guest
Read moreFarewell from Stafford…
Bye from the Classic Bike Shows team… If you managed to visit, we're sure you'll agree it was and always is the classic motorcycle event of the year. And if you missed it, you can
Read moreStafford show winners announced!
Best in show: 1959 Yamaha Liberty YDS1, owned by Mark Cowdery The best in show winner was an extremely rare 1959 Yamaha YDS1 1959 Ranch Model. The 'bike' was bought as an incomplete pile of
Read moreShow time at Stafford!
Steve Colley’s at Stafford! Steve was the fans' favourite at the recent Newark Bike Bonanza, so we've got him back for Stafford. Three time British Solo Trials Champion and world champion and four time winner
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