Air-cooled Heavy Metal – Proper Bikes…

On my way back from Cosford today I popped into the cafe at Quattford for a refreshing cuppa. These classic air cooled Jap heay weights caught my eye

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Honda CB900F…2 cylinders down on the revered CBX1000, but way better to ride.

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Suzuki GS1000…mean in black

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Kawasaki Z1000…note the kickstarter!! As if you would?

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Suzuki GS850G…shaft driven smoothness…

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My Duke looks rather dainty by comparison

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As does this rare Triumph Trident, from the original Meriden factory