In this issue

CMM MARKETPLACE - The latest look at an aspect of the classic scene.

SUZUKI KATANA - First (wet) UK ride on (wet) British roads!.

YAMAHA RZV500R - John Nutting rides this special ‘RD’..

Mick And The RZV

With this month’s test on the rare Yamaha RZV 500R, we figured we’d show this as-rare shot from Mick Doohan’s own archive of the time he rode one.

1 min

Import-ant

With this issue seeing a test of the rare RZV500R, we ask about the relevance of imports and why two-strokes are going up in value.

4 mins

Out Of The Bag

The new ‘retro’ Suzuki Katana has arrived in the UK and a damp Bertie Simmonds splashes his way through Warwickshire.

6 mins

Master Blaster!

Yamaha’s 500cc V4 two-stroke was in 1984 the first bike to offer the average rider the experience of what a Grand Prix racer might be like. John Nutting enjoys a blast on the special Yamaha RZV500R.

9 mins

Be An Award Winner!

Two CMM track days are taking place this year, but it’s not all about what happens on the tarmac – we have awards too!

2 mins

Air Cool!

In the first of a series, we look at the best classic clubs in the country: First up, those cool cats with cool Kats (and other bikes) of Air Cooled Suzuki.

3 mins

Points Make… ...

prizes! Allen sorts out the ignition for his Velocette V-twin and the timing.

5 mins

The Kitchen Zinc…

When it comes to zinc plate, you only get good results with decent preparation! Scoop talks about preparing for zinc plating.

1 min

Project Yamaha Fazer 600 Part 2 Cam-Chain Of Fools!

Al has picked up a neglected Fazer to pass the time while his turbo ZRX is at the exhaust welders. He’s made a mixed bag of discoveries this month. Would you like the good news or the bad news first?

6 mins

Project Kawasaki Hybrid Part 7 A Bit Of Push And Shove

Scoop’s Kawasaki Hybrid engine is doing the hokey-cokey this month.

4 mins

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