Genius in the making

Bought on a whim, Keith Prentice’s Laverda Jota has been part of his life for 42 years. After 100,000 miles together, it’s a bond that’s too strong to break

Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

Having blown up his partner’s Scott, Rick’s found rebuilding the two-stroke twin takes longer than anticipated. But there’s now serious progress, thanks to a fortuitous find

Because motorcycle engineering is beautiful

Velo’s single was a record-breaker and beautifully made, but also pricey. Could a dip in values tempt Rick into finally living the dream?

Seven decades ago, Yamaha Motor were born. Here’s how it all came about, how they’ve grown and all the highlights since...