‘it’s rebuilt every 150 miles’

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YAMAHA R9 5056 MILES

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

After a year on a moped, Lyle Armitage makes the step to a 125cc ‘big’ bike. Ah, remember the joy of that first taste…

Sports-tourers are alive, well and fitter than ever

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