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Until the mid-1980s, Maxi meant a curious slope
1976 brought a swarm of impressive new bikes – and the tantalising prospect of clutch-free operation
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Modern classics aficionado Jim Moore explains why a ’90s legend make sense as a second bike
Largest in the range from the well-known Swedish builder, the Maxi 1300 is an easily handled fast cruiser with offshore potential and a nicely-finished interior. David Harding went to meet her...
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