1976 brought a swarm of impressive new bikes – and the tantalising prospect of clutch-free operation

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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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