Now we’re getting fizzy

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1970s

Now we’re getting Fizzy

Two-time British champion James Whitham cut his motor

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Classic Bike Magazine

20 March, 2024

Classic Bike

Funky mopeds

In 1971, 16-year-olds were restricted to riding mopeds in the UK, prompting a rash of poseworthy sports ’peds from Europe to tempt teens. We found these signs of the times lurking in our archive

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘the bike of choice for a whole generation’

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

Classic Bike

L-plates to fzr

Yellow Pages , M&P catalogues and dealing with ...

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘an experience to be savoured’

1994-2004 DUCATI 916

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘a legend that lives on today’

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘make way for adventure’

1995-2004 BMW R1150GS ADVENTURE

Classic Bike

Funky mopeds

In 1971, 16-year-olds were restricted to riding mopeds in the UK, prompting a rash of poseworthy sports ’peds from Europe to tempt teens. We found these signs of the times lurking in our archive

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘the bike of choice for a whole generation’

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

Classic Bike

L-plates to fzr

Yellow Pages , M&P catalogues and dealing with ...

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘an experience to be savoured’

1994-2004 DUCATI 916

Motorcycle News (MCN)

‘a legend that lives on today’

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE