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

Sitting on a throne making the Churchill ‘V’ in London. Calling Sue Barker ‘Susan’ at the Sports Personality of the Year awards. Sticking his tongue out during the national anthem in Rio. Getting off

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1965-1974 NORTON COMMANDO

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