1965 mz es175/1

Bought on a whim, Keith Prentice’s Laverda Jota has been part of his life for 42 years. After 100,000 miles together, it’s a bond that’s too strong to break

V-twin that sparked a middleweight revolution and launched its own race series

THE SMART-MONEY TEST

Velo’s single was a record-breaker and beautifully made, but also pricey. Could a dip in values tempt Rick into finally living the dream?

Unassuming, affordable, but also brilliant – for more than 25 years. Suzuki’s SV650 has nurtured novices and entertained veterans alike. But is this epic era coming to an end? SV650 expert – and owner – Martin Fitz-Gibbons investigates…

Seven decades ago, Yamaha Motor were born. Here’s how it all came about, how they’ve grown and all the highlights since...