‘first 140mph production bike’

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

Three pots in a row is nowt much to stiffen your trousers these days, but when BSA (and Triumph) first cracked on it was a sizeable stride onwards

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

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

Price new: £265,937 Price now: £800,000 Engine: 6.5-litre V12 Transmission: Six-speed manual, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 661bhp/660Nm 0-62mph: 3.2 seconds Top speed: 212mph (209mph with aero kit)

The glorious 1980s – a time of expansion chambers, local rivalry and white high-tops