1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

RIDE INVESTIGATES

Today they’re called adventure bikes, but 40 years ago we knew them as ‘giant trailies’. Can Honda’s original Africa-ready big twin turn Rick’s gaze to distant horizons?

1994-2004 DUCATI 916

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

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