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Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1 1975
V-twin that sparked a middleweight revolution and launched its own race series
Seven decades ago, Yamaha Motor were born. Here’s how it all came about, how they’ve grown and all the highlights since...
No matter what the onslaught of incredible stats, it’s the gearknob I remember most. Sure, when the McLaren F1 was launched in 1994 it cost £540,000 (plus taxes) and there was talk of a 6.0-litre V12
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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)
From MCN’s seven decades of history, these are the machines that have made their mark. But which is the greatest of all?
