Fifty years ago the biggest name in two-wheeled tourers was born. Funny thing is, in 1975 the original GL1000 was meant to be a superbike…

1989 BMW K1

Suzuki have been responsible for some fabulous inline fours, from GS1000 to Hayabusa, and they all owe their existence to the GS750 . We stretch the legs of one that’s freshly restored

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Honda’s new £11,999 CB1000GT tall-rounder is a riot of electrickery and long-distance comfort

1976 brought a swarm of impressive new bikes – and the tantalising prospect of clutch-free operation