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…

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After nine years away from top-flight racing, a Honda factory team rocked up in the Netherlands – and then simply blew everyone away

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

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