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In the first of a new series celebrating the best bikes from every MCN era, here’s why the Bonnie defined 1955-1964

Powered by a 400cc V-twin that looks like a car engine, the Matchless Silver Arrow aimed at four-wheeler levels of sophistication. Will Rick fall for its forward-thinking 1930s style?

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

THE WORLD’S GREATEST BIKES

To celebrate the recent release of the most powerful, high-tech Speed Triple ever, Phil West remembers our first encounter with the iconic original

MCN reader Richard Pleasants shares the spoils of his hunt for the one that got away...