‘at tochigi the blade’s speedo hit 299kph, but the rev counter kept climbing’

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DAVE HANCOCK

‘At Tochigi the Blade’s speedo hit 299kph, but the rev counter kept climbing

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Motorcycle News (MCN) Magazine

12 February, 2025

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