Today they’re called adventure bikes, but 40 years ago we knew them as ‘giant trailies’. Can Honda’s original Africa-ready big twin turn Rick’s gaze to distant horizons?

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

How the Ténéré 700 was the catalyst for the new middleweight adventure category

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

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

Italy’s first Dakar Rally winner and the inspiration for today’s Ducati DesertX