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#2 BMW R1200GS

How the Germans shifted the dial when it came to superbikes

…or ‘modern classics’, as they’re also known. A growing market of motorcycles that blend modernity with the charm and aesthetics of yesteryear. And the options are increasing in shape and size – as RiDE discovers by heading out on three bikes that fulfil the mantra

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Brilliant box-fresh bikes that bring ballistic bangs for your bucks

Next year marks five decades since the birth of the sports-tourer. These are the landmark bikes that laid the path to long-distance lap times...