In 1971, 16-year-olds were restricted to riding mopeds in the UK, prompting a rash of poseworthy sports ’peds from Europe to tempt teens. We found these signs of the times lurking in our archive

1994-2004 DUCATI 916

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

Yamaha’s MT-10 has defined the hyper-naked class for a decade, blending superbike performance with real-world practicality. Could it still be the best 1000cc road bike on the market? Jim Moore finds out…

2005-2014 BMW S1000RR