Oki doki

At times during his restoration of this 1988 Kawasaki GPX750R , Bob Harris was tempted to torch it. But his tenacity, bargain-hunting ability and passion to revive unloved machines resulted in this blaze of glory

RIDING TOPRAK’S M1000RR

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

FIRST RIDE

Sportsbike sales have bombed as we’ve got older and the bikes have got faster and more pricey. The new R9 is set to redress these issues, but will it attract lapsed sportsbike riders? We ask former TT racer – and now pensioner – Chris Moss

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