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Maico 490 Mega 2 (1981)

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A Motor and a Half.
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Maico X-5 400 MC (1970)

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More inches and a wider power band have been combined with tremendous traction and low end torque to produce a highly improved version of the X-4A.
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Mike Hailwoods Isle Of Man Ducati (1978)

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Sometimes a road racer receives a premonition of defeat in a practice outing; Phil Read was so afflicted in a short Mallory Park session for Formula One machines.
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Montesa 360H Enduro (1978)

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In the last five years, most competition two-strokes have become maxi-ported and reed-inducted. Most suspension units are gas-or air-charged and offer forward-mounted axles and yards of travel. Montesa's no-frills approach results in a competitive power-plant and an outdated chassis.
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Montesa Cappra 250 VR (1974)

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Born and bred on the GP circuit and as honest as a motorcycle can be, the Montesa Cappra VR is the fastest bike in the 250 motocross class—and the best.
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Montesa Cappra 414 VE (1979)

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The Spanish underdog with a knack for winning races while driving its rider to the brink.
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Montesa Cota 348 (1976)

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Only for those who want the best... because, to them, price matters least.
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Montesa Cota 349 (1980, Cycle Guide)

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Hands down, one of the best feet-up machines ever built.
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Montesa Cota 349 (1980, Cycle World)

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Making the Montesa trialer more competitive means making it for experts only.
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Montesa Diablo (1965)

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Spain is rapidly gaining a reputation in this country as a home for the manufacture of exceptionally hot competition bikes of the lightweight, two-stroke variety.
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Moto Beta 50cc, 80cc & 125cc (1965)

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The "continental" look is almost as familiar to Americans as it is to Europeans, and the appeal of the Italian motorcycle design to the American eye is great.
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Moto Guzzi Sport (1974)

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A drug in time-release form.
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Moto Morini 3 and-a-half Sport (1978)

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It exemplifies the best tenets of Italian craftsmanship: style, stability and precise execution.
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Moto Morini 500 (1978)

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A sensitive partner for dancing backroad ballets.
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Moto Morini 500 Sport (1979)

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Italian Flashbikes have a definite appeal. The fact that they are so different makes them even more attractive. The Moto Morini 500 Sport is a Junior Flashbike with all the glamour of the Big Boys, but just make sure you know what's under all the flash.
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Moto Morini 500 Sport (1981)

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All the horsepower is in the chassis.
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Mugen ME125 (1980)

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Mugen ME 125 Water Cooler: $3995 privateer equalizer.
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Mugen ME360R (1979)

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Mugen uses the Honda CR250R as a base for building the ME360R. But it's not time for law suits—Honda and Mugen enjoy a special relationship. Mugen names their machine the "Marty Smith Replica," and that's why we call it the Hot Rod Honda.
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MZ Road Racer (1964)

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The two-stroke master pattern.

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Norton 850 (1973)

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More power and touring ability than before with the same great handling.
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