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Ever wondered how the Hodaka Super Wombat fared when it was fresh from the crate? Did the Honda CBX really use technology from the NR500? Was the Maico 490 Alpha's reputation really deserved?

Wonder no longer, bike tests (sometimes) tell the story.

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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.
 
Moto Morini 500 Sport (1981)

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

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Mugen ME 125 Water Cooler: $3995 privateer equalizer.
 
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.
 
MZ Road Racer (1964)

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The two-stroke master pattern.

 
Norton 850 (1973)

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More power and touring ability than before with the same great handling.
 
Norton 850 John Player Special (1974)

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The Norton 850 Commando arrives at an intersection… somewhere between Brands Hatch and Tobacco Road.
 
Norton Atlas 750 and P-11 Scrambler (1967)

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An authoritative street iron and its brand-new companion for the rough—Twist up to a Norton and blow your mind!
 
Norton Commando (1972)

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The heir of Manx does well in projecting the aura of time tested champions to the discriminating rider who prefers the sublime feel of an English handler.
 
Norton Commando Production Racer (1969)

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We Sample A 130-mph Speedster, Try Ourselves, And Track-Test Two Tracks.
 
Ossa 250 Super Pioneer (1975)

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A Capable Woods Bike Compete With A Major Flaw – The Lack Of Long-Travel Rear Suspension.
 
Ossa Desert Phantom (1975)

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T. E. Lawrence died on a Brough Superior. If he had been riding a Desert Phantom he might have had a chance.
 
Ossa Mick Andrews Replica (1972)

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A look at one of the most specialized of the speciality bikes.
 
Ossa Pioneer (1972)

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Last month a plonker, this month a Pioneer—they keep gettin' better.
 
Ossa Pioneer 244cc (1970)

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In 1967, Ossa set out to build the best-performing enduro bike in the world. They've come a long way, baby!
 
Ossa Plonker (1968)

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A truly tidy motorcycle for section cleaning.
 
Ossa Stiletto 175 & 230 (1968)

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Sophistication for dynamic competition.
 
Penton 125 Enduro and Motocross (1970)

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Forget that it only has a 71/2 cubic-inch engine. The Penton, redesigned to be nearly break-proof, is intense, businesslike—built only for experts.
 
Penton Six Day 125 (1968)

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Lightweight blending of the world's best.
 
Powroll Kawasaki KLX 301 (1979)

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Bringing the good times up to speed.
 
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