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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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Puch 125 MX (1975)

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The un-crosser: I'd rather go bowling.
 
Puch M125 Motocross (1973)

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A Midi Mxer From The Land Of The Waltz King.
 
Rickman-Zundapp 125 (1972)

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From a mixture of dark beer and light tea comes a potion designed to win races.
 
RM80C vs YZ80E (1977)

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RM80C VS YZ80E.
 
Rokon 340 Automatic (1975)

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An enduro machine that lets you concentrate on the terrain.
 
Royal Enfield 150 TI Interceptor (1965)

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R-E sticks to separate barrels, long stroke for tough, dependable powerhouse.
 
Sachs 125 Motocross (1968)

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Five-speed fun for- novice or champion.
 
San Jose BMW's R100S Sport Pac (1980)

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It only takes $14,000 to buy the ultimate BMW.
 
Suzuki 500 Titan (1970)

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Smoothness and good road manners are the big Suzuki's strong selling points.
 
Suzuki 700 Madura (1984)

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If your heart says "Yes" to Suzuki's new 01/1200 Madura but your wallet says "No, "here's the obvious alternative.
 
Suzuki DR250Z (1982)

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Suzuki wasn't fooling around when they designed their newest playbike, the DR250Z. By equipping the DR with first-string hardware, they've brought new respect to the 250 thumper class.
 
Suzuki DR370 (1978)

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Tricks in the dirt brought to you by the world's friendliest dirt bike.
 
Suzuki GS1100E (1980)

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11.39 sec. at the strip, 47.4 MPG on the street, 556 Ib. ready to roll, pinch yourself.
 
Suzuki GS1100ET (1980, Cycle Guide)

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It defies gravity with a 105-hp thruster and space-age suspension. Escape velocity is only 11.43 seconds away. If you're not a believer yet, you soon will be.
 
Suzuki GS1100ET (1980, Cycle)

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Suzuki has combined record horsepower with light weight and an ultra-refined chassis to give us the quickest, best handling, most exciting Superbike ever made. It's what we've always wanted: an iron fist in a velvet glove.
 
Suzuki GS1100S Katana (1983)

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The Suzuki Katana is an acquired taste.
 
Suzuki GS400B (1976)

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There are two things you should know about Suzuki's new four-stroke twin: First, it wasn't built because two-strokes are becoming obsolete, since they aren't. And second, it's a very, very good motorcycle.
 
Suzuki GS450ST (1980)

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Once you crank the horizon to a sporting angle you'll forget all you heard about 400-class crackerboxes.
 
Suzuki GS550EN (1979)

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During the 1970s four-cylinder machines became synonymous with high performance. A typical Four in every respect, the GS550 is fast and equally at home on the open road or in the canyons. Except for only one real blemish – vibration – the 550 is everything a '70s-decade cycle is supposed to be.
 
Suzuki GS750 (1978)

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After the new has been ground off.
 
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