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Richard Backus, editor in chief: 785-274-4383, rbackus@ogdenpubs.com
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Inside the Motorcycle Classics January/February Issue, on Newsstands Dec. 23

We Build It, You Win It! — The Motorcycle Classics editors are building a custom Honda café racer from a worn-out 1973 CB500 Four. See the editors’ first impressions of their barn find and enter to win. Page 62

Triumph’s 4-cylinder ‘What If’ — Triumph Meriden‘s 4-cylinder bike never reached production, but this homebuilt special makes us wish it had. Page 16

Honda’s Sport Bike Misfire — Americans said they wanted it, but when Honda’s VF1000R finally arrived buyers stayed away. Page 22

The Start of Suzuki’s U.S. Success — Light, good-looking and fast, Suzuki’s first sport bike, the X-6 Hustler, made waves with the world’s first production 6-speed transmission. Page 52

Homage to Cook Neilson’s Old Blue — Rich Lambrechts builds an exact replica of Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling’s 1977 Daytona winner, a Ducati 750SS, for Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Page 38
 

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About Motorcycle Classics 
Motorcycle Classics (www.MotorcycleClassics.com) is the authoritative voice of America’s growing classic motorcycle community and the premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts. Following the latest news and trends, and featuring in-depth reviews and riding impressions – with full technical profiles and value assessments – of classic motorcycles from every continent, Motorcycle Classics brings yesterday’s bikes into focus for today’s classic motorcycle aficionados.
 

About Ogden Publications Inc. 
Ogden Publications Inc. (www.OgdenPubs.com) is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, Capper’s and Grit. Ogden Publications also provides insurance and financial services through its Capper’s Insurance Service division. 

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