Motorcycle Classics July/August 2024 Table of Contents
Going for Gold
Margie Siegal and the Northern California Norton Owners Club take a trip to Gold Country.
From Horseback to Horsepower
Fabrique Nationale got its start in 1889 as an arms manufacturer and years later diversified with automobiles and motorcycles. Greg Williams shares the innovation-fueled progress behind the FN Four.
Now Blue and Improved!
The Bike for Longer Rides
Although this 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport looks pristine, it regularly sees the road. Margie Siegal tells why it’s a great long-distance choice.
Commando Verdict
Phillip Tooth delivers part two of the Norton Commando series. Was it a sales flop or an instant classic?
One Season Wonder
The Charlie Williams’ Dugdale Maxton Yamaha TZ385 racer test. Alan Cathcart gives us a lesson in making history.
Two Friends, Two Ducatis
Jim Forgan and Ed Johnson both purchased 1979 Ducati 900 GTS models. Clement Salvadori tells the story.
Big Thumpers
Check out the Sanglas 1976 500 S and the 1981 500 S2 V5.
Shiny Side Up
AMA’s 100th VMD.
Readers and Riders
Readers respond with an AMA national production classic (350P/PC) land speed record on a 1974 Honda CB350F, another Kawasaki H2 tale and a 1973 Eldorado 850 found in pieces.
On the Radar
Looking back at the Honda CB500T, the Yamaha XS500B, and the Ducati 500 GTL/Sport Desmo.
How-To
Get your hands dirty rethreading a spark plug.
Black Side Down
Impulse check.
Calendar
Where to go and what to do this summer.
Destinations
Visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Big Island.
Parting Shots
Guide to road racing: John Surtees On Racing.