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Classic test: 1970 HONDA CB750 INVOLVING. GORGEOUS.

As I followed a line of cars at about 50mph, a gap appeared in the oncoming traffic, and I trod down a gear and wound open the throttle to overtake. The Honda responded instantly – not just with a burst of acceleration that was impressive for an elderly bike, but with a throaty four-pipe roar that made me want to take it right to the redline.

Suddenly I’m back in 1970, devouring everything on the road aboard the machine that redefined the motorcycling experience. Head down; hold those high bars tight; let’s make that motor really sing. I’ve got 120mph-plus performance on

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