MATCHLESS VALUE

In RC162 we told the story of an MZ 250 Trophy which explained how the road into classic motorcycling needn’t be as expensive as some people believe. That MZ had been purchased, fixed and put on the road, performing well for less than £1500.

‘Ah!’ you may say. ‘That’s all very well but although the MZ may be a great starter bike, and fine bikes though they are, what I really want is a classic British motorcycle. If possible I’d like a larger capacity British bike, and they are waaaay too expensive, surely?’ Indeed, some British classic bikes do attract premium prices. However, providing you’re not looking for an immaculate