{"title":"Performance Bikes Magazines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist the throttle and dive into the adrenaline-fuelled world of high-speed motorcycling with our archive of vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003ePerformance Bikes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rebranded in 1985,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this legendary British title revolutionized motorcycle journalism with its irreverent attitude,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e raw road testing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and relentless pursuit of horsepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each issue delivers hard-hitting sportsbike group tests,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maximum-speed runway shootouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dyno benchmarks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tuning masterclasses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and garage project builds from the glory days of the 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interesting high-performance motorcycles of the late 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage motorcycle magazine offers a fascinating look at the motorcycle industry during an era of rapid development in sports-bike technology, two-stroke performance, race-inspired designs and Japanese motorcycle engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover advertises features on the Suzuki RGV250, Honda NS125R, Norton RC30-related developments and earlier Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda middleweight motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting collectible for enthusiasts of classic Japanese sports motorcycles, vintage British motorcycle journalism and late-1980s motorcycling culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Suzuki Sports Motorcycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a striking close-up photograph of a Suzuki sports motorcycle being ridden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image is photographed almost directly from the front, creating a dramatic perspective of the motorcycle's aerodynamic fairing, square headlight, tinted windscreen, mirrors and front wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rider is positioned low behind the screen, wearing a pale-coloured full-face helmet with Arai branding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe motorcycle features a predominantly white and blue colour scheme, with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUZUKI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name clearly printed across the upper front fairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image captures the distinctive appearance of late-1980s fully faired sports motorcycles, with race-influenced styling and a compact frontal profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the photograph is the large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance BIKES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e masthead in bright blue lettering with yellow outlines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also features pink and black headlines advertising the issue's principal articles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzuki RGV250 – Wild, Beautiful and Brilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading cover stories concerns the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzuki RGV250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a notable late-1980s two-stroke sports motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"RGV250 – Wild, Beautiful and Brilliant\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RGV250 is strongly associated with the era of lightweight, high-performance two-stroke motorcycles, featuring race-inspired styling and a sporty riding character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary 1989 magazine is particularly interesting to collectors researching the RGV250 during its early years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda NS125R – Honda's Adorable Puppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother featured motorcycle is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda NS125R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover describes the machine as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"NS125R – Honda's Adorable Puppy\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NS125R represents an important part of the late-1980s learner-legal sports motorcycle scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts inclusion makes the magazine appealing to enthusiasts of classic Honda 125cc motorcycles, vintage lightweight sports bikes and Japanese two-stroke machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Norton That Bites – Riding Nation's RC30 Cruncher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper-right cover headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Norton That Bites – Riding Nation's RC30 Cruncher\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature references a performance-oriented Norton motorcycle and its comparison with the Honda RC30, one of the most celebrated race-derived motorcycles of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subject offers an interesting look at British high-performance motorcycling ambitions and the sporting motorcycle competition of the late 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly appealing cover feature for collectors of Norton motorcycle history and Honda RC30-era superbikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawasaki, Suzuki and Honda Middleweights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother prominent cover feature reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"And Here's Some They Made Earlier\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying text identifies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawasaki, Suzuki, Honda – Middleweights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis suggests a retrospective or comparison involving earlier middleweight Japanese motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature is relevant to riders and collectors interested in how Japanese manufacturers developed their sporting motorcycles during the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrunken Riding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also advertises a feature titled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Drunken Riding – Go Fast, Die Happy\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a historical cover headline reproduced here to identify the original magazine's editorial content. It is not an endorsement of dangerous or impaired riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performance Bikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £1.20 UK \/ $2.75 USA \/ HFL 6.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Motorcycle magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed vintage magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Featured Motorcycles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suzuki RGV250, Honda NS125R, Norton and Honda RC30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Manufacturers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-owned \/ Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1585\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original magazine dating from February 1989 and shows visible signs of age, previous handling and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following observations are based on the supplied photograph of the actual magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover retains its original colour photograph, masthead and printed headlines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral surface wear is visible, particularly over the darker areas of the photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral fine scratches and scuff marks can be seen across the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is noticeable rubbing and light creasing towards the lower-left section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome faint curved handling marks and surface impressions are visible around the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower edge displays minor wear and rubbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top and bottom corners show some softening and handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white background has a slightly aged appearance, with minor marks and discolouration visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible wear along the left-hand spine edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome small handling creases and stress marks around the bound area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor rubbing and age-related deterioration along the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine appears to retain its original bound format in the photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges and Corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight corner wear and slight bending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor edge rubbing and small imperfections associated with storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome slight waviness and unevenness around the outer edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the front cover has been photographed for this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior pages have not been individually inspected in the supplied images, so their precise condition and completeness cannot be independently confirmed from the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine vintage motorcycle magazine showing expected signs of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover remains visually attractive, with its principal photograph and headlines clearly readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a mint or pristine copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and buyers should expect cosmetic imperfections appropriate to an original publication from 1989.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully examine the supplied photograph, which forms an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant – Original Extras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for the magazine shown in the photograph only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny original promotional gifts, special inserts, supplementary publications, loose items or other materials that may originally have accompanied this issue are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno longer included unless clearly shown in the listing photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the photographed magazine is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging and Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take care when packaging vintage motorcycle magazines to help protect them during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK Orders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The magazine will be sent in a protective hardback envelope to help prevent bending and damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Orders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The magazine will be sent in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during international delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis February 1989 publication may particularly appeal to collectors interested in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzuki RGV250 and classic two-stroke sports 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Title","offer_id":55705862766931,"sku":"1585-09-01102026","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20261029_174138.jpg?v=1793556502"},{"product_id":"performance-bikes-magazine-december-1995-rgv-zrx-cb-1-gsx-xjr-sku-1585","title":"Performance Bikes Magazine December 1995 RGV ZRX CB-1 GSX XJR SKU 1585","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance Bikes Magazine – December 1995 – How We Won The Bol, Suzuki RGV \u0026amp; Mini-Ha-Ha 400 Retros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Vintage British Motorcycle Magazine | December 1995 | Endurance Racing | Two-Stroke Sports Bikes | Japanese Retro Motorcycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember 1995 issue of Performance Bikes Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a spectacular endurance racing motorcycle photograph on the front cover, the magazine's account of its involvement in the Bol d'Or endurance race, Suzuki RGV coverage and a comparison of Japanese 400cc retro-style motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage publication captures the atmosphere of mid-1990s motorcycle journalism, with its mixture of road testing, racing adventures, performance comparisons, motorcycle engineering and irreverent editorial humour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe December 1995 issue is particularly interesting for collectors of 1990s performance motorcycles, endurance racing history, Japanese sports bikes and original British motorcycle publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Endurance Racing 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livery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large front racing slick tyre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProminent front brake assembly and dark wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacing exhaust components and exposed mechanical details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rider wears a white full-face Arai helmet with colourful graphics, blue, white and red racing leathers, protective boots and gloves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe angle of the photograph emphasises the machine's aggressive performance and the physical demands of endurance motorcycle racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire image has a dynamic mid-1990s motorsport appearance, making it an attractive original cover for racing enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Feature – How We Won The Bol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal cover headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"HOW WE WON THE BOL\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by the subtitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"24hr virgins come good\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature concerns the magazine's participation in the famous Bol d'Or 24-hour motorcycle endurance race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bol d'Or is one of the best-known events in European endurance motorcycle racing, testing riders, motorcycles and supporting teams over an extended competitive period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover photograph features the racing machine associated with the article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature is an interesting piece of contemporary motorcycle racing journalism, especially for readers interested in the technical and human challenges of 24-hour endurance events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents a period when motorcycle magazines regularly became directly involved in challenging motorsport projects rather than simply reporting on them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Features Advertised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Be Blowed – Suzuki RGV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-left cover headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"OIL BE BLOWED – RGV Bonnie!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advertises a feature involving Suzuki's RGV sports motorcycle range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Suzuki RGV was an important part of the Japanese two-stroke sports motorcycle scene, particularly among enthusiasts interested in lightweight, high-revving performance machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature should appeal to collectors of Suzuki RGV motorcycles and 1990s two-stroke motorcycle journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini-Ha-Ha – Japanese 400cc Retro Motorcycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother prominent cover feature is titled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"MINI-HA-HA – Hysterical 400 Retros\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe motorcycles specifically named are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawasaki ZRX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda CB-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzuki GSX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha XJR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature highlights the Japanese retro-inspired motorcycle market of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover suggests a comparison or examination of smaller-capacity motorcycles inspired by classic naked-bike styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese machines are of particular interest to enthusiasts of Japanese domestic-market motorcycles, compact four-cylinder engines and 1990s retro motorcycle design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article offers a period perspective on this distinctive part of motorcycle culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWin a Thunderace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA yellow promotional headline on the right-hand side reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"WIN A THUNDER ACE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis refers to a historical competition associated with the Yamaha Thunderace sports motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a significant Yamaha performance motorcycle introduced during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This was a historical competition advertisement. No motorcycle or competition prize is included, and the original competition is no longer active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Cover Headlines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom red strip advertises several further subjects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerdy Video Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feature relating to video games, reflecting the magazine's broader interest in technology and enthusiast culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA motorcycle-related feature advertised under this heading. The precise article content cannot be confirmed from the cover alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeety Beattie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feature referencing a person named Beattie. Further details of the article are not visible in the supplied photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeenage Loons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother example of the magazine's humorous editorial style. The precise subject matter is not established from the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also includes an additional adult-humour headline, characteristic of Performance Bikes' irreverent editorial presentation during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine Design and Historical Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe December 1995 cover combines a striking motorcycle racing photograph with the magazine's distinctive red and yellow masthead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance Bikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo appears at the upper left, partially overlapped by the racing photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal headline, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"How We Won The Bol\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is arranged vertically along the left side in oversized white lettering with contrasting yellow words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther cover features appear in bold white and yellow typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also features a green circular performance-themed graphic near the upper-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower portion of the cover contains the slogan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"UK's Number One Motorbicycle Magazine\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe informal wording and humorous headlines are characteristic of the publication's distinctive identity during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall design is representative of British motorcycle magazine publishing during the period, when high-performance Japanese and European motorcycles dominated enthusiast discussions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performance Bikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Cover Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £2.20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Cover Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $4.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original printed motorcycle magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Subject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Number 73 endurance racing motorcycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How We Won The Bol – Bol d'Or endurance racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Motorcycles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suzuki RGV, Kawasaki ZRX, Honda CB-1, Suzuki GSX and Yamaha XJR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Motorcycle Mentioned:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yamaha Thunderace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-owned \/ Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1585\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – Important Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magazine is an original publication from December 1995 and shows visible signs of previous ownership, handling and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following observations are based on the supplied photograph of the actual magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original full-colour front cover remains present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal motorcycle photograph and main headlines are clearly readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible surface scratching and scuffing are present, especially across the darker areas of the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine scratches and handling marks can be seen over the racing motorcycle photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light creasing and surface rubbing are visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-right corner shows noticeable rubbing, creasing and wear, including a small area of damage near the red border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor marks and signs of age are visible across the printed surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is not in pristine or mint condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe left-hand spine shows rubbing and general handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral small stress marks and creases are visible along the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight wear is apparent around the top and bottom of the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges and Corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe corners show some softening and age-related wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom edge has light rubbing and small marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom-right corner has more noticeable creasing and surface deterioration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper edge shows minor handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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