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Legendary Honda CB72 returns to Suzuka after six decades for 70th anniversary of Yoshimura celebration
Legendary motorcycle tuner Hideo “Pop” Yoshimura was recently reunited with one of the machines that changed Japan’s motorsports history. The occasion was the 70th anniversary of Yoshimura R&D’s founding, and the bike was the Honda CB72. It was the first … Continue reading
BIKES: Japan kicks off high-end collector motorcycle auctions
We at JNC certainly love our classic Japanese cars, but Japan’s true technological tour de force came on two wheels. The design, engineering, and performance of Japanese bikes had an even bigger impact on the motorcycling world than that of … Continue reading
VIDEO: The Honda Collection Hall takes a Prelude, F1 racers, and a ton of bikes out for a spin
It’s been a while since we checked in with the Honda Collection Hall and its regular exercising of vehicles in its massive collection. The museum much pride in the fact that, unlike many automotive galleries out there, everything in its care … Continue reading