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250 252251 2532501983 Suzuki 673cc XN85 TurboRegistration no. A265 DEC Frame no. GP71A-100537Engine no. P701-100879Once Honda had produced the world’s first turbo-charged productionmotorcycle - the CX500T - it was inevitable that the rest of Japan’s BigFour would follow suit. Suzuki’s offering, the XN85 Turbo, was based onthe normally aspirated GS650 but with chain final drive instead of shaft.The 673cc GS motor was heavily revised to withstand the increasedstress of forced induction and equipped with a state-of-the-art enginemanagement system. Maximum power - 85bhp - arrived at 8,500rpmon a relatively modest boost of around 9psi. Top speed of the XN85 waswithin a whisker of 130mph and it handled well too. This example ofSuzuki’s rare XN85 Turbo was acquired by the current vendor in February2012, since when the paintwork has received attention and the machinebeen tidied. Accompanying paperwork consists of a quantity of expiredMoT certificates, V5C document and MoT to May 2015. A total of 36,398miles is currently displayed on the odometer.£3,000 - 4,000€3,800 - 5,1002511982 Honda CX500 TurboRegistration no. WLB 498X Frame no. NPC03-2001078Engine no. PC03E-2001128Of all the larger models in Honda’s 1980s range, the CX500 v-twin tourermust have seemed the least likely candidate for a performance-boostingturbocharger, and the fact that Honda went ahead with the project had- some argued - more to do with demonstrating its R&D department’stechnical prowess than anything else. Currently displaying a total of39,367 miles on the odometer, this example comes with a file of service/maintenance invoices, many of which were issued while the machinewas in the hands of its original owner. The current vendor acquired theHonda in July 2011 and advises us that nothing has been done to it sinceacquisition apart from submission for MoT tests. Additional accompanyingdocumentation consists of the current V5C document and a quantity ofMoT certificates dating back to the 1980s (most recent expired March2014). The machine was last taxed for the road in June 2012.£2,000 - 3,000€2,500 - 3,8002521976 Kawasaki KH400Registration no. OAU 880P Frame no. S3F-29303Engine no. S3E-029404In 1973 Kawasaki launched its first 400cc triple, the S3, which boasteda disc front brake, rubber-mounted engine, longer wheelbase and –surprisingly – a few less horsepower than its 350cc S2 predecessor.Although slightly down on performance, the S3 could nudge 110mphand raced through the quarter-mile in a little over 14 seconds, figuresthat put it at the head of its class. Model designations changed to‘KH’ in 1976, the new KH400 boasting CDI ignition. Outrageous anduncompromising in their day, these charismatic Kawasaki triples havebecome highly collectible in recent years. Last taxed for the road in August2011, this KH400 had been acquired by the current vendor in February2011 and since then has been cosmetically restored (paint and chrome).Accompanying paperwork consists of a few invoices, V5C document anda quantity of MoT certificates (most recent expired February 2014). A totalof 16,187 miles is currently displayed on the odometer.£2,500 - 3,500€3,200 - 4,5002531972 Suzuki T350 RebelRegistration no. NRX 550K Frame no. T350-24668Engine no. T350-24668Using the Colleda marque name, Suzuki launched its first two-stroketwin (a 250) in 1956. The replacement T10 appeared in 1963 and fromthis model developed the now classic T20 Super Six. In 1968, boring outthe T20 to 305cc gave Suzuki its first contender in the 350cc class – theT305 – which was quickly superseded for 1969 by the 315cc T350.Designated ‘Rebel’, the T350 developed 39bhp at 7500rpm, an increaseof seven horsepower over the contemporary T250. This example of ararely seen classic Suzuki was imported into the UK circa 2010 and soldby Caversham Bridge Motorcycles of Reading, Berkshire to the currentvendor. We are advised that it has been fully restored, excluding theengine, and that the right-side exhaust will have been re-chromed priorto sale. Last taxed in June 2013, the machine is offered with dating letter,sales invoice, V5C document and three MoT certificates (most recentexpired February 2014). A total of 7,820 miles is currently displayed on theodometer.£2,700 - 3,300€3,400 - 4,200motorcycles | 47