Cycle World

November 1 1969
Cycle World
November 1 1969

CYCLE WORLD

AMERICAS LEADING MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS PUBLICATION

NOVEMBER 1969 VOLUME 8 NUMBER 11

SPECIAL FEATURE:

38 Bonneville Speed Trials

Success for two streamliners, and some cherry picking.

TESTS:

43 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH

Not all of those myths about Charley are true.

50 Bultaco E1 Bandido MK II

A gain in handling and performance, and a little more weight.

64 100-cc Kawasaki G31M

All-out power for the smooth track racer.

COMPETITION:

48 Sears Point National

A first time win for Suzuki on a demanding new road course.

62 Ulster Grand Prix

Ago clinches the 350 and 500 titles, Simmonds wins the crown for Kawasaki.

FEATURES:

33 History of Brough Superior

Lawrence of Arabia simply died for a ride on this one.

54 Understanding Electronic Ignition

A technical explanation of various systems applicable to motorcycles.

57 The Truth About Big Runs

.... Wherein, we perform an autopsy on the patient before he is

pronounced dead.

DEPARTMENTS:

4 Round Up

8 The Scene

10 Service Department

19 Letters

67 Racing Review

74 New Models & Products

78 Continental Report

83 Report from Japan

84 Report from Italy

87 Index to Advertisers

88 Classified

90 Slipstream