Cycle World
CYCLE WORLD
SEPTEMBER 1985 VOL.24 NO.9
SPECIAL FEATURE_
25 The Motorcycles of Italy
Red-white-and-green wonders through American eyes. —by David Edwards and Steve Anderson
28 Cagiva
Italy’s biggest looks to the future. Riding impressions:Cagiva/ Ducati F1, Elefant 650. Interview: Talking with Gianfranco Castiglioni.
32 Gilera
New life for Italy’s oldest motorcycle name. Riding impressions: Gilera NGR250, NE250.
34 Moto Guzzi
Blending the old with the new. Riding impression: Moto Guzzi V65 Lario.
36 Bimota
Kinetic art on two wheels. Riding impression: Bimota SB5.
38 Laverda
Still all in the family?
40 HRD
A tale of Happy Red Devils. Riding impression: HRD Silver Horse 125.
45 Moto Morini
V-Twin status quo.
46 Aprilia
Italy’s biggest little company. Riding impressions: Aprilia AR 125, Tuareg 250, ETX350.
TEST
54 Motocross Blastoff, Part Two
Can Am 250MX LC vs. Husqvarna 250CR vs. KTM 250MX vs. M-Star GM250.
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FEATURE
49 Celebrating America at the Aspencade
The third annual gathering of the over-the-road gang. —by Steven L. Thompson
ROUNDUP
15 Aikido: Pre-Accident Preparation
The fine art of falling.
18 Letter From Japan
Riding Honda’s NS400R.
18 Letter From Europe
Riding 18 Letter From Europe
More exotica on the way.
DEPARTMENTS
7 Editorial
Adding spice to the menu.
11 At Large
Little things mean a lot.
12 Letters
Readers’ assent and dissent.
66 Race Watch
Magoo comes through.
71 Things To Do
1985 Iron Butt and other rallies.
73 Service
Slippery subjects.
82 Slipstream
Totally Ted.
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