1974 Norton 850 John Player Special Road Test 8-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article

Description

There is a natural selection in motorcycling. Consider the kickstart lever of the 850 Norton. Some nine inches in length, the lever demands real muscle or weight to swing it through its arc. Those who can't drop the lever down smartly, or those who don't want to learn, or those who don't want to be bothered - they all will pass to less formidable motorcycles. It's a peuliar process of natural selection....
...Under-achievers may want a Norton, but find themselves unequal to the starting task. You may choose it, but bikes like the Norton must also choose you...
Original, Vintage Road Test Article
Size: Approx. 8" x 10 3/4" (20 cm x 27 cm) each page.
Condition: Good