Flashback With The Top Motorcycles From The 1970s

Published on 04/21/2020
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1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

Another win for Honda with this series of touring motorcycles that debuted in 1975. First seen by the public at the International Cologne Motorcycle Show in 1974. The model also made it on the 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology list. Honda sold over 640,000 units of the Gold Wing, primarily in the US.

1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

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Yamaha TX50

Designed by Yamaha in the early ’70s and sold for three consecutive years from 1972 to 1975. This model was first seen at the International Tokyo Motor Show a few months before its release date and was received well. A known feature of the bike was its smooth handling.

Yamaha TX50

Yamaha TX50

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