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  • The Classic MotorCycle

    Jack of all trades

    Nov 03, 2021 2 minutes
    Words: RICHARD ROSENTHAL
    Photograph:
    MORTONS ARCHIVE

    Although designed and developed by the small Amal development team, including development tester Alan Lines, other than its name, the Amal Concentric was the brainchild of one man – Barry Johnson.

    After developing and racing a KTS Velocette, modest competition accomplishments following National Service and some BSA production Gold Star engine assembly

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