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    Famous Last Words

    Nov 22, 2021 3 minutes

    PICTURE THIS: A LARGE FELLOW ON A small motorcycle, bowling down a Herefordshire lane at maybe 35mph. The machine, although a lightweight, does not look particularly small – the heavy rider does not in fact dwarf it and looks completely comfortable. Welcome to the high-performance world of the Ariel Colt.

    One of this life’s many entertainments is the enthusiast’s view of motorcycle performance. When I admitted to a friend that my next loaner bike – the next test victim, if you like – was this

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