John Banks’ 1980 JBR600

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Former GP racer and engineer John Banks approached Colin Clews at CCM with a plan for a new British bike in 1979. Clews manufactured frame kits to John’s design that would accommodate his engine of choice: the 500cc, four-valve twin-port Honda motor from the XR. In January 1980, 20 machines left the Bolton factory. Banks’ choice of engine for the JBR project was reliable, easily modified, light and readily available... Via

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