Yamaha XT500
The XT500 was first produced in 1976, earning its place in history as one of the first trail and endurance adventure motorcycles. The Yamaha XT, which was inspired by BSA’s Scrambler motorcycles in the 1960s, rose to prominence in the mid-1970s and spawned a slew of knockoffs.
Yamaha XT500
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Norton Commando
From 1967 through 1972, Norton-Villiers produced the Commando through Norton Motorcycles, and it became a popular motorcycle all over the world, winning the Motorcycle News “Machine of the Year” title five times in a row (1968– 1972). The motorbike was originally equipped with a 745cc OHV pre-unit parallel-twin engine, but in 1973 it was upgraded to an 850cc size.
Norton Commando