THE trend for reviving defunct motorcycle marques seems unstoppable – only yesterday we revealed the British name Francis Barnett was back, this time on a customised Chinese 125.
Last year we saw new machines carrying the names Ariel, Matchless, Brough Superior and Hesketh. And then there are heavier-hitting efforts like the rebirth of Indian.
Have we had enough? No. There are still plenty of defunct brands ripe for revival, if only someone put the necessary capital and commitment behind them. Here are some of our favourites.