Kings of the stone age - Yamaha XJR1300 V Honda CB1300

The two surviving muscle bikes of the modern age come together for a pose-down and a rideout, but which one is king?

John Hogan
Kings of the stone age - Yamaha XJR1300 V Honda CB1300
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Kings of the stone age - Yamaha XJR1300 V Honda CB1300

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