750SS/900SS

748cc OHC L-twin || 335lb || 120mph || 1972-1976 The first round case 750SS arrived with conventional cylinder heads in 1972, becoming the SS in 1973 with desmo heads. Fine handling and impressively powerful, the 750SS was also gorgeous, with a bullet-like half-fairing. Early round case SS models are rare and sought after, and rarely see the road. A little less expensive are the ‘square’ case 900SS models, which are uncompromising sports machines, though they did become a little watered down late in the production run. A late 1970s SS is as good as it gets if you’ve got the money to buy one. You’ll also need money so you won’t worry about the crippling cost of running one – and to engage an osteopath to ease the aches and pains that will result. Does not come with your personal Keira Knightley or a whiff of Chanel No. 5.

Prices

low £15,000 || high £40,000 (Round case early 750SS currently £150,000)