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Stripped-down machines outlast them all

Average active lifespan in years — vintage classics vs. modern production models

40 30 20 10 0 34 RAVEN COMMAND 38 MERCURY ROADLINE 31 BLACKSTONE GOLD STAR 42 GARAGE SPECIAL 9 MODERN SPORT '24 14 MODERN NAKED '24 1960s ← → 2024 YEARS ACTIVE
Source: British Motorcycle Heritage Registry, active-road-life data 1962–2024
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