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MARTIN’S MISSILE – GUY MARTIN’S TURBOCHARGED GSX-R1100

In his own words, Guy Martin tells the story behind his labour of love, the 2014 Pikes Peak turbocharged Suzuki GSX-R1100

30 September 2019

Words: AMCN

Photos: AMCN

WORDS GUY MARTIN/ GARY INMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL BRYANT

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