This Rickman Metisse, originally sold as a frame only from the factory on 18th May 1965 according to the historic register I have been kindly informed, was road registered in 1972 as a long distance trials outfit. It has a published history and has most recently been part modified to mount a single cylinder DR 650 engine. The Sidecar which incorporates many clever features, such as a strut for lifting each wheel off the ground for maintenance purposes, can be unbolted for solo motorcycle use. ...
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