The 1923 BMW R32: how an aircraft engine maker built a motorcycle, Max Friz, the boxer engine and the shaft drive that BMW still uses today.
Browsing Category CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES
Ducati 750 SS “Green Frame”: From Victory at Imola to the Legendary Desmo
The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport: Fabio Taglioni, desmodromic valves, Paul Smart’s historic 1972 Imola win and why the “green frame” is so rare.
Kawasaki Z1 900: The “New York Steak” That Became King of the Road
The 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900: how the Honda CB750 upset Kawasaki’s plans, the “New York Steak” codename, the 903 cc DOHC four and the Z1 today.
Honda CB750 Four: The First “Superbike” That Changed Everything
The 1969 Honda CB750 Four: a 736 cc four, front disc brake, electric start, the rare sandcast crankcases and how it ended the reign of the British motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson Knucklehead: The Engine That Saved Harley
The 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead: the brand’s first OHV big twin, where the name comes from, Joe Petrali’s record and how it gave birth to bobbers and choppers.
Norton Commando 750: How Norton Tamed Vibration with Rubber
The 1967 Norton Commando 750: the Isolastic system, the 745 cc twin, the Fastback, five Machine of the Year titles and practical maintenance advice.
BSA Gold Star: The Single-Cylinder Queen of the Café Racers
BSA Gold Star: the Brooklands gold star, domination of the Clubman’s TT, the 1956 DBD34 and how it became the symbol of London’s café racers.
Triumph Bonneville T120: The Motorcycle That Defined the Sixties
The 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120: a 650 cc twin with two carburettors, the Bonneville salt flats record, the Meriden factory and what to check before buying.
Vincent Black Shadow: The Fastest Production Motorcycle of 1948
The 1948 Vincent Black Shadow: a 998 cc V-twin, 125 mph, black-enamelled engine, a 150 mph speedometer and Rollie Free’s famous swimsuit speed record.
Brough Superior SS100: The “Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles” and Lawrence of Arabia
The 1924 Brough Superior SS100: a written 100 mph guarantee, JAP V-twin power, George Brough, Lawrence of Arabia and why it is the holy grail of classic bikes.