Radical Ducati 48 Sport
Radical Ducati is best known for its ultra-desirable transformations of contemporary superbikes. But the Spanish company occasionally turns its hand to vintage…
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Kawasaki Zephyr 750 by Sanctuary
Some 15 years ago, Kawasaki’s Zephyr range kickstarted the trend for retro naked motorcycles in Europe. The styling was loosely based on…
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Custom BMW R75/5 by Juan Ramón Ortega
During the austere and oppressive reign of General Franco—a remarkable 36 years from 1939 to 1975—foreign motorcycles were a rarity in Spain.…
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Joop Berghorst’s race-ready Benelli Sei
Of all the recent motorcycling anniversaries, one seems to have passed unnoticed. This year marks the centenary of the illustrious Italian marque…
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1967 Ducati SCD 350
The launch of the new Ducati Streetfighter 848 reminded me of the extraordinary longevity of the L-twin motor layout. It’s been an…
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The Wonder Stuff: Adam Green’s BSA Lightning restomod
There’s nothing radical or flashy about this early 70s BSA, but it has a low-key charm that I find very compelling. The…
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Aermacchi Harley-Davidson by Union Motorcycle Classics
Harley-Davidson has a strange affectation for Italian motorcycle companies. It bought MV Agusta in 2008, and offloaded it just over a year…
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This 3-wheeled Muletto is the cutest Ducati ever made
Ducati is not renowned for making practical vehicles, with the possible exception of the Multistrada. But in the 1950s, the Bologna company…
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All-time Classic: The Moto Morini 3½ Sport
I get a lot of requests to feature certain classic motorcycles, and the same bikes tend to pop up. Top of the…
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Kawasaki Z1 900
If I had to lay a bet on the next big trend in custom motorcycles, I’d say we’re returning to the glory…
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1926 Harley-Davidson racer
Today’s bike comes from Buzz Kanter, the Editor-in-Chief of American Iron Magazine. Over to you, Buzz. I bought this bike in full…
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Thierry’s Tribsa
Put a Triumph engine in a Norton frame and you’ve got a Triton. Put a Triumph engine in a BSA frame and…
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Motorcycle sidecar: Honda CB550 by Analog
What’s the appeal of a motorcycle sidecar combination? Is it the added practicality of luggage carrying? The promise of companionship on a…
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Arresting looks: Honda’s CB450 Police Special
To me, this bike is pure eye candy. There’s something about a 1960s police motorcycle that’s strangely compelling. This one is a…
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Untitled BMW R80 G/S
If I had to pick an older bike to take me on a tour of Europe, I’d choose a BMW R80 G/S.…
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