In relative terms, it wasn’t so long ago that it was somewhat rare to see motorcycles on the highways and byways of middle America. Mostly, they were quirky oil-dripping British bikes or nefarious “love ’em or hate ’em” Harley-Davidsons. The truth is, 1960s America was car crazy. Even 16-year-old kids could afford cars and gas…
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Be it bobbers, baggers, beamers, or what-have-you’s, there’s a bike for everyone, imbuing the rider with the Steve McQueen or Peter Fonda cool that comes from sitting atop an engine with a can full of gasoline between your knees, hurtling through space as your brain whispers, “Bigger. Faster. Louder.” But there is a motorcycle that…
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On August 11, 1973, during the GP race at the Silverstone Circuit in England, New Zealander Kim Newcombe found himself in the lead after just six laps. Approaching turn 15, the brakes began overheating, sending his König 500 careening off the track. Fighting for control, Newcombe was determined to stay in the race as he…
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If you’re obsessed with vintage motorcycles, take note. The International Classic MotorCycle Show takes place next weekend, at the Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford, England, and with it, Bonhams’ annual Spring Stafford Sale. As you’d expect from Bonhams, the auction lot is packed with rare motorcycles and vintage motorcycle memorabilia. We’ve picked the five that…
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The early 1970s certainly were a golden era of motorcycling. Who can deny that the Kawasaki Z1 or H2, the original SOHC…
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SEVERAL OF US know of Mike Wolfe from his “American Pickers” TV show, where he travels the states looking for long-neglected treasures.…
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