Motorcycles

Proper Patina: 1926 Indian Prince

As time goes on, we are beginning to see more and more 100-year-old vehicles as we get to the 100th anniversary of mass manufacturing. There are plenty of these cars and bikes on the road today which is a… more»

Easy Rider: 1969 Benelli Dynamo Chopper

For anyone with a passion for unusual, small, oddball, weird motorcycles, it hardly gets any better than this 1969 Benelli Dynamo custom chopper. The seller has this one listed here on eBay in West Palm Beach, Florida and there… more»

1960 BMW R60/2 Barn Find Project

Working under the theory that Harley-Davidson isn’t the only motorcycle manufacturer with a design heritage, BMW has recently released the R 18.  This motorcycle displays such BMW styling cues as a black gas tank with white pinstriping, a sloping… more»

Spanish Classic: 1970 Bultaco Metralla Mk 2

It is not unusual for a senior company executive to resign due to dissatisfaction and to secure employment with their former employer’s competition. Their decision to establish their own company as a direct competitor is less common. That was… more»

Original Paint Shovelhead: 1975 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

Mention the letters AMF to the modern Harley fan and you will likely get a quizzical look.  Pre-Evolution engine Harleys are basically dinosaurs to them.  Mention those same letters to a greybeard Harley rider and the look will likely… more»

One-Owner 1964 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide

The seller says that this 1964 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide is 100% original and was purchased from the original owner’s son. In essence, it’s a one-owner bike, or would that be one-family-owned? Whatever the case, it has killer patina and… more»

British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750

It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»

Barn Bike: 1968 Bridgestone 350 GTR

As one of the most unusual Japanese manufacturers of motorcycles, Bridgestone made some great and interesting bikes. How a tire company got into the motorcycle business is also interesting and it’s even more interesting why they got out of… more»

Original Owner! 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

As only 1 of 1,737 Series B models made for the 1978 model year, this 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans is quite a bike. About a decade earlier, Honda fired a shot heard around the world with its… more»

Japanese Spec Superbike: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R

Made only for the Japanese market, this 1984 Yamaha RZV500R was created to pay homage to a similar motorcycle – the YZR500 – that well-known motorcycle Grand Prix racer Kenny Roberts rode to victory in the early-1980s. The seller… more»

Black Beauty! 1946 Indian Chief

The Indian “Chief” motorcycle is one of those rare designs that just looks “right” to almost everyone that sees it. This restored (no, it’s not a “barn find”, but we thought you’d like it anyway) 1946 beauty in gloss… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1947 Indian Chief 74

The Indian Chief motorcycle was first built by Hendee Manufacturing Co. and later by Indian Motorcycle Co. from 1922 until the company’s demise in 1953. A Chief, like this 1947 edition, is one of those desirable bikes that pops… more»

Me ‘N Mini Me: 1965 King Midget with 1958 Cushman Scooter

In 1945, two pilots – Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt – started a spare parts business in Athens, Ohio, selling government surplus bearings, engines, wheels, and so forth. It was a mail-order outfit but the pair rapidly began building… more»

Rare Pivoting Scooter: 1985 Honda Gyro S

Ranking as one of the most unusual designs in all of scooter’dom, Honda’s three-wheel Gyro series of small motorcycles are fun to ride. This 1985 Honda Gyro S TG50 scooter is something that doesn’t come up for sale that… more»

Trail Beast: 1968 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2

Sometimes, a person just wants to be alone. If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that most of us don’t mind being alone. We don’t mind not working in an office. We like having more free… more»

Rare Spanish Classic: 1972 Ossa Stiletto

Motorcycles are an interesting genre within the classic world. They attract a particular breed of individuals who revel in the freedom these machines offer. One of the lesser-known manufacturers was Ossa, a Spanish company that has come and gone… more»

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