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For Sale: A Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer

Ben Branch January 12, 2023
Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer
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Just 300 examples of the Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer will be made, it’s a low-volume production motorcycle based very closely on the Metisse owned and…

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For Sale: Kawasaki Ninja 900 – An Original Pre-Production Model

Ben Branch January 7, 2023
Kawasaki Ninja 900
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This is an original pre-production example of the Kawasaki Ninja 900, also known as the Kawasaki GPZ900R, It was the first to carry “Ninja”…

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A Rare Harley-Davidson Sportster XLR 883 TT Racer

Ben Branch January 1, 2023
Harley-Davidson Sportster XLR 883 13
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This is a Harley-Davidson Sportster XLR 883, it’s one of the rarer models in the long-running Sportster family with an estimated 200-500 having been…

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The Ultimate Barn Find: 180 British Motorcycles Rediscovered

Harry Fisher December 14, 2022
180 Barn Find Motorcycles
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Is there anyone who hasn’t dreamed of dragging open the door of a seemingly abandoned barn, shed or garage, to find a long-forgotten piece…

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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A Decade of Dapper

Ben Branch December 8, 2022
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - A Decade of Dapper Book
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A Decade of Dapper is a new book dedicated to the most famous charity motorcycle event in the world –…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith

Ben Branch December 1, 2022
Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith
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This is an original Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith from 2006 that remains in its factory crate, having never been removed for final assembly or…

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For Sale: An Original Walt Siegl Leggero

Ben Branch November 27, 2022
Walt Siegl Ducati Leggero
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This is an original Walt Siegl Leggero, one of the most prized low production volume motorcycles in the world today, and this example is believed…

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For Sale: A Twin Pulsejet Super Jet Motorcycle Built By Bob Maddox

Ben Branch November 23, 2022
Bob Maddox Pulsejet Motorcycle
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The Twin Pulsejet Super Jet is likely the most famous pulse jet-powered motorcycle ever made, it was created by Bob Maddox who has now become…

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Motorcycle Specials: The Incredible 1929 AJS Record Attempt Machine

Martin Squires November 20, 2022
AJS Record Motorcycle
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Motorcycle Specials is a new series of articles by Martin Squires documenting a range of adapted and often one off machines, whose creators have…

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The Droog Moto Hyper Fighter – Up To 210 BHP

Ben Branch November 19, 2022
Droog Moto Hyper Fighters 5
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The Droog Moto Hyper Fighters are a new pair of limited production motorcycles including the Apagón and the Horizonte. Each model can be ordered in either…

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BMW R90S – “The Motorcycle That Saved BMW”

Ben Branch November 16, 2022
BMW R90S
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When the BMW R90S was released in 1973 it marked a stark departure from the understated models that preceded it. Within just three years…

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A Rare Original “Kenny Dreer” Norton Commando VR880

Ben Branch November 13, 2022
Norton Commando VR880
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This bike is one of fewer than 50 examples of the Kenny Dreer-built Norton Commando VR880 that was made, and for the Norton faithful it…

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