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A Rare 1989 Norton Commander – A Wankel Rotary-Powered Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 19, 2022
Norton Commander Motorcycle
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This is one of the original Norton Commander P52s from the 1980s, it’s an exceptionally rare motorcycle with just 253 PS2 models made in…

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For Sale: A Brand New 1981 Yamaha SR500 Still In The Factory Crate

Ben Branch September 3, 2022
Yamaha SR500 In Crate
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

Interestingly this is the second time we’ve featured a 1981 Yamaha SR500 that is still brand new in its original factory crate in the…

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1980s Retro Dream Machine Package: A Toyota SR5 Pickup + A Honda ATC 3-Wheeler

Ben Branch September 2, 2022
Toyota SR5 Pickup + Honda ATC 3-Wheeler
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Motorcycles

This may be an entirely unique opportunity for someone to take home one of the best 1980s 2-for-1 deals that we’ve seen in recent…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A 1995 BMW R100GS PD Classic

Ben Branch August 24, 2022
BMW R100GS PD Classic
  • Adventure
  • Motorcycles

This 1995 BMW R100GS PD Classic has remained in its factory crate since it arrived at Blackfoot Motosports of Alberta back in the 1990s. It…

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The Triumph Tiger Trail: An Early British Adventure Bike

Ben Branch August 21, 2022
Triumph Tiger Trail TR7T
  • Adventure
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Triumph Tiger Trail TR7T is an historically signifiant motorcycle that remains largely unknown – it’s particularly noteworthy as it was Triumph’s first official…

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Brand New Classic: A Freshly-Built Rickman Metisse Triumph Scrambler

Ben Branch August 13, 2022
Rickman Metisse Triumph Scrambler
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This Rickman Metisse Triumph Scrambler was built from new and/or reconditioned parts just a year ago, it’s not been ridden since it was completed,…

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Steve McQueen’s 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross Is For Sale

Ben Branch August 9, 2022
Steve McQueen Husqvarna 400 Cross
  • Motorcycles

This Husqvarna 400 Cross was bought by Steve McQueen on the 26th of August 1971. It would remain one of his favorite “go to” bikes for off-road riding,…

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The Malle Mile 2022 Through The Lens Of Abby Bowers

Ben Branch July 30, 2022
Malle Mile 2022 Abby Bowers 27
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

In recent years The Malle Mile has become one of the most important vintage motorcycle events on the global calendar. It takes place each summer…

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The Jeep Fat Tire E-Bike: An Off-Road Alternative To ATVs

Ben Branch July 26, 2022
Jeep Fat Tire E-Bike QuietKat
  • Adventure
  • Motorcycles

This is the Jeep Fat Tire E-Bike from the team at QuietKat, a company based in Eagle, Colorado that has grown to become the…

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Switch eScrambler: The World’s First Production Electric Scrambler

Ben Branch July 21, 2022
Switch eScrambler Electric Motorcycle 2
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the new Switch eScrambler, it’s a new electric motorcycle from New Zealand that claims to be the first production electric scrambler in the…

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A BMW K1100 “Flying Brick” Cafe Racer By Kustom Moto

Ben Branch July 16, 2022
Custom BMW K1100 Cafe Racer 1
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This 1992 BMW K1100 has been rebuilt by the team over at Kustom Moto into a modern cafe racer. Unlike many vintage customs, this…

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The Bulletproof Little Honda ST90 “Sport Trail”

Ben Branch July 12, 2022
Honda ST90
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Honda ST90 was one of the most desirable motorcycles in the world when it was released in 1973, that is if you were a…

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