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The Harley-Davidson XA – The Great-Grandfather Of The Pan America

Ben Branch January 8, 2022
Harley-Davidson XA 1
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Although most people don’t realize it, the Harley-Davidson XA is the forefather of the recently-released Harley-Davidson Pan America adventure bike. Before emails from offended…

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The Kawasaki A7 Avenger – A Scrambler With Dual Rotary Valves

Ben Branch January 4, 2022
Kawasaki A7 Avenger
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Kawasaki A7 Avenger was a relatively advanced motorcycle for its time, it made use of a race-developed oiling system called Injectolube and its engine…

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Silodrome’s Top 21 Motorcycles Of 2021

Ben Branch January 2, 2022
Top 21 Motorcycles Of 2021
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Despite the ongoing effect that Covid is having on the world, the year 2021 turned out to be a fascinating one in the world…

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A Norvin Cafe Racer: Custom Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch December 31, 2021
Norvin Cafe Racer
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a 1958 Norvin cafe racer, if you’ve never heard of the motorcycle manufacturer Norvin before don’t worry – there never actually was…

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The Bimota SB3: The Fastest Production Motorcycle In The World In 1979

Ben Branch December 28, 2021
Bimota SB3
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Bimota SB3 held the top speed record (at the time of its release) for production motorcycles, clocking 149 mph at the Nardò Ring in…

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The Harley-Davidson Panhead Hydra-Glide – American V-Twin Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch December 25, 2021
Harley-Davidson FL Panhead Hydra-Glide
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson FL Panhead was the top of the line Harley back when it was new, no other road-going model from the Milwaukee-based manufacturer…

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Deadly Project Bike: A 350cc Honda Monkey Bike Capable Of 100+ MPH

Ben Branch December 22, 2021
350cc Honda Monkey Bike 1
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is undeniably one of the most dangerous, and potentially fun, project motorcycles we have ever featured on the pages of Silodrome. It’s a…

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John Wayne’s Honda SL350 Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 18, 2021
Honda CL350 John Wayne
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

This is the Honda SL350 that John Wayne bought brand new from the American Honda Motor Co. on the 21st of December 1971. It’s believed that…

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An Original Ducati Scrambler 450 From The 1970s

Ben Branch December 16, 2021
Ducati Scrambler 450
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles

This is a rare 1974 Ducati Scrambler 450, it’s the primary forefather of the popular line of modern Ducati Scramblers who have all taken…

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A Batcycle + Robin’s Go-Kart For Sale – An Adam West Era Classic

Ben Branch December 15, 2021
Batman Batcycle 3
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

The Batcycle from the original 1960s-era Batman TV series starring Adam West was almost certainly one of the least powerful “Bat” vehicles ever made…

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The Ner-A-Car – This Was The Weirdest Motorcycle Of The 1920s

Ben Branch December 12, 2021
Ner-A-Car Motorcycle
  • American
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

The Ner-A-Car, or Neracar as it was known in England, still holds the record as the most prolifically produced motorcycle with hub center steering…

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The Suzuki GSX-R1100 K – The Mighty 80s-Era “Gixxer”

Ben Branch December 8, 2021
Suzuki GSX-R1100
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

When the Suzuki GSX-R1100 was introduced in 1986 it triggered a shockwave through the motorcycle media, it was one of the first “modern” superbikes…

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