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” branding in the USA and it would rise to fame…
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 produced in total from the early 1960s until the early 1970s…
This is a 1920 Kingsbury 2¼ hp, a rare standup motor scooter that was built over a century ago by the Barningham Brothers’ Kingsbury Engineering Co Ltd – an aircraft manufacturer who turned to…
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 of automotive or motorcycling jewellery sitting there, waiting patiently to…
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A Decade of Dapper is a new book dedicated to the most famous charity motorcycle event in the world – commonly referred to simply as the DGR. It’s a hefty book…
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 riding. The bike is 1 of 50 “Live Fast” Bonnevilles made in…
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 to be one of only 2-3 in Europe and the…
This is the 14th example of the Ducati 996 SPS “Sport Production Special,” just 150 were made in total. Countries that had an allotment of the 996 SPS typically saw them sell out months before…
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 a YouTube sensation for his many films showing him piloting pulse…
Motorcycle Specials is a new series of articles by Martin Squires documenting a range of adapted and often one off machines, whose creators have prioritized function over form. These built for purpose machines giving…
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 naturally aspirated or supercharged form, with the supercharged bikes producing…
When the BMW R90S was released in 1973 it marked a stark departure from the understated models that preceded it. Within just three years the R90S would revolutionize the BMW motorcycle brand and win…
