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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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An Unusual Custom Indian MM5A “Mini Mini”

Ben Branch December 5, 2021
Indian Mini Mini MM5A
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Indian MM5A “Mini Mini” is one of the least well-known of the American motorcycle manufacturer’s previous models, which is a little surprising when you…

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The Harley-Davidson WLA “Liberator” – The Original Harley Adventure Bike

Ben Branch November 30, 2021
Harley-Davidson WLA Motorcycle
  • Adventure
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson WLA was developed to be a tough-as-nails dual sport adventure bike decades before the concept of a dual sport adventure bike would…

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The Weird And Wonderful Honda Motocompo – A Scooter That Fits In Your Trunk

Ben Branch November 28, 2021
Honda Motocompo Scooter Folded and Unfolded
  • Japanese
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

The Honda Motocompo was unveiled in 1981 as a mini folding scooter that was designed to fit neatly into the trunk of your car….

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Motomaggioni: Italian Heritage and Motorcycles – A Love Story

Alessio Monteleone November 20, 2021
Motomaggioni 25
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

This story was written by Alessio Monteleone, an Italian writer and photographer who currently lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. Eugenio’s workshop has a small window…

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A Rare Experimental WW2 Military Prototype: The Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead

Ben Branch November 19, 2021
Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead 1
  • American
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The 1941 Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead was developed during the early days of World War II when it was clear that large numbers of off-road capable…

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The CCM Spitfire Cafe Racer – Just 250 Will Be Made

Ben Branch November 16, 2021
CCM Spitfire Cafe Racer 2
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the CCM Spitfire Cafe Racer, it’s a limited-production motorcycle, just 250 will be made by the decades-old British motorcycle marque Clews Competition Motorcycles. In recent…

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Australia’s Most Famous CBX – The Honda CBX Cafe Racer By Motorretro

Andrew Jones November 11, 2021
Honda CBX Cafe Racer Hero
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

There can be little doubt that this is Australia’s most famous Honda CBX, it was built by Vaughan Ryan of Motorretro in Sydney and it’s been…

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