A Quick History of the Indian 101 Scout
Charles B. Franklin: the Engineer with Practical Experience Charles Bayly Franklin, the engineer who was to create three of the most iconic Indian motorcycles,…
Motorcycles
Short Film: Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 Triple – Chainsmoker
This short film by the team at Brightside Media tells the story of the Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 triple, one of the…
An Original Swiss Police Bike – A 1977 Honda CB500 Four
This is an original police motorcycle from Switzerland, it was first deployed in Canton de Fribourg before being transferred to Canton de Solothurn…
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport – The “Round Case” Road Legal Race Bike
The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is one of the most important production bikes in the long history of the legendary Italian motorcycle…
The Austel Lotec MkII – A Motorcycle With A 998cc Mini Engine
The Austel Lotec was the brainchild of British engineer and designer Chris Castell. He developed an entirely unique motorcycle powered by a Mini car engine…
The Double Zero Club – Birmingham Motorcycle Counter Culture In The 1960s
This is an edited extract from This Way To The Revolution, a book by Ian Francis about Birmingham in the late 60s. Available via…
A Mystery Motorcycle Engine – Do You Recognise It? (Now Solved)
Editor’s Note: We now have an answer to this, please see the new addendum under the original post. This mystery motorcycle engine has us…
An Original, Unrestored IMZ M-61 Soviet Motorcycle – $6,000 USD
The history of motor vehicles from behind the Soviet Union’s Iron Curtain is a thing that many of us in the West are a…
Meet The 21st Century Vincent Black Shadow – Custom Motorcycle Royalty
The Vincent Black Shadow is one of few motorcycles that can truthfully claim to be powered by an engine designed by a man who…
Full Film: The Norton Project – Two Sons Steal Their Dad’s Commando For A Restoration
The Norton Project is one of the best motorcycle short films on YouTube, it tells the true story of two brothers who steal…
A Rare Japanese HKS Speedway Special From The 1970s – Selling For ~$450 USD
This is a rare HKS Speedway Special from 1976, it was designed and built for Japanese Auto Racing – a form of motorcycle racing…
An Unusual 1950 Cushman Model 62 Turtleback
This is an original, unrestored Cushman Model 62 Turtleback, an iconic American motor scooter that was a period competitor for the likes of Vespa…