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A Quick History of the Indian 101 Scout

Jon Branch August 20, 2020
Indian 101 Scout
  • American
  • Brief Histories
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles

Charles B. Franklin: the Engineer with Practical Experience Charles Bayly Franklin, the engineer who was to create three of the most iconic Indian motorcycles,…

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Short Film: Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 Triple – Chainsmoker

Ben Branch August 19, 2020
Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 Triple 4
  • Films
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

  This short film by the team at Brightside Media tells the story of the Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 triple, one of the…

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An Original Swiss Police Bike – A 1977 Honda CB500 Four

Ben Branch August 18, 2020
Honda CB500 Four 8
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

  This is an original police motorcycle from Switzerland, it was first deployed in Canton de Fribourg before being transferred to Canton de Solothurn…

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1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport – The “Round Case” Road Legal Race Bike

Ben Branch August 12, 2020
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport Side
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

  The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is one of the most important production bikes in the long history of the legendary Italian motorcycle…

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The Austel Lotec MkII – A Motorcycle With A 998cc Mini Engine

Ben Branch August 8, 2020
Austel Lotec
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

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…

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The Double Zero Club – Birmingham Motorcycle Counter Culture In The 1960s

Ben Branch August 4, 2020
Ray Fox and friend outside the DZ, c.1969
  • Books
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

This is an edited extract from This Way To The Revolution, a book by Ian Francis about Birmingham in the late 60s. Available via…

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A Mystery Motorcycle Engine – Do You Recognise It? (Now Solved)

Ben Branch August 3, 2020
Mystery Motorcycle Engine
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

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…

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An Original, Unrestored IMZ M-61 Soviet Motorcycle – $6,000 USD

Ben Branch July 30, 2020
IMZ M-61 Soviet Motorcycle 7
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

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…

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Meet The 21st Century Vincent Black Shadow – Custom Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch July 24, 2020
21st Century Vincent Black Shadow Silodrome 4
  • Australian
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Vincent Black Shadow is one of few motorcycles that can truthfully claim to be powered by an engine designed by a man who…

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Full Film: The Norton Project – Two Sons Steal Their Dad’s Commando For A Restoration

Ben Branch July 19, 2020
The Norton Project Film
  • American
  • Motorcycles

  The Norton Project is one of the best motorcycle short films on YouTube, it tells the true story of two brothers who steal…

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A Rare Japanese HKS Speedway Special From The 1970s – Selling For ~$450 USD

Ben Branch July 16, 2020
HKS Speedway Special
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This is a rare HKS Speedway Special from 1976, it was designed and built for Japanese Auto Racing – a form of motorcycle racing…

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An Unusual 1950 Cushman Model 62 Turtleback

Ben Branch July 13, 2020
Cushman Model 62 Turtleback 5
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Scooters

This is an original, unrestored Cushman Model 62 Turtleback, an iconic American motor scooter that was a period competitor for the likes of Vespa…

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