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A Brief History of the Mighty Brough Superior SS100

Jon Branch February 27, 2020
Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Motorcycles

A Motorcycle Superior to All Others George Brough was a man who had a love of motorcycles and a social intelligence that enabled him…

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The eScrambler by Switch

Ben Branch February 24, 2020
eSCRAMBLER Shanghai Customs Onboard 2
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The eSCRAMBLER is designed entirely from scratch by ex-Yamaha Japan Advanced Labs Industrial Designer and former Danish Flat Tracking champion Michel Riis. Michel comes from a speedway and motocross family

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A Brief History of the Ariel Red Hunter – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch February 14, 2020
Ariel Red Hunter Motorcyle
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Motorcycles

Val Page, Ariel, and the Red Hunter The story of the Ariel Red Hunter began when motorcycle engineer Val Page joined Ariel in 1925,…

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The Kettenkrad – NSU Sd. Kfz. 2 – Half Motorcycle, Half Tank, And Capable Of 50 MPH

Ben Branch February 13, 2020
Kettenkrad - NSU Sd. Kfz. 2
  • German
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

When people see the Kettenkrad, officially called the NSU Sd. Kfz. 2, for the first time they usually all have the same question. Is the…

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An Australian Custom BMW R100RT – The Ellaspede EB882

Ben Branch February 11, 2020
Custom BMW R100RT Front 2
  • Australian
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This post was written by Hughan Seary of Ellaspede, with contributions by the bike’s owner Sam K. When possible we like to bring you…

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An Original WW2-Era 1943 BMW R75 With Sidecar

Ben Branch February 7, 2020
BMW R75 Sidecar
  • BMW
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The BMW R75 and its sibling the Zündapp KS 750, were Germany’s equivalent to the American Jeep. Though it should be noted that the…

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Beastie – A Custom Kawasaki KZ650 By Mifune_Werx

Ben Branch February 3, 2020
Custom Kawasaki KZ650 Front
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by Mifune_Werx founder Brent King, the man who built the bike you see here before you. When possible we like…

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Yamaha XSR700 TT Custom by Capêlos Garage and Elemental Rides

Ben Branch January 31, 2020
Yamaha XSR700 TT Custom 8 sRGB
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by Nuno Capêlo and Ricardo Santos of Capêlos Garage and Elemental Rides. When possible we like to bring you the…

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A Motorized 1983 Mongoose Californian BMX Bike by Sub Kulture Cycles

Ben Branch January 24, 2020
Motorized Mongoose BMX Bike 11
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Before you get out the pitchforks and flaming torches let me put your minds at ease – no vintage Mongoose Californian BMX bikes were…

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Steve McQueen’s Excelsior Super X Factory-Built Flat Tracker

Ben Branch January 23, 2020
Steve McQueen Excelsior Super X Factory-Built Flat Tracker
  • American
  • Flat Track
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This 1926 Excelsior Super X factory-built flat tracker would be a special bike even if it wasn’t for its A-list former owner, in fact if…

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A Rare, Original 1951 Harley-Davidson WRTT Factory Road Racing Motorcycle

Ben Branch January 20, 2020
Harley-Davidson WRTT Side
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson WRTT was the road racing, or “tourist trophy”, version of the WR flat track racer. Unlike the WR, the WRTT had front…

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The Honda Motocompo – An Iconic 1980s-Era Scooter That Fits In Your Trunk

Ben Branch January 17, 2020
Honda Motocompo 10
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Honda Motocompo is a foldable mini scooter designed to fit perfectly into the trunk of the Honda City compact car, the trunk of…

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