This Was Steve McQueen’s Nimbus Model C Motorcycle
This was Steve McQueen’s Nimbus Model C motorcycle – an unusual and quite advanced bike from Denmark characterized by its inline-4 cylinder engine with…
Motorcycles
Peter Fonda’s 1968 Bultaco Pursang From “Easy Rider”
The Bultaco Pursang was one of the most successful two-stroke motocross bikes of its era, taking on some of the biggest motorcycle marques and…
A Krauser MKM 1000 4-Valve – 1 of 237 Ever Made
The Krauser MKM 1000 is a German motorcycle developed by motorcycle racer Michael Krauser using a state-of-the-art computer-designed space frame developed in partnership with…
Yamaha SC500 – The Original Japanese Motocross Widowmaker
The Yamaha SC500 was a motocross bike that quickly became world famous for its exceptionally challenging handling. Talented riders could barely tame it, but…
The Triumph Bonneville TT Special – The Rare Factory TT Steeplechase Racer
The Triumph Bonneville TT Special was designed specifically for American TT Steeplechase racing – interestingly the final specification of the model was developed not in England,…
MV Agusta Three-Cylinder 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
The MV Agusta three-cylinder, known as the Tre Cilindri, was ridden by Giacomo Agostini to 13 of his 15 World Championship titles between 1966 and 1973….
Film: The Golden Age of American Motorcycle Hill Climbing
This film is a little different to many that I’ve featured here on Silodrome in the past, there’s no commentary or sound of any…
A Must-Watch Motorcycle Short Film: Stronger
Editor: If you only watch one motorcycle film this year, make it this one. Seriously. Stronger is a short film about the recent experiences…
Harley-Davidson Sportster Flat Tracker – A Swedish-American Tracker With Soul
This post was written by Anton Knutsson, the founder of Swedish custom motorcycle garage Injustice Customs. When possible we like to bring you the…
The Laverda 750 SFC Elettronica – An Endurance Racing Legend
The Laverda 750 SFC Elettronica is the most desirable of the Italian company’s first big twins, and it’s not just sought-after for its looks…
The Greeves Challenger – The Unusual World-Beating Two Stroke
To say that the Greeves Challenger, and all Greeves motorcycles, were ahead of their time is to significantly understate the remarkable foresight of Bert…
1960 Triumph TR6 Trophy – The Iconic Desert Sled
The Triumph TR6 Trophy is perhaps better known by its legendary nickname – “The Desert Sled”. It’s not known who coined the term, but…