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The Windhoff Four Cylinder – The Motorcycle Of The Future From 1926

Ben Branch October 3, 2018
Windhoff Four Motorcycle Main
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Motorcycles

This four-cylinder Windhoff was one of the most advanced motorcycles of its time thanks largely to its engine, which doubles as the motorcycle frame,…

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A Cheat Sheet For The New Indian FTR 1200 + FTR 1200 S

Ben Branch October 2, 2018
Indian FTR 1200 S Motorcycle
  • American
  • Flat Trackers
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles

This cheat sheet is designed to tell you everything you need to know to get familiar with the new motorcycles, without burying you in…

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Steve McQueen’s 1953 Vincent Comet – $36,000 to $40,000 USD

Ben Branch October 1, 2018
Vincent Comet Motorcycle
  • British
  • Motorcycles

The Vincent Comet was one of the great single-cylinder motorcycles of its era with an advanced engine that’s also a stressed chassis member, cantilever…

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A Quick History of the BMW R80 G/S

Jon Branch October 1, 2018
BMW R80 GS Motorcycle
  • BMW
  • Brief Histories
  • German
  • Motorcycles

The adventure motorcycle genre is one of the most competitive sectors of the global motorcycle market, and it’s all thanks to the motorcycle you…

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Dennis Hopper’s Original Husqvarna 250 Cross

Ben Branch September 27, 2018
Husqvarna 250 Cross Tank
  • Husqvarna
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Swedish

This is Dennis Hopper’s original 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross, he bought it brand new just a year after the cinematic release of Easy Rider,…

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This Was Steve McQueen’s Nimbus Model C Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 26, 2018
Nimbus Model C Motorcycle Handlebars
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

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…

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Peter Fonda’s 1968 Bultaco Pursang From “Easy Rider”

Ben Branch September 25, 2018
Bultaco Pursang Front
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

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…

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A Krauser MKM 1000 4-Valve – 1 of 237 Ever Made

Ben Branch September 24, 2018
Krauser MKM 1000
  • BMW
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

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…

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Yamaha SC500 – The Original Japanese Motocross Widowmaker

Ben Branch September 20, 2018
Yamaha SC500 Two Stroke
  • Japanese
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha SC500 was a motocross bike that quickly became world famous for its exceptionally challenging handling. Talented riders could barely tame it, but…

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The Triumph Bonneville TT Special – The Rare Factory TT Steeplechase Racer

Ben Branch September 19, 2018
Triumph TT Special Competition Sports Desert Sled Main
  • American
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

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,…

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MV Agusta Three-Cylinder 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 18, 2018
MV Agusta 500cc Three-Cylinder Front
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

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….

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Film: The Golden Age of American Motorcycle Hill Climbing

Ben Branch September 16, 2018
Motorcycle Hill Climbing
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

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…

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