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1956 BSA Gold Star

Ben Branch August 10, 2018
BSA Gold Star
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The BSA Gold Star The BSA Gold Star was one of the most dominant motorcycles of its time, it raced not only on the…

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Freedom Machines V2 by Tim Caraco

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Dog on Motorcycle
  • American
  • Australian
  • Books
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography

Tim Caraco has made a name for himself in recent years by capturing the zeitgeist of the 21st century chopper/bobber scene in America, Australia,…

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The Redline x Honda CT90 BMX Bike by Lossa Engineering

Ben Branch August 7, 2018
Honda CT90 BMW Bike
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

This post was written by Jay LaRossa of Lossa Engineering – when possible we like to bring you the story of a build in the…

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Silodrome Ride Review – The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The biggest surprise during my week on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled was just how much attention it got – people would cross the…

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Harley-Davidson’s First Purpose-Built V-Twin Racer – The Harley-Davidson 11K

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson 11K was the American company’s first purpose-built V-twin racer – it was developed by Bill Ottoway, an early engineering genius who had been poached from…

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Scramble – A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman

Ben Branch July 29, 2018
Scramble - A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman
  • British
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

“Scramble” is a 1981 film about British motocross by talented amateur filmmaker Syd Pearman. The film offers a fantastic look into the world of…

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The British Harley-Davidson Beach Racer by Hoxton Moto

Ben Branch July 25, 2018
Harley-Davidson Beach Racer
  • American
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

For years I have drooled over the styling of Harleys and Indians from the 1940’s. I also inspired by the images of TROG in the USA. Finding and affording an original Harley or Indian of this era was beyond my means so this created an opportunity to build a replica with a twist.

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MotoGP™ Technology – The Must-Read Book by Neil Spalding

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
MotoGP Technology Book Neil Spalding Cover
  • Books
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The book MotoGP™ Technology by Neil Spalding is officially licensed by MotoGP™, and it’s widely recognized as an essential book to get your hands…

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Steve McQueen’s Original “On Any Sunday” Husqvarna 400 Cross

Ben Branch July 23, 2018
Steve McQueen's Original On Any Sunday Husqvarna 400 Cross
  • Husqvarna
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

This is the Husqvarna 400 Cross ridden by Steve McQueen in the seminal motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday – undoubtedly one of the most…

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Short Film: Stories of Bike | Faster – Featuring MotoLady

Ben Branch July 22, 2018
MotoLady Alicia Elfving
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Women

MotoLady is one of the enduring personalities in the world of motorcycles, she created the website TheMotolady.com back in early 2011 and has now…

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The Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World – The Vincent Black Lightning

Ben Branch July 19, 2018
Vincent Black Shadow Lightning V-Twin Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest and most desirable motorcycle in the world when it was released in 1948. A factory-delivered Black Lightning…

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1970 Laverda GT 750 – The Big Italian Parallel Twin

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Laverda GT 750 Tank
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Beginnings of Laverda The Laverda GT 750 is one of the most famous, and most popular, motorcycles from Italy’s “other” motorcycle manufacturer –…

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