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The Harley-Davidson MT500 – Everything You Need To Know

Ben Branch January 20, 2017
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson MT500 is a bit of an unusual motorcycle. It’s thought that just 500 were ever made, and it’s not known how many…

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Confederate Wraith B210

Ben Branch January 19, 2017
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

Less than 100 examples of the Confederate Wraith B210 were built during its limited production run, and it was the first motorcycle to roll…

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Scuderia Ferrari Rudge 500 TT

Ben Branch January 16, 2017
  • British
  • Ferrari
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This motorcycle has since been revealed by RM Sotheby’s to be a facsimile of those raced by Scuderia Ferrari – not an…

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A Brief History of the Triple Cylinder Motorcycle Engine

Ben Branch January 16, 2017
  • eBay
  • Motorcycles

The triple-cylinder engine, as applied to motorcycles, provides an engine that can be inherently balanced. If you listen to a triple-cylinder motorcycle, such as…

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EJ Potter V8 Dragbike Widowmaker 7

Ben Branch January 11, 2017
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

In 1973 the Guinness Book of World Records awarded EJ Potter’s V8 Dragbike “Widowmaker 7” the coveted title of “World’s Fastest Motorcycle”, finally making official…

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The First Desmodromic Ducati – The Trialbero Racer

Ben Branch January 10, 2017
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

It’s difficult to imagine Ducati without their trademark desmodromic engines, but before Fabio Taglioni implemented an early triple camshaft desmodromic design on the 1956 Trialbero…

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A Brief History of the Inline-4 Cylinder Motorcycle

Ben Branch January 10, 2017
  • eBay
  • Motorcycles

Curiously the inline-4 cylinder engine was being fitted into motorcycles very early in motorbike history. I say curiously because we like to think of…

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James Garner’s Husqvarna 400 Cross

Ben Branch January 5, 2017
  • Husqvarna
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Swedish

James Garner was an A-list actor from the golden age of Hollywood who shared the motorsport addiction that also afflicted the likes of Steve…

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1970 Rickman Triumph Métisse

Ben Branch January 4, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

The Rickman Triumph Métisse is a quintessentially British motorcycle, and it showcases some of the best individual components the UK had to offer during the…

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Steve McQueen’s 1912 Harley-Davidson X8E Big Twin

Ben Branch January 2, 2017
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Steve McQueen’s love of cars and motorcycles is extensively documented, during his lifetime he rode, raced, and collected a huge array of vehicles –…

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BMW K1100 LT Cafe Racer

Ben Branch December 31, 2016
  • BMW
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

The BMW K1100 LT had the unique distinction of being fitted with the largest engine ever bolted to a BMW motorcycle when it was…

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Ewan McGregor’s Indian Larry Panhead Chopper

Ben Branch December 30, 2016
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

There are few (if any) chopper builders of the modern era held in higher esteem than the late Indian Larry, he strictly built bikes…

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