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Oct 16, 2018
Norton Commando Hi-Rider
The Norton Commando Hi-Rider was a wild factory chopper...well, sort of. Essentially a stock Commando with ape-hanger handlebars, a banana seat and sissy. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Oct 15, 2018
Norton Commando Production Racer
The Norton Commando Production Racer was just what the name implied: a factory racer that the public could buy. Special hand-built engines. Eye-popping pictures, specs, history & more.
Oct 08, 2018
Norton Commando SS
The Norton Commando SS was their 'Street Scrambler' with high side pipes. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Sep 29, 2018
John Player Norton
The John Player Norton was a limited-edition 1974-75 factory cafe racer commemorating British cigarette maker John Player's sponsorship of Norton's racing efforts. Eye-popping pictures, specs, history & more...
Sep 03, 2018
1979 Triumph T140D Bonneville Special
The 1979 Triumph T140D Bonneville Special had special paint, mag wheels & 2-into-1 exhaust. Pictures, :Specs, History & more...
Sep 02, 2018
1977 Triumph Bonneville Sliver Jubilee
The 1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee was a limited edition commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
Aug 26, 2018
1964 Matchless G3C
The 1964 Matchless G3C was an excellent motocrosser. Pictures, specs, history & more...
Aug 26, 2018
1955 BSA Gold Star
The 1955 BSA Gold Star was at the top of the food chain for 500 singles in 1955. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Aug 26, 2018
Motorcycle Racing
Motorcycle Racing has been with us as long as there have been motorcycles. Road racing, dirt track, desert racing, & Brit bikes led the way. Races, race bikes, pictures, history & more...
Jun 13, 2018
Helmet Features 2018
Check out the Helmet Features 2018 for all the latest in motorcycle helmet technology for safety, comfort & good looks.
Jun 08, 2018
Clubmans All-British Weekend 2012
Clubmans All-British Weekend 2012: 25th Annual Clubman's Show 3/31/12. 150+ classic Brit bikes indoors in San Jose CA. Don't miss this show!!
Apr 22, 2018
1961 AJS Model 31
The 1961 AJS Model 31 was AMC's 650 twin, the only British vertical twin with a center main bearing. That's huge! Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 22, 2018
1959 AJS Model 16
The 1959 AJS Model 16 was a versatile 350 single, and the sister-bike to the Matchless G3. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 22, 2018
AJS Motorcycles
AJS Motorcycles were part of the AMC Empire of brands, and sister to the Matchless brand.
Apr 22, 2018
1927 AJS Model H4
The 1927 AJS Model H4 3.49-horsepower sidevalve single is a true antique. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 21, 2018
1959 AJS Model 31
The 1959 AJS Model 31 was a robust 650 twin, whose sister-bike was the Matchless G12. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 21, 2018
1946 AJS Model 18
The 1946 AJS Model 18 500cc single was one of the first post-war bikes produced by AMC. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 21, 2018
1964 AJS Model 16
The 1964 AJS Model 16 was a 350cc OHV single that proved competitive on the street, track, and in the dirt. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 21, 2018
1953 AJS Model 18
The 1953 AJS Model 18 was a competitive 500cc single, whether on the street or in the dirt. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 19, 2018
1950 AJS 7R Boy Racer
The 1950 AJS 7R Boy Racer was a factory road racer with a 37-horsepower 348cc OHC engine. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Apr 06, 2018
1953 BSA B33
The 1953 BSA B33 was one of the last with plunger rear suspension, swing arms showed up the following year. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 26, 2018
Johns British Cycles
Johns British Cycles opened in Seattle WA in 1972. It closed after 41 years in 2013 & owner John Allamano passed away in 2018. We remember John's the shop, and John the man.
Mar 23, 2018
1961 Matchless G80 Typhoon
This 1961 Matchless G80 Typhoon is actually a G80TCS. The big 600cc single was a brute, but still had handling finesse. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 21, 2018
1958 BSA Gold Star
This 1958 BSA Gold Star is a period-correct road racer, showing just how versatile the 'Goldie' was. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 20, 2018
Ariel Twins
Ariel Twins, spun-off parent-company BSAs designs, were fast, robust & handsome. Year-by-year & model-by-model breakdown, Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 20, 2018
1959 Ariel Huntmaster
The 1959 Ariel Huntmaster was Ariel's entry into the 650 vertical twin race. Fast, solid & handsome, they never sold in the numbers hoped for in the US market. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 18, 2018
1964 Triumph Thunderbird
The 1964 Triumph Thunderbird was their entry-level 650 twin. Earlier "Bathtub-styling" was shrinking every year, now just fat side covers. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 18, 2018
1961 Triumph Cub
This 1961 Triumph Cub 200 is dressed-out as a period-correct flat tracker. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 17, 2018
1959 Velocette Venom
The 1959 Velocette Venom was a big, fast 500 single, and Velo's top performance bike. In 1961 a Venom would set the 24-hour world speed record at 100.05mph. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 14, 2018
1955 Triumph TR5R
The 1956 Triumph TR5R was the Roadster version of the twin-carb 500 twin. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 14, 2018
1955 Vincent Black Prince
The 1955 Vincent Black Prince was one of the world's first fully-enclosed touring bikes, and was Phil Vincent's last attempt at success. Too little, too late. Vincent closed the same year. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 14, 2018
1951 Triumph Speed Twin
The 1951 Triumph Speed Twin was Triumph's entry-level 500 twin, already eclipsed by the 650 Thunderbird. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 14, 2018
1958 Ariel Huntmaster
The 1958 Ariel Huntmaster was Ariel's entry into the 650 vertical twin market. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 12, 2018
1954 Triumph T15 Terrier
The 1954 Triumph T15 Terrier was their 150cc 'tiddler' & their entry-level bike. Pictures, Specs, History & more
Mar 11, 2018
1941 Harley-Davidson WLA
The 1941 Harley-Davidson WLA was produced in great numbers for the US Army from the start of World War 2. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 11, 2018
1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
This 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA is a fine example of the military motorcycles used by the US Army during World War II. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 11, 2018
1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
The 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 was the Rotax-powered Military Bike that Harley built for the US Army. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 11, 2018
Military Motorcycles
Military Motorcycles have played a vital role during wartime, from World War I to modern times. Model-by-model breakdown with Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 10, 2018
1957 Matchless G11
The 1957 Matchless G11 was a 600cc vertical twin, born of the 500cc G9/G45
Mar 10, 2018
1955 Matchless G45
The 1955 Matchless G45 500 twin ran from 1951-58 & was unique among British parallel twins in that it had a center main bearing. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 10, 2018
1955 Ariel Red Hunter
The 1955 Ariel Red Hunter was a top-of-the-line 500 single. Whether on the street or in the dirt, they competed with the best. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 10, 2018
1953 Matchless G80
The 1953 Matchless G80 was a big, fast, robust 500 single that did as well on the street as it did in the dirt. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 09, 2018
1951 BSA Gold Star
The 1951 BSA Gold Star was many things: Dirt Bike, Street Bike, Race Bike, Sport Bike, Road Racer and it was good at all of them. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 09, 2018
1949 Vincent Rapide
The 1949 Vincent Rapide was one of the fastest motorcycles in the world at the time. Eye-popping Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 09, 2018
1949 Vincent Comet
The 1949 Vincent Comet 500 single was Vincent's best-selling bike. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 06, 2018
1948 Velocette KSS
The 1948 Velocette KSS was a 350cc OHC single & very sophisticated for its time. Pictures, Specs, History & more...
Mar 06, 2018
1939 BSA Silver Star
The 1939 BSA Silver Star was BSA's premium street bike at the time & the basis for BSA's line of singles for years to come. Eye-popping pictures, specs, history & more...
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