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Inside the Motorcycle Classics July-August issue, on newsstands June 23
Scouting a rare German bike, testing riding jeans, finishing a café racer rebuild and more

Germany’s Rare 1937 Zundapp KKS500 — As one of eight known in the world, this 1937 Zundapp KKS500 road racer turned plodding sidecar hack has led quite a life. Page 62

Riding Jeans for the Real World — Motorcycle Classics tests seven styles of riding jeans for those times when full riding gear is too much. Page 10

Editors’ Café Racer Rebuild — In the latest installment of a four-part series, the Motorcycle Classics editors show how to install new swingarm bushings and convert from ball to tapered steering head bearings to their Honda CB500 Four project bike. Page 74

Finding the Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport — A British man finally finds and restores a true Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport — a hard machine to find due to limited production. Page 68

The Hybrid Hogbitz Café Racer — American Harley-Davidson muscle meets British Triton style for a modern take on a classic theme. Page 44

Destination: Portland’s Kelly’s Olympian Bar & Diner — Vintage photos, neon signs, motorcycle paraphernalia and antique bikes hanging from the ceiling make this Oregon bar a unique experience. Page 86

and much more …

About Motorcycle Classics 
Motorcycle Classics (www.MotorcycleClassics.com) is the authoritative voice of America’s growing classic motorcycle community and the premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts. Following the latest news and trends, and featuring in-depth reviews and riding impressions — with full technical profiles and value assessments — of classic motorcycles from every continent, Motorcycle Classics brings yesterday’s bikes into focus for today’s classic motorcycle aficionados.

About Ogden Publications Inc. 
Ogden Publications Inc. (www.OgdenPubs.com) is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, Capper’s and Grit. Ogden Publications also provides insurance and financial services through its Capper’s Insurance Service division.

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