Motorcycle Classics Latest 10 Articles

1952 Rumi Sport 125

By James Adam Bolton — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:05:21 CST

If someone told you they were introducing a 10hp, 125cc 2-stroke twin-cylinder machine like the 1952 Rumi Sport 125, would you be even remotely impressed? Probably not.

Project Caf�: 1973 Honda CB500 - Part 6

By Richard Backus — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:39:05 CST

A few months ago, it looked like we had all the time in the world to put our 1973 Honda CB500 back together for the 5th Annual Barber Vintage Festival on Oct. 10. Suddenly, the festival's right around the corner, and we're scrambling to get our caf�-d Honda up and running.

The Marcus Dairy, Danbury, Conn.

By Joe Berk — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:14:15 CST

The Marcus Dairy is to New England what the Rock Store is to Southern California - a legendary motorcycle destination with great crowd watching and great food.

John Lystul, the motorcycle man

By Motorcycle Classics staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:08:38 CST

Great Uncle John Lystul's Indian motorcycle shop in Eugene, Oregon before World War I.

Motorcycles at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance!

By John Landstrom — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:02:43 CST

Motorcycles finally break into the most prestigious classic car show in North America.

10 Days with a 1973 BMW R75/5

By Richard Backus — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:12:40 CST

Every time I ride a BMW R75/5, it makes me wonder what I was thinking when I parted with mine a few years back.

1981 Honda CBX

By Greg Williams — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:52:52 CST

A shop-class 1981 Honda CBX slips through the cracks.

Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R

By Robert Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:09:10 CST

Is the Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R the ultimate Zee-bike?

Trippin' on Two Wheels in the USA

By Neale Bayly — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:19:34 CST

Neale Bayly hits the road with SPEED TV's mustachioed motorcycle maverick, Dennis Gage.

Yamaha R5 350 Twin

By Motorcycle Classics staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:44:56 CST

The R5 was in many respects the crown jewel of Yamaha's continuing 2-stroke program.