Classic German Motorcycles
In It For the Long Haul
Landon Hall | Mar 3, 2021
Fashionably Late: The BMW R18 Cruiser
John L. Stein | Dec 1, 2020
Custom BMW Fire Road Flyer
Greg Williams; Photos Josh Withers | Dec 1, 2020
Matching the Future with the Past: 1928/1974 BMW R52 Similaria
Dain Gingerelli | Photos Mark Most | May 6, 2020
Easy Being Green: 1968 BMW R69US
Margie Siegal | Photos Nick Cedar | Feb 3, 2020
Ready for Adventure: 1987 BMW R80G/S
Greg Williams | Photos Jeff Barger | Dec 10, 2019
Dave DeBaene’s 1938 NSU 501 OSL
Dave Debaene | Jun 10, 2019
Pressed Steel Boxer: 1929 BMW R11
Alan Cathcart. Photos Kel Edge. | Apr 3, 2019
A Little Fun on the Side: 1941 BMW R75 Sidecar
Dain Gingerelli | Feb 12, 2019
Classic BMW Motorcycles
Our Long-Term Rides
Long-term Norton Robert Freeman and his BMW, purchased new in 1963 (MC March/April 2021) won’t be challenged for the record of longest ownership of one motorcycle by me. But maybe I can be a notable also-ran in the competition. I’ve had my 1972 Norton Commando for a bit over 41 years. In late 1979, a very sorry looking Norton was traded in on a Honda Goldwing at the ...
Staff | Jun 9, 2021
Custom BMW Fire Road Flyer
Greg Williams; Photos Josh Withers | Dec 1, 2020
Matching the Future with the Past: 1928/1974 BMW R52 Similaria
Dain Gingerelli | Photos Mark Most | May 6, 2020
Easy Being Green: 1968 BMW R69US
Margie Siegal | Photos Nick Cedar | Feb 3, 2020
Ready for Adventure: 1987 BMW R80G/S
Greg Williams | Photos Jeff Barger | Dec 10, 2019
Classic MZ Motorcycles
Iron Pig Tour: Across the USA on a 1970 MZ ES250/2
The Iron Pig meets American iron: Crossing the Mojave desert. In early 2018, I shipped my East German-built 1970 MZ ES250/2 – nicknamed “Iron Pig” – from Denmark to Los Angeles, California. Being a Gold Wing rider trapped riding an MZ, I like to carry a lot of stuff when I tour, so I equipped the MZ with a little Czechoslovakian PAV 41 trailer ...
Kim Scholer | Feb 12, 2019
The Iron Pig: 1969 MZ Motorcycle
Kim Scholer | Aug 17, 2011
Classic NSU Motorcycles
Dave DeBaene’s 1938 NSU 501 OSL
Rider: Dave DeBaene, Moline, Illinois Age: 66 Occupation: Manufacturing engineer, John Deere (retired)Rides: 1938 NSU 501 OSL Dave's story: "I have been a motorcycle enthusiast since I was 12. I started with a scooter my oldest brother found for me. I raced amateur flat track for four years before I married. My first race bike was a Hodaka Super Rat. I also raced a Bultaco 175 ...
Dave Debaene | Jun 10, 2019
1953 NSU Sportmax
Mc Staff | Apr 16, 2013
1954 NSU Max TT: The Odd Man Out
Greg Williams | Dec 7, 2012
1937 NSU 350cc: Double Knocker
Phillip Tooth | Oct 8, 2012
The Rise and Fall of NSU Motorcycles
Ric and erson | Aug 5, 2011
Classic TWN Motorcycles
1957 Triumph TWN BDG125L
1957 Triumph TWN BDG125LClaimed power: 6.7hp @ 5,200rpmTop speed: 50mphEngine: 123cc 2-stroke, air-cooled split-singleWeight (wet): 227lb (103kg)Fuel capacity/MPG: 12ltr (3gal) / 100mpg (claimed)Ever heard of a Triumph Cornet? Triumph Boss? Triumph Tessy? A 1957 Triumph TWN BDG125L? They’re all names of once-popular motorcycles (and one scooter), but unless your last name’s ...
Andy Saunders | Jul 3, 2008
Classic Zundapp Motorcycles
Boxing Clever: 1938 Zündapp K800
1938 Zündapp K800 Engine: 797cc air-cooled sidevalve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder, 62mm x 66.6mm bore and stroke, 5.8:1 compression ratio, 22hp @ 4,300rpm (at rear wheel) Top speed: 75mph (60mph w/sidecar) Carburetion: Single 22mm Amal (German) Transmission: 4-speed, hand-shift, shaft final drive Electrics: 6v, Bosch distributor w/coil and breaker points ...
Alan Cathcart | Oct 25, 2016
1954 Zundapp Motorcycle
Press Release | May 8, 2013
1938 Zündapp K800
The Motorcycle Classics Staff | Nov 7, 2012
1942 Zundapp KS750
Margie Siegal | Jul 23, 2009
1937 Zundapp KKS500
Greg Williams | Jun 4, 2009
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