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 | 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
Smooth Operator: BMW R75/5
I’ve been everywhere, man I’ve been everywhere, man ‘Cross the deserts bare, man I’ve breathed the mountain air, man Of travel, I’ve had my share, man I’ve been everywhere I’ve Been Everywhere by Geoff Mack Remember this song? If you have indeed been everywhere, someone has been there before you on an Airhead. Air-cooled BMW (“Airhead”) flat twins from ...
Staff | Aug 7, 2021
Our Long-Term Rides
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 | May 6, 2020
Easy Being Green: 1968 BMW R69US
Margie Siegal | Photos Nick Cedar | Feb 3, 2020
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 ...
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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