Motorcycle Classics January/February 2022 Table of Contents
BSA Gold Star racer
Check out Jody Nicolas’ 1963 Laconia-winning BSA, restored back to its former glory.
1960 Moto Guzzi Lodola
Still it mostly original condition, this Lodola Gran Turismo is perfect for the California back roads.
Rarest of the Rare: The Vincati
Klone with a “K”: Kawasaki W3
Before Kawasaki made 2-stroke screamers, they made Brit bike clones, but better.
Noble Steed: Velocette
British bike fan Joe Li adds a 1957 Velocette 350 MAC to his growing collection.
Barber Vintage Festival 2021
Corey Levenson shares the sites and sounds of the return of the King of Moto Shindigs.
1944 Whizzer Model H
Perhaps no other American-made machine gave as many young folks their first taste of powered two-wheeling as did the Whizzer.
The BMW that never was
Somer Hooker tells us the story of the R73.
Bultaco Matador 250 Mark iV
Competitors in the International Six Days Trial events during the 1960s had some worthy motorcycle brands to choose from. But if they wanted a guaranteed shot at earning an ISDT Gold Medal, smart money was on riding a Bultaco.
Shiny side up
All the fun in Florida.
Readers and Riders
Readers share stories of old Indians, a Kawi H2 and more.
On the radar
Looking back at the 1978-1981 Yamaha SR500, the 1952-1962 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, and the 1982-1983 Honda FT500 Ascot.
Black Side down
Editor Backus’ new-to-him Ducati Paso is back on the road after fitment of new cam belts, a valve check and a few more tweaks.
Keith’s garage
Keith gives advice on oil leaks, sticky clutches, battery woes, oil type choices and more.
Destinations
Visit the Badlands National Park and the Minuteman National Historic Site in South Dakota.
Parting shots
First and Last: In 1963 racer Jody Nicholas set an unlikely pair of race records in the same day.