Motorcycle Classics July/August 2022 Table of Contents
Improving on Excellence: Ducati 250 MACH 1 Evoluzione
This little Ducati single started life as a stock bike, but over the years, it’s been transformed into something even more special.
Half and Half: The Italjet Grifon
The Grifon used the engine from a Triumph Bonneville, but it was also distinctly Italian.
Ready for Anything
You can’t wear out an Indian Scout
Alan Cathcart takes a ride on a 1928 101 Scout, complete with a left-hand throttle.
In search of the Ace Café
You can’t go back in time, but you can go for a ride on an old motorcycle.
Mister Dress-up: Laverda Jota “Cico”
What’s even more rare than a Laverda Jota? A Jota wearing bodywork by Simonato Pacifico.
Bigger, but Better? 1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca
Dain Gingerell takes a look at a low-mileage original Seca, revived and ready for the road.
Dreams on the trail
Riding a good chunk of the tough TransAmerica Trail on three old Honda Dreams.
Shiny side up
Adventures large and small.
Readers and Riders
A long-term Norton, and a suggestion on where to find a new windshield.
On the radar
Looking back at the Suzuki DR650S, the Honda XR650L and the Kawasaki KLR650.
How-To
Rebuilding a Triumph front brake master cylinder.
Test Ride
John L. Stein tests a jacket, jeans, gloves and shoes from the Alpinestars Urban wear line, along with a Shoei GT-Air II helmet.
Calendar
Where to go and what to do in July and August, 2022.
Keith’s Garage
Keith gives advice on finding Honda ignition parts and reviving an old BMW.
Parting shots
The story of Rocket Man John Dixon.