Motorcycle Classics March/April 2025 Table of Contents
1935 Vincent Comet
This single-cylinder machine survived World War II and years of neglect, and it now looks almost as good as the day it was built.
1952 Triumph Thunderbird
33-year-old Max Linnell saves a custom Triumph featured in a circa 1973 MCM aftermarket parts catalog.
Scrambler Summer
1926 Duzmo
Undaunted, a young British engineer creates innovative engine designs, then a complete motorcycle, and christens his best work the Duzmo — as in “duz mo miles per hour.”
1956 Maserati Tipo
At the peak of design and manufacturing, among development of air horns, milling machines, and go-karts, the Maserati brothers made a sweet 160cc sport bike.
Honda XL350
Building on the success of the 1972 XL250, Honda builds a bigger dual-sport single. This example is a cherished one-owner machine.
Shiny Side Up
At 60 years of age, we observe one of the original dual-sport bikes (and its rider) being put to the test.
Readers and Riders
Letters from readers reflect their deep connections with beloved bikes.
On the Radar
Sport Touring bikes: highlights from two decades of truly high performance baggers.
Classic Scene
Barber Vintage Festival: The largest vintage motorcycle event in the U.S. offers multiple courses and gets more extensive and tastier each year.
Destinations
An interesting automobile collection is built on accumulated wealth from an international automobile-washing-machine business.
Calendar
Where to go and what to do this spring.
How-To
Changing a motorcycle tire requires a few key tools, helpful tips, and a bit of patience, but with the right approach, it’s a rewarding skill to master.
Parting Shots
The tipping point: When champion motocross racers realized they were fashion trendsetters and banked on it.
