Motorcycle Classics November/December 2024 Table of Contents
Classic Scene: 2023 Stagecoach Classic Motorcycle Rally
Fun in the sun in the Southern California desert.
Best in Show: 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata
The backstory of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2023 Best in Show winner.
Old and slow, by choice
Vision and Passion: Hesketh
The history of Hesketh and the Vampire.
Prep for riding season 2024
Tired of old tires on your old bike? Read on.
Stylish Single: 1959 Itom Astor Super Sport
Tiny but beautiful, and distinctly Italian.
On Road and off: 1969 Bridgestone TMX-7
The 100cc 2-stroke dual sport was great for trail riding back in the day, and once restored, this one is quite the looker.
Boxed out: BMW R90S racer
Alan Cathcart rides Helmut Dähne’s R90S Isle of Man TT race bike.
Classic Scene: INoA Rally 2023
Robert Smith shares a look at the International Norton Owners’ Association rally in Winthrop, Washington, just east of the Cascade Mountains.
Shiny side up
Looking back, looking forward.
Readers and Riders
Readers chime in with memories of the San Jose Mile, racing a Z1, cross-country trips on a Norton Commando and more.
On the radar
We look back at three big street triples, the Yamaha XS750, the Laverda 3C/3CL and the Triumph T160 Trident.
Calendar
Where to go and what to do this fall and winter.
Destinations
Visit Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania.
Bookshelf
Books, T-shirts and more.
Parting shots
LeMans starts in motorcycle racing, then and now.
