1968-1978 Honda Z50A Minibike and Contenders

Article by the Motorcycle Classics staff

Check out this brief history of minibikes leading up to the creation of the Honda Z50A, as well as alternatives to this nifty minibike.

(re) Learning the Basics

By Richard Backus

Start with the basics instead of the most complicated when working on your classic motorcycle to find a simple problem.

Honda’s 1984 VF500F

By Motorcycle Classics staff

Honda’s 1984 VF500F interceptor enters a new capacity class by scaling up a smaller engine and scaling down the chassis.

Mark Johnson's Honda CL90 and Yamaha TW200

Letter submitted by Mark Johnson

A reader shares his Yamaha TW200 and memories of a Honda CL90 and 650 Triumph.

Marusho Magnum Memories

By Denis Matuszak

A reader shares his uncle’s Marusho Magnum boxer twin that he owned in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Honda Gold Wing on an Extended Trip

By Steve Anthes

Steve Anthes rides his Honda Gold Wing across the country and back.

Suzuki Misfire

By Keith Fellenstein

Motorcycle Classics’ tech expert Keith Fellenstein helps diagnose a Suzuki 1000E that’s engine misfires.

SYM Wolf Classic 150 (Video)

The small-bore single gets a new lease on life with the new SYM Wolf Classic 150.