The early 1970s were trying times at Harley-Davidson. The effects of AMF’s takeover in 1969 were trashing the company’s reputation and finances, and the flood of incoming Japanese standards provided … [Weiterlesen...]
(2) Liters: A Pair of Historic F1 Suzukis from Union Motorcycle Classics
Some partnerships are just meant to be. Take Union Motorcycle Classics out of Nampa, Idaho, for instance, as the pairing of Mike Watanabe and Luke Ransom regularly brings about some of the … [Weiterlesen...]
Rare and Unrestored: A Barn-Fresh Ducati 750SS Selling at Mecum
A motorcycle like the 1974 Ducati 750SS simply couldn’t be manufactured and sold today, and it’s a small miracle that it even passed in the 1970s. A barely homologated version of Ducati’s Desmo L-twin … [Weiterlesen...]
Seeing Triple: Kawasaki’s Plan to Build the Fastest Production Motorcycle
In relative terms, it wasn’t so long ago that it was somewhat rare to see motorcycles on the highways and byways of middle America. Mostly, they were quirky oil-dripping British bikes or nefarious … [Weiterlesen...]
Pre-War Powerhouse: 1939 BMW RS M255 Kompressor
Classic motorcycles attain desirability for any number of reasons, but every once in a while we come across one that checks every conceivable box—in this case—the BMW RS M255 Kompressor. At its core, … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Craft: Marine Engineering Propelled Kim Newcombe’s König
On August 11, 1973, during the GP race at the Silverstone Circuit in England, New Zealander Kim Newcombe found himself in the lead after just six laps. Approaching turn 15, the brakes began … [Weiterlesen...]
Investment Grade: 5 Lots from Bonhams’ 2024 Autumn Stafford Sale
The leaves are falling (in my hemisphere anyway), and in addition to running up our odometers in the coming weeks, fall also means another one of Bonhams’ remarkable Autumn Stafford Sales. The current … [Weiterlesen...]
5 Sensational Cycles from Bonhams’ Summer Sale
Every classic motorcycle tells a tale, whether it’s a hair-brained origin story or volumes from a lifetime of loving use. The best stories and biggest price tags don’t always go hand-in-hand, and … [Weiterlesen...]
